Hello Brazos Valley! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Chemistry road show, world's largest swimming lesson, and Triton Air grand opening flyin and carshow + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Neighborhood safety concerns grow: After a Franklin resident raised safety concerns, City Council agreed to pursue stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street, pending final approval, amid speeding drivers and risks to children -- see the stop-sign plan.
New youth sports group: At its June meeting, Bryan City Council highlighted the Bryan Youth Sports Association’s first event, a tackle football camp drawing 125 fourth to sixth graders, after organizers reported strong turnout -- read the full recap.
Traffic delays remain in place: Big 6 overnight closures continue today and Thursday, forcing all southbound traffic to exit at William J. and re-enter near Harvey Road, with ramp closures at MLK/Old Reliance and Briarcrest -- check the overnight detours.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Shade without the wait: Brazos Valley Tree Farm has a deep bench of trees, plus shrubs, flowers, and the soil and mulch to plant them, with container sizes up to 200 gallons if you’re serious about shade. They even point you to Texas A&M’s Tree Selector to pick what will actually thrive in your yard.
Weekend energy burner: Bring the kiddos to Fun for All Playground, the community-built inclusive playscape in Central Park with a splash pad and plenty of space to roam. It’s the kind of B/CS hangout that burns energy, boosts moods and somehow gets adults playing right alongside the littles.
Press Start IRL: NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys at Post Oak Mall is a nostalgia hit that mixes a retro arcade with shelves of vintage and modern collectibles. Let the kids button-mash while you chase old-school high scores, or book their party room for a low-stress celebration.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏊 World's Largest Swimming Lesson @ Navasota City Pool | Thursday (6/25) at 11:30 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to finally fix that doggy paddle, consider the World's Largest Swimming Lesson, a massive water safety meetup where grown-ups and kids actually learn things. Think fewer cannonballs, more confidence, and bragging rights for staying afloat.
🧪 Chemistry Road Show for Ages 5 and Up @ Larry J. Ringer Library (College Station) | Thursday (6/25) at 2:30 PM – Kid energy peaking? Let the Texas A&M chem crew handle it with Dr. Pennington’s Chemistry Road Show, all explosions, color-changing concoctions, and goop. Free tickets, ages 5 and up, and yes, it gets loud, so expect wonder, mild chaos, and occasional need for earplugs.
🏀 Mobile Park Play Day @ Miller Park (Navasota) | Friday (6/26) at 10:30 AM – Kick off summer at Miller Park with morning hoops, free donuts and drinks, and a side of giant games and bubbles. It is basically kid paradise, with enough sugar to convince you your jump shot is fine. All ages, low fuss, real fun.
🦖 The Good Dinosaur @ Navasota Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 1:00 PM – Need an easy win with the kids or grandkids? Catch The Good Dinosaur on the big screen, with popcorn, drinks, and just enough heart to make you blame the dust for watery eyes. Cozy seats, shared laughs, and zero judgment for second helpings.
✈ Triton Air Grand Opening Flyin and Carshow @ WPP Legacy Warbirds (Brenham) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Head to the hangar for Triton Air’s grand opening, where WPP Legacy Warbirds line the tarmac, flyovers rumble your coffee, and a gleaming car show preens. It is free and family friendly, with food trucks, live music, and arrivals by plane or by car.
🎈 Annual Family & Friends Fun Day @ Salem House of Blessings (Navasota) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Swing by The House for the annual Family & Friends Fun Day, equal parts fundraiser, reunion, and potluck victory lap. Team captains are set, kids are welcome, and yes, stretchy pants are encouraged, so bring a favorite dish, an appetite, and your best catch-up stories.
🇺 Stars & Stripes: Celebrating America (8-9) @ Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (Bryan) | Monday (6/29) – America is turning 250, and kids ages 8 to 9 get the party with less cake, more history. Think key people and turning points, patriotic games, and just enough flag fueled fun to make the car ride home suspiciously quiet, and smugly educational.
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07 — The Brazos Valley report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
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