Traffic Conditions For First Day of School

Traffic Conditions for August 27th in Brazos Valley....AWFUL!!!

After one of the longest summers in recent Brazos Valley history the new school year is only a little more than a month away. Both Bryan and College Station ISD's, as well as most of the private schools, begin their school year August 27th. In past years school typically began around mid August with more breaks during the year. Plan on the kids hitting the books hot and heavy this year, with a more intense and crammed in schedule for the school year.

To make things even more intense this year Texas A&M University as well as Blinn College open their semester on August 27th as well. This will be the first year in recent history that both the college campuses and school districts begin their school year simultaneously. A contact at College Station Independent School District that I spoke with stated that they are well aware that it will be especially intense the first week of school this year. They are taking every precaution and would like to advise parents of children in the school system to please let their children take the bus during these first few hectic days.

Please parents, realize that with approximately 50,000 Texas A&M students, 10,000 Blinn students and the normal beginning of the school year madness it will be horrible out there. You and your children will probably be much safer if you allow the bus to take the kids to school. If not that, please drive very carefully.

The Eagle's Education Reporter has been notified and hopefully will write a piece about this in the local paper.

4th of July Comes to Bryan and College Station With a Bang!

Backyard BBQ's and family gatherings aside, there are lots of things to do in Bryan and College Station for the 4th of July. Two of the events are fairly longstanding, and either would provide enough entertainment for the family to talk about for ages!

Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site (If you don't know about this fantastic park stay tuned because I will be blogging later on it). The park is located between Brenham and Navasota off Texas State Highway 105 on FM 1155. The day starts early in Washington on the Brazos. Food vendors will be on the site 10 am to 9 pm.

The Barrington Living History Farm shows just exactly what kind of chores were in a typical late 1800's farm. The farm includes the original home of Anson Jones, the last president of Texas.

After the farm demonstrations meander over to the Star of the Republic Museum that chronicles Texas history during the period of independance. This site is administered by Blinn College and a testimant to their innovation.

Tour the site where the Texas Declaration of Independance was drafted and signed on March 2, 1836. The building is only a replica, but rests on the cornerstones of the original Independance Hall.
Activities really start cranking at 6:30 pm with FREE 1850's period children's games.

7:00 pm brings FREE Blue Bell ice cream and FREE Coca-Cola.

8:00 pm FREE "Back at the Ranch" Western Swing Concert and patriotic video.

9:00 pm H-E-B presents Firewords on the Brazos.

For more information call 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com.

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum located off George Bush Drive in College Station will be hosting it's eighth annual 4th of July celebration. In conjuncion with Texas A&M and the Lion's Club International a great fireworks display will be enjoyed by all. Come early as the library will have FREE admission all day.

Entertainment begins at 5:30 pm with games and fun for the kids. An Elvis Impersonator will be performing (Jason Adams) and the TUB (Texas Unlimited Band) will perform as well. The fireworks will be accompanied by a concert by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra.
For more information call (979)691-4068.