Do you love to read?  Is your love of books surpassed only by your love of coffee?  You'll be happy to know that the Clara B Mounce Public Library in Bryan-College Station offers a Books and Beans Club...coffee beans, that is. Every month, the Books and Beans Club meets to discuss the selection of the month over a good cup of joe.  This month's selection is 'Chasing Fireflies' by Charles Martin.  All you have to do to join the club is to read the book and come to the Clara B Mounce Public Library (201 E 26th St, Bryan, TX) on Sunday, January 13th, at 2pm.  Membership is absolutely free.  All different genres will be explored throughout the year, all adults are welcome and you don't have to be a coffee drinker to join.  For more information, please call Sam at (979) 209-5615. Take your l... 01/08/2013

2012 Home Sales & Homes Sold in Austin's Colony Over the course of 2012, 38 homes sold in the Austin's Colony subdivision in Bryan, Texas. These homes ranged in list price from a low of $159,555 to a high of $304,900. The average sale price of these homes was $210,555. The homes sold ranged in size from a 3 bedroom, 1,703 square foot (sf) home to a 5 bedroom, 2,891sf home. The average size of the homes sold in Austin's Colony in 2012 was 2,022sf for a 3 bedroom home. Click PLAY to see a slideshow of the homes sold in Austin's Colony, Bryan, Texas in 2012.   Interested in buying a home in Austin's Colony? Click the icon to your left to start your Home Search today! All information provided above is referenced from the Bryan College Station Regional Association of Realtors MLS, and is dee... 01/07/2013

2012 Home Sales & Homes Sold in Autumn Lake Over the course of 2012, 15 homes sold in the Autumn Lake subdivision in Bryan, Texas. These homes ranged in list price from a low of $138,500 to a high of $175,050. The average sale price of these homes was $150,401. The homes sold ranged in size from a 3 bedroom, 1,185 square foot (sf) home to a 4 bedroom, 1,843sf home. The average size of the homes sold in Autumn Lake in 2012 was 1,415sf for a 3 bedroom home. Click PLAY to see a slideshow of the homes sold in Autumn Lake, Bryan, Texas in 2012.   Interested in buying a home in Autumn Lake? Click the icon to your left to start your Home Search today! All information provided above is referenced from the Bryan College Station Regional Association of Realtors MLS, and is deemed to be reliable a... 01/07/2013

Welcome to 2013!  Now that the holidays are over and the new year has begun, it's time to look forward.  If you love the smell of gasoline and the sound of high revving engines, you may want to go see the Bryan Monster Truck show known as the Winter National Spectacular. This Saturday, January 5th, Outlaw Monster Trucks will be bringing their famous Monster Patrol to the Brazos County Expo's North Arena in Bryan for two shows.  Gates for the 2pm matinee will open at 12pm, while the gates for the 7:30pm show open at 6pm.  Tickets for either show are $17 for adults (ages 12+), $10 for kids ages 3-11 and free to kids under the age of 3.  You can purchase your tickets either over the phone at (877) 840-0457, online by visiting the Outlaw Monster Trucks website here or in person at either BC... 01/01/2013

I hope you're all ready for Santa's big arrival tonight.  Christmas will be here tomorrow.  But, what are you doing next Monday night?  If you don't have any plans and want to get the whole family involved, I've got news about some Bryan kids fun for New Year's Eve you might be interested in. Next Monday, from 11am to 12pm, the Children's Museum in Bryan will be holding their own New Year's Eve celebration known as Rockin' Noon Year's Eve.  There will be arts and crafts, plenty of kid-friendly activities and tasty treats for everyone to enjoy.  Then, at the stroke of noon, watch the ball drop to welcome in the new year...12 hours early.  The party is included in the price of admission to the museum, which is just $5 per person, $4 for seniors and free to kids under the age of 1.  After ... 12/24/2012

Christmas Day is exactly two weeks from today.  Have you finished up your shopping yet?  Have you even started?  One way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays is with a parade.  This Friday, the city is doing just that with its downtown Bryan Christmas Parade. Beginning at 6:30pm, downtown Bryan will be filled with marching bands, parade floats and general holiday merriment.  The parade route is scheduled to begin at 24th St and Bryan Ave and travel along 28th St to Regent St.  There are rumors that Santa may take a quick break from his busy holiday schedule to stop by and say hi to all the kiddos.  It's only expected to last for about 30-45 minutes.  So, why not stick around afterwards to have dinner at one of the area restaurants and take a chunk out of your Christmas gift list at o... 12/11/2012

The City of Bryan is all decked out for the holidays.  The city streets, merchant windows, banks, city hall...you name it, they're all dressed up in their holiday finery.  Nighttime makes it even more special because that's when everything sparkles.  If you want to take in the sights of the holiday evenings in downtown Bryan, consider taking a carriage ride. For just two days this month (December 7th and December 21st), Hidden Oasis Carriage Company is offering special horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the downtown Bryan area.  For just $25, you and three members of your family or friends can board the carriages outside of the LaSalle Hotel anytime between 6pm and 10pm.  The carriages have been specially decorated for the Christmas holidays.  As you and your entourage ride along, yo... 12/04/2012

I know that we just finished celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving is still just over two weeks away, but it's never too early to get into the Christmas spirit, right?  The City of Bryan agrees.  That's why they're kicking off the Christmas season on Friday, November 16th in downtown Bryan with the 5th Annual Holiday Lights On! celebration. Beginning at 6pm, Gloria Stephan Sale Park (located on South Main St, between E 28th and E 29th St) will play host to special holiday performances by the Salvation Army Band, the Rudder High School Choir, the Bryan High School Chorale and the Brazos Valley Troupe.  Mayor Jason Bienski will be on hand to count down the lighting of the Christmas tree as well as the entire downtown Bryan area in all its holiday splendor, scheduled for 7:15pm. The Women... 11/06/2012

Downtown Bryan, Texas to host Texas Grand Slam Poetry Festival.  This two day festival will be held November 9, 2012 - November 10, 2012.  The event is a 39 Poet- Nationwide Competition  with poets competing for $1000 prize.     This event will take place in historic Downtown Bryan Texas at 4 different venues.  The Grand Stafford Theater, The Palace Theater, The Village Cafe and Revolution Cafe.    On Friday November 9, 2012 the festival will begin at 6 pm.  The venue will be at the Grand Stafford, Revolution and The Village Cafe.   On Saturday November 10, 2012 the festival begins at 8:00 pm. and will be held at the Palace Theater.   Gather your family and friends and come to Historic Downtown Bryan.  Stop in one of the many restaurants for dinner, stop in and have a glass of wine, str... 11/05/2012

Mark Your Calendar and set your clock so that you will not miss our November Art Step/ First Friday in Downtown Bryan, Texas. You won't want to miss all the beautiful art, dining and music.   First Friday is a monthly event held on the first Friday of each month. It is a fantastic opportunity to come out and enjoy a variety of arts & culture related activities and demonstrations. First Friday is a free event open to the public.     November is one of the busiest events.  There is so much to see and do that you will want to plan out your evening.   Art Step is our version of an art walk.  Watch for the colorful footprints around downtown.  You will want to gather family and friends to come out and explore Downtown Bryan.   Along with the art displays and the graphic arts projected on fo... 10/31/2012

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  So, I guess you could say the official color of the month is pink.  On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, the local Bryan Fire Department, Police Department and Guardians of the Ribbon will be holding a special Pink Heals event in the Lowes parking lot (3225 Freedom Blvd) in Bryan, TX. From 5pm to 8pm, emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances and squad cars, will be on display with a pink color scheme in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Cancer organizations from all around the Brazos Valley will be on hand to answer questions and pass out information about early detection, cancer treatment and information on support groups in the Bryan-College Station area.  Free refreshments will be served.  There will also be plenty of activities... 10/09/2012

2012 Year to Date Home Sales in Miramont, Bryan, Texas Year to Date Homes Sold: As of September 25, 2012, 4 homes in Miramont have sold so far in 2012. They ranged in listing price from $530,000 for a 2,980sf 3 bedroom home to a high of $725,000 for a 4,857sf 4 bedroom home. Active Homes for Sale: There are currently 6 homes listed as active for sale in the Miramont subdivision in Bryan, Texas. They range in price from $480,000 for a 3,285sf 3 bedroom home to a high of $725,000 for a 3,872sf 4 bedroom home. Homes Under Contract: There are currently 2 homes listed as “Offer Pending Signature,” “Option Contract” or “Under Contract” in Miramont. All information provided above is referenced from the Bryan College Station Regional Association of Realtors MLS, and is deemed to be reliable and... 09/25/2012

2012 Year to Date Home Sales in Traditions, Bryan, Texas Year to Date Homes Sold: As of September 23, 2012, 9 homes in the Traditions have sold so far in 2012. They ranged in listing price from $389,900 for a 1,931sf 3 bedroom home to a high of $749,500 for a 4,775sf 4 bedroom home. Active Homes for Sale: There are currently 29 homes listed as active for sale in the Traditions subdivision in Bryan, Texas. They range in price from $225,000 for a 1,044sf 2 bedroom garden home to $1,575,000 for a 5,422sf 4 bedroom home. Homes Under Contract: There are currently 7 homes listed as “Offer Pending Signature,” “Option Contract” or “Under Contract” in the Traditions subdivision in Bryan, Texas. All information provided above is referenced from the Bryan College Station Regional Association of Re... 09/25/2012

The Brazos Valley Fair & Expo in Bryan takes place September 6-9, 2012 at 4827 Leonard Rd in Bryan, TX.  The fair and expo was created as a fun, educational event for people of all ages.  There will be live music, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, food and much, much more! The fair in Bryan opens to the general public at 4pm on Thursday, September 6th.  There will be a petting zoo, pony rides and a mechanical bull in the West Pavillion.  Attendees to the fair and expo will have the chance to watch milking demonstrations, pig races, a hypnotist and stage coach rides throughout the 4-day event.  There are three rodeo events scheduled: Mutton Bustin' (7:30 pm to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm to 4pm on Sunday), the CPRA Rodeo (7pm to 9:30pm on Thursday and 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Frid... 09/04/2012

I had the opportunity to meet with a past client yesterday that had since become a good friend. We visited over a few drinks about family, work, current issues, all the usual natter two friends have that don't get to see each other very often.  Mid-way through our conversation about how to best solve all of the worlds problems, he announced that he hated real estate agents. Shocked I asked him why and I reminded him that I was a REALTOR. Laughing he said that both houses on either side of his property were up for sale and that both homeowners had essentially given up maintaining the exterior of their property. One side had apparently let the grass die so that it turned brown and the other side had tinkered around with the sprinkler system which caused a water leak that resulted in 2 foo... 08/28/2012

I was lucky enough to be able to spend just over 2 weeks on the road with my 2 daughters traveling from Texas through New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. it was an amazing adventure and my daughters 17 and 10 will have memories of the trip forever. Although I have many stories to tell of this trip, one thing that stood out in my mind is the different lifestyles, climates and customs in each city we visited. Along the way I was fortunate to meet with some exceptional real estate agents and brokers and while over coffee I had the opportunity to find out about their markets.  While we have a lot in common (fellow rainers, long-term virtual friends, similar successes and disasters) I realized that although we share common ground, we don't always share techni... 08/22/2012

The Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival comes to the City of Bryan the weekend of October 12th & 13th.  This is the annual celebration of great Texas steaks, wonderful wine from local Texas wineries, arts and crafts vendors, a showcase of local artists' works and, of course, fantastic live music.  Best of all, admission to this amazing event is absolutely free to the public. More than 20 local Bryan area wineries will bring their libations to the Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival this year.  Some of the wineries include the Lone Hen Winery in College Station, the Texas Legato Winery in Lampasas, Pleasant Hill Winery in Brenham, Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls and Cork This! Winery in Fredericksburg.  Teams of BBQ chefs will be competing at the Texas Reds Steak Cook-Off. Every Texas Reds... 08/21/2012

Bryan-College Station is full of so many wonderful things to do for single people, older couples and young families.  If you have young children and need something fun to do, why not try to kick start August at the Bryan Children's Museum?  Throughout the month of August, the Children's Museum is offering several different projects to educate and entertain kids while also holding the attention of parents.  Some of the programs being held throughout the month of August at the Bryan Children's Museum include: Chalk it Up to Summer - August 14, 23, & 27.  Enhance the temporary art your children create on the sidewalk outside your Bryan-College Station home by letting them create their own chalk. Silly Sunglasses - August 17, 25 & 29.  Bring your old sunglasses in to the museum to transform... 08/14/2012

Do you enjoy live theater?  Supporting local community theaters is one way to encourage a love of the arts in everyone.  This Sunday, July 29th, The Theatre Company in Bryan, TX, will be hosting a free preview of its upcoming 2012/2013 season. Some of the shows the Bryan-College Station Theatre Company have performed include: The Sound of Music, The Rocky Horror Show, Meet Me in St Louis, Two by Two, The Drowsy Chaperone, Doctor Dolittle and Gypsy.  They also hold a children's workshop every summer.  Last month, the group performed the musical Winnie the Pooh Kids!, much to the delight of family and friends. Join The Theatre Company of Bryan-College Station for free hors d'oeuvres, a free performance of the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and a special sneak peak of t... 07/24/2012