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5 fun and worthwhile volunteer opportunities for you to serve and enhance our community
Make a difference this fall as a volunteer coach or help with Parks and Recreation programs and service projects. We have opportunities for individuals, groups, students, and businesses to contribute meaningfully to our high-quality programs and... Read more
City of College Station Mosquito Abatement Program offers mosquito dunks for community members
Are mosquitos causing a buzz in your neighborhood? The City of College Station’s Mosquito Abatement Program provides free mosquito dunks to residents on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Mosquito dunks kill mosquito larvae before Read more
Texas motorcyclist deaths spike in 2020
Despite less traffic on the road in 2020 and a 2% reduction in motorcycle crashes, safety officials have been alarmed by a 17% increas... Read more
Hurricane Preparedness: Wash Away Fears by Preparing Early
Hurried packing, constantly checking the news for updates, and creating a rushed plan to an evacuation site are common occurrences for families once an impending hurricane is announced. Due to the uncertainty and panic that ca... Read more
Get Hooked on Fishing: A Beginner's Guide to Fishing in Bryan College Station
After months of adjusting to “the new normal” and finding different ways to fill time while staying safe, one peaceful pastime has persevered into the age of social distancing: fishing at the various ponds, lakes, and rivers a... Read more
Nature of Texas: Most Popular Texas State Parks
Everything is bigger in Texas and the amount of state parks located around this large state are no exception. With around 89 state parks in total, there is much more to see in Texas than there is time to visit all of them. If you... Read more
Everything's Coming Up Roses: Visit the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden
The Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is a 14-acre rose garden in Tyler, one of the biggest cities in East Texas, and is known for processing about 80 percent of the nation’s roses. Most notably, its rose garden is Tyler’s number on... Read more
City Parks: Recreation Inspiration
Texas has a lot to offer when it comes to what families, couples, and even individuals can do in the summer. So, here is a compilation of recreation inspiration both in and around the Brazos Valley for those who are looking to... Read more
Lake Bryan to Reopen May 1
Lake Bryan will reopen to the public on May 1. Lake Bryan will be following guidelines issued for Texas state parks for the safety of both the staff and patrons. Lake Bryan will be open for day use only. No over... Read more
Keep Summer Fun: Summer Safety Checklist
By Dr. Daniel Ransom, Pediatrician, Baylor Scott & White Summer is marked by hours of sunshine and longer days full of playing in the pool or backyard. Studies show that it’s great for kids’ health and development to spend time outside. However,... Read more
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Destination Bryan hosts second annual Howdy Challenge
The Howdy Challenge is back for a second year in a row and is looking to be a new, annual back-to-school tradition in the Bryan/College Station area. Put on by Destination Bryan, the event resembles a “B/CS experience scavenger hunt,” with a list... Read more
Blinn Music Department announces its fall semester performance schedule
The Blinn College District Music Department will showcase its talented students and professors with 14 fall semester recitals and concerts. “We have something for everyone and we’re always proud to show off our students’ work,” said Todd Quinlan, Per Read more
Reality TV show singing competition to be held in Navasota
Downtown Navasota is soon to be transformed into a live stage as aspiring country singers from all over the south travel to audition for the new American singing competition television series, The Sound of Small Town America. The Sound is being... Read more
Navasota Wedding Walk hosts vendors for all area wedding needs
Whether the wedding of your dreams is scattered in dog-eared bridal magazines or haphazardly saved on a Pinterest board — wedding planning is hard. Soon-to-be brides and grooms must choose everything. Read more
