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Texas A&M President Receives National Notice
Texas A&M's president is recognized by a prestigious publication
The secret is in the sauce
In Bryan, I had dinner at Caffe Capri. The restaurant was founded by Rami Cerone, a graduate of Texas A&M.
A mix of history and high tech
The Research Valley is the perfect blend of cutting edge medicine and technology and wide-open spaces filled with cattle and crops.

Education

Blinn College Offers Fast Track
Blinn transfers more students to Texas A&M than does any other two-year college
Texas A&M Aims to be Top 10 University
The moniker Lone Star State may not be fully accurate.
The Small Business Development Center at Blinn College connects entrepreneurs with the professional expertise that can h Center Gives Big Assist for Small Business
Startup companies and entrepreneurs have a serious leg up in Austin, Colorado and Washington counties, where the Small Business Development Center at Blinn College stands ready to lend a hand.
Dr. Elsa Murano was named the 23rd president of Texas A&M in 2008, the first woman and Hispanic-American to hold that po New Texas A&M Leader Rolls Up Her Sleeves
When she was sworn into office, Dr. Elsa Murano represented a lot of firsts at Texas A&M University.
Texas A&M campus TAMU And Blinn College Offer Education Advantage
The Research Valley has a Texas-sized passion for education. Proof resides inside the busy class rooms and labs of numerous public and private institutions – including the renowned Texas A&M University and Blinn College.
Father Of Green Revolution Lectures at Texas A&M
Dr. Norman Borlaug has spent his life not helping feed the world, but helping the world feed itself.
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions Matches Jobs to Talent
One minute, staff members are helping day-care providers sign up for training and assisting individuals in their search for child-care services. Next up, they may be finding someone qualified to work at a new business in town – or at a nuclear reactor.
Research Valley Boasts Educated Population
The numbers grow each year, and the total impact of the Texas A&M System in Research Valley is staggering. In a 2005 study, the annual impact weighed in at $2.35 billion.
K2Share Bob Rich Top Students Tend to Stay Close to Home
Except for the four years he served in the U.S. Air Force, Larry Teverbaugh has never really left Research Valley. The president of the IT services firm K2Share, Teverbaugh earned all three of his degrees from Texas A&M University, and he regularly hires students today. K2Share, in fact, sprang from four university-based employees who launched a Web-learning company in 2000 that has grown to a broad-based information technology firm with a worldwide clientele.
Blinn College Blinn College Bryan Campus Home to Future Aggies
It’s not hard to see the growth in education and advanced degrees in The Research Valley as thousands of students pour into the region every year to attend classes.
Principal Colleen Netterville Achievements Gain Schools State, National Attention
Good things are happening in Bryan and College Station primary and secondary schools, which are earning kudos from national and state organizations. College Station Independent School District features several students who were semifinalists in the 2006 National Merit Scholarship Program.
John Criscione Tech Center Helps Get New Products To Market
Texas A&M Universitys escalating support of researchers efforts to commercialize their products has helped attract more than $560 million in outside funding, an amount Jim Calvin, A&Ms executive associate vice president for research, calls a milestone.
The Academic Building at Texas A&M University New Texas A&M Campaign Lures Top Students
Texas A&M University is trying to entice new members into its fold of 45,000 students and 2,500 faculty members, but according to a marketing campaign, only those with special characteristics need apply. They must share the schools core values of leadership, excellence, integrity, loyalty, selfless service and a welcoming atmosphere – apparent in the trademark greetings of “Howdy” commonplace around campus.
Blinn College in Bryan Blinn College Strengthens Educational Options
Blinn College funnels more students to four-year universities than any other Texas junior college, and plans call for expanding specialized programs such as technology and workforce education.

Food

Del Sol Foods Is a Bottled-Up Success
Though it celebrated 25 years in business in 2007, every day is still the salad days for Del Sol Food Co. Inc.

Health

St. Joseph Health System operates a 259-bed hospital in Bryan and health centers in three outlying communities. It has p Providers Invest in New Technology, Facilities
Research Valley’s health sector is receiving a boost from expansions and new technologies that will improve care given to residents of the region.
Brazos Valley Health Partnership Health-Care Centers Expand Into Rural Areas
A variety of health-care treatment options usually can be found in an urban setting, but outlying areas often suffer from a lack of needed services. Four years ago, the Brazos Valley Health Partnership set out to change that.
Texas A&M Health Science Center Texas A&M Programs Fuel Local Economy
There is nothing like a $95 million building to demonstrate the explosion of growth at Texas A&M University. Officials gathered in May 2006 to break ground on the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, the largest single construction project in the schools history.
College Station Medical Center Hospital Systems Help Train Future Doctors
Becoming seriously ill or being seriously injured is not something anyone would want to experience, but residents of The Research Valley can take solace in the fact that they have options for high-quality care when it’s needed.
St. Joseph Regional Health Center St. Joseph Health System Offers Variety of Services
Through an array of hospitals and clinics, St. Joseph Health System views keeping the Brazos Valley healthy as its primary goal. Whether caring for seriously ill patients or simply educating the community, the St. Joseph Health System has offered assistance since it first opened as Bryan Hospital in 1913.
Texas A&M University System’s College Station Expansion and Research Score At Texas A&M
They say good things come in threes. It’s certainly true in Bryan-College Station as a trio of research centers is launching, expanding and generally causing good things to happen in The Research Valley.

Livability

Youth Sports Are Priority in the Region
Calvin Jackson has been coaching girls’ softball for eight seasons, and almost considers it a full-time job.
The waters of Lake Bryan are a haven for bikers, runners, boaters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Research Valley Offers the Great Wide Open
Spring and fall, when temperatures still hang in the 70s, are Aaron Palermo’s favorite times to hit the trails around Lake Bryan.
A grant program for building owners has resulted in façade improvements to 85 buildings in downtown Bryan. Bryan Achieves a Downtown Turnaround
Nearly 20 years ago, downtown Bryan was unsightly. Now it is being cited – for awards.
Research Valley is home to a number of scenic lakes. Allyssa Boatright and Brandt Carlson enjoy the shores of Lake Bryan Peace and Quiet Around the Corner
Across Research Valley, people are saying no to rush-hour traffic, no to concrete boxes and no to long lines as they seek more relaxed living.
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley’s dozens of partners and agencies keep the arts before the public. Council Gives Art a Broad-Brush Approach
With hundreds of programs, 57 affiliated agencies in seven counties and its own gallery and permanent collection, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley is the go-to source for all things arts-related.
The remains of a fountain at Camp Hearne Community Finds its Future in its History
Cathy Lazarus can leave the downtown Hearne drugstore she and her husband operate in a 19th-century building. She can travel Farm-to-Market Road 485 to a stretch of Little Brazos River bottomland, and there she can hear the voice of history on the wind.
Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway Recreation Options Abound at Lake Somerville
Nearby getaway Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway offers fun from fishing to swimming. Less than a half-hour drive from Bryan and College Station, the year-round park complex includes Birch Creek, Nails Creek, Lake Somerville Trailway and the Somerville Wildlife Management Area.
The course at Miramont Country Club Area Golf Courses Present the Perfect Challenge
Breaking par is becoming a hit in The Research Valley, with several unique golf courses that range from the affordable to the upscale and offer everything from plain ole fun with miniature golf to a much more elite country club course.
The P. David Romei Arts Center Valley Builds a Strong Foundation for Artists
When he left College Station to pursue new opportunities last October, Dr. P. David Romei left a piece of himself behind. A 5,550-square-foot piece, to be exact.
Lake Somerville Area Lakes Are a Texas Oasis
Visitors are like leaves, changing with the seasons. Springtime brings the fishermen. Water-sport lovers abound in summer months. When it cools off, campers show up.
Sherry Ransom Arts and Culture Thrive in the Research Valley
Research Valley residents embrace their artists, from the struggling painter to the accomplished actor.
Mastadon jaw fossil Natural History Museum Displays Local Finds
In archeology, 45 years is a blink of an eye. For the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 45 years has meant a rich history of bringing creatures of yesterday and today to the public.
Flowers County Works To Turn Coal Site Into Recreation Spot
In northern Grimes County, the 2,500-acre Gibbons Creek Reservoir already furnishes an abundance of recreational activities.
Messina Hof Winery Messina Hof Winery Earns International Recognition
Passionate about wine, culture and history, Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo blended their European heritage to build a reputation as the first family of wine in Texas.
The Price family County Residents Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds
When they first moved back to Burleson County, not everyone in Jeanie Price’s family had warmed up to the idea.
Christopher’s World Grille New Development Unites Bryan and College Station
University Drive marries Bryan with College Station along a commercial corridor that contains high-tech firms, trendy shopping venues, major hotels and a vision for the future of Research Valley.
Dr. John Crompton City Official Advocates Easy Access to Exercise
With traffic becoming an ever-increasing problem, and a large population of college students, College Station is a natural for bikeway and pedestrian trails. At least that’s the thinking of city council member John Crompton, who is pushing for completion and implement­ation of the citys Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Lake Somerville Area Lakes Invite Fishing and Boating
The Research Valley has no shortage of outdoor recreation destinations, and folks can make a splash at any of these three east central Texas lakes.
Eternal Winds sculpture in College Station Landscape Dotted With Outdoor Art
Arts organizations are always on the prowl for great gallery space. In College Station, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley took that search outside.

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