This is the campus post office, and still standing in original "splendar" amongst the degrading…read moreNorthgate Buildings across the street, and the overall urbanization of areas in and around campus. This is where I picked up my packages from home during my student stay at A&M many years ago. I revisited the building last week both inside and outside. I was amazed again the huge rows of post office boxes, wondering if they'll ever run out considering campus growth. I also remain curious on what goods end up in these boxes. Musings on an idle day....

Terrible attitudes and customer service (specifically the old man who is mostly bald)read more

Great library! The natural light is so so wonderful. There is ample tables and chairs anytime we…read morecome. The kids section is unmatched.

Recently discovered this gem of a public library. As a student, I normally use the libraries at…read moreTAMU, but this place was a breath of fresh air. It was renovated a few years back, creating a lasting sense of newness in the building. Most books are labeled by genre in their respective sections. Staff is super friendly and always helpful. Plenty of areas for studying and privacy. The public computers are easily accessible. Beautiful library cards that are redesigned each year. Definitely the perfect place to expand your mental bookshelf or rediscovering your lost love of reading.

As small as this Post Office is, my wife and I enjoy coming here solely, because it's dead slow and…read morethey open at 7am on Saturday. We go to this Post Office almost every Saturday and we can count on them opening real early so we can drop off our packages and get on with our day. They do close at 9am so be sure to come. Majority of the time, there is no line. This is probably the smallest Post Office that I've ever seen. I don't know how this location isn't during the weekdays. The staff are fast and friendly. The parking lot is small.

This morning I went to drop of my Christmas cards. I drove an hour and a half to this location…read morespecifically because they are open earlier. I was greeted by a wonderful older women who was happy to help me. I told her I needed to get my cards hand cancelled, but I would be happy to pay for her time or even do it myself. She proceeded with no issues until her supervisor, Christabelle Garcia heard our converstation. Christabelle told me they would be refusing to hand cancel my cards, and that all USPS locations stopped hand cancelling mail. I told her that I had been at a USPS location the day before to confirm that all I needed to ask for was hand cancelling. She told me they would not help me and my cards would be sent to Houston and mailed from there. I informed Christabelle that I was aware she was lying and she had nothing to say. After leaving the post office I filed a report against her for fraud, lying and manipulation with the USPS Inspector Generals Office. I hope they do their due diligence and fire this woman. Her behavior is disgusting and she deserves to be punished, if not fired for her nastiness. She made it clear that she was the boss and there was no way anyone would stop her from lying and treating people like garbage. I cant imagine being such a disappointment of a human being- especially with Christ in her name. She should be ashamed of herself.

9.20.23 Here again... I know you are probably wondering why…read moreI have been here 3 times in less than 7 days. Well, I was doing my hubby a favor on Friday by getting his license tags renewed and changing the address but I forgot to get him new plates. Oops. So I went back on Monday, the nice lady said I needed to wait 2 business days before and changes could be made. (Ok...see you Wednesday) On Wednesday another very nice lady at the tax assessors office helped me get new plates and I was in and out all 3 times in less than 3-4 minutes. Now that's how you do it!

It's a beautiful historical site, it's free but they take donations. We had a personal tour. Really…read moreinteresting and a great stop for those that love Texas history.

Loaded up the kids and went here on a cool spring day, the perfect time of year to visit and see…read morethe local wildflowers in bloom. Learn about this historic inn and it's enterprising owner. An interpreter guides you through the house and grounds. There are picnic tables and a beautiful view of surrounding hills. Wildflowers flourish on-site. We love history and with small kids spent about 2 hours including a picnic lunch and walking around to take pictures. Great place to visit for a short trip. Bring a little cash so you can leave a small donation, otherwise your visit is free. Find free postcards in the carriage house. Decent restrooms. No changing table for little people. Check the calendar- the guide said that some Saturdays they do demonstrations and in non-COVID times there are even more interactive activities, like stagecoach rides to the courthouse.

Great, friendly atmosphere! My kids love it! Can't wait to…read morerevisit.. also there are lots of events and programs for the kids

This library is clean, quiet, has pleasant staff & varied seating options, and has plenty of…read moreelectrical outlets available. Being air conditioned, it makes for a comfortable stop-in on a hot day.

This was a smaller park that had memorials for historical figures and some historical buildings on…read moresome gravel paths. It's a quiet walk and no one else was there while we were. Only taking off a point because the bathrooms were locked. Parking is in a small lot out front.

It was quite a day exploring some of the parks Bryan has to offer. This one in particular was most…read morefascinating with how many tributes, memories, restorations, in such a tiny spot, there are. From the picnic tables, their history and due diligence of restoration, to the French mum's memorial for all mums, reading every word of every plaque, this town has some history, pride, love and devotion it cherished and is delighted to share in this way. So thrilled I could walk through and embrace every bit on such a cold and blistery November day. Doing so warmed me to the bone. The tribute plaque regarding the Vietnam Memorial replica that occurred at A&M for a week in 1999 at the George Bush Library was most heartwarming indeed. Albeit I'd like to kick the idiot who failed in proofreading the plaque. In the pic enclosed, the line which states: The gallant heroes who's names are .......ugh, it's WHOSE....how embarrassing. And this plaque has been there for over a decade!! Otherwise, this park is magnificent!!

I was in College Station and decided to pay my respects to the individuals lost in the A&M bonfire…read morecollapse by visiting the memorial. This was the first time that I have been to the memorial. It was very touching how each pillar around the circle has information about each of the 12 students that were lost on that day. I felt that I learned more about each individual and it was a touching way to honor them by capturing them as individuals. There was a marker in the center of the circle with the date and time of the bonfire collapse. Coming into the memorial there is quotes and a poem at the entrance and you reach the monument by following a long gravel pathway until you reach the circular portion of the memorial. Overall was a very touching and moving way to pay tribute to those lost in the tragedy.

This is a beautiful memorial dedicated to the 27 students who were injured and 12 students who lost…read moretheir lives on November 18, 1999. I remember this incident when it occurred all those years ago. It's a very somber experience as you walk up the path to the place where the tragedy happened. There are three parts to this memorial: Tradition Plaza, the History Walk, and the Spirit Ring. Everything about this memorial is very intentional. The number of stones used, the number and positioning of the lights, the position of the portals, etc. all have meaning. I regret not reading the pamphlet before walking through the memorial. I actually wasn't sure if we could or should walk in the middle of the Spirit Ring, but there is a granite marker in the middle that indicates the exact spot of the last Bonfire Centerpole. The intentionality and representation would have been a lot more clear if I had read it when we first arrived. Each portal represents one of the students who perished that night. The portals face the direction of the respective student's hometown. Each portal has a portrait of the student and a written reflection. The majority of the students were only 18 or 19 years old. We toured the memorial later in the afternoon so the lights were barely visible. This memorial is very pretty at night, so I would recommend timing your visit after dusk. There's a parking lot right near the memorial and it's free, however it wasn't clear if a permit was needed. We had no trouble with parking on a Saturday, but double check the signage to be safe.