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“Play is the work of children,” said the influential educator Maria Montessori, who passed away 70 years ago on May 6. Fred Rogers, the beloved children’s television icon, said something similar — “Play is serious learning.” Learning isn’t limited to Read more
Time for Summer Fun!
Once school’s out, the fun comes out to play! We have compiled an extensive list of summer camps in the Brazos Valley to help your child have the best school vacation possible — and give parents a well-deserved break. Read more
Six Bryan parks to receive updated playgrounds in the following months
Six Bryan parks throughout the community are set to receive new or replacement playgrounds, after the Bryan City Council approved the purchase and installation of nearly $1 million worth of playgrounds at their April meeting. The playgrounds are plan Read more
Treat your pooch to Pups and Popcorn Movie Night at Wolf Pen Creek on Mar. 26
Movies in the Park Pups and Popcorn Night is set for the evening of Saturday, Mar. 26 at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. They’ll show the classic family film “A Dog’s Journey” on their inflatable, 32-foot wide, high-definition screen. Read more
Bryan Animal Center offers free microchips and rabies vaccinations
The Bryan Animal Center will kick off the new year with a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. It will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Tiffany Park, 3890 Copperfield Drive, Bryan. Read more
New playground opens at Sadie Thomas Park in Bryan
Bryan children now have another option to enjoy the outdoors in Bryan – and several more are on their way. A new playground at Sadie Thomas Park, 129 Moss St., opened to the public on Friday, Jan. 14. The new playground structure is manufactured by Read more
Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at Travis Field on Jan. 15
Travis Fields is embracing the snow and frost of this winter season! Renovations are nearly complete, and it is time for the local community to see the new complex in action. RCI Sport Management Soluti... 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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UWBV Youth Leadership Cabinet grants $15,000 to 18 local nonprofits
United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Youth Leadership Cabinet is granting $15,000 to local nonprofits focused in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. Composed of 50 high school student-leaders, Youth Leadership Cabinet raised $15,00 Read more
New monument to be revealed at Veterans Field on May 13
Over 9,500 veterans reside in Brazos County, per 2019 Veterans Administration (VA) figures. They may be eligible for burial in National and Texas State Veteran Cemeteries. However, for the convenience of their families, many are opting to purchase a Read more
ACBV hosts "The Art of Gemology" exhibit from April 6 to July 9
The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley is currently hosting a new exhibit titled "The Art of Gemology", featuring the artwork of Neena Buxani, from Apr. 6 to July 9. Buxani is an Indian-American artist who was raised on the border of Mexico in Brownsv 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
