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A Good Night’s Rest
Sleep is essential at any age, but for children and adolescents, quality sleep is necessary for proper physical, mental and emotional development. Unfortunately, as tablets, smartphones, and other similar technology become more commonplace, sleep hyg Read more
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Prostate Cancer: The importance of getting screened
Growing older often means increased confidence, opportunity and achievement for many men. For some, they have accomplished career goals or watched their children reach milestones. Naturally, responsibility comes with age, which includes making sure m Read more
Happy YOU Year! Go ahead — spoil yourself in 2022!
This is the year to avoid that endless loop of making and breaking resolutions by making a commitment to be good to yourself. It’s not just about getting healthy — which is always a good resolve — but being your own b... Read more
Investing in Nutrition: A local couple raises dietary awareness by providing nourishing meals to children, families, and seniors in Brazos County
About the same time husband and wife team Glenn and Jennifer Huggins launched Little’s Lunches, their nutritional meal preparation and delivery service for children, they took in two foster boys. “When we first got the ... Read more
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic announces Brazos Valley contact center
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will build a one-story, 25,000-square-foot Contact Center in College Station with a projected completion date in the early fall of this year. The new Contact Center is a ground-up building initiative with sufficient surroun... Read more
NAMI-BV set to host mental health awareness luncheon
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Brazos Valley (NAMI-BV) for their 5th Annual Mental Health Awareness Luncheon on May 13 at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Bryan. This year’s program will feature individuals and fami... Read more
Smoke testing set for next week, south of A&M campus
College Station Water Services will conduct routine smoke testing next week to evaluate the condition of wastewater lines in the area bounded by Holleman Drive, Wellborn Road, George Bush Drive, and Texas Avenue. The testing will occur between ... Read more
Stay healthy over the holidays with CDC recommendations
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people. Gatherings during the upcoming holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. This holiday season, consider how your holiday plans can be modifie... Read more
Burton Bridge Ministry Creates Activity Blankets for Memory Care Patients
The holidays will look different this year as many reimagine large family gatherings and evaluate the risk of visiting loved ones in institutional settings. But without regular visits from family members, it can be even more stressful for those ... Read more
St. Joseph Health Joins Thousands of Top U.S. Hospitals to Encourage Everyone to #MaskUp
CommonSpirit Health – the parent company of St. Joseph Health – is among 100 of the nation’s top healthcare systems, representing thousands of hospitals in communities across the U.S., have come together with an urgent plea for all Americans – m... 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
