Education
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
As the bell rings and students file into their school buildings for the first time this academic year, most are excited for the new beginnings, adventures, and challenges ahead. Teachers and administrators look forward to the same, along with helping Read more
What's In Your Backpack
Don’t let your kid forget the essentials (plus a few extras) as they head out the door for school. These are just a few of the many possibilities we found that they can conveniently stash inside their knapsack. We’d venture to guess that while visiti Read more
Save Big, Spend Less
Back-to-school shopping might be the least fun spending spree of the year, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Here are some tips to help you stretch your dollar, regardless of your budget. Read more
Texas 4-H Roundup to be held in B/CS from June 6 to 9
As part of Roundup, Texas 4-H is also excited to offer LEAD Academy. LEAD Academy is an event for senior level 4-H members, parents, and volunteers. Participants will attend a college and career fair, participate in a day of community service around Read more
Learn about Texas history with the Brazos Valley Museum Trail beginning May 30
Have you heard? The 2nd Annual Brazos Valley Museum Trail will begin on Memorial Day, May 30. Come and explore the museums, art galleries, and libraries of the Brazos Valley! Read more
Museum of the American G.I. remembers veterans and military with week-long events
Memorial Day is the time we, as a Nation, set aside to remember those who have fallen in service to our country. On May 25 to 29, the Museum of the American G.I. will be “Remembering the Fallen” with special exhibits and displays. Visit the Vietna Read more
CSISD Education Foundation celebrates 115 graduates with record $154,000 in scholarships
With the generosity of the community, the College Station ISD Education Foundation will award a record-shattering 115 scholarships totaling $154,300 to graduating seniors at its annual scholarship awards ceremony on Monday, May 16. The event will be Read more
TxDOT brings awareness to motorcyclists this May with #EndTheStreakTX movement trend
One evening in April 2021, Eric Newell was out for a ride in Houston when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle, breaking both of his legs, dislocating his hips, and injuring his back and hands. He is just one of 2,318 Texas motorcyclists seriou Read more
Celebrate Fire and Earth Day with the Brazos Valley Natural History Museum on April 22
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History announces Fire & Earth Day, a free celebration of Earth Day and the exciting new in-house created exhibit, Fire & Earth: The Story of Ceramics, on Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. Read more
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Ellen Ritscher Sackett is Insite Brazos Valley Magazine's editor-in-chief. Email her at ellen@insitebrazosvalley.com. Read more
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Century Square to host summer job fair
Jobseekers are invited to kickstart their career this summer at Century Square’s first Job Fair! On August 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The George Hotel, attendees will be greeted by various retailers, restaurants, and businesses who will be eager to Read more
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo announces 2022 performers
The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo is excited to announce a start-studded line up of 2022 entertainers that will be rocking the stage at this year's event. Entertainers including Aaron Watson, Mark Chesnutt, Los Ligaditos, and Los Viejone De Linares will Read more
OPAS Seeking Volunteers for 50th Anniversary Season
Have a passion for the performing arts? OPAS has a variety of volunteer opportunities available on performance days and nights for the upcoming 50th anniversary season – beginning in September 2022 and concluding in March 2023. Persons interested in Read more
Texas A&M Team Translates Thousands Of Pages Of Math Into Braille
When Texas A&M University Mathematics Lecturer Vanessa Coffelt wanted to further accommodate coursework for students who are blind or visually impaired, the staff at Texas A&M’s Department of Disability Resources accepted the challenge. They worked c Read more