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Brazos Valley, TX
18Events this week
4Free things to do
93New spots
91New stories

● Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Brazos Valley

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

M5 Utilities Tailgate

Saturday 10:30am · Aggie Park

Story Time

Saturday 10:30am · Wonderful Words Bookshoppe

Wilson Fairchild

Saturday 7pm · The Barnhill Center

Bingo Night

Tuesday 5:30pm · Grimes County VFW Post 4006 · Free

Canvas Club

Wednesday 10am · The Arts Center of Brazos Valley · Free

New in Brazos Valley

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

12th Park RV Resort

Parks & Outdoors

Stay close to kickoff: Aggieland's newest RV park community puts you just two miles from the Texas A&M football stadium, so weekend plans basically plan themselves.

12thpark.com ↗

Outdoor Adventures Rental Center & Bike Hub

Sporting Goods

Find your weekend fix: Whether you’re a seasoned trail regular or just testing the waters, Outdoor Adventures Rental Center & Bike Hub helps you kit up for real life outside.

recsports.tamu.edu ↗

Sparks Antique Restoration

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Fix up that heirloom: Got a wobbly chair, sun-faded sideboard, or a table that’s seen one Aggie tailgate too many?

rabbitholeantiques.com ↗

Brazos Valley’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Brazos Valley’s best →

Most read in Brazos Valley

The five stories Brazos Valley readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum Kicks Off Kolache Festival

    The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum is hosting a weekend kick-off Kolache Festival weekend in Caldwell, Texas.

    Full story at kbtx.com ↗

  2. Former fraternity house restored to Victorian glory – The Battalion

    The Milton Parker Estate, a 141-year-old Victorian home built in 1885 by Milton and Mollie Parker, has been home to many weekend getaways, family reunions, and weddings.

    Full story at thebatt.com ↗

  3. College Station Police K-9 unit finds massive amount of drugs in traffic stop

    A routine traffic stop in College Station, Texas, led to the arrest of Bryan resident Bryan Carbajal Roman.

    Full story at kbtx.com ↗

  4. Jake’s Bakery gears up for Kolache Festival with 700 dozen kolaches

    Jake's Bakery in Caldwell, Texas, is preparing for the Kolache Festival with 700 dozen kolaches.

    Full story at kbtx.com ↗

  5. College Station clears the way for 'The Station,' a 100-acre, multi-use sports complex in Midtown

    College Station, Texas, has approved the construction of "The Station," a 100-acre multi-use sports resort park and hospitality hub in Midtown.

    Full story at kxxv.com ↗

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