NEW YORK -- There is such a bounty of botanical-based beauty products, you might think they grow on trees.Many fruits and vegetables are indeed considered legitimate treatments, but it's because of that efficacy that users should know the differences ... full story
Ray Dobson and the dog he now calls Goblin both had a problem.The little mixed-breed who was rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico needed a home. Dobson, of Orleans, Mass., was losing his hearing."My wife saw me kind of dropping out," he says. "As ... full story
'Can I call you back tomorrow, we are having a small crisis coordinating some blinds!" Nan Curtis told me in a courteous but mildly frantic voice last week. It seems that reinventing Texas A&M University's Forsyth Center Galleries is no easy chor ... full story
I hope you have made it by the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to see our newest exhibit, The Culture of Wine. It is simply stunning. Throughout the exhibit, every section is a learning experience emphasizing how a good winemaker combi ... full story
MUMFORD SCHOOLSFor the fifth time in seven years, the Robotics Team from Mumford school district has won the First Place Robot prize at the Brazos BEST competition, which was held at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station on Oct. 24. The ... full story
Sunday* Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 Turkey Shoot. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun range is behind post. Paper targets at 30 yards; post supplies the ammo (12-, 20- and .410-gauge). $17 for first five rounds. Youth .410- and 20-gauge guns avai ... full story
WASHINGTON -- It's the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure, that one house on the block that offers the coolest candy and surprises galore.This year it's the big gated place on Pennsylvania Avenue, No. 1600. Welcome to the White House, boys and girls ... full story
When Macey Lively started figure skating four years ago, she set a goal: She wanted to qualify for a regional competition. On Oct. 14 in Grapevine, she not only achieved her goal, but earned herself a silver medal. The 15-year-old A&M Consolidat ... full story
In this day when cover bands are a dime a dozen and many, quite frankly, are not worth a dime to see, MSC OPAS this week brings to town what may be the epitome of make-believe superstars.To say The Beatles are coming to Texas A&M would border on ... full story
NATIONAL NIGHT OUTNational Night Out 2009 was a great success in Navasota, with nine block parties and an estimated 200-plus neighbors coming together. Navasota Police officers visited each of the parties to provide information on identity theft and ... full story
Sunday* Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra The Four Seasons, 5 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. $30/adult, $10/ students and children. Tickets available at MSC Box Office, by phone 845-1234 or boxoffice.tamu.edu. www.bvso.org or ... full story
Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included with each meal.BryanMonday: Crispy steak fingers, pepperoni Hot Pocket, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, fruit.Tuesday: Hot dog, chili cheese hot dog, breaded chicken sandwich, trimmin ... full story
The seeds of the Marian Anderson String Quartet were proudly planted more than 20 years ago by Diedra Lawrence and Marianne Henry. But the inspiration for what they've accomplished in two decades, and, more importantly, what they hope to accomplish b ... full story
Carlee Smith is hardly in the no-fun category. She hosts a monthly girls' night out at a bar in Portland, Ore., and co-runs a plus-size vintage boutique called Fat Fancy. But there's one thing that brings out the hate in her.Smith, 33, is among a con ... full story
BURBANK, Calif. -- Christian Slater remains calm during his staring contest with a menacing dog.While filming a scene for his new ABC crime drama, The Forgotten, the 40-year-old actor locks his eyes on a barky Rottweiler while his character, former d ... full story
NEW YORK -- When it comes to workplace relationships, the general advice is to keep your distance. After all, friendships can be tested by a number of issues at work. But the people we see every day at the office often become our closest friends. It' ... full story
BURLESON COUNTY 4-HCoy Cass, Burleson County 4-H member, recently won 1st place at the Texas State Fair with his class 6 medium wool lamb.CITY OF NAVASOTAThe city of Navasota was chosen as a Visionaries in Preservation city to assist with a plan of a ... full story
Sunday* Financial Peace University. 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 3100 Cambridge Drive, Bryan. Register: 776-1400 or david@fbcbryan.org.Monday* Beginning Bridge class for seniors. 9:30-11:30 a.m. The EXIT Teen Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College S ... full story
Crestview Style ShowAbout 325 people attended a Style Show and Coffee sponsored by the Crestview Volunteers recently. Chaired by Debbie Gibson, the event at the First United Methodist Church in Bryan served as a fundraiser as well as for member recru ... full story
Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included.BryanMonday: Chicken nuggets, munchables, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole-grain roll, fruit.Tuesday: Beef enchiladas, quesadilla, charra beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, mexican cornbre ... full story
CONCORD, N.H. -- Before they stuff themselves silly with Halloween candy, let your kids stuff some spare pantyhose to create plump pumpkins and other seasonal, soft-sculpture decorations.This project is perfect for those hose you've pushed to the ba ... full story
They started 40 years ago as the Community Singers but in more recent years have been known as the Brazos Valley Chorale. A journey started with a few volunteers now numbers up to 130 auditioned musicians, The chorale has seen nearly 1,500 performe ... full story
DALLAS -- Pamela Martin-Duarte hopes the new reality show Dallas Divas and Daughters dispels some myths about Texas -- starting with the hair."There's a lot of blondes in Dallas, but everybody doesn't have big hair," said Martin-Duarte, who with her ... full story
Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included with each meal.BryanMonday: Student holiday.Tuesday: Sea-shaped fish sticks, hot dog, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit.Wednesday: Cheese pizza, stuffed crust pizza, munchables, veggie dippers ... full story
* The Homebuyers Education Coalition, a volunteer organization comprised of professionals and para-professionals, will present an educational program for future homebuyers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporat ... full story