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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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