Welcoming Brazos Valley Students to Their Future —A Salute to Teachers

As our son Rowen approaches his first birthday, Chelsea and I have been giving thought to the ways in which we engage in intelligent play with him, the resources we use, and the examples we set when it comes to books, pictures, music, and most of all, the words we use with him. That’s a … Read more

James William “Bill” Summerlin

February 12, 1930 – January 8, 2020 James William Summerlin, better known as “Bill,” was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on February 12, 1930, to parents William Summerlin and Lucille Gregory Summerlin. Before entering college Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country proudly as a medic.  It was during his time … Read more

Welcoming a New Decade—Omit Resolutions, Add in Your Dreams

Let’s see by show of hands (virtually), how many of you have already abandoned your diet resolution, going to the gym, or your promise to yourself to clear your home of one item every day for the next year? If your hand is in the air, don’t feel badly. After all, resolutions are just goals—ideas … Read more

Paul Leming Jr.

Colonel Paul J. Leming, Jr., USAF (ret.), passed away at the age of 90, in Bryan, Texas. A time of come and go visitation and celebration, with food and beverages, will be held from 2pm to 6pm Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the Jackie Sherrill Letterman’s Lounge located in the Northeast Corner of Kyle Field … Read more

Don Conlee Jr

Don Conlee Jr., 41, of Navasota, and formerly of Bryan, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 5 to 7pm Thursday, Sept. 19, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan. A Celebration of Life is set for 3pm Friday, Sept. 20, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center, 3001 S College … Read more

William Ray Pankonien

William Ray Pankonien, 67, of College Station, passed away on Sunday, June 30 at his ranch in Madison County, Texas following an ATV accident. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Sunday July 7, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan. His life will be honored with a service at 10am Monday, July 8, at Callaway-Jones … Read more

Teachers Deserve Our Ultimate Respect

As new school years begin across Brazos Valley school districts, there’s renewal and a fresh spirit of optimism in the air. It’s hard to contain the excitement of a kindergarten student or first grader as they approach a new school year. They’ll be meeting teachers who they’ll consider “transformational” in their lives many years from … Read more

Mitchell McMillan Jr

Mitchell McMillan

Mitchell McMillan Jr., 81, of Bryan, passed away June 30, 2017 at Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas. Graveside services are set for 10 am on Friday July 7, 2017 at the Franklin Cemetery with Certified Celebrant Dawn Lee Wakefield officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Earl Graham Post 159 of … Read more

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