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Knee pain? Strengthen Your Knee and Alleviate the Ache with These Tips

Knee pain? Strengthen Your Knee and Alleviate the Ache with These Tips Dr. Coy Wright is an orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham. Knee pain can be frustrating and prohibitive. It can keep you from … [Read more...]

Back-To-School Safety

Back-To-School Safety Article By | Carter Hall, CSFD Public Information Officer Courtesy of | the College Station Fire Department As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – … [Read more...]

United Way Raises Over $100,000 Through Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon

United Way Raises Over $100,000 Through Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon The United Way of the Brazos Valley kicked off their 2019-2020 Community Campaign by raising $100,237 through their Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon last Tuesday. The event held at the new Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, drew … [Read more...]

Stress Free Family Travel

Stress Free Family Travel Article by | Kelley Austin of Cruise Planners With family vacation time upon us, it is not hard to start feeling overwhelmed preparing for the big trip. Whether still in the planning stages or the actual trip preparation stages some simple guidelines can make a big … [Read more...]

Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread

Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe inspired by Yvonne Platt Sweet and tangy, this bread turns the humble zucchini into a superstar. Impress your friends and family with your culinary skills, after all, no one has to know how easy the recipe is! Ingredients: 2 TBS fresh squeezed lemon … [Read more...]

Rethinking Modular Homes

Rethinking Modular Homes Article By Hannah Holbrook Modular homes have always been an affordable housing solution, but in recent years, the industry has been transformed by manufacturers that believe luxury and affordability can coexist. Contrary to what many people think, modular homes are not … [Read more...]

Skin Safety

  Skin Safety Article by | Emily Stewart, MD | Dermatology, Baylor Scott & White – College Station The summer months - with them come longer days, hours spent lounging by the pool, and working outside and in the garden. This is the most high-risk time of the year for skin damage. … [Read more...]

What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment

What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment Article by | Danie Fallon PT, DPT, MBA, Director of Therapy Services at the College Station Medical Center Arthritis is a general term that often describes joint pain or joint disease and is one of the contributing factors to a … [Read more...]

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Original Recipe by | Becky Hardin Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 2 jalapenos diced 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock 2 14.5 ounce fire roasted diced tomatoes w/green chilies 1 11 ounce can corn 1 14.5 … [Read more...]

10 Important Health Screenings

10 Important Health Screenings Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph The physicians at CHI St. Joseph Health understand that health needs change as you age. The risks for certain conditions increase over time, making health screenings more important as we mature. Make sure you are aware of these 10 … [Read more...]

Playful Organization

Playful Organization By Timothy R. Schulte, CTW Features For homeowners with children, there’s no such thing as a toy-free zone. Tired of tripping over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Get your kid’s business in order today! Parents have plenty to worry about: getting kids dressed, fed and to … [Read more...]

5 Financial Priorities for Your College Student

5 Financial Priorities for Your College Student By Anthony ONeal If you’re the parent of a child already attending or about to enter college, you probably have a lot on your mind. That’s understandable. College is an exciting time of life, full of big choices and exciting opportunities. But let’s … [Read more...]

Summer Heat

Summer Heat Article provided by | Adult Protective Services/Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) According to the Centers for Disease Control, hundreds of people across the United States die and millions are at risk of getting sick every year from heat-related illnesses. Most of … [Read more...]

Just Hang Up!

JUST HANG UP! Protect Yourself From Unscrupulous Telemarketers and Con Artists Article Courtesy of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Young Lawyers Association Senior citizens are the number one targets of con artists, who prey on seniors’ polite and trusting nature. These scams take every … [Read more...]

Short on Time, Big on Clean

  Short on Time, Big on Clean 10 tips for a cleaner house in no time Article by Lambeth Hochwald, CTW Features Sometimes it seems an insurmountable task to keep up with home maintenance. No need to worry. Take the advice of these cleaning experts, who have sketched out 10 quick-and-easy … [Read more...]

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