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Dimassi’s Buffet Expands to College Station with New Construction
Dimassi’s Buffet, celebrated for its authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is expanding to College Station. The new location at Century Square II, 1133 University Drive, will begin its interior build-out on October 1, 2024, with an expected completion date of February 28, 2025. The $350,000 project will cover 6,500 square feet...
CoCo Shrimp Expands Footprint with New College Station Location
CoCo Shrimp, celebrated for its Hawaiian-style shrimp dishes, is opening a new location in College Station. Situated at Century Square, 1135 Century Square, the new restaurant is scheduled for completion by September 9, 2024. The $325,000 project includes the construction and build-out of a 2,725-square-foot space in Brazos County. CoCo...
Kovu the cat reunited with owner 2 years after going missing
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - After two years of refreshing lost and found listings, Melanie Vicic finally found her lost cat with the help of Aggieland Humane Society. Vicic has been diligently searching local lost and found pages ever since losing her beloved cat Kovu in 2022. While moving homes in College Station, Kovu wandered out of an open door.
‘Power in a transformed life’: True events inspire Bryan minister to write book for all ages
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As all sorts of events can inspire the masses, one instance close to a decade ago stuck out to a Bryan ministry, leading to the production of a book. It was 2015 when some children brought Patricia Hefti, a local children’s minister, an injured bird at an SOS Ministries picnic.
H-E-B offering discount on frozen foods in areas impacted by Hurricane Beryl
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - H-E-B announced a discount program on frozen foods in areas impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Beginning Sunday, July 14 through Sunday, July 21, customers in select areas can save 10 percent on all frozen food items, including ice. Stores offering the discount are located in the Golden Triangle, East Texas, Bryan/College Station and Brenham.
Ranch horse program kicks off annual Beef Cattle Short Course
Ranch horse program kicks off annual Beef Cattle Short Course Kay Ledbetter Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:59 Image Body The seventh annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Horse Program will be held Aug. 4 in conjunction with the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, BCSC,...
Juvenile Detention Center students beautify Downtown Bryan by painting murals
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -For more than a decade, The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley and the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department have been teaming up in a project they call Art for Life, giving at-risk youth an opportunity to work with experienced painters, poets and performing artists to create public works of art.
Diabetes patients search for answers as nationwide ‘diet drug’ shortage continues
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Earlier this year, KBTX reported on how a national shortage of ‘diet’ drugs, such as Ozempic, left a local patient without an essential medication. Ozempic, and drugs with similar effects like Wegovy and Mounjaro, are most widely known for their weight loss effects. However, these drugs are also used to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
Calendar for Thursday, July 18
Painting with color and fire encaustics workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., DeGalley, 930 N. Rosemary Drive in Bryan. Admission: $250. Once Upon a Storytime, 10 a.m., Lake Walk, 4107 Lake Atlas Drive in Bryan. Summer Camp 2k24, 1-5 p.m., Long Intermediate School, 1106 N. Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. in Bryan. Camp is...
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