college station texas: Fire Stations in College Station, Texas - 07/26/08 10:10 PM
College Station has done a good job over the last few years in building new and state of the art fire stations. Strategically locating them to take care of all the new growth areas, and to take care of the existing neighborhoods has not been an easy task, but the city … (3 comments)
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college station texas: Will Expensive "Impact Fees" Help or Hinder College Station Texas - 07/11/08 11:10 PM
There is a political movement in College Station, Texas.... that says new construction must pay for itself. I haven't quite yet figured what that means, but for the sake of fairness I will remain open minded. My companies are involved in all phases of real estate including sales, home building and developing. … (1 comments)
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college station texas: Using Dependable Contractors - 07/07/08 09:47 AM
Having grown up around the construction business, and having worked with innumerable contractors in home building and property management , one thing is crystal clear: A dependable, affordable, honest tradesman is worth his weight in gold.
I have used a number of contractors and vendors for over twenty years. I suppose there reaches … (12 comments)
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college station texas: I Have Been Meme'd So Here it Be! - 06/03/08 09:48 PM
Thanks to Marchel Peterson http://activerain.com/marchel
... I was meme'd so here you go!
1. Who is your favorite musical artist?
That is a hard one! I grew up in the 60's , went to college in the 70's, and changed a whole lot in the 80's when I became a daddy. … (19 comments)
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college station texas: The Lady Aggies Softball Team Is Headed to World Series! - 05/26/08 03:54 PM
The Texas Aggies are headed to the College World Series after defeating Stanford 9-4 on Sunday. A&M is ranked # 4 and will play #17 Virginia Tech Thursday. They will meet at Oklahoma City. The Lady Aggies have been exceptional this year. The won the Big 12 Softball Title, The big … (4 comments)
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college station texas: Do You Get Involved in Your Realtor Association? - 05/14/08 10:31 PM
Our firm has always promoted participation in our local association by the agents at out firm. Sometimes it is can seem difficult to handle the resposibilities that go with leadership, but the experiences you have, the friends you make, and the knowledge you gain somehow override any negatives associated with volunterism. … (3 comments)
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college station texas: Texas A&M University students Just Finished Their Finals - 05/07/08 07:30 PM
Today was the last day of finals for the students at Texas A&M University in College Station. I imagine most are SO relieved the semester is over.
It seems like the semester went by quickly and ended earlier than usual. Now the summer sessions will start very soon.
Living in a college town … (0 comments)
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college station texas: Active Rain Members Never Sleep ~~ Open All Night - 04/26/08 10:12 AM
Very often in the middle of the night when I can't sleep, I will go read AR member's blogs and make comments. It could be 2:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m. or anytime.....there will always be about 1000 members (more or less) online at any given time while the rest of AR members … (19 comments)
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college station texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas for Week of April 13 - April 19 - 04/23/08 03:58 PM
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college station texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas Week of March 16 - March 22 - 03/28/08 10:17 AM
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college station texas: Making Lemonaid from Lemons - 03/15/08 03:56 PM
Shortly after we moved into our new location in south College Station, Texas, the state began constuction of a new elevated exit ramp. Well they got the ramp about halfway done then quit for many months. Naysayers said "oh boy your dead , your building is totaly hidden from the highway … (4 comments)
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college station texas: It Seldom Snows in College Station Texas AND I MISSED It!~ - 03/08/08 04:17 PM
While I was away on vacation, I missed the rare sight of real snow in College Station Texas. I'm so happy to see that others took photos so I could enjoy what I missed. I am unusual that I love cold weather and Texas doesn't have much of that but I … (2 comments)
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college station texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas Week of Feb 23 - March 1 - 03/08/08 04:00 PM
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college station texas: Royal Carribbean Cruise Lines versus Carnival Cruise Lines - 03/08/08 03:33 PM
Clay and I have always gone on the Carnival Cruise Lines and have been very happy with them. This cruise we went on Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean. In the last few cruises, we have gotten balcony suites so hubby won't feel too confined. We really expected Royal Caribbean to … (4 comments)
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college station texas: Will Cuba Turn to Democracy After 49 Years of Fidel Castro? - 02/24/08 12:15 PM
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Cuba is the last communist country in the Western Hemisphere.
After 49 years of leadership under Fidel Castro, he has given his power to his brother. Some hints have been made that Cuba may change their political views. Since Cuba is an … (9 comments)
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college station texas: I HATE to FLY but I'm Flying Anyway - I'm Practicing on Positive Thinking - 02/21/08 10:14 AM
For anyone who knows me, they know I do NOT fly unless it is an extreme emergency or accident. I have only flown twice and it wasn't that bad but at the time, I was panicking.
My husband and I are soon flying to another state. He caught me in a weak … (11 comments)
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college station texas: Thinking Positive in All Areas of Your Life - 02/21/08 10:07 AM
Last year I learned how to beging to focus on the positive and forget the negative. Since we live in a world filled with violence and bad happenings, it is not always easy to think positive, but I am really trying now more so than anytime in my life.
Thinking positive about … (5 comments)
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college station texas: E-Pro Certification Class ~~ How Do You Keep on Track? I need help! - 02/20/08 05:07 PM
I signed up for the E-Pro Certification class that is online at your own pace. Well at this pace I'm going at, I won't even get started on it. I have great intentions and say okay today I am going to start this class, but something unexpected always seems to crop … (7 comments)
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college station texas: Day Light Savings Time Starts on March 9 ~ Write it on Your Calendar - 02/20/08 04:45 PM
March 9 is the date daylight savings times begins again. Personally, I'd prefer it to stay that way all year round. Especially in our profession as realtors, it is important to have more daylight in the evening, I guess I got that right but correct me if I'm wrong.
I always get … (5 comments)
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college station texas: Today is a Beautiful Day in College Station ~ We Missed the Storms of Yesterday - 02/17/08 07:35 AM
Skies will be sunny today after Saturday was a long day of tornado watches, warnings, and severe thuderstorm warnings most of the day. Our TV stayed on all day to watch the approcahing storm system that was to produce tornadoes, hail, and wind. I drive my husand nuts as I keep … (13 comments)
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college station texas: The Weather Channel Man Was in College Station Today - 02/16/08 07:05 PM
College Station made national news today and not in a good way. The Weather Channel weatherman was in College Station reporting on the potential threat of tornadoes in our area. I'd rather not make the news in a negative way.
So all day we have been watching our weather. We are under … (1 comments)
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college station texas: Texas A&M AGGIE Basketball - Aggies Lost A Good Game - 02/16/08 07:01 PM
Even with the severe threat of bad weather in College Station today, there were 17,000 fans at the Texas A&M University versus Oklahoma State basketball game today. The Aggies lost by a few points. It was close. Both teams played a great game.
Since I'm 'new' as a sports fan, I had … (3 comments)
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college station texas: Life Gets Back into Our Routine at Our Home - 02/16/08 06:57 PM
The other day I wrote this How to Take Care of A Sick Husband and Survive!!
Update on hubby...he is well now. He survived and I did too. He seldom ever takes sick leave from his job so I knew he had to be very sick. Before he recovered, he was so tired … (2 comments)
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college station texas: Be Sure to Welcome New Active Rain Members When You See Them - 02/09/08 09:17 PM
Each day, seven days a week, I read other's blogs. First I go to the new posts, especially when I see a newbie. It is important to a new member to be welcomed. It is a way to encourage them and support them. They get excited that someone writes a comment … (5 comments)
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college station texas: My First Buyer As a Result of Blogging on Active Rain - Thanks to AR - 02/09/08 09:11 PM
This week I received my first buyer as a result from blogging on Active Rain. I've been blogging since October 2007 and was beginning to wonder when this would happen. I KNOW people are reading my blogs so I figured it was going to be any day ... and it was.
When … (10 comments)
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college station texas: Kay's TV Guide for the Week of Feb 3 - Feb 9 #2 in the series - 02/09/08 06:10 PM
This week was even better than last week.
The second episode of LOST was one....still don't know anymore than before.....ha. That show is very puzzling AND popular. I love that Sawyer.....a bad boy with a good heart. Women like those types.
The first episode of SURVIVOR was on. I was happy to … (7 comments)
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college station texas: Kay's TV Guide for the Week - "Lost" - "24" - "Jericho" - 02/02/08 08:34 PM
This week I got to watch the premiere show of LOST....one of my favorites.
Actually I watched the two hours on the first night AND the two hours of the second night.
What amazes me about the show is that when it is over, I always tell Clay "well, we don't … (2 comments)
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college station texas: Did Anyone Miss Me While I Was 'Away" from Active Rain? - 01/26/08 05:37 PM
I have been an extremely devoted blogger for the past three months, I have missed a lot of days blogging lately. The first reason was I had an allergic reaction to anesthesia that knocked me for a loop for a week. Then I went out of town for a few days.
When I got … (16 comments)
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college station texas: My Review of the "Lonesome Dove" Prequel "Comanche Moon" Miniseries - 01/16/08 10:49 PM
A few days ago, I wrote a blog about the "Comanche Moon" miniseries. I received some positive and some negative comments. The other two miniseries were on TV before I became a "TV watcher" so I don't know how they compare.
BUT.....I thought the first and third parts were the best. Personally, … (6 comments)
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college station texas: Why Don't They Make More Western Movies or TV Shows? - 01/14/08 01:56 PM
In our home, we love western movies. We are watching the miniseries "Comanche Moon" right now through Wednesday night. But other than that, the only westerns we find on TV are the older movies - I mean really old. But we enjoy those as well. We watch Gunsmoke fairly regular.
I remember … (10 comments)
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college station texas: The Kinds of Calls I Love to Get ~ I Got Two Today - 01/12/08 05:58 PM
Saturday for me is usually spent at home because I try not to work when my husband is home.. There are TWO kinds of calls that set me in high gear to work real estate on a weekend. The first one is a call to take a listing. The second one … (3 comments)
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college station texas: When Will Football Be Over on TV and Back to New Season of Shows - 01/05/08 06:31 PM
From those who have been reading my blogs, you know my husband is still glued to the TV watching even more football. I asked him this afternoon which team he was for and he didn't have a preference. IF I'm going to watch a football game, I want to cheer on … (18 comments)
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college station texas: What Active Rain Has Done for Me in Three Months & 50,000 Points - 12/31/07 08:37 PM
It seems like yesterday that I signed up for Active Rain but it's been almost three months. I must say when I first started, I thought I'd have trouble thinking of things to write about....but now it is SO easy. Then today I noticed that THIS blog makes me reach 50,000 … (29 comments)
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college station texas: What Am I Doing on New Years Eve? Presenting an Offer on One of My Listings - 12/31/07 07:45 PM
Today has been a great way to end the year.
This afternoon a realtor emailed me an offer on one of my listings. The closing date is perfect - just what the sellers wanted. The price is not too far from asking price.
It's driving me crazy sitting here at 7:42 … (9 comments)
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college station texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas Week of Dec 23-29 - 12/31/07 07:38 PM
Thought it would be interesting to let consumers and other interested parties know what's happening to the Bryan/ College Station Texas market. Conditions are a little slow this week with Christmas but today things started picking up.
This report is Sunday Dec 23 through Saturday Dec 29. I got the totals from … (0 comments)
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college station texas: Recycle Your Christmas Tree This Year - 12/23/07 03:32 PM
Everyone should recycle their Christmas trees when possible.
For our area, Bryan and College Station residents can recycle their Christmas trees this year. On January 5, 2008, between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., local residents can drop off their trees at Central Park in College Station or Sue Haswell Park in Bryan. … (2 comments)
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college station texas: IF we have a Female President, what would be the Title of her Husband? - 12/23/07 11:20 AM
This is not meant to be a politcal debate, so please don't go there. This blog is not endorsing any presidential candidate. I am only asking a question.
I already looked it up in Wikipedia and since there has been no female president of the U.S. yet, Wikipedia says there's not designated … (10 comments)
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college station texas: This Year Went By Too Quickly for Me ~ It Still feels Like Fall Here - 12/22/07 04:53 PM
As I write this blog, it is 64 degrees and sun shiny in College Station, Texas. It doesn't look or feel like Christmas. This weather is typical of our area. We've even had Christmas with 80 degree temperatures. I don't think I ever remember a White Christmas unless it was when … (2 comments)
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college station texas: Sad to See Sellers Leave Our City - 12/22/07 04:46 PM
This afternoon was a little sad as I went to one of my listings to say farewell to the family as they leave College Station, Texas, to move to Los Angeles, CA. They have been so sweet and friendly. I get attached to many of my sellers and hate to see … (2 comments)
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college station texas: I Got A Christmas Gift Today ~~ I Listed a House - 12/15/07 03:35 PM
Instead of Christmas shopping today, I took a listing. It was almost like a Christmas gift because I wasn't expecting it.
An Aggie parent who bought a house for his son four years ago called me the other day and said his son had graduated from Texas A&M University and is … (15 comments)
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college station texas: What Do You Think About Texas A&M University Having First Woman President? - 12/09/07 11:13 AM
On the front page of our local newspaper, The Eagle, I immediately noticed Dr. Elsa Murano, dean of agriculture at Texas A&M, was named the finalist for the president position left vacant when Dr. Gates went to Washington. The president is selected through the Texas A&M System's governing Board of Regents.
Dr. Murano will … (7 comments)
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college station texas: Survey Time Again ~~ What Are Some of Your Favorite TV Shows? Comments Please~~ - 12/03/07 05:23 PM
Not everyone watches TV at night. I WAS one of those until the last few years when I discovered I had to find something my husband and I could do together that didn't require much effort or conversation. Anyone who knows my hubby, knows he loves TV and is not much … (35 comments)
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college station texas: The EDIT Feature in Active Rain Can REALLY Come in Handy - 12/03/07 02:14 PM
When I first started blogging on AR on October 2 of this year, I had no clue as to the many built-in features AR has to help us with our writing skills.
One of the features that has really been a life saver for me is the EDIT feature located at the … (6 comments)
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college station texas: Aggies ~ There's Still Time to Take your Photo with Santa Before you Go Home - 12/01/07 12:11 PM
Howdy Aggie Young Women,
It's that time of the year. What would be a better gift to give your sweetheart (or parents) than a photo with you and Santa or a photo of Santa, you and your favorite pet. I know you're a little old to believe in Santa, but the … (4 comments)
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college station texas: Moving, Moving, Moving....See the Trucks a Moving ~ We love Our Aggies - 11/30/07 11:35 AM
Yesterday I saw a pick up truck loaded down with furniture. I could tell from the furniture on the truck that it was probably a student beginning to move their worldly possession back home for the semester. It's a little early yet but we will be seeing more trucks moving over the … (2 comments)
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college station texas: Watch Out for the Moving Trucks and All the Traffic in College Station~~coming soon! - 11/27/07 04:48 PM
It's that time of the year.....when all the Penske and UHaul trucks are needed in our area to move the Aggies back home. I saw a bunch of them rolling in this morning on my way to work.
We see this every year at change of all semesters. The local companies have … (9 comments)
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college station texas: Learn from Country Music Lyrics ~~ Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney - 11/27/07 08:22 AM
For those who know me, I'm PURE COUNTRY when it comes to music. I find I lot of wisdom in country music songs. Recently, one that has remained in my mind is "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney. The song tells about a a young man watching a 102 year old man being … (11 comments)
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college station texas: An Easy Way of Reducing the Loan Balance on Your Home Mortgage - 11/27/07 07:13 AM
We bought our home in 2001 and got a 30 year loan. For those who know my husband and I, they know we are not young. We got a Veteran's loan with 100% financing. We really want to have our home paid off in the next ten years because we are heading … (20 comments)
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college station texas: Time to Set Goals for 2008 and Go Back to the Basics to Have a Great January - 11/27/07 06:55 AM
This is the time of the year that I put a lot of extra work into preparing for the new year.
I have found that if I don't plant 'seeds' in buyers and sellers minds now, I won't have a good start on the new year. The rest of the year, I … (10 comments)
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college station texas: Stressful Time for Aggies ~~ It's Time for Finals - 11/27/07 06:40 AM
Well Aggies, It's just about that time of the year.....the END of the FALL semester. I know you are happy to get another semester out of the way.I remember when I was in school at Texas A&M University. I was a non-traditional older student and enjoyed my education very much. But … (6 comments)
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college station texas: Fun for the Weekend ~ Go to Brenham's Holiday Homecoming - 11/26/07 06:00 PM
Are you looking for something different to do this coming weekend? Drive over to see what the city of Brenham has to offer on November 30 and December 1st. Brenham is a short 30-40 mile drive from College Station. It is only 68 miles west of Houston and 88 miles east of Austin.
The 2007 A HOLIDAY HOMECOMING will be … (4 comments)
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college station texas: Texas A&M University BEAT University of Texas TODAY 38-30 WHOOP!! - 11/23/07 06:39 PM
Howdy Aggies - Aren't we HAPPY - YES
It was an excellent game from both teams. They both played their best. I can't believe we won! Texas Aggies beat the Texas Longhorns in Kyle Field tonight in College Station, Texas, with a score of 38-30.
It was an excellent game from both teams. They … (4 comments)
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college station texas: Retail Businesses Must be Desperate for Business on Black Friday - 11/22/07 10:52 AM
Retail businesses must be desperate for business on Black Friday. I can't believe the hours they are opening on Friday. Many retail stores are opening for business at 4:00 a.m. in the morning; however, one retail store I know of is opening at 12:01 a.m. in the morning.....I almost fell on … (16 comments)
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college station texas: Enjoy the 10th Anniversary of Santa's Wonderland in College Station, Texas - 11/21/07 11:48 PM
The weather is getting a little cold, Thanksgiving is tomorrow and with that enters the beginning of the holiday season in the U.S.
Santa and the elves have been working all year to complete Santa's Wonderland- A Texas Christmas Experience!
This is the 10th Anniversary of Santa's Wonderland located on Highway 6 South just … (3 comments)
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college station texas: Thanksgiving Dinner -- What's on Your Menu? Traditional or Non-Traditional? - 11/21/07 08:49 PM
Tonight there are many of you busy preparing for the big meal tomorrow. The highways are busy with family and friends headed out to visit with their loved ones. I'll be on the road tomorrow for a day visit to be with our family.
We usually have the traditional meal: turkey, … (4 comments)
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college station texas: The AGGIE Bonfire Burned Last Night - 11/21/07 09:42 AM
One of Texas A&M University's greatest traditions is the annual Bonfire before the Aggies play the University of Texas. This morning the headline in our local newspaper, The Eagle, read "A Burning Tradition" and that is what it is.
Since the 1999 Bonfire collapse that killed 12 students, Texas A&M has not … (5 comments)
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college station texas: ~~~~~~I am an Active Rain Addict and Love It~~~~~ - 11/21/07 09:23 AM
I became a member of Active Rain on October 2 of this year. During this time, I have learned so much from others who so willingly share their experiences and ideas. I think it is great that we have a community where we can communicate with realtors and other professionals throughout … (6 comments)
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college station texas: ~~ I am Thankful for These Things and More ~~ - 11/21/07 09:09 AM
We all have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day. It is a time that brings families and friends together to have quality time. So many of us on AR are writing in our blog today about being thankful for what we have, so I am doing the same.
I am … (1 comments)
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college station texas: City of College Station City Council Meeting - 11/19/07 10:32 PM
This eve I attended the College Station Texas City Council meeting tonight and one of the topics is the problems with student rentals. One person who spoke tonight I had to applaud. They said it is not a student problem it was a renter problem. I guess it is easy to … (3 comments)
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college station texas: Bring Back the on-Campus Bonfire~~~~ AGGIE tradition - 11/19/07 02:47 PM
This is the week of the big BONFIRE for the Aggies. This is one of the best Aggie traditions, in my opinion. It has been a tradition for more than 90 years (beginning on November 18, 1907) and was always on the campus until November 25, 1999 when it collapsed during … (6 comments)
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college station texas: Important Phone Numbers for Aggies and Friends - 11/14/07 03:44 PM
Today I ran across a small pocket book of contact information for College Station residents published by the City of College Station. I'm not sure all the phone numbers are correct, so if you find a wrong one, let me know so I can correct it. Keeping current on everything in … (0 comments)
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college station texas: I Remember when University Drive/Hwy 60 was Old Jones Road ~ Looking back - 11/14/07 03:22 PM
For those who know me, you know I was born in Bryan/College Station more than a couple of decades ago .....ha.... Thus, I have a lot of history I remember about the Bryan College Station area that I want to share with you.
One of my fondest memories was when University Road/Hwy 60 … (6 comments)
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college station texas: AGGIE - Longhorn GAME November 23 Go Aggies! - 11/14/07 12:34 PM
Every year since I can remember, watching the Aggie-Longhorn Game was an annual event at our house. We usually watched it on TV. This year will be no exception for me.
My husband will be one the Brazos County Sheriff's Deputies to be 'guarding' the Aggies and keeping peace. He is one of the many nice … (2 comments)
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college station texas: How to Get Your Listings Sold Every Time - 11/14/07 10:08 AM
Hi everyone,
Over the last 34 years, I have been a successful listing agent. I'm writing this blog today because it was a question someone asked me in one of my Blogs. I the last few years, 100% of my listings have sold and in a short period of time and for … (10 comments)
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college station texas: Time is Right to Buy a Home - 11/06/07 11:45 AM
With arrival of fall the home selling season is slowing fewer buyers are in the market to purchase homes. Sellers are finding that that their homes are taking a little longer to sell. Many sellers are negotiating the price of their home and taking less than they had planned. So if you are … (1 comments)
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college station texas: College Station Home 4 bed 2 bath - 08/22/07 12:01 PM
Walk in relax take your shoes off and never want to leave this tranquil 4bed/2bath home in College Station Texas raised ceilings, Near Texas A&M University, on shuttle route. Near parks, schools, shopping. Quiet Neighbor hood. This home is approx 1,960 sq ft. This home has a second entrance/exit in bedroom which … (1 comments)
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college station texas: Investment property In the Byran , College Station Texas area - 08/21/07 03:44 PM
Hot investment property in Bryan Texas 10 min drive to Texas A&M .Built 2003 2 bedroom 2 bath Large Kitchen, tile floors, carpet in bedrooms built 2003 , brick. Excellent rental property, survey on file. Call Ginger today cell (979) 218-6416 Why pay rent when you can own. Don't let this investment property pass you … (0 comments)
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college station texas: Links to College Station - 08/18/07 06:22 PM
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