Bryan-College Station Makes More Top 10 Lists Fresh off the heels of being named a Top 10 US College Town and one of the 10 Great Places to Live, we find out that Bryan-College Station makes more Top 10 lists.  As someone who lives here, I can tell you that this is not exactly news to me.  I am well aware of what a great area this is to reside.  However, it's always nice to be recognized so that other people can see why living in the Bryan-College Station area is so wonderful. The consumer advocacy website NerdWallet recently released its list of Best Cities in Texas for Job Seekers.  It shouldn't surprise you that the City of Bryan made the list.  The unemployment rate in Bryan was 5.1% (April 2013), which was a full 2.4% less than the national average at the time (7.5%)and 1.3% under ... 08/13/2013

Bryan-College Station Makes the List of 10 Great Places to Live Anyone who lives in the Bryan-College Station area already knows what a wonderful place this is to live.  But it's nice that outside sources recognize this fact as well.  I am happy to announce that Bryan-College Station makes the list of 10 Great Places to Live for 2013. Kiplinger, a personal finance magazine, ranks cities across the nation based on several factors, including local economy, home prices and school system.  Bryan-College Station came in at #3 on the list.  With its safe community, top notch school system, strong economic development, 5.7% unemployment rate and fantastic health care system, it's no wonder that Bryan-College Station makes the list of 10 Great Places to Live for small to mid-size cities in the ... 07/30/2013

Bryan Butterfly Release Loved ones never really go away.  They live on in the hearts and minds of those whose lives they touched.  Is there someone special you would like to honor?  Come to the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History on Saturday, July 27th for the Bryan Butterfly Release. What: Bryan Butterfly ReleaseWhere: Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (3232 Briarcrest Dr)When: Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 9am to 11amCost: $20 per butterfly Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is the only natural history museum within 100 miles.  All proceeds from their Wish Upon a Butterfly event (Bryan Butterfly Release) will go directly towards the museum's new Discovery room.  There is no limit to the amount of butterflies you can buy for release.  Butterflies can be pre-purchased via cr... 07/16/2013

Bryan Family Bingo Night B-I-N-G-Oh yay.  We won!  Bingo isn't just for blue-haired little old ladies.  Everyone can get in on the action.  Every Tuesday night in July is Bryan Family Bingo Night at Brazos Bingo. What: Bryan Family Bingo NightWhere: Brazos Bingo, 1805 Briarcrest DrWhen: 1st session - 6:30pm, 2nd session - 8pmAdmission: $5-$14, depending on bingo package purchased While Brazos Bingo is open every day of the week, they have set aside every Tuesday in July especially for families.  On these nights only, the bingo hall will be exclusively non-smoking.  Anyone ages 4 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult) will be eligible to win the jackpot for each round they play.  Bingo isn't the only game played on Bryan Family Bingo Night.  Special door prizes, kid-friendly gam... 07/02/2013

Terrible tragedies such as the Boston Marathon bombing have really shown the importance of the role that first responders play in an emergency.  With the two local firefighters' deaths in the Knights of Columbus fire in Bryan this past February and the many people affected by the deaths and injuries caused in the West TX fertilizer plant explosion in March, our community has been hit hard.  This Friday, May 10th, 2013, local non-profit organization Always There for Texas will be hosting a Bryan and West Fire Department Benefit Concert. Beginning at 7pm at Bryan's Grand Stafford Theater (located at 106 South Main Street), the Coleman Brothers with Eric Myers will be performing a "Tribute to a Firefighter".  In addition to the live concert, attendees can bid on locally donated goods and s... 05/07/2013

Did you ever have a lemonade stand when you were a kid?  Making a product, selling it to customers and earning your own money makes a kid feel empowered.  This Sunday, May 5th, 2013, is officially Bryan-College Station Lemonade Day. The cities of Bryan and College Station are encouraging kids to register a lemonade stand in their neighborhood.  In exchange for registering, each child will receive a backpack that includes helpful instructions on all aspects of being an entrepreneur, such as advertising, creating a good product, customer service, etc.  Kids can register online here or visit any of the following Bryan-College Station businesses: Blue Baker - 201 Dominik Dr or 800 University Dr in College Station Copy Corner - 2307 Texas Ave in College Station McLane Intelligent Solutions -... 04/30/2013

All any parent ever wants for their child is to be happy and healthy.  Unfortunately, that isn't always the case.  Children fighting pediatric cancer spend far too long inside of a hospital.  They need fresh air and fun.  Camp Quality Texas agrees.  That's why they offer a special summer camp catering specifically to children with cancer and their families.  In order to continue their summer program, they are holding a CQ TX Crawfish Boil fundraiser in Bryan this Sunday, April 28, 2013. Approximately 13,500 children are diagnosed with some form of pediatric cancer every year.  In fact, the number of children diagnosed with invasive cancer has increased 29% over the past two decades alone.  Camp Quality Texas is a non-profit organization that has offered kids with cancer a respite from t... 04/23/2013

Winter is a thing of the past.  Spring is the perfect time to get back to nature, especially when you live in a great place like Bryan-College Station.  One of the best ways to enjoy nature up close and personal is by camping.  The Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their annual Bryan Family Campout on the weekend of April 13th & 14th this year. Bryan and College Station families are welcome to come to Austin's Colony Park (located behind Harvey Mitchell Elementary School) for a fun, safe campout.  There will be plenty of games and arts and crafts for the entire family to enjoy.  Included in the registration fees for the evening will be dinner, a snack and breakfast the next morning.  Have fun star gazing while listening to spooky tales around the campfire.  There will even... 04/02/2013

Great 3/2 home for sale in Westfield Village. Overview Maps Photos $135,700 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,265 sqftLot: 0.01 acre(s) Location 1003 Coeburn DriveCollege Station, TX 77845USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Jody Keating (979) 731-1010KeatingJ@ConnectiveRealty.comhttp://www.ConnectiveRealty.com   Listed by: Connective Realty, LLC Our recent listings Amazing 3 bed/2 bath home in Creek Meadows Master-planned community!Custom College Station Home For Sale!1 Acre lot located just outside Bryan City limits Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 03/06/2013

Come out to the Brazos CountyExpo Center this weekend for the Bryan-College Station Home and Garden Show. Plan to attend the Home and Garden Show on February 23 and February 24 at the Brazos County Expo Center, 5827 Leanard Rd. in Bryan Tx.   The Home and Garden Show is a huge multi showroom event featuring exhibits for the do-it yourselfer, home owners and gardeners. The annual event is sponsored by the Bryan-College Station Home Builders Association and will have hundreds of venodrs on hand displaying their products, offering free seminars, door prize drawings, etc.  Mark your calendar come out Saturday February 23  from 10 am - 5 pm  Sunday February 24 from 1 pm - 5 pm Come out and enjoy the show!  You will be glad you did!         02/20/2013

Last night I attended an all you can eat Parmesan Chicken Dinner at Kozi Kitchen.  Kozi Kitchen is owned an operated by Joanne Kozik.   Joanne started Kozi Kitchen to offer busy moms, college students, and elderly people well balanced meals, made fresh and with that homemade touch instead of fast food options.  All dishes are home made with love in her kitchen and you can either pick up or have the meal delivered. Last night was a special night, where she had eat in guests, served family style in her dining area.  There was a large group of eight who were finishing up their meal when my friend and I arrived.  They were laughing, and enjoying the quiet atmosphere.  Being in a college town, it is very rare to find a restaurant that is not packed and extremely loud. My friend and I made ou... 02/19/2013

Living a healthy, happy life is important for the residents of Bryan-College Station.  The more you know about your health, the easier it is to find ways to stay healthy.  That's why Texas A&M's College of Medicine will be holding a Health Hullabaloo this Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Health Science Center in Bryan. Last year's inaugural Health Hullabaloo in Bryan was such a success that Texas A&M decided to bring it back again.  The community health fair is presented absolutely free to the public, is open to all ages and takes place from 10am to 3pm.  There will be fitness classes, fun games and prizes, free bike helmet giveaways for the kids, first aid training, health screenings, door prizes, free vaccinations and much more.  Watch a healthy food demonstration or attend a diseas... 02/19/2013

Tonight I attended the monthly meeting of the American Business Women's Assocition, ABWA.  The ABWA mission is: To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership; education, networking support and national recognition. The American Business Women's Association was founded in 1949 by Hilary A. Bufton. There are thousands of members and chapters and Express Networks nationwide.  The organization provides business training and networking opportunities for women of diverse occupations and backgrounds. I have been a member of ABWA since 2007 and today I settled my membership  to the Women of Excellence Chapter in Bryan, Texas.  I am looking forward to becoming a part... 02/12/2013

Water is one of our most precious resources.  It covers 70% of our planet, makes up 60% of the entire human body's composition and 70% of the human brain.  We will die of thirst (3-5 days) long before we will die of hunger (as long as a month).  If you are interested in being more eco-friendly in your own Brazos County home, you can learn how to harvest rainwater in Bryan-College Station this Saturday, February 16, 2013. Texas A&M's Billy Kniffen, a water specialist with the university's AgriLife Extension Service, will be teaching a seminar on topics such as managing stormwater, improving the collection and use of water in your Bryan-College Station home and landscape, reducing your home's demand for water, different rainwater harvesting systems and how they operate as well as using pa... 02/12/2013

Taste of Aggieland - Epicurean Extravaganza will be held on Tuesday,  March 5th 2013 @ 6 p.m.  at the Brazos County Expo Center located at 5827 Leonard Rd. in Bryan Texas. Make plans to come sample cuisine from many of our local restaurants while enjoying a a fun evening of entertainment.  We will have live music, a silent auction, professional chef demonstrations, and a food eating contest.  With all of this and the samples of great food and beverages from you favorite restaurants...you will certainly have a great time. Come on out and enjoy food, beverages and lots of good fun.      02/11/2013

Last night I attended a meeting to discuss the upcoming Central Texas Chef Challenge in Bryan, Texas.  This is a new challenge to be held annually  as an opportunity for the teens and adults of our community to come to a fun event and have the chance to win the opportunity to work with a NAMED Chef.  This will be a fundraiser event for Computer Access Training (CTA). Computer Training Access Inc. is a new non-profit that will be focusing on sharing training  for all. CTA plans to offer training for both young and old.  The CTA Mission is to provide timely and structure learning experiences, hands on operational training and career development programs that link people with information in an effort to empower them to make an educated change, expand opportunities and enhance the quality o... 01/30/2013

Last night I attended the 4th Annual Sassy Shoe Social to benefit Phoebe's Home.  The event is organized by Sassy Sheree Skin Care and her wonderful committee volunteers. This was a wonderful, fun event.  I can't wait for next year. The Sassy Shoe Social is an event held each year to gather donations of shoes, clothing, shampoo, etc. for Phoebe's Home in Bryan, Texas.  Phoebe's Home is an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.  Phoebe's Home serves to enable victims to become independent of the abuser and lead a fulfilling life.   Serving Brazos, Burleson, Washington and Italy counties, Phoebes Home offers free case management, free counseling, education seminars for the victims and the community through outreach programs. Ladies from all over the Bryan-C... 01/27/2013

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Brazos County Cattle Baron's Ball to be held on Saturday February 2, 2013.  The event will begin at 6 pm in the Brazos County Expo Center, 5827 Leonard Rd. in Bryan, Texas. The Brazos County Cattle Baron's Ball  is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.Through donations and funds raised through these events, The American Cancer Society can continue to provide services to cancer patients, give rides to and from treatments, provide wigs free of charge and provide education and support in numerous other ways.  Your support helps make a difference in the lives of those with cancer.     Since it began in 1996 the Brazos County Cattle Baron's Ball has raised over 1.5 million for the American Cancer Society. With the help of the Cattle Baron's B... 01/23/2013

I will be closing on a property January 30,2013 that is a result of a direct mail effort from over 3 years ago.  Yes, she saved my letter!!! I recently received a call from a client who wanted me to list three lots in the Benchley Oaks Subdivision of Bryan, Texas.  During our conversation, I ask how she heard about me and my client stated that she had saved a letter from three years ago when I listed Mr. Rowland's home.  Well this was great news, I was beginning to think that the letters had not worked. I listed the three lots on 12/6/2012 and we went under contract 1/8/13 and will close on 1/30/2013.  Fantastic results and all due to a farming letter sent over three years ago, not to mention that we got both the seller and the buyer side of the deal.  Not only did we get both sides, bu... 01/16/2013

Welcome to Autumn Lakes Subdivision in Bryan Texas. This subdivision is perfectly situated in West Bryan, across from Traditions Golf Course! It offers 3 styles of Stylecraft homes. Tuscan, French Country and NEO traditional. Prices start in the $140's.  The 2012 sales statistics for Autumn Lakes Subdivision as reported by the Bryan College Station MLS. There were 29 listing with 21 sold with an average sales price $164,040 which is 97% of the list price and an average days on the market 113. There are currently 8 active listings with an average list price of $171,375. If you are interested in viewing or selling a home in the Autumn Lakes Subdivision, Bryan Texas. Please contact Texas Crosswinds Realty Inc. 979-268-3200   01/14/2013