Happy weekend, Brazos Valley! In today’s happening-today edition: Hot weather safety steps, a small modular reactor plan, and Juneteenth celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Safety steps for hot weather: Triple-digit heat index in the Brazos Valley has doctors urging parents to watch kids and pets for early warning signs, keep them hydrated, and never leave children in cars -- learn the warning signs and precautions.
Energy research collaboration: The Texas A&M University System granted Terrestrial Energy 77 acres for a small modular reactor, supporting site characterization, environmental review, and research tied to the company’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor -- explore the reactor plans.
A fresh new identity: Texan Title announced a rebrand for its Bryan College Station and Navasota offices, unifying operations statewide. Ownership and staffing remain unchanged while clients expect clearer communication and smoother closings -- see the rebrand details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
RV life, upgraded: Skip the cramped lots and settle into 12th Park RV Resort, a College Station spot with high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry, dog areas, and a clubhouse with pool table and shuffleboard. It’s about two miles from the Texas A&M football stadium, with game day shuttles so you can leave the parking chaos to someone else.
Upgrade date night: Set in a refined historic home, Christopher's World Grille turns seafood, steaks, and globe-trotting flavors into a legit special-occasion win. Cozy rooms, polished service, and a deep wine list make it the spot when you want to impress without leaving Bryan-College Station.
Dial in your swing: University Driving Range sits on the Texas A&M campus and keeps practice fuss-free, friendly, and close. Duck out between errands, shake off the shanks, or finally test that new grip, then leave feeling like your short game might actually cooperate this weekend.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 June Artisan Market @ Martha's Bloomers (Navasota) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Swing by Martha's Bloomers for the June Artisan Market, because browsing handmade goods counts as cardio and culture. It’s free to wander, then reward your supporting local streak with lunch at Cafe M. Bloomers, a new candle, and maybe that ceramic armadillo you secretly want.
✊ Juneteenth @ Madison Lake (Madisonville) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you come for bingo bragging rights, parade pride, or the kids’ carnival chaos, this Juneteenth brings the whole town together. We roll out from Madison Lake, plant the lawn chairs, and cheer our neighbors, honoring freedom, unity, and the art of unhurried community time.
👢 Boots & Bourbon Father's Day Event @ 6Whiskey (Bryan) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If your idea of Father’s Day weekend involves fewer neckties and more neat pours, 6Whiskey is hosting Boots & Bourbon. Expect local bourbon tastings, live music, and Texas flair, plus the kind of company that laughs at dad jokes, then orders another round, responsibly.
🌵 “Cactus Workshop in Pastels” @ DEGALLERY (Bryan) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Trade your yardwork for pastels at Degallery in Bryan, where artist Tetyana Aleksenko leads a beginner-friendly cactus workshop. Learn paper choice, composition, color, and technique with plenty of one-on-one help, and all supplies included. Bring a cactus photo, or use hers.
🦚 Peacock in the Park @ Tanglewood Park (Bryan) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Round up the crew and roll to Tanglewood Park for a free, family-first hangout with games, bounce houses, haircuts, hot dogs, and practical goodies like diapers and meal kits. Single moms get the royal treatment, because the village actually shows up.
🫖 Office of the Dean's High Tea @ Office of The Dean (College Station) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Treat yourself to Texas Tea at the Office of The Dean, the classy corner of Hilton College Station. Premium teas, the chef’s lineup of finger sandwiches and desserts, plus Prosecco, sparkling wine, or a unique cocktail. Because afternoon delight should involve china, not spreadsheets.
🎵 Make Music Day @ Stage 12 at Brookshire Brothers (College Station) | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – If your summer soundtrack needs an upgrade, Make Music Day is turning College Station into a daylong showcase with local pros dropping sets throughout the day. It's all free, all hometown talent, and perfect for lingering, people-watching, and humble-bragging that you heard them first. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Brazos Valley report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 40%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 8%
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