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Blinn Dental Hygiene Program offering free children’s dental services at annual Give Kids a Smile event
On Thursday, April 11, the Blinn College Dental Hygiene Program will open its doors to preschool and elementary-aged Brazos Valley children for free dental services, including exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, and oral health education. Read more
What to Expect After Expecting: Dr. Katie Jo Light shares postpartum tips, tricks for new mothers
Pregnancy and motherhood is a vital and joyful part of life. Many young women dream of motherhood, and experienced moms emphasize the importance of cherishing those first days and months with their newborn. Often overlooked in the excitement of... Read more
Creating Lifelong Smiles: Owner of Light Pediatric Dentistry speaks on dentist nerves, why dental hygiene is important
Colorful beanbags, the songs of Disney's Frozen and laughter fill the waiting room. As soon as the door to Light Pediatric Dentistry opens, it’s nothing but smiles. This Children’s Health Month, all parents should take time to learn about the Read more
Breaking the Stigma: Therapist explains possible issues, solutions to men’s mental health struggles
What does it mean to be a man? Years ago, and to many even now, being a man meant being the protector, the guardian; to ignore your issues and suck it up because men are meant to be tough. Men are meant to be strong. “We’ve heard it from countless pe Read more
Alzheimer's: it can happen to anyone
A decorated businessman, devoted community servant and proud family man, Jose C. Montemayor was destined to make an impact on everyone he met. Beginning his restaurant journey young, Jose found work as a bus boy at Felix Mexican Restaurant in Houston Read more
Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in the Brazos County
The Brazos County Health District Mosquito Surveillance Unit has confirmed mosquito samples collected in Brazos County have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). There were WNV positive mosquitoes from a trap located in the 77803 zip code of Br- Read more
How to Create Healthy Habits in the New Year That You Will Actually Follow
Most of us start off the new year armed with resolutions to develop healthy lifestyle habits that we are determined to obey for the upcoming year. We are sure that this will be the year that our health will become our top priority. However, many of Read more
Brazos County Health District to give out free COVID-19 tests
To prepare for the holidays, the Brazos County Health District is distributing freerapid COVID-19 home tests starting Wednesday, December 5 th at 201 N. Texas Ave. Bryan, TX 77803. Tests are available during normal business hours Monday through Frida Read more
Eating Clean this Holiday Season
As days turn shorter and the weather becomes cooler, many may start thinking about their favorite holiday treats. Holiday gatherings can be a terrific way to connect with friends and family while offering challenges to maintaining good health. But ea Read more
Making Wishes Come True
On a rainy Monday morning last spring, Rebecca Taylor contemplated how to get to her organic chemistry lab at Texas A&M University with her trusty companions: her wheelchair and her nasal cannula with tubes attached to a bulky silver oxygen tank. “At Read more
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Destination Bryan announces the lineup for the Official Troubadour Festival Pre-Party
dour Festival, a Texas BBQ & music experience, is coming to Bryan-College Station on Saturday, May 18. Kick off the Festival with a free concert in Historic Downtown Bryan on Friday, May 17. "We are thrilled to be hosting the Official Troubadour Fest Read more
Starlight Music Series features talented artists for all tastes this spring at Wolf Pen Creek
For more than two decades, the popular Starlight Music Series has attracted music lovers for free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars at the beautiful Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The spring tradition continues with three Saturday concerts Read more
Arts Council Announces New Gallery Exhibit
David the King, featuring large-scale paintings with collage elements by Dick Davison, will be on display at the Arts Council April 16 - May 23, 2024. This exhibit includes paintings and constructions based on stories from the life of King David... Read more
Dump your hazardous household waste and old computers at Saturday’s spring collection event
Area residents are invited to participate in the spring Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event on Saturday from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University General Services Building. The entrance to the facility is on Harvey Road, next Read more