Of all the things I expected to see amid the wondrous beauty of the Grand Canyon, a DJ wasn’t one of them.
For the past several months, Tom Turbiville has been digging into history. As WTAW nears its 100th anniversary, Turbiville has interviewed current and former radio station employees and scoured audio clips and other local media to find stories to feature on a daily segment.
In a first-of-its kind statewide program, Texas 4-H members are matched with abandoned and neglected horses to give these rescued animals a chance at a second life.
It was just after 5 p.m. in November 2014 when Deborah Fatheree called the Robertson County Veterinary Services with an emergency. Animal control had found a dog that was believed to have been caught in a trap. Fatheree, a volunteer for animal control, knew he needed medical attention.
Dary Dega, a native of Russia, found a home in Bryan with her husband and three children after immigrating to the United States in November 2013.
When familiar faces are in unexpected places, it sounds all sorts of alarm bells for children.
Michael Parks says his personality is on display throughout his office. He says he’s a proud native of New Mexico, an avid outdoorsman, active in the community and his church, and adds that he’s enjoyed living in the Bryan-College Station area for the last 25 years.
Tanya and David Bertram joke that their daughter Tamia is like the Hannah Montana of Bryan Collegiate High School. Instead of being a pop star in disguise like the fictional Disney Channel teenager, Tamia has lived a double life as a high school sophomore and a professional wrestler.
Tuesday marks the beginning of the work week at Franklin Barbecue in Austin. The line forms early, hours before the restaurant’s doors open at 11 a.m.
It was around Mile 11 when I heard the loving words of support every father yearns for when struggling to complete a long-distance competitive race.
As students walk, bike and scooter to Spring Creek Elementary School, one man is there at the crosswalk with a stop sign to make sure they arrive at school safely, and a joke to start their day off right.
The spirit of teamwork is on display at The Bee Community.
Brad Marquardt says some would look at his office and call it cluttered, but others would note it’s full of history.
Morgan Ashley received a guitar for Christmas when she was 14. It sat in her room, collecting dust, while she spent most of her free time working on her cheerleading skills and helping to raise livestock.
A recent boom in sports-card collecting has led many adults to dig into their closets, garages and attics to retrieve their old childhood collections.
It can take time to realize when we have developed bad habits. Earlier this year, it hit me that I spent far too much time watching political programming on cable news networks each weeknight.
Deborah Cowman takes the concept of being active seriously at her office at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History.
What began as a Facebook page has grown into a support group for many women entrepreneurs in the Brazos Valley.
On Oct. 3, Shane Lechler offered words of faith and encouragement in a Facebook post: “If you do not know Jesus, message me, because you need to before your time is up.”
From religious paintings to drawings of civil rights leaders, Robert Schiffhauer has told stories through artwork that is hanging on walls across Bryan-College Station and beyond.
After 12 years in the oil industry, Texas A&M graduate Sarah Ables pivoted her professional life toward popsicles.
College Station head football coach Steve Huff has a simple description for his office.
Terry Price is serious about two things — football and barbecue.
Signs of getting older make for uncomfortable moments. Whether it’s a physical activity you’re no longer equipped to handle, or hearing of an inconceivable anniversary (“Stop it, ‘Manic Monday’ cannot possibly be 35 years old”), aging isn’t all that enjoyable.
Traveling has returned for many of us, so it’s a good time to take a look at fun places around Texas, with specific interests in mind. Some are close enough for a day trip, some are farther out. Check venue websites for current details.