2019 Readers' Choice

WINNERS

INDEX Parc at Traditions CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital HEB Aggieland Credit Union Copy Corner List of Winners Merry Maids Baylor Sco & White Nita’s Flowers Traditions Health Care List of Winners, continued Planet Fitness Fish Daddy’s Grillhouse Dr. Mark Brauer, American Anesthesiology Dr. Jason Weaver, Brazos Valley Dermatology Arnold LeUnes Readfield Meats & Deli The Warehouse at C. C. Creations Mitzi Mario Pampell, Mario Homes Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods Central Texas Heart Center Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Longmire Learning Center Palmisano’s Martial Arts Wade Mya CRPC, Merrill Lynch Rockin’ Mc Rustic David Gardner’s Jewelers Ozona Grill & Bar Paradowski Law Sodolaks Beefmasters 1st Alliance Mortgage Allen Honda Bri Rice Electric, L.P. 2 | June 30, 2019

Sergeant Jason James, City of Bryan Police Department Christopher Lamb, City of Bryan Fire Department 39 3 4-5 6 7 8 9-15 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32-33 34 35 36-37 38

Cancer Clinic

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D & D Moving and Storage

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C & J Barbeque

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Dr. James S. Distefano, DO, Cornerstone Sports Medicine

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Ridgewood Custom Homes

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Mosqueda Cooling & Heating R.A.I. Designs, Inc.

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Seidel, Schroeder & Co 50 Wendy Flynn, Keller Williams 51 Prosperity Bank 52 Normangee Tractor & Implement Co 53 Craig Bond, DVM, Southwood Valley Animal Hospital 54 Double Dave’s Pizzaworks 55 J.P. Bramhall, MD Central Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics 56 Callaway - Jones Funeral & Cremation Centers 57 Texas ENT & Allergy Associates 58-59 Elm’s Orthodontics 60 HEB Pharmacy 61 Crestview 62 Lightsey Physical Therapy 63 Listen Hear Audiology Center 64 Sabi Boutique 65 Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 66 Boonville Animal Hospital 67 Judy LeUnes, Wienerspiel 68 Messina Hof Winery 69 Howdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza 70-71 Celebrity Spa & Salon 72

Crystal Duprè, PUBLISHER Linda Brinkman, ADVERTISING MANAGER Courtney Hernandez, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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seniors and their families with its uncompromising dedication to hospitality, service and care.

neighborhood. The community offers a selection of thoughtfullyappointed Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartment homes, all presented in a Hill Country resort-style setting that is comfortably stylish, peaceful and secure. Featuring chefinspired fine and casual dining, and complemented by a remarkable array of features and amenities, it’s no wonder that Parc at Traditions has been awarded The Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for Independent Living and Retirement Community.

Parc at Traditions is thoughtfully situated on a beautiful 14-acre wooded site, and is conveniently located in the heart of the Traditions Club

Inspired by Parc Communities’ abiding tradition of “ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen�, the Parc at Traditions staff is carefully

LIVING¥RETIREMENT¥ COMMUNITY ParC at traDitions 3095 Club Drive • bryan

WWWÂŁPARCATTRADITIONSÂŁCOM Since opening its doors in late 2017, Parc at Traditions has defined the art of hospitality in senior living for the residents of Bryan, College Station and the greater Brazos Valley.

In a little over a year, the senior living community has won the favor of countless

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selected and trained to uphold Parc’s standards of service excellence - attentive, responsive, relaxed, and friendly. Notably, the signature Parc lifestyle is available to residents for a single, all-inclusive monthly fee without any kind of large buy-in or entrance fee requirement, and the resident-friendly Parc lease agreements provide residents financial independence, control and peace-of-mind.

Owned and operated

by Aggies, it should come as no surprise that Parc at Traditions began as a conversation that grew into an idea that met an opportunity that became a reality. Parc at Traditions has established itself as part of the high-quality tapestry of life in the Traditions Club master-planned community

and LakeWalk mixed-use town center developments.

In addition, Parc at Traditions has established collaborative relationships with the neighboring Texas A&M Health Science Center and CHI St. Joseph Health Mature Well Lifestyle Center to explore innovative ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families. “Parc at Traditions would like to thank The Eagle’s readers for selecting us as a Readers’ Choice 2019 winner. We are proud and humbled to have received this recognition, and to be in the outstanding company of our fellow award-winners.

This award acknowledges the incredible commitment of our staff to providing exceptional service to our residents and their families.�

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Mission, increase access to healthcare and enhance existing health services for College Station residents.

specialists in the region able to provide diagnoses and immediate treatment of lifethreatening injuries seven days a week, it is equipped to We’re honored that you handle even the most serious continue to choose us for cases. Additionally, we are Best Emergency Room, Pain home to the only air and Management Physician, ground EMS service in the Family Physician and region.

Urgent Care Facility in BEST¡PAIN¡MANAGEMENT¡ the Brazos Valley, and we PHYSICIAN¡–¡DR£¡JAMES¡ look forward to continue STONECIPHER¡ our tradition of providing the best for you and your Serving patients from an family! expanded location in our former Regional Hospital BEST¡EMERGENCY¡ROOM Emergency room space at CHI St. Joseph Health is 2801 Franciscan Drive, CHI proud to be the region’s St. Joseph Health Pain & leader in emergency and Spine Associates brings more trauma services, having When it comes to choosing a improve healthcare access than 25 years of combined received the first designation while also taking on a more healthcare provider for you experience in interventional as an accredited Chest Pain pain management. Led by active role in the training and your loved ones, CHI Center and the first as a Dr. James Stonecipher, of new, up-and-coming St. Joseph Health has been Primary Stroke Center in the Pain & Spine Associates clinicians. the Brazos Valley’s leader in region. We remain the first looks beyond prescription providing trusted, quality CHI St. Joseph Health and and only Joint Commission medication to help patients healthcare when it matters subsidiaries of Community certified Heart Failure manage their pain, relying most.

Health Systems, Inc. recently program and now Goldon an array of therapies to signed an agreement to Our expansive network awarded American Heart diagnose, reduce and relieve includes convenient locations transfer College Station Association-Get with the pain. across Bryan-College Station Medical Center (CSMC) Guidelines program in the BEST¡FAMILY¡PHYSICIAN¡–¡ and the Brazos Valley, and as and its associated physician Brazos Valley. Our Regional DR£¡ANNA¡DAMIAN¡ clinics in College Station to Texas A&M Health Science Hospital in Bryan is home to CHI St. Joseph Health. When the only level II Emergency Center’s clinical partner in Caring for families in the transfer is complete, the primary care in the Bryan& Trauma Center in the our 29th Street Clinic in agreement will allow CHI St. Brazos Valley. With the most Bryan, Dr. Anna Damian’s College Station region, we are furthering our Mission to Joseph Health to expand our comprehensive availability of philosophy of care expands

EMERGENCY¡ROOM PAIN¡MANAGEMENT¡ PHYSICIAN¡¡– Dr. James Stonecipher BEST¡FAMILY¡PHYSICIAN – Dr. Anna Damian

BEST¡URGENT¡CARE¡ FACILITY

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on a life-long interest in health and wellness that drew her to the medical field.

Prior to calling Bryan-College Station home, Dr. Damian and her husband, Dr. David Damian, lived and worked in Guam. Part of our expansive network of primary care clinics, Dr. Damian enjoys caring for entire families.

She completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

BEST¡URGENT¡CARE¡ FACILITY Our Express Care clinics in South College Station and Bryan offer quality care on your schedule, with no appointments necessary and lab and x-ray on site. Our clinics also offer extended evening hours and weekend availability.

It’s been our pleasure to serve residents of the Brazos Valley and beyond since 1936, and we are excited to continue providing exceptional healthcare that you can depend on.

Thank you for choosing our providers and our services for the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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ST PLACE: Favorite Health Food Store

THANK YOU Bryan-College Station shoppers for voting for us.

We appreciate your business each and every day.

After all, you have a choice of where to shop and we’re proud it’s H-E-B.

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2019 BEST

CREDITÂĄUNION

AGGIELANDÂĄCREDITÂĄUNION SOUTHWEST PARKWAY E COLLEGE STATION UNIVERSITY DR W COLLEGE STATION STATE HWY S COLLEGE STATION E WILLIAM JOEL BRYAN PARKWAY BRYAN Â? Â?- Â? - / Â? -Â?Â?Â?-

WWW AGGIELANDCU ORG Aggieland Credit Union, this year’s “Best Credit Union� winner in the Readers’ Choice Awards, stands out because of its partnerships with members.

Jason Goodman, senior vice president/COO, believes Aggieland Credit Union won the award because of its daily efforts to take care of its members. “The community recognizes the daily effort of our staff to be their financial partner,� Goodman said. “Winning the award the

last nine years is reflective of our commitment to the community and their confidence in us.�

Goodman said employees’ relationship-driven focus is what sets them apart from the competition. “Our credit union is built upon the foundation of people helping people and our member-owners have experienced the relationshipdriven focus of our staff,� he said. “We pride ourselves on building a partnership that can last a lifetime

for those just starting out, to those preparing for retirement. Our members and our staff make the difference, and that has enabled us to grow with the surrounding communities.�

Goodman said Aggieland Credit Union appreciates the award and what it stands for. “We are always thankful for our members and for their trust to serve as their community credit union,� he said.

As a branch of Greater Texas Credit Union, Aggieland Credit Union’s history starts with its charter in 1952. Locally, Texas Aggie Credit Union started in the mid1980s to serve the faculty, staff and students of Texas A&M University.

Over the years the business has grown along with the community to serve all of the Brazos Valley. “Our credit union, much like our industry as a whole, has changed and adapted in the services and products that we provide to meet the needs of our members,�

Credit union staff thanks the eagle readers for voting aggieland Credit union “best Credit union.�

Goodman said. “With any new service or product, and along with our expanded branch network, we strive to enhance convenience for our members.�

As a full-service financial institution, Aggieland Credit Union provides a wide range of banking products, such as savings and checking accounts, including term share certificates and IRAs. The credit union also offers multiple

lending options from automobile loans to home equity loans and mortgages. As technology has enabled further member conveniences, Aggieland Credit Union has rolled out app access with mobile deposit, in addition to its free online banking and free bill pay service.

For more information, visit www.aggielandcu.org or call 979696-1440.

Thank You for Voting Aggieland Credit Union is proud to be the Readers’ Choice Best Credit Union!

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we provide services that help our members reach their financial goals. Come see what we’re all about at any of our four locations in Bryan and College Station.

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Thank You Brazos Valley for Voting

Best Printing Service for 13 years!

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WINNERS

COMPLETE¡LISTING¡OF¡THE¡EAGLE’S¡READERS’¡CHOICE¡

Dining BAKED POTATO Potato Shack FRENCH FRIES

Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill HAMBURGERS Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill KOLACHES Kolache Rolf’s PIZZA Howdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza SNOW CONE/ SHAVED ICE Bahama Buck’s BARTENDER Koltyn W. at Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar BUFFET DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E

BURRITO Freebirds World Burrito

CATFISH Fish Daddy’s Grill House CHICKEN Chick-fil-A CHILDREN’S MEAL Chick-fil-A COOKIE Tiff’s Treats DESSERTS Nothing Bundt Cakes FAJITAS Lupe Tortilla

OVERALL FAVORITE RESTAURANT Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar PATIO/OUTDOOR DINING Ozona Grill & Bar SALAD BAR Jason’s Deli SEAFOOD Fish Daddy’s Grill House SPECIAL OCCASION The Republic Steakhouse SPORTS BAR Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar

FAST FOOD Chick-fil-A JAPANESE Atami Steak & Sushi

STEAK The Republic Steakhouse

MARGARITA Chuy’s

SUBS Firehouse Subs

MEXICAN Chuy’s ONION RINGS Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar

TACO Fuego Tortilla Grill WAITER/WAITRESS Todd Newhouse, The Republic Steakhouse WINGS Wings ‘N More Restaurant and Bar BARBECUE C&J Barbeque CHEF/COOK Christopher Lampo, Christopher’s World Grille CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant CHINESE T Jin China Diner FOOD DELIVERY T Jin China Diner

SUSHI Atami Steak & Sushi

FROZEN YOGURT/ICE CREAM Blue Bell Creameries

SWEET TEA Chicken Express

CUP OF COFFEE Starbucks

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HAPPY HOUR Sonic Drive-In

AUTO REPAIR SHOP Brazos Valley Automotive

ITALIAN Caffe Capri

BED & BREAKFAST 7f Lodge & Events

WINE BAR Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar

DANCE CENTER Expressions Dance Studio

WINERY Messina Hof Winery BREAKFAST Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery BREAKFAST TACOS Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery BUSINESS LUNCH Cafe Eccell CATERING SERVICE Buppy’s Catering & Events DELI SANDWICH SHOP Must Be Heaven DONUTS Shipley Do-Nuts THAI RESTAURANT Kluay Kluay Thai Restaurant

GOODS & SERVICES APARTMENT COMMUNITY/COMPLEX The Village at Creek Meadows

DAY CARE CENTER Longmire Learning Center FITNESS BOOT CAMP College Station Fit Body Boot Camp MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL Palmisano’s Martial Arts MORTGAGE COMPANY 1st Alliance Mortgage LLC MOVING COMPANY D&D Moving and Storage, Inc. OPTICAL STORE Urban Optics POOL/SPA STORE Sunshine Fun Pools

Change Center

PLACE OF WORSHIP Brazos Fellowship

PRINTING SERVICE TANNING SALON The Beach Box-Spray Tanning Copy Corner ROOFING COMPANY YOGA STUDIO/ Schulte Roofing CLASSES/LESSONS Yoga Pod College Station SECURITY COMPANY Audio Video

ALTERATIONS Bea’s Alterations BARBER SHOP Mike’s Barber Studio

CAR WASH AUTO PAINT & BODY Drew’s Car Wash SHOP CELLULAR PROVIDER AT&T Store Jack E Winslow Body Shop

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CHILDREN’S FLOORING CENTER BIRTHDAY PLACE Zwernemann Flooring Grand Station Entertainment PEST CONTROL COMPUTER SERVICES Arrow S Pest Control Best Buy WRECKER SERVICE DAY SPA BDS Towing Galleria Spa Salon Boutique HOME GYMNASTICS IMPROVEMENT CENTER CONTRACTOR Powersports Gymnastics, Lowe’s Home Improvement Inc. AUTO OR HOME HOTEL/MOTEL GLASS SERVICE The Stella Hotel Acme Glass HOUSEKEEPING BEAUTY SALON Merry Maids Celebrity Spa & Salon INDEPENDENT NAIL SALON LIVING/RETIREMENT Celebrity Spa & Salon COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL Parc at Traditions PROGRAM OIL CHANGE Wolf Creek Car Wash & Oil CSISD Kids Klub

STORAGE FACILITY U-Haul Moving & Storage at Texas Ave BANK Prosperity Bank CARPET CLEANER Chem-Dry of Brazos County

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SUMMER CAMP CSISD Summer Day Camp AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING REPAIR Mosqueda Cooling & Heating CREDIT UNION Aggieland Credit Union DRY CLEANERS Pride Cleaners GYM/FITNESS LOCATION Planet Fitness HEARING AID CENTER Texas ENT T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E

MEDICAL DENTAL HYGIENIST Danielle, Dr. Black Dental Care DENTIST Dr. Brian Black, Dr. Black Dental Care HOME HEALTH CARE/ IN-HOME CARE Traditions Home Health PEDIATRIC DENTIST Dr. Candace Light, Light Dentistry PHYSICIAN Dr. Rusty Bacak, BCS Abundant Life Family Practice

PODIATRIST Julie Albert, Brazos Valley Foot Care AUDIOLOGIST Robert Herring, Listen Hear Audiology Center EMERGENCY ROOM CHI St. Joseph Health Emergency Center FAMILY PHYSICIAN Dr. Anna Damian, CHI St. Joseph Health Primary Care Bryan ORAL SURGEON Dr. Bryan Garre , Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implants ORTHODONTIST Dr. Troy Elms, DDS, Elms Orthodontics

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Dr. J.P. Bramhall, Central Texas Sports Medicine PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN Dr. James Stonecipher, CHI St. Joseph Health Pain and Spine Associates URGENT CARE FACILITY CHI St Joseph Health Express College Station PHYSICAL THERAPIST Dr. Amanda Lightsey, Lightsey Physical Therapy HOSPICE COMPANY Hospice Brazos Valley

HOSPITAL Baylor Sco & White Medical Center PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Be y-Ann Svendsen, Baylor Sco & White PHARMACY H-E-B Pharmacy RADIOLOGIST Dr. Dale Glass, Baylor Sco & White Medical Center SPEECH THERAPIST Sally McKee, Baylor Sco & White THERAPIST/ PSYCHIATRIST/ PSYCHOLOGIST/ COUNSELOR Jason Boley, MD, Baylor Sco & White

Thanks for choosing us!

Congratulations to the physicians, nurses and hospital recognized by The Eagle Readers’ Choice Award 2019—a vote of confidence from readers who call on us to provide better healthcare for our community.

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

Thank you for voting us Best Housekeeping another year in a row!

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BSWHealth.com/CollegeStation 979.207.3300 Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers or Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2019 Baylor Scott & White Health. BSWCOLLEGE_255_2018 GD

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ALLERGIST Dr. Andrew DeJong, Texas ENT & Allergy

ENT SPECIALIST Dr. DeJong, Texas ENT & Allergy

ANESTHESIOLOGIST Mark Brauer, American Anesthesiology

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLY Medi Care Equipment Specialties Inc

ASSISTED LIVING Crestview CARDIOLOGIST Dr. Kennon D. Wigley, Central Texas Heart Center CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Angela Lundy Grace Wellness Center DERMATOLOGIST Dr. Jason Weaver, Brazos Valley Dermatology ENT FACILITY Texas ENT & Allergy

MEMORY CARE FACILITY Crestview NURSE Theresa Williams, RN, CapRock Hospital OBSTETRICIAN/ GYNECOLOGIST Dr. Cynthia Jansky, Brazos Valley Women’s Center ONCOLOGIST Dr. Erin Fleener, Cancer Clinic

OPHTHALMOLOGIST/ OPTOMETRIST Dr. Paul Wuthrich, Texas Regional Eye Center SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Crestview SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. James S. Distefano, Cornerstone Sports Medicine - Physicians’ Centre

PETS

PET SUPPLIES STORE America’s Country Store PET TRAINING LESSONS Sit Means Sit College Station VETERINARIAN Dr. Bond, Southwood Valley Animal Hospital PET ADOPTION Urgent Animals of Hearne VETERINARY CLINIC Boonville Animal Hospital

PET BOARDING America’s Country Store

Professional

PET GROOMING America’s Country Store

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COUPLE’S THERAPIST/ PSYCHIATRIST/ PSYCHOLOGIST/ COUNSELOR Beth Roe, MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ABC Home and Commercial Services NAIL TECHNICIAN Devon Tran, Red Carpet Nail Spa PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER Water to Wine Productions PLUMBING COMPANY College Station Plumbing REAL ESTATE OFFICE NextHome Realty Solutions BCS ACCOUNTANT/TAX PROFESSIONAL Seidel, Schroeder & Company ATTORNEY Jeff Paradowski, Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski, P.C.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR Arnold LeUnes, TAMU, Liberal Arts Professor

POLICE OFFICER Jason James, Bryan Police FINANCIAL PLANNER Dept.

Wade Mya CRPC, Merrill ARCHITECT Lynch R.A.I. Designs, Inc. LAW FIRM FUNERAL HOME The Benn Law Group Callaway-Jones Funeral STOCKBROKER Home And Crematory Wade Mya , Merrill Lynch FUNERAL HOME TAX SERVICE DIRECTOR COMPANY Cody Jones, CallawaySeidel, Schroeder & Jones Funeral Home and Company Crematory INSURANCE AGENT INTERIOR Chad Torbet, Texas Farm DECORATOR Bureau Mitzi Mario , Mario PRIVATE SCHOOL Homes, Inc. Brazos Christian School PERSONAL TRAINER Terrance Smith, Sawed-Off Crossfit PRIVATE/PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER Andrea Benning, Rock Prairie Elementary BOSS Tony Atkins, H-E-B

AUTO SALESPERSON Jacob Ollinger, Sterling Auto ELECTRICIAN Group Bri Rice Electric, L.P. BARBER FIREFIGHTER Mike Espitia, Mike’s Barber Chris Lamb, Bryan Fire Studio Department CLERGY Pastor Will Lewis, Brazos Fellowship T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E

MASSAGE THERAPIST Taylor Mansfield, Celebrity Spa and Salon

HAIRSTYLIST Ashley Muller, Celebrity Spa and Salon

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER Wendy Flynn, Realtor, Keller Williams Brazos Valley

NEW CAR DEALER Allen Honda USED CAR DEALER Allen Honda BICYCLE STORE Aggieland Cycling BOUTIQUE/WOMEN’S CLOTHING Sabi Boutique CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE Carter’s COLLEGE APPAREL & ACCESSORIES The Warehouse at C.C. Creations CONSIGNMENT/ RESALE SHOP Once Upon A Child HOME DECOR STORE At Home JEWELRY STORE David Gardner’s Jewelers

LIQUOR STORE REAL ESTATE AGENT Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Wendy Flynn, Keller Williams Foods Brazos Valley SHOE STORE RECEPTIONIST Brown’s Shoe Store Anaili Hernandez, CallawayTOY STORE Jones Funeral Home & Learning Express Toys Crematory Center ATV DEALER HOME BUILDER Kawasaki of Caldwell Ridgewood Custom Homes FARM SUPPLIES/ FEED STORE Producers Cooperative Association

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FLORIST Nita’s Flowers Inc. FURNITURE STORE Rockin’ Mc Rustic MATTRESS STORE The Sleep Station MEAT MARKET Readfield Meats & Deli

COMPUTER/ ELECTRONIC STORE Best Buy

ANTIQUE STORE Bird’s Nest Gi¡s and Antiques

HOME IMPROVEMENT/ HARDWARE STORE Lowe’s Home Improvement

HEALTH FOOD STORE H-E-B

TIRE SHOP Discount Tire

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Dillard’s

TOBACCO/VAPE SHOP Fa y’s Smoke Shop

OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Office Depot

TRACTOR DEALER Normangee Tractor & Implement Co AUTO PARTS STORE NAPA Auto Parts

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE String & Horn Shop APPLIANCE STORE Buddy’s Brazos Appliances GARDEN/NURSERY STORE Farm Patch Produce Market

MOTORCYCLE PAINT STORE DEALER Sherwin-Williams Paint Store The Ranch Harley-Davidson SPORTING GOODS SEWING MACHINE STORE SALES/REPAIR Academy Sports + Outdoors Lone Star Quiltworks

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VACUUM CLEANER SALES/REPAIR Sew Vac City

Entertainment, Events & Leisure ART STUDIO/EXHIBIT Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Grand Station Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT VENUE MSC OPAS at Texas A&M University

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FORMAL VENUE The Stella Hotel GOLF COURSE The Traditions Club at Texas A&M MOVIE THEATER Star Cinema Grill MUSEUM George Bush Presidential Library and Museum PAINT/CRAFT STUDIO U Paint-It PARK Veterans Park and Athletic Complex THEATER VENUE Rudder Theatre Complex TAMU

CONFERENCE VENUE Brazos County Expo Complex

MARATHON EVENT B/CS Marathon & Half Marathon

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS Franklin Safari Zoo

THEATER/STAGE PERFORMANCE COMPANY The Theatre Company

LOCAL BAND/SINGER Texas Unlimited Band LIVE MUSIC VENUE Grand Stafford Theater LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT Texas Red’s Festival TALENT AGENT/ AGENCY Nikki Pederson Talent Agency

LOCAL MEDIA PERSONALITY Rusty Surre e LOCAL VOLUNTEER Judy LeUnes

local community LOCAL SERVANT/ ELECTED OFFICIAL Chris Kirk NEW LOCAL BUSINESS Rx Pizza & Bar

A Summer to remember...

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The Best Anesthesiologist!

Tans and memories may fade, but your skin remembers everything.

Come in today for a skin cancer screening.

“This is my fourth year in a row to be chosen ‘Best Anesthesiologist,’ and I am once again honored and humbled to be recognized by the Eagle readers. I continue to give full credit to our amazing team of doctors, CRNAs, pain nurses, and office staff here at American Anesthesiology skill, compassion, and professionalism on display each and every day. I take great pride in what we have built in this community, and I am blessed to be a small part of such a great organization,”

“We are honored to have been voted The Eagle Readers’ Choice Best Dermatologist for 2019!

Thank you!”

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Board Certified Dermatologist

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2019 BEST COMMUNITY¡COLLEGE/

In the process, I have been able to work with an astounding collection of incredibly capable colleagues who make me proud to be a member of this faculty. More important, I have been surrounded by legions of bright, fascinating, and challenging students, many of whom I am proud to call friends. To this point, I just passed my eighty-first birthday, and received over one thousand emails, text messages, phone calls, and personal greetings on that occasion. Ninety percent or more of those well-wishers were students, some from as far back at the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. It has been said that the best job on earth is being a college professor, for where else can you be told how wonderful you are each and every day. I am truly blessed to have lived that life.

I have written well over one hundred professional articles and nine books while at my post.

Seven of the latter are textbooks

UNIVERSITY¡PROFESSOR ARNOLD¡LEUNES

ARNOLDLEUNESBOOKS@GMAIL COM I would like to thank The Eagle and its eclectic readership for selecting me as the first recipient of the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award in the Community College/University Professor category. There are many forms of recognition for university teaching, research, and service, and I am pleased to add this to others I have received from the Association of Former Students and several of A&M’s Panhellenic organizations.

I first joined the A&M faculty in 1966, ostensibly on a temporary basis. Prior to this time, I was in the latter stages of completing my doctoral studies in Psychology at

the University of North Texas. It seems the department here needed to fill a four-month vacancy and their Chair offered me the position. That four months passed, then a year, then a decade, and I now find myself in the middle of my fifty-fourth year as a member of the A&M Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences faculty here at A&M. It has been a fascinating fivedecade-plus voyage, watching the university grow from a so-so cow college of around 5,000 students to a major player on the national and international scene with an enrollment of 65,000.

BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED THRU¥ arnoldleunesbooks@gmail.com or at barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com in sport and exercise psychology and the final two are featured here. They are summaries of my first eighty years, with one book devoted to my early years, including nearly a hundred pages about my undergraduate years at all-male, virtually all-military A&M in the late 1950’s. The second volume is composed of assorted thoughts and reminiscences of my

five decades as a professor here at A&M. Rounding out my life blessings are my wife, Judy ‘76, my six children (three of whom graduated from A&M as well as three of their spouses), ten grandchildren (four Aggie graduates), and three infant great grandchildren.

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Thank You for voting me the first recipient of The Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for

BEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR “There are many forms of recognition for university teaching, research, and service, and I am pleased to add this to others I have received.” - Arnold LeUnes 16 | June 30, 2019

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MEATÂĄMARKET reaDfielD Meats & Deli 2701 south texas avenue, bryan - -

READFIELDMEATSÂŁCOM Readfield Meats & Deli was voted “Best Meat Marketâ€? in the Brazos Valley, and for more than 50 years it has been regarded as the best butcher shop in the hearts and minds of many loyal customers.

Readfield Meats & Deli is a family owned and operated business that was begun in 1960 by the parents of the current owners, Richard, Larry and Roland Ruffino. The business has grown from a small meat market on North Bryan Avenue in Downtown Bryan to its current location on Texas Avenue, with the big, red cow in

front. Through the years, the store has grown and developed into a multi-service food center that provides a unique shopping experience for its customers.

Readfield’s meat market carries a full line of fresh meat products, including aged, USDA Choice and Prime Chairman Reserve Premium Beef, MidWest Pork and Texas Poultry.

Other meat products include lamb and veal. Readfield Meats & Deli is also known for its own award-winning smoked meat products, including sausages, turkeys, beef jerky, bacon and hams. Specialty fresh sausages:

Italian, breakfast pan, bratwurst and Polish, are popular items, also. Ready to cook, seasoned items include marinated brisket for barbecue and marinated beef and chicken breasts for fajitas. Grilling favorites include Chicken Diablos (seasoned chicken breast, jalapeĂąos, cheddar cheese and bacon) and Rattlesnake Eggs (fresh Polish sausage, cream cheese, jalapeĂąos and bacon).

The deli offers fresh deli meats and cheeses sliced to order, as well as in-store made tuna, chicken and pimento cheese salads. Custom made sandwiches, including muffulatta and Italian style hoagies, are on the menu. Customers can order custom-made deli trays, including meats and cheeses, vegetables, fruits, sandwiches, cookies and brownies. Instore baked fruit pies and artisan breads are baked daily.

Rotisserie baked chickens are available, as well.

The grocery department stocks an extensive selection

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of imported pastas, olive oils, tomato products, olives and cheeses. An interesting collection of both domestic and imported wines is also available. “It’s an honor to be reassured that we’re doing our job well,� said Mr. Ruffino. “We pride ourselves on our quality and great customer service and really want to thank the Brazos Valley

for their support.�

Readfield Meats & Deli is located at 2701 South Texas Avenue in Midtown Bryan.

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114 Holleman Drive • College Station

¦§¦£¨¦©£ª©§© Since opening in a small shop with only two manual screenprinting machines in 1982, C.C. Creations has become one of the nation’s industry-leading custom apparel and promotional companies. Expanding into the retail market, The Warehouse at C.C. Creations opened its doors in 2009 as a result of an Aggie-favorite, the Original C.C. Creations Tent Sale. The Tent Sale had such an overwhelming

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reception year-after-year, the decision was made to make their vast merchandise selection and incredible prices available to Aggies year-round.

Located one mile south of Kyle Field, The Warehouse at C.C. Creations is the LARGEST Aggie store in the world with over 20,000 square feet of shopping opportunity. Offering “everything Aggie” from drinkware to headwear to home décor to…

well, T-SHIRTS galore, The Warehouse has been dubbed a must-visit when in Aggieland.

Founder and CEO, Kenny Lawson, said that he hopes The Warehouse is thought of as Aggie Disneyland.

“We want it to be an experience the moment people walk into our doors. When a first time customer walks into The Warehouse, we want them to have that “WOW” moment that they can’t find anywhere else,“ Lawson said.

Katy Lee, Vice President of Marketing at C.C. Creations, said that she remembers the original tent sale and recalls the growth from then to today.

“I remember buying my first Texas A&M-branded towel wrap, Aggie t-shirts, hats and drinkware from the tent in 2004. It’s hard to believe that 15 years later and 18,000 square feet bigger, The Warehouse has become what it is today.”

Lee also discussed the importance of the partnership between C.C. Creations and The Warehouse at C.C. Creations to Texas A&M University.

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Since 2016, C.C. Creations has been ranked the number one licensee (producer) of Texas A&M-licensed products and number one retailer of Texas A&M-licensed products in the world. With over 450 companies reporting production of licensed goods, which generates royalties paid to the university for the use of official marks, C.C. Creations has topped the list for years. As for retailers worldwide, over 3,000 businesses have reported retail sales in 2018 alone.

“We are very proud of our

relationship and support of Texas A&M University,” Lee said.

With a constant flow of new and fresh designs featuring popular styles, The Warehouse has generated a loyal customer base of Texas A&M Aggies, friends and fans. It’s not uncommon for Aggies, local and not, to frequent the store to check out the newest designs released weekly. Being that Texas A&M is centered around traditions, we’ll leave you the company tagline: “Keep the tradition – Shop The Warehouse!”

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Mitzi Mariott Pampell BEST INTERIOR DECORATOR

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2019 BEST LIQUOR¡STORE

sPeC’s Wines, sPirits anD finer fooDs 1729 s. texas ave. • College station • 979-696-7100 3505 longmire Dr. • College station • 979-696-2002 1505 university Dr. • College station • 979-260-0448 SPECSONLINE£COM Spirited tailgates. Fun-filled backyard barbecues. Festive dinner parties. People in College Station have plenty of opportunities to enjoy refreshing beverages and gourmet foods. And when they do, they turn to Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods, the 2019 Readers’ Choice for “Best Liquor Store.”

Since 1962, family-owned

Spec’s has been providing exceptional savings on an impressive selection of unique finds for hungry and thirsty Texans. A vital part of their long-running success has been their mission to make and keep customers happy.

Back on April 1, 1962, Carroll Jackson – affectionately nicknamed “Spec” because of his

signature eyeglasses – opened the first Spec’s with his wife, Carolynn, in Houston.

One day, Spec sketched a caricature of a bunny with glasses, symbolizing his quick, friendly service. People loved it, and it has been the Spec’s logo ever since.

In less than 10 years, the demand for more Spec’s locations grew. The Jacksons’ daughter Lindy and her husband John Rydman came on board in 1971, and just three years later, they introduced the largest selection of wines Houston had ever seen.

Now with Texas’ largest selection of wines, spirits and beers at more than 100 locations across the state, Spec’s has truly become a destination shopping experience and a Texas institution.

“We serve thousands of

people in our stores across Texas,” said Lisa, thirdgeneration spokesperson.

“We are constantly striving to get better at what we do, offer a better selection for our customers, improve our customer service and show the public what has been lost in so

much of the retail world.”

So whether you’re a firsttime customer or a long-time fan, make sure you shop at Spec’s for an impressive selection of unique products at incredibly low prices and a big helping of hospitality. The fun starts here!

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Focusing on the Heart of the Ma er.

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2019 BEST MUSEUM

GeorGe bush PresiDential library anD MuseuM 1000 GeorGe bush Drive West, ColleGe station 979-691-4000 • bush41.orG The Eagle readers have shown their appreciation for the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and its ability to tell the story of its namesake, George H. W. Bush, by voting it as this year’s “Best Museum” in the Readers’ Choice Awards.

The George Bush Library and Museum, at 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station, opened in November 1997.

“This past fall we celebrated 21 years of being in the Bryan/ College Station community.

During this time we have hosted hundreds of events and over three million visitors. We strive to keep the Bush Library and Museum exciting by bringing unique temporary exhibits while continuing to keep our core exhibits updated to give the best possible experience to our visitors,” said Warren Finch, director of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

The Bush Library and Museum cares for more than 44 million

pages of official documents and donated collections from George H. W. Bush’s presidency and throughout his public career, as well as more than 120,000 artifacts. Many of these papers and artifacts are on display in the museum and are accessible to researchers online and on site in the research room. The museum also uses primary source documents to enhance its many education programs.

The library and museum underwent a major renovation and rededication 10 years after opening -- adding many more interactive exhibits, videos and hands-on activities. Additionally, it features changing temporary exhibits that highlight various aspects of President Bush’s life and career.

Finch said the museum is unique because of its ability to tell the story of Bush’s life.

“With the recent deaths of the former President and First Lady there has been an outpouring of support from the entire

shown is a replica of the oval office, where visitors to the George bush Presidential library and Museum can sit and have their picture taken behind the desk.

community. Thank you. Here at the Bush Library and Museum we strive to keep their memory and mission of pubic service alive through interactive museum exhibits, rotating temporary exhibits, pubic programs and events. Thanks to all who vote for us.” Finch said. As President Bush said ‘There can be no definition of a successful life without service to others.’ We hope to continue to serve the community and make the Bush Library and Museum

an exceptional experience for everyone.”

The museum has won the award in years past, and Finch said Bush Library and Museum officials are honored to win the accolade again.

“We are so pleased to win the Readers’ Choice award again this year. It is a testament to our fine staff, dedicated docents and volunteers who do such great work.”

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DAYÂĄCAREÂĄCENTER LONGMIREÂĄLEARNINGÂĄ CENTER Â? LONGMIRE DRIVE COLLEGE STATION

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LONGMIRELEARNING COM An Aggie owned and operated local business, Longmire Learning Center was first established in 1984 as The Education Station in Bryan, Texas and was moved to its current location in College Station, Texas, in 1998 and was purchased by Amie McCoy in 2008.

Amie is passionate about early childhood education, a mother of 4 herself, and she understands how vital the

program and the staff is to the success at Longmire Learning Center.

Our center has a long history of proven and effective results for helping young children, ages 2 to 5, develop the foundational skills for early academic and behavioral success.

What makes our program unique is the integrated learning with play and our emphasis on child development not only academically, but also

socially and emotionally.

Children at Longmire Learning Center learn while receiving instruction, playing, socializing, cooperating and collaborating. Daily activities encourage listening and following directions, thinking, making choices, selfregulation and pre-academic learning practice.

Our staff is key to the success at Longmire Learning Center. Many of our teachers have been with us for 10-15+ years and they are vital to the program and the development of the children in our care.

Many families return to us when additional children are added to their families, and the number one thing they love is all the familiar faces at school.

Many say we are like their second family.

Our parents also love many of the extra-curricular activities we offer such as OPUS Music, TOT Basketball, gymnastics, library trips and summer swim lessons.

Our families know that we

love what we do and we love the children in our care. It’s evident as soon as you walk into our school that it is a special place. We want our children to grow and become independent and our families appreciate how hard we work to make that happen.

We also won Readers’ Choice Best Day Care Center in 2013.

We are honored that the community and our families

recognize the difference we are making in the lives of young children. We are excited to share our program with the community and welcome tours at any time, no appointment necessary!

Our staff and children enjoy opportunities to demonstrate what can be done to enhance learning and prepare children for personal and academic success.

Voted BEST DAY CARE CENTER!

Serving the Brazos Valley for over 33 years with quality early childhood and pre-school education for ages 2 to 5!

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STOCKBROKER¡¡&¡FINANCIAL¡PLANNER

Our goal is to help you pursue yours.

It’s that simple.

At Merrill, we’ll help you get ready for the future with a financial strategy that’s just for you.

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2019 BEST FURNITURE¥STORE roCkin’ MC rustiC

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WWW£ROCKINMCRUSTIC£COM Rockin’ Mc Rustic has been part of the community since 2015. The store sought to fill a void locally in price, service and selection in the furniture store business.

They are proud to have the opportunity to serve the residents of this wonderful community as a one-stop shop for all furnishing needs.

customers and friends,� said owner Michael McCoy.

“I haven’t won the Eagle Readers’ Choice award before, but I think we won Best Furniture Store because every single year we add to the list of happy customers and they become repeat

Rockin’ Mc Rustic specializes in “Rustic furnitureâ€? and carries lighting, bedding, mattresses, home dĂŠcor, living room, bedroom and dining room furniture. The

“We are very proud of winning this award and feel like all the hard work, early mornings and late nights haven’t gone unnoticed.

We are honored and we give God all the glory for enabling us to do what we do!� said McCoy.

store also carries ultramodern furniture, and is an exciting wedding registry destination.

Price, service and selection coupled with free delivery within a 50 mile radius of B/CS, are a few of the things that set Rockin’ Mc apart. Owner, Michael McCoy goes on every single delivery to make sure everything arrives perfectly.

Rockin Mc Rustic buys furniture from 63 different companies. This helps give customers a variety.

When a customer calls with a finished home, Rockin’ Mc is ready to furnish it.

Customers can customize an order to furnish an entire house, and have that entire order delivered, whether it’s a few miles down the road or a few hundred miles away. “A month ago I delivered furniture 4 and a- half hours away, down to the Frio River

in Concan.� said McCoy. In the past year, the store has expanded its storage capabilities to be able to accumulate and store items for customers. However McCoy is currently looking for a new location in the Brazos Valley, as the store has outgrown its current 10,000 sq. ft. facility.

Rockin’ Mc Rustic Furniture wants to continue growing in order to serve their customers to provide them with the service, selection and pricing that helped make them the 2019 Readers’ Choice. “Just last week I had a customer come in and purchase some furniture.

His exact words were ‘I probably shouldn’t tell you this. But, do you know how much better your prices are than the other stores?’ I just laughed and told him. We hear it every week,� said McCoy.

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managing partner, believes Ozona owes its success to the hardworking staff. They come in everyday ready to serve great food, cold drinks and southern hospitality. “We’ve won the Readers’ Choice for best

patio for over a decade now and we owe it all to our staff� he said. “We work hard to make our customers feel welcome and comfortable at Ozona Grill & Bar, so in our eyes it’s recognition like this, that lets us know we are doing a good job.�

Ozona opened in 2004, taking the place of Kona Grill which had opened years earlier.

After many years of success in Dallas, Ozona expanded to College Station and brought with it a fun atmosphere and great food to new and existing guests.

Chicken Fried Steak takes top honors in the Ozona’s menu favorites.

It’s even been featured on The Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise� and won best Chicken Fried Steak by D Magazine.

A mix of both Tex-Mex and southern food, the Ozona menu also includes their famous Queso Catfish and Chile Rellenos.

The bar regularly has a vast array of local Texas beers, hosts one of the largest Bloody Mary Bars for brunch and caters to patio, sports and happy hour crowds. “We pride ourselves in our scratch kitchen,� said Morris, “We make everything from sauces, marinades, batters and Mexican dishes in house. Even our french

fries are hand-cut!�

Not much has changed since Ozona opened. “We value consistency and work hard to ensure everyone gets the same great food each time they join us for a meal.�

Morris also added, “But we aren’t scared to try out new items and in the last year have added some new choices to the menu to add variety and a few healthy options for our guests.�

Ozona is excited to continue making guests happy in College Station and Dallas. Visit ozonagrill.com to see the menu and daily food and drink specials.

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Jeff Paradowski is honored to be named “Favorite Attorney in B/ CS” for the 2019 The Eagle Readers' Choice Awards. Jeff was also voted “Favorite Law Firm” and “Favorite Attorney in B/CS” in The Eagle Readers' Choice Award for 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Jeff Paradowski was also named “BEST Attorney” ELEVEN years in a row for BEST of the Brazos Valley by Bryan Broadcasting, and he has an AV Preeminent rating, the highest level of professional excellence, with MartindaleHubbell®, the gold standard in attorney ratings. MartindaleHubbell® ratings are comprised of peer review ratings of other lawyers, judges and client reviews concerning a lawyer’s legal abilities, service, and benefit to the entire legal community. In addition, Jeff has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly magazine for the tenth consecutive year. This award is voted upon by members of the bar and is limited to the top 5% of all practicing 32 | June 30, 2019

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Jeff Paradowski obtained his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 1988 and then graduated in 1992 in the top 10% of his class from Baylor University School of Law. In 1997, Jeff moved his family to College Station and opened his firm, the Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski, P.C. Jeff's firm is built on a foundation of integrity and honesty.

Jeff represents folks injured in automobile accidents, on the job injuries, medical negligence cases, traumatic brain injury cases, wrongful death and those injured by defective drugs and medical

devices. Jeff develops a close relationship with the firm’s clients and maintains a close friendship with those clients long after their case has concluded.

Jeff and his firm, now known as Paradowski Law, work on a contingent fee basis so that clients are charged nothing until there’s a recovery. With his track record, experience, and reputation with defense firms and insurance companies, Jeff is able to negotiate a fair settlement for his client in the vast majority of his cases.

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Jeff is an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and founder of the annual Christmas Bikes for Kids. Recently, Jeff was portrayed in the movie Unplanned, which documented the lifechanging experience of Abby Johnson, a director of the now closed local Planned Parenthood clinic. Jeff successfully defended Abby and the local Coalition for Life when sued by Planned Parenthood after Abby left the clinic and became a staunch pro-life advocate.

Jeff says, “We are honored to receive this recognition. I want to advocate for and support those who need our guidance in stressful times. We are blessed to have built so many friendships along the way. Thank you for your continued support.”

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Best Chicken Fried Steak

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want to thank the staff for all their hard work and all our loyal customers for voting for Sodolak’s, I know I didn’t get here by myself. I beg of you to read this though.

We are all given a stage to be heard from in this life. Some small and some really large. John the Baptist made the wilderness his stage. He wrote no books, he built no Temple, he didn’t lead God’s people from slavery, he didn’t take God’s people into the promised land. But Jesus said of all who ever lived, there is none greater than John the Baptist. By America’s standards he had no great accomplishments and his life wasn’t grand, but he spent his life pointing to Christ. Day four the sun, stars and moon were created and yet in Genesis 1:3 God said let there be light.

This is God bringing forth His Son to separate the darkness from the light.

John 8:12 Jesus said, “I am the light of the earth.” In Romans 1:20 we are told

we have no excuse for not knowing God because we can see the earth and sky.

I pray for all to become children of God by accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior and Teacher. Each and every single one of us are given an eternal life, it’s up to us to decide on where we want to spend it. The blood shed by Jesus Christ forgave all our sins, but it doesn’t end there. He wants to be King of our life, you just have to let the Holy Spirit in. During His crucifixion there were two thieves crucified with Him, one on each side.

One took notice of who He was so Jesus told the criminal, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The other just mocked Jesus and chose not to acknowledge who Jesus was.

We all have a choice. I pray with much love for ALL to choose Christ so we can ALL be together in paradise.

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low interest rates, yet their size is small enough to be adaptable and flexible. They owe a lot of their success over the years to Zac Polk, the Operations Manager, and their amazing 750 William D. Fitch PkWy, Suite 330 • college Station processing and ¦§¦£¨¦ª£³±±± closing teams that work behind the scenes to provide a positive home loan Locally owned 1st Alliance They believe that a mortgage experience for all of their Mortgage is honored to be voted is not just an interest rate, but customers.

“Best Mortgage Company” by a strategic means to building Shortly after the company the readers of The Eagle in 2019. financial stability. began, Jennifer Wolf and Gayle 1st Alliance Mortgage is thrilled 1st Alliance Mortgage opened Lyons opened the local branch to accept this title and the team in February of 2002 by Jill location in College Station. They wishes to acknowledge and Gallagher, TAMU Class of ’98. quickly grew their volume into thank everyone that helped them They currently operate with 10 being the company’s highest achieve this recognition. branches located across Texas, producing branch office. Jennifer This Aggie owned and operated with their corporate office located and Gayle believe in using mortgage company focuses locally in College Station. They a boutique approach when on more than just competitive have served over 10,000 families creating relationships with their interest rates and quick turn and loaned nearly $1 billion in clients. They are not afraid to times. They also focus on residential home loans. Their size ask questions, and they strive to providing a personalized loan is big enough to offer an array suggest loan advice that helps to product for each of their clients. strengthen the buyer’s financial of loan products at extremely

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position, rather than selling a loan commitment that leads to financial hardship.

In recent years, the local branch has expanded its staff.

Theresa Clark and Dusty Lee have both continued the branch’s philosophy of providing personalized service with a passion of helping others.

1st Alliance Mortgage not only believes in creating lifelong clients, but also in creating relationships within the local

community. Many clients seek out 1st Alliance from referrals by local realtors. The connections with these real estate agents and other local businesses are incredibly valuable, and the branch always strives to create and maintain deep ties to the community.

Please visit www.MortgageBCS. com or call 979-694-1000 to learn more about 1st Alliance Mortgage and why they have been voted as “Best Mortgage Company” for 2019!

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NEW¡CAR¡DEALER USED¡CAR¡DEALER ALLEN¡HONDA

2450 earl ruDDer fWy s • ColleGe station 979.696.2424 • WWW.allenhonDa.CoM

Allen Honda traces it’s roots back to the Oldsmobile Cadillac dealership in Downtown Bryan that was owned by Mr. Edge. In 1955, CJ Allen, along with a partner, bought the stock from Mr. Edge and became General Manager and co-owner of Brown-Allen Motor Company. Throughout the years, they moved the dealership to Texas Avenue in Bryan, CJ bought out Mr. Brown, and the name of the business was changed to Allen Oldsmobile Cadillac.

In 1975, CJ opened the Allen Honda dealership next to his existing dealership on Texas Avenue. In 1985, the Allen Honda dealership moved to the location it now occupies at the corner of Highway 6 and Southwest Parkway.

In 2003, following the

passing of CJ, his wife Pat Allen and son John Allen took over the business. They have

expanding upon the footprint they had been on since 1985. In 2018, the dealership achieved and was awarded all four of the recognitions given

by American Honda Motor Company making them one of the top dealerships in North America. Only six Honda dealerships in America won all four awards simultaneously that year.

in the Brazos Valley. The have had a special affinity for youth activities as well as other organizations that build up B/CS as a community. As the complete list is too long to include in one page, some of the groups that they have been involved with or donated to include: African-American Museum, American

Church of Bryan, Funfor-All Park, Grace Bible Church in College Station, Museum of Natural History, Onramp Ministries, OPAS, Salvation Army, TAMU Foundation, Veterans’ Park, 12th Man Foundation

The Allen’s and Allen Honda have been a staple in this community for decades. They have created countless jobs, sold vehicles to thousands in our community, and have a reputation for outstanding customer service. On top of what the business has done over the last 64 years, CJ, Pat, and John Allen have given of their time and treasures to support this community and Diabetes Association, Pat and John Allen help build it into the American Heart have continued to amazing place that it Association, Brazos follow the example Valley Symphony is today. They embody of philanthropy Orchestra, Bryan and the principals of the established by CJ Allen.

Robertson County four-way test of the Over the years, the Youth Livestock Shows, Allen’s have provided things we think, say or Multiple Endowed financial and other do in their business and Scholarships at Texas means of support for personal practices each A&M, First Baptist enumerable groups day.

Allen Honda Serving the Brazos Valley for 64 years continued the legacy of excellent customer service and value through their sales of new and preowned automobiles in this market.

In 2017, Pat and John opened their new, state-of-the-art facility,

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ELECTRICIAN

BRITT¥RICE¥ELECTRIC´¥L£P£ LONGMIRE DR COLLEGE STATION � � �

WWW BRICECO NET In every town there are business names that stand for the community they serve. They come by their well-deserved reputations through honesty, hard work and quality service. Britt Rice is one.

Every morning you can see the signature beige-colored Britt Rice trucks fanning out over the Brazos Valley as they head to a wide variety of jobs, both residential and commercial.

Perhaps Britt Rice is best known for the large keystone building projects that bear their familiar name on construction

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site signage, such as Kyle Field, Bush Library and Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (to name a few).

But that is just part of the story.

Over the years Britt Rice has continued to grow in a myriad of ways, including an expansive service division (both residential and commercial).

Having grown to over 275 electricians that include an impressive 15 master electricians, 75 journeymen electricians and 100 apprentices/helpers, Britt Rice is one of our community’s largest employers. As such, they

have always felt a corporate responsibility to give back in dozens of different ways across dozens of different charities, along with the countless volunteer hours the employees put into the organizations of their choice.

Established in 1974, the company recognized early that demand for electrical services in our fast-growing economy would soon outpace the number of trained, qualified electricians available. Britt Rice rose to the occasion and established an on-site, federally-approved apprenticeship program. Now over 20 years old, the program has ensured a steady stream of new electricians of the highest quality and professionalism.

Crown Systems is the systems division of Britt Rice Electric.

This swiftly growing section of Britt Rice is a certified Siemens fire alarm distributor and installer, and has quickly come to be the most trusted installer of this crucial safety element.

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BLUE BELL PARK AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Britt Rice Electric is proud to win the Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for 2019. For Britt Rice, it is acknowledgement of their hard work, professionalism, commitment to putting their customers and clients first, and

pride in a job well done.

Britt Rice would like to say thank you for the 45 years of trust customers have given them in handling all of their residential and commercial electrical and low voltage needs.

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Bryan Police Sergeant Jason James Sergeant Jason James has one mission, to make a difference in his community, in his professional career and in his personal life.

Sgt. James is married to Mandie James and they have 2 boys, Hudson and Hamilton. They love everything that Bryan-College Station has to offer.

Sgt. Jason James has worked at the Bryan Police Department for 20 years. During his career, he has worked in many areas

within the department. Sgt. James has been a Patrol Officer, K9 Officer, School Resource Officer, Detective, and Public Information Officer. Currently Sgt. James supervises the Neighborhood Enforcement Team, which is the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach Unit.

Sgt. James strives to build partnerships within the community. This is done through many community events such as National Night Out which is a cooperative crime prevention

effort between neighborhoods and law enforcement; Coffee with a Cop, an informal gathering between officers and citizens to engage in constructive discussion over coffee and numerous other community events.

Volunteering is another passion of Sgt. James. He has volunteered with Special Olympics since 1999 and took over as head of security for local Special Olympics in 2009. He coordinates security for all Special Olympic events held in our area and spearheads the legendary Tip-a-Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. The BryanCollege Station Tip-a-Cop is the best in the nation raising over $30,000 each year.

Along with volunteering for Special Olympics, Sgt. James is on the Broad of Directors for the Down Syndrome Association of the Brazos Valley. Sgt. James utilizes his time and talents to serve the community and stay true to his motto: Make a Difference.

We want to thank the BryanCollege Station community for voting Sergeant Jason James as

SERGEANT

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Voted First Place

BEST POLICE OFFICER!

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The Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for best police officer.

Bryan Firefighter Christopher Lamb Christopher Lamb began his career in public service in 1998.

He has worked for Robertson County EMS as a Paramedic, and Chief of EMS. In 2003 Chris joined the Bryan Fire Department and has spent the last 16 years serving the people of the Brazos Valley. “People call 911 because it’s typically one of their worst days or moments of their lives,” says Lamb. “As a paramedic — we’re on the frontline and every second counts.”

Chris serves as a Field Training Officer, or FTO, where he trains the paramedics who are freshly hired by the department. “If my family were to ever call 911, my goal (when training new paramedics) is that they’ll be equipped with an unparalleled level of care, compassion and quick thinking that will not only save lives — but make a difference on someone’s worst day.

“One of the most gratifying aspects of my career is being able to pass on the knowledge

I’ve obtained over the years to all of the probationary firefighters that make BFD their home,” says Lamb.

Chris was Bryan Fire Department’s first “official” Field Training Officer and has been training paramedics for more than 10 years. Firefighter Lamb has also served as a Flight Paramedic for CHI St. Joseph Hospital. He is also currently a SWAT Paramedic for the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. His dedication, love for the challenge that every day brings is the fuel that keeps him going every day. Due to his knowledge and professional expertise on Drones, Chris was instrumental in launching Bryan Fire Department’s Aerial Response Team in 2018.

Chris and his wife Nicole live in Brazos County and have 4 children: Ainsley & Hudson (8-year-old Twins); Charli (5); Grayson (8 months).

“Being nominated even in the top 3, was an honor in itself; but to win this award — is truly gratifying. Thank you so much for voting!”

FIREFIGHTER

CHRIS LAMB

Voted First Place

BEST FIREFIGHTER!

The City of Bryan is proud of their commitment to our community.

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ONCOLOGIST CANCERÂĄCLINIC

2215 e. villa maria, Suite 110 • Bryan � �

CANCERCLINIC COM Dr. Erin Fleener, A World Class Cancer Doctor

patient and their families are equally important. Dr. Fleener excels in this area by being a good listener and a trusted guide to

Dr. Erin Fleener is a wonderfully talented and unique physician, so it came as no surprise when it was announced she had won Best Oncologist in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for 2019.

Dr. Fleener is a medical oncologist who has dedicated her professional life to helping patients and their families DR FLEENER through the cancer Â? BEST treatment journey.

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what is to come and how to deal with the inevitable ups and downs. Patients sense the depth of her compassion and empathy.

Her innate ability to create a positive and confident outlook is always balanced with truthful and straightforward information and guidance.

Accolades are easy to bring to Dr. Fleener’s talents, but she will be the first to shrug the attention off and point to her talented co-

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physicians and team at the Cancer Clinic. Dr. Kumud Tripathy, Dr. Terry Jenkins and Dr. Mark Floyd are Dr. Fleener’s partners, together they pool their years of experience to collaborate on each patient’s case. This combination of talents ensures all treatment options are always on the table, a consensus of opinions, and provides built in feedback as treatments proceed.

Bryan/College Station and indeed Texas is truly fortunate to have the talents and resources provided by the Cancer Clinic. The skills of the four physicians, Kumud Tripathy, MD, Terry Jenkins, MD, Erin Fleener, MD. and Mark Floyd, MD and their team have repeatedly been recognized by their peers, their patients and the communities they serve.

Three of the doctors have been voted to the Super Doctors list appearing in Texas Monthly magazine for several years running and Dr. Kumud Tripathy was voted as a Top Three Cancer Doctor in The

Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards Top Three.

Dr. Fleener points out another distinct advantage patients have when they choose the Cancer Clinic is the incredible team of oncology certified nurses and the convenient onsite infusion center. For many patients, this local treatment convenience has made a world of difference in reducing travel times and allowing family members to be present during treatment.

When you walk into the Cancer Clinic the mood is uplifting, always positive and endlessly supportive.

Patients, the Cancer Clinic treatment team, staff and the doctors all come together to become one caring family. Treatment milestones, birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated. You truly know and feel that you are in the best possible place to face one of life’s greatest challenges.

Congratulations to Dr. Fleener on this latest award!

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MOVINGÂĄCOMPANY D&DÂĄMOVING

3700 hWy 6 S • college Station 979.693.6233 • DDmoverS.com Locally owned D&D Moving and Storage has won “Best Moving Companyâ€? in the Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We have had the best year since D&D opened 18 years ago due to the huge growth in the BCS area and the reputation of D&D Moving, in addition to the amazing returning clients year after year,â€? said Dan Daniel, owner.

D&D Moving and Storage has received the Readers’ Choice Award several times in past years. “We are so excited and very thankful!� Dan said when he was told about winning again.

playing 1995-1997, and after college, Dan opened D&D Moving in 2001.

D&D Moving and Storage is a family run

business with Dan & Lindy’s daughter, Madison as a key component to the daily operation. They

offer full service packing, moving and storage all

over the United States, including hourly moving labor, piano moving, packing boxes and furniture reassembly for residential, office, commercial, intrastate and interstate moves. They are fully insured and licensed and offer transparent and competitive pricing, and

have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

When asked if they plan to expand services and locations, Dan said, “We will always maintain our headquarters office here in our home town of College Station, but we’re ALWAYS MOVING!�

Dan grew up in College Station and played football for A&M Consolidated High School.

He was offered a football scholarship to Texas A&M,

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SPORTS¡MEDICINE¡ DOCTOR Dr. James S. Distefano, DO

Cornerstone sPorts MeDiCine the PhysiCians Centre 3201 university Dr e suite 320, bryan, tx 77802 979.704.5029 • CornerstonesPortsMeD.CoM Dr. James Distefano is honored to be voted “Best Sports Medicine Doctor” by the readers of The Eagle.

“I am grateful for the support of our community. It is my passion to provide relief and to heal.” Dr. Distefano said. “I’ve been blessed to have such wonderful patients, and I could not ask for better staff than Casey, Blair, and

Jennifer.”

Since the opening of Cornerstone Sports Medicine in September of 2017, Dr. Distefano and his staff have dedicated themselves to providing their patients with the best care experience in the Brazos Valley. Dr. Distefano says that the real reward is when his patients are happy, healthy, and back

on their feet doing the things they love.

For over 15 years, Dr. Distefano has been treating patients for joint and other musculoskeletal injuries. As a sports medicine physician, he has cared for individuals from top-tier, professional athletes, all the way down to kids in their first years of little league sports, and everyone in between.

Sports medicine is not just for professional athletes.

The focus of sports medicine is providing treatment to individuals who may have suffered injuries from sporting activities, personal exercise routines, or just the wear and tear of life.

“Here at Cornerstone Sports Medicine, we really try to be different.” Dr. Distefano said. “In a world where healthcare is constantly changing, we are the place

built on a solid foundation where our patients always come first.”

Dr. Distefano invites members of the Brazos Valley community to come and experience genuine and personalized care.

Cornerstone Sports Medicine strives to provide same-day appointments and is always accepting new patients. They offer services such as: concussion evaluations,

diagnosing general joint and musculoskeletal pain, casting, splinting, viscosupplementation, steroid injections, sports physicals, as well as in-house X-rays.

Please visit cornerstonesportsmed.com or call 979.704.5029 to learn more about Dr. Distefano and Cornerstone Sports Medicine, which is proudly owned and operated by Brazos Valley Physicians Alliance.

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2019 BEST AIR¡CONDITIONING/ HEATING¡REPAIR

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MOSQUEDACOOLING£COM Mosqueda Cooling and Heating opened its doors on December 15th, 1995. Prior to starting my own business, I had worked for several mechanical contractors for a duration of 15 years gaining experience and knowledge in the industry.

Unfortunately, the mechanical contractor I worked for decided to close their doors so I took it as an opportunity to venture out on my own and start a life-long dream of being a business owner. When I started my company, I had two employees and a main office at my home. Today, I have 18 employees and a main office in the center of Bryan.

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It’s a real hardship when customer’s air conditioning systems are not working properly. They are ecstatic when cool air is back on, especially in the middle of summer!

because we have a great group of people who share my vision of what providing service should be. It’s very Overall, the services we difficult finding employees provide remain the same. who care about their However, the technology career. My employees have within the industry has a drive, determination, evolved considerably. and ambition to excel in As a result, our training life both personally and practices, general knowledge, and installation professionally. These characteristics are shown in procedures have evolved the work they perform and with the changing for that I am very grateful. technology.

One thing we strive for is to not only provide a service, but to grow relationships with the people we meet. We get to know our customers; inturn, our customers get to know us better.

As our relationship with our customers grows, our integrity, honesty, and respect for others is recognized.

I am very proud to

win the 2019 Readers’ Choice award for best air conditioning and heating repair. This award is a statement by the community that they appreciate the efforts of the services we provide.

Community is a very important aspect of who I am. I grew up in a very close community and this closeness shaped my values and beliefs. I consider the community I live in as family and I always live life

to make my family proud.

As the community grows, the demand for HVAC services increases. To keep up with this demand, my overall goal is to hire additional staff who have a desire for life-long learning and ensure that we keep up with tomorrow’s technology. This will enable us to further help the community and to stay current with the ever changing industry for many years to come.

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a key advantage in our service by allowing us greater depth and experience with our employees.

We do not subscribe to the “jack of all trades, master of none” philosophy.

We believe that the tax and financial accounting spectrum is too extensive to justly master everything, and accordingly, have our staff specialize in different areas of the tax law, financial reporting and other consulting services we provide.

TAX¡SERVICE¡COMPANY¡ ACCOUNTANT/TAX¡ PROFESSIONAL Seidel Schroeder is honored and humbled to be recognized by the Brazos Valley as the Best Tax Service in the Readers’ Choice awards. Our mission is to help our clients, employees and communities succeed. We are challenged to not only continue our mission for residents of the Brazos Valley, but to improve upon our ability to serve.

Seidel Schroeder is a leading provider in income

tax preparation, income tax planning, estate and gift tax planning, financial statement audits, management advisory and business consulting, retirement plan administration, accounting and business solutions, payroll processing and business valuation services.

Our firm employs over 95 individuals and is located in three communities. The size of our firm provides us

We are proud of the team that we have assembled; they have enabled our success. We believe that Vince Lombardi said it best,

“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” The ongoing growth of our business in the Brazos Valley recently created the need for a new, larger building in College Station.

We continue to be excited about the opportunities that are available in the communities we serve. Seidel Schroeder recently celebrated our 50-year anniversary, and we want to thank the communities in the Brazos Valley for putting their trust in us for so many years.

Trust is a key component in our relationships with our clients. We are committed to providing services in a professional and ethical manner where client confidentiality is imperative.

We pride ourselves here at Seidel Schroeder for not just doing our job but going above and beyond for our clients -- developing a relationship as a trusted advisor that clients can come to us with any situation and doing our best to provide our knowledge and skills to assist the needs of the client.

The atmosphere at Seidel Schroeder is one of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and a bonded team. In addition to hours dedicated to continuing education, licensed CPAs are held to a higher professional standard.

Our goal is simple -- to be the firm of choice in the Brazos Valley. We want to be the firm of choice for clients; we want to be the firm of choice for referral sources; and we want to be the firm of choice for talented potential employees.

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When you want results, you want Wendy!

Thank You for Voting Wendy Flynn Best Real Estate Agent in The Eagle Readers’ Choice Awards.

Wendy Flynn, Realtor, Keller Williams Brazos Valley, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Readers’ Choice Best Realtor 979-324-1138 | WendyFlynn@kw.com | AggielandHomeSearch.com

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2019 BEST BANK ProsPerity bank

10 loCations servinG b/Cs WWW£PROSPERITYBANKUSA£COM Prosperity Bank was founded in rural South Texas in the small town of Edna, TX in the mid-1980’s. It has grown to 242 branches throughout Texas, including 14 in Oklahoma. Prosperity Bank entered the Bryan/ College Station market a decade ago and has continued to expand with 14 banking centers now serving the Brazos Valley area. With 10 locations serving Bryan/ College Station, Prosperity also has banking centers in the surrounding communities of

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Caldwell, Huntsville, Hearne, Madisonville, Navasota and New Waverly.

Prosperity is a full service bank that offers a complete line of services including: internet banking services at http://www. prosperitybankusa.com, retail brokerage services, debit cards, 24 hour voice response banking, trust and wealth management, mortgage services, cash management services, HSA accounts and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture.

Prosperity Bank also has its own bank issued consumer and corporate credit card.

Prosperity Bank prides itself as the “big bank with the community bank inside” and emphasizes customer service and relationship banking.

It’s the kind of place where loyal customers can transact their banking business with a personal touch and friendly smile. Prosperity Bank has a strong and consistent history of giving back to the Brazos Valley. Its associates are

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encouraged to be active in their respective communities and the staff can be seen volunteering and serving locally in a wide array of programs. Prosperity supports many local non-profit organizations financially through donations and sponsorships as well.

Sound relationship-based banking practices and love of the community it serves, are just a couple of the reasons Prosperity Bank has been voted Best Bank.

Prosperity Bank is excited to be voted Best Bank and would like to say thank you to its customers for their continued loyalty. It’s an honor to be named Best Bank in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We are very proud to be a part of this fast-growing region and will continue to serve and support our community and customers for many years to come as we have this past decade.

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2019 BEST

TRACTORÂĄDEALER

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Normangee Tractor and Implement Co. has been open over 40 years, which helped the business garner the Readers’ Choice “Best Tractor Store,� as well as “Best ATV Dealer� awards.

Normangee Tractor & Implement Company, at the intersection of Highway 39 and OSR in Normangee, sells, services and provides financing for Kubota tractors, Kubota lawn mowers, Kubota

utility vehicles, Polaris all terrain vehicles, Polaris utility vehicles and many other lines of agricultural-related products.

Normangee Tractor opened in 1939, and current owners, the Stawnicz family, bought it in 1977. “We love everything ag,�

Vernon Stawnicz said. “This gave us an opportunity to live and work in this area, doing what we like to do most.�

Selling premium products, coupled with providing superior service to equipment after the sale, has generated customer loyalty, he said.

Stawnicz said his business “We have been able to determine what product lines has established a long-term relationship with many of fulfill our customer needs, and focus on those to provide its customers, and values each and every one of those the best service for our customers, as well as products relationships. “We are dedicated to being they can be happy with and the best at what we do,� he recommend to their friends said. “We are thankful to and neighbors,� Stawnicz be the No. 1 volume Kubota said.

Stawnicz said he believes his business won the award because of its relationships with customers and its great customer service.

dealer in the nation. We work hard every day to live up to our motto: ‘For the largest selection and guaranteed best prices, nobody beats Normangee Tractor!’ “ Stawnicz said Normangee Tractor’s employees were honored to be recognized for what they love to do, and humbly thanked customers for voting for the business.

For more information, visit www.normangeetractor.com.

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thank you

for voting Craig Bond, DVM, Class of 1982

Best Veterinarian in the Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards!

“I look forward to continuing to serve the families of the Brazos Valley. For the past 25 years I have been honored to care for your pets. The Southwood Valley Animal Hospital staff and I hope to continue to care for your extended family for many years to come.”

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2019 BEST BUFFET

DoubleDave’s PizzaWorks

3505a lonGMire • ColleGe station • 979.696.3283 2305 boonville roaD • bryan • 979.822.3283 1410 texas ave. • ColleGe station • 979.764.3283

WWW£DOUBLEDAVES£COM DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks was voted the 2019 Readers’ Choice winner for “Best Buffet,” and the district manager believes this is because DoubleDave’s offers diverse – but consistently fresh and tasty – food, and an open kitchen with visible, hospitable and accessible staff.

DoubleDave’s offerings include: dine-in, pick-up, carryout, delivery, online ordering, a Monday/

sets itself apart from the competition, Adair said, is by making dough and sauce by hand every day. The dough comes from red hearty spring wheat grown in the Dakotas, which is the highest protein content wheat on the planet.

The sauce is made with zero concentrate, fresh vineripened tomatoes, and our own proprietary spice blend.

“Fresh, local produce and quality meats round out Wednesday night buffet and our superb product,” he a daily lunch buffet. Products said.

“We also set ourselves include a salad bar, buildapart because we offer the your-own-pizza, specialty pizzas, world famous Peproni services of all other pizza Rolls, Stromboli, sandwiches, businesses combined. Some deliver and carry out, some buffets and desserts. Joseph offer web ordering and some Adair, district manager for DoubleDave’s Brazos Valley, feature a buffet. We do it all.

The amount of pizza we can said customer favorites pump out on a daily basis are the lunch buffet, from all three locations is Peproni rolls and the Philly mind-boggling at times.”

Cheesesteak Stromboli.

Adair believes The primary manner in which DoubleDave’s DoubleDave’s won “Best

Buffet” because it offers “a consistent, yet diverse product with a smile.” The eatery offers a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day (except Aggie home football game days), and they always take customer pizza requests. Other likely reasons for winning are that DoubleDave’s offers a free buffet for kids 6 and under (with a paying adult) and a buffet bonus card that earns a free buffet after the purchase of 10.

Adair appreciates customers voting for DoubleDave’s immensely.

“I feel grateful and appreciative,” Adair said.

“For readers and customers to vote for us is an honor.

They are the reason we do what we do day in and day out, and their acknowledgement makes it all well worth the hard work.”

Thank You for Voting Us Best buffet!

Adair said DoubleDave’s started right here in College Station in 1984, with the current ownership taking over in 1998. The local ownership group relocated every restaurant over a period of time in order to better serve the growing Bryan-College Station community.

He said DoubleDave’s staff members are always working to make web services smoother, quicker and more user-friendly. Also, all three DoubleDave’s locations now offer a “Caulipower” cauliflower crust option on small pizzas that is naturally gluten-free.

Adair said he “looks forward to the opportunity to serve new and returning customers in the years to come.”

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ORTHOPEDIC¡SURGEON

CENTRAL¡TEXAS¡SPORTS¡MEDICINE¡ &¡ORTHOPAEDICS´¡P£A£ 3121 univerSity Drive, Suite 100 • Bryan 979.776.0169 • WWW£CENTEXSPORTSMEDICINE£COM The story of Central Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics began in 1991, when Dr. J.P. Bramhall moved to College Station to become the Texas A&M Team Physician.

Dr. Bramhall was himself an accomplished member of A&M’s baseball team. He was selected as team captain his senior year and continues to hold the Texas A&M baseball record for most walks in a season.

Dr. Bramhall’s experience in baseball made the thennovel field of sports medicine attractive to him as a medical student. Motivated by the idea

of helping other players perform at their highest capability, he chose to pursue an education in orthopedic surgery. The opportunity to work with the team at his own alma mater made the decision to set up shop here in College Station a no-brainer.

Now Dr. Bramhall is the head of a trusted team of physical therapists, athletic trainers, and experts in multiple areas of orthopedic surgery. This variety is an important part of providing exemplary care for a wide range of injuries, said Practice Administrator Kristin

Marcum.

“Since we opened, we have added several sports medicine physicians and surgeons that are specialized in specific areas of orthopedic surgery,” Marcum said. “Having a variety of specializations in the office ensures that each patient is being treated by the provider best equipped to handle their problem.”

Having been an athlete himself gives Dr. Bramhall an important perspective in how best to serve his customers.

With firsthand knowledge of the demands athletes face, he is able

to provide care that goes above and beyond for his patients.

But while CTSM has a focus on sports-related injuries, they are equally dedicated to being a quality medical facility to the community as a whole.

“Whether your goal is to lose weight, compete in an Ironman, keep up with your grandchildren, or simply live an overall healthier, happier life, we wish to come alongside you in your pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle,” Marcum said.

The physicians and staff at CTSM would like to express their sincere thanks for

receiving the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award, and their commitment to continue to provide quality care for the Brazos Valley.

“We are honored and thankful to be chosen by our customers and members of the community for this award,” Marcum said.

“We look forward to continuing to serve the community for many more years.”

To find out more or request an appointment, visit www. centexsportsmedicine.com or call (979) 776-0169.

Thank You for Voting J.P. Bramhall, MD

Best Orthopedic Surgeon

in The Eagle’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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BEST FUNERAL HOME BEST FUNERAL DIRECTOR Cody Jones

BEST RECEPTIONIST Anaili Hernandez

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2019 BEST HEARING¡AID¡CENTER´¡ALLERGIST´¡ ENT¡FACILITY´¡ENT¡SPECIALIST

business believes is especially beneficial At Texas ENT and tonsil problems, sinus Texas ENT and Allergy to patients is the Allergy, we treat each infections, allergies, nasal also offers a full audiology convenience of offering patient as an individual, congestion, snoring, department that provides so many services in one with care and respect. hoarseness, thyroid hearing aids, services location, which reduces masses, skin cancer, and for hearing loss and the diagnosis time, As a full-service ear, head and neck cancer. hearing screenings and eliminates the need nose, throat, allergy testing.

They dispense to register at multiple and audiology practice, Recognizing the a full line of high facilities, and may the business provides importance of allergy technology hearing aids, diminish out-of-pocket numerous services for in many ear, nose, and and cochlear implants costs. They also accept adults and children throat problems, the when hearing aids most insurances. that involve diagnosing, practice provides allergy are not enough.

The managing and surgically testing in addition to Another aspect that practice focuses on treating diseases affecting allergy shots and drops. benefits patients is the head and neck.

The physicians offer sinus providing comprehensive, the fact that it is an individualized patientCommon problems and allergy treatment, independent practice. focused care. treated include hearing including Balloon Texas ENT & Allergy is loss, ear infections, Sinuplasty. not owned or managed One feature that the

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by any larger facilities, which means patients can be referred to whomever is the best resource.

Quality of care is another point the practice focuses on. The quality of care is excellent, mainly because of the training the physicians and staff have received.

For more information about the business, their services and locations, or allergies and other issues, call 979-693-6000 or visit http://www. texasentandallergy.com.

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ORTHODONTIST Dr. Troy N. Elms

elMs orthoDontiCs 1501 eMeralD PkWy • ColleGe station 979-693-6300 • WWW.DrelMs.CoM Winning The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for the 12th time has been a wonderful experience for Dr. Troy Elms and his team.

people we care about most – our patients,” said Dr. Elms.

A “positive patient experience” is a key phrase in Dr. Elms’ practice.

“What makes us most Regular team meetings excited is the challenge of center on shaping the constantly advancing the patient experience to ensure orthodontic experience higher and higher levels of and exceeding patient satisfaction, efficiency and expectations. Receiving The enjoyment. The Elms team Eagle’s Readers’ Choice does this by focusing on the award is a confirmation that most minute of details. The we are getting it right with the list is endless, as is Dr. Elms’

quest to keep refining his craft.

to conventional braces for adults.

Elms, his loyal staff and to the great results they produce.

Dr. Elms treats two distinct groups of patients that his practice serves exceedingly well: the young students who are getting braces for the first time and adults who may have had braces as a child and need adjustments to their bite, or adults who have never had braces.

When it comes to youth orthodontics, Dr. Elms is in a league of his own. Students love the Elms experience, beginning with the Orthomobile - which is the free, chauffeured Hummer shuttle, to and from school.

Located conveniently on the Northeast corner of the intersection of the Highway 6 Bypass and F.M. 2818/ Emerald Parkway, Dr. Elms’ building has become the benchmark for what a modern orthodontic practice can be. A huge porte-cochere welcomes cars and knocks the Texas heat off arriving patients. The interior harbors a thousand little touches to make it special - like an in-house movie theater and iPads at each treatment station.

For adults, the treatment choices are becoming increasingly diverse and effective. Ranging from iBraces, that are invisibly installed on the back of teeth; Clarity ceramic braces that are translucent and nearly invisible; and Invisalign, which are not braces at all, but a clear aligning system that has become very popular within recent years. These and other techniques all offer effective alternatives

Fun is also a big component for the student patients, including the most anticipated Elms summer event – the annual Adamson Lagoon swim party, where hundreds of patients from the Brazos Valley have the party of the summer, courtesy of Elms Orthodontics.

Dr. Elms has not only managed to create a truly special environment, but has done so without compromising orthodontic quality. This combination is what endears patients to Dr.

If you are considering braces for your child or yourself, give Dr. Elms a visit. It will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made and one of the best experiences.

You’re going to love Elms Orthodontics!

2019

Thank you for voting us the best orthodontist 979.693.6300 • drelms.com Serving up smiles in the Brazos Valley since 1991.

Home of the Famous Dr. Elms Orthomobile!

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ST PLACE: Favorite Pharmacy

THANK YOU Bryan-College Station shoppers for voting for us.

With 5 locations to serve the Bryan-College Station area, we’re proud to offer services created with you in mind. And we’re thankful you choose to use H-E-B Pharmacy for your healthcare needs.

Heather

H-E-B Pharmacist

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REPUTATIONS AREN’T BUILT. THEY ARE EARNED... OVER TIME.

CRESTVIEW A N M RC H E A LT H Y L I V I N G C O M M U N I T Y

Since 1964 MRC’s Crestview has worked wholeheartedly to earn the respect and trust of seniors and their families.

We are honored to be chosen as the Best Assisted Living, Memory Care, & Skilled Nursing by readers of The Eagle!

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2019 BEST PHYSICAL¡THERAPIST liGhtsey PhysiCal theraPy Dr. aManDa liGhtsey, Pt, sfMa, fMs, CktP 2651 boonville roaD, suite 115 • bryan 979.446.0422 • LIGHTSEYPT£COM In 2016, Dr. Lightsey committed to her vision of an environment where patients are empowered to collaborate on a personalized treatment plan that serves their long-term goals.

Dr. Lightsey provides orthopedic and manual based therapy, emphasizing functional movements that return patients to comfortable everyday activity, up to full athletic performance. Dr. Lightsey dedicates time developing practical treatment plans reducing risk of re-injury

and promoting long term health. Patients are regularly surprised at the speed of their recovery when encouraged to partner in their treatment.

Today’s typical PT care is within a corporate structure.

Dr. Lightsey’s care is unique because her patients partner directly with her; one on one, every single visit. Dr. Lightsey directly observes every movement and develops treatment plans that align with the patient’s personal goals. She shares, “With individualized treatment

plans, patients progress more efficiently because I’m not managing their care through a secondhand report. I commit to personally serving them in their recovery and they put faith in my treatment; it creates a strong bond.”

“Direct patient observation continuously challenges me to grow as a therapist,” she shares.

“Through one on one care, I’m blessed to connect with each patient, directly monitor their response and evaluate progress. This gives me insight beyond a textbook or classroom In 2002, Dr. Lightsey chose experience.” The personal to practice in her hometown environment also allows her because of collaborative to advocate for treatment with therapy colleagues, overall insurance providers so patients medical expertise, and to receive full benefit. “It’s promote a healthy Brazos important to share treatments Valley. However, a private clinic, with a smaller reach than with physicians and insurance providers so everyone makes her professional colleagues, the best decisions for the can be a risk in today’s patient,” says Dr. Lightsey. “volume-driven” healthcare environment. “Our community The dynamic insurance market keeps her practice evolving. is blessed with extensive PT services. Winning the Readers’ “Making patients the top priority will never change but Choice Award reassures me helping them manage their that ‘breaking the mold’ is healthcare benefits requires valued in our community. It’s flexibility and innovation; and an aspect of our culture that makes me proud to be from the I’m happy to advocate for them in that way.”

Brazos Valley.”

“ Wi n n i ng th e Rea d ers’ Cho i ce Award reassures me that ’ breaking the m o l d ’ o n PT s er v i ces i s va l ued i n our community.” - Dr. Lightsey

Dr. Amanda Lightsey, PT, SFMA, FMS, CKTP

The emerging healthcare environment is driven by community needs, so luckily Dr. Lightsey loves to study both her patients’ needs and research driven advances.

She hopes to join like-minded practitioners to expand her clinic offerings. “This community is important to me, so I want to be a valuable partner in our growth together.”

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2019 BEST

AUDIOLOGIST Robert Herring LISTENÂĄHEARÂĄAUDIOLOGYÂĄ CENTER

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WWWÂŁLISTENHEARAUDIOLOGYÂŁCOM Robert Herring, Au.D. and the staff of Listen Hear Audiology Center are grateful for the continued support from our wonderful community. Listen Hear Audiology Center was founded on providing the highest level of hearing health care in Bryan and College Station, and being voted as “Best Audiologistâ€? is a true honor.

Founded in 2009 by Dr.

Herring, Listen Hear Audiology Center has grown and has cared for over 4,000 people during that time. Many local physicians and caregivers regularly refer their patients for hearing care because they trust the services provided

by Dr. Herring and his staff.

Listen Hear Audiology Center provides a number of services including: • Comprehensive hearing

testing • Hearing aid evaluation and fitting with multiple brands and lines from which to choose • Hearing aid repair and maintenance • Pediatric and adult care • Newborn hearing screening • Custom hearing protection including electronic noise plugs for hunters and marksmen • Swim plugs • Tinnitus consultations Dr. Herring has invested significantly in new equipment over the past year, including a new state-of-the-art Real Ear Measurement (REM) system. REM, also called probe microphone measurement, is an advanced way to measure the output and function of hearing aids while in the patient’s ears. A tiny microphone is placed a few millimeters from the eardrum, and testing is performed with and without the hearing aid. The hearing aids are then adjusted to meet very specific prescriptive targets for the individual’s hearing loss.

Because we all have differently

TRUST

shaped ears and ear canals, REM gives much better objective measurements for a precise hearing aid fitting. No guessing, just science. REM is what the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association recommends as best

practices. That is the difference in Listen Hear Audiology Center’s approach to helping people hear better.

Dr. Herring is accepting new patients, and is only a phone call away to beginning the journey to better hearing.

The Most Important Thing In Any Relationship

• Experienced, professional Audiologist • Multiple reputable hearing aid brands available (ReSound, Oticon, Starkey) • Digital hearing aid technology • Consistent care and customer service • Locally owned and operated Robert Herring, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

• 30 day no risk trial of hearing aids

3091 University Drive East, #410 Bryan, TX 77802 www.listenhearaudiology.com

“The mission of Listen Hear Audiology Center is to provide the highest standard of audiological care in the Brazos Valley, utilizing professionalism, technology, and a genuine care for improving the quality of life of those with hearing impairment.�

979.776.HEAR (4327)

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2019 BEST BOUTIQUE sabi boutique 520 university Drive east • ColleGe station - - Century square 144 Century Court • suite #101 • ColleGe station - -

WWW.sabiboutique.CoM Sabi Boutique is proud to say that the Brazos Valley voted them “Best Boutique” for the 2019 Readers’ Choice. “It truly is an honor. This is our second year! We just want to say THANK YOU!” Sabi Boutique is a fullservice women’s boutique

for women of all ages, specializing in women’s apparel and jewelry, gifts, home decor and the most unique baby shower gifts.

Family-and-Aggie owned

by Meredith McAuliffe and mother Janis Stancik, they search the entire country for the best in

fashion and bring it to the Brazos Valley. The store was established in 2011, starting with trunk shows in friend’s homes.

Later they went online, then opened up their brick and mortar in 2012 and were able to expand a year later. They will celebrate their eighth year in business in August.

Sabi Boutique is the only retailer of Kendra Scott Jewelry and carries other well-known lines including Natalie Wood Designs, Jan Barboglio, Free People, Paige Denim and so much more. “We are a one-stop shop for the woman on a budget or the woman who wants to splurge for a special occasion,” McAuliffe said.

When you walk into Sabi, you will be greeted with a smile. Customer service is the most important thing to them.

“To us, our customers are our family. We will laugh with you, celebrate with you, pray for you. We strive to make Sabi feel like home and hope that it’s our customer’s happy place.”

Part of their mission is to give back to the community that has done so much for them. “We love that we’re able to support so many amazing non-profit organizations in this community. We are especially called to those supporting women and children.”

Sabi Boutique will open its new flagship store on University Drive, it’s the

old Harley’s men’s store,

this summer, doubling its size and its offerings.

You can also shop its second location in Century Square in College Station, across from the Texas A&M University campus, or online 24/7 at www. sabiboutique.com. All online items include free shipping over $30, and Sabi offers free in-store pickup.

“We hope Sabi becomes a place of comfort,” McAuliffe said. “Women need to be empowered and feel good about themselves.”

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Thank You for Voting 2019

Best Wine Bar

in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards!

Now Serving So Much More Than Just Great Wine!

FROZEN DRINKS like our refreshing Frozen Paloma or our Zesty Frozen Habanero and Lime Margarita MASON JAR SHAKERS with your favorite beverage ready for you to pour over a glass packed with ice when you are ready FLAVORFUL COCKTAILS including Sparkling Aperol Spritz, Summery Raspberry Margarita and Rich Chambord Royale NOW OFFERING FLIGHTS Whiskey, Mescal & Tequila Flights or By The Glass, Wine Flights, Glasses and Bottles Many More Flights To Be Added GREAT WINE Selection and COLD BEER Makes This a Great Place to Meet Up With Friends or Just An Evening for Two Some Specials Offered are WEDNESDAY - HALF PRICE BOTTLES THURSDAY - 20% OFF SPIRITS FRIDAY – SHAKER FRIDAY SATURDAY – BUBBLES AND BOARDS R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e Aw a r d s

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2019 BEST VET¡CLINIC

BOONVILLE¡ANIMAL¡ HOSPITAL

5665 Fm 1179 • Bryan, tX • 77808 • 979-774-4818

WWW BOONVILLEANIMAL COM Staff members at Boonville Animal Hospital, winner of “Best Vet Clinic” award, shares their clients’ passion for animals.

Boonville Animal Hospital started in 1979, and in 1998 moved to its current location, 5665 FM 1179 in Bryan. Many things have changed over the years, but staff members’ warm, friendly service and compassion for animals remains, said Michael Glade, owner and

DVM. Boonville Animal Hospital employs five doctors and about 20 support staff members to help care for clients’ fourlegged family members.

Boonville Animal Hospital offers services for large and small animals at the clinic, and offers farm calls to take care of animals without the added stress of traveling. Staff members provide medical and surgical procedures that

include general, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. They also help families customize preventative health plans to prevent their pets and herds from disease.

Boonville Animal Hospital was able to expand its building last year to better serve their clients and patients. Some of the addition included new surgery suites, additional canine and feline boarding areas and a large animal facility for horses and livestock.

Staff members were excited about the award.

“We are thrilled and thankful for all the community support we receive,” Glade said. “We owe a large amount of our success to our phenomenal employees and loyal clients.

They, and their pets, are our favorite part of our job. Thank you!”

He believes Boonville Animal Hospital won the awards

Boonville Animal Hospital in Bryan offers services for large and small animals at the clinic, and also offers farm calls.

because of wonderful employees and clients, and he hopes everyone who visits has an exceptional experience. Glade said employees’ professional, caring service is part of what sets it apart from competition.

“We strive to provide professional medicine and surgery at an affordable price with a caring atmosphere to make your family pets feel comfortable and loved,” he

said. “We employ passionate employees who are crazy about animals and great at nurturing them back to health.

We develop strong personal relationships with our clients, and appreciate their friendship and passion for their pets. We feel we are truly blessed to have the best jobs in the world, and get excited each time we get to visit with any of our patients and clients.”

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2019 BEST WINERY

Messina hof Winery & resort 4545 olD relianCe rD. • bryan

WWW£MESSINAHOF£COM Messina Hof is a family owned business that has held its place as a Brazos Valley staple since its start over 40 years ago. Voted “Best Winery,” by Eagle Readers, Messina Hof also is the largest producer of Texas wine, and prides itself on crafting wine made from 100% Texas grapes. Messina Hof focuses on hospitality, food and customer service making it a local hot-spot and tourist destination.

experience and great hospitality.

Karen Bonarrigo, Messina Hof’s Chief Administrative Officer, believes the award is a result of world-class wine,

Messina Hof stands out from competition, as it is the mostawarded winery in Texas, she said. It has won numerous

“We pride ourselves in offering the best hospitality, and our knowledgeable staff will walk customers through the world of wine and explain the different varieties and techniques we’ve found many customers eager to learn,” Bonarrigo said. “Our motto is ‘Join The Family,’ and we want all who walk through our doors to feel at home.”

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gold medals in international competitions, while maintaining steadfast roots in the Bryan/ College Station community.

Messina Hof also proudly supports area organizations such as The Association of Former Students™, Women’s Former Student Network™, The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley and many more.

“Messina Hof also offers an ideal tourism destination,” Bonarrigo said. “Not only will you taste a wide selection of amazing wines, but guests have a chance for a hands-on experience at production through one of our tours, can dine on gourmet Vineyard Cuisine ™ in our Vintage House Restaurant where wine is included in every dish, try Wine-On-Tap at The Wine Bar or enjoy any one of our numerous events.”

Messina Hof was established in 1977 by Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo of Bryan. They were part of an agriculture group that pioneered the concept of winemaking in Texas.

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Photo Property of Messina Hof: Messina Hof Winery & Resort, at 4545 Old Reliance Road in Bryan, serves 75 award-winning wines.

Today their son, Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo and his wife Karen continue the legacy of worldclass wines and hospitality with the same founding principles of family, tradition and romance.

As a leader in the Texas wine industry, the Messina Hof brand has grown from producing 1,300 gallons to over 200,000 gallons of wine a year with three established locations in Texas: Bryan, Fredericksburg and Grapevine, with a fourth location

coming soon at Harvest Green in Richmond, Texas (located just 30 miles outside of Houston).

Messina Hof has grown considerably since its humble beginnings. Bonarrigo said their winery family feels blessed to have been part of the growth of the Bryan-College Station area, and are proud of the “Best Winery” award. They look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

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2019 BEST PIZZA

HOWDY’S¡TEXAS¡ GRILL’D¡PIZZA ¦³±¡WILLIAM¡D£¡FITCH¡PKWY´¡SUITE¡³±± College Station • 979.316.4900

WWW£HOWDYSPIZZA£COM Howdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza was born in 2016 when a group of College Station, TX friends asked the question; with all of the different styles of pizza out there, why isn’t there a “Texas-Style” pizza? So, we went on a search and found nothing!

In bold Texas-style, we decided to make it happen ourselves. We spent over a year and a half perfecting the process and recipes for making our Texas-style “Flash Grilled” pizza. We tested our pizza with nearly 3,000 Texans and their input helped us to develop what we believe is the best expression of Texas on a pizza. Our first flagship restaurant location opened in March 2019 in South College Station Texas.

Howdy’s first and most important business is taking care of people. We do that through dang good Texas Grill’d Pizza. We say, “Howdy’s is a pizza joint with the soul of a great Texas BBQ shack”. Our pizza focuses on using the best quality ingredients, authentic Central Texas BBQ that we smoked ourselves using a 119-year old recipe and process.

But, great pizza starts with great dough. The foundation of a Texas Grill’d pizza starts with an amazing dough. The fact is, there’s no shortcut to making amazing pizza dough.

Most pizza chains use their dough the same day they make it. They tell you it’s “fresh”, but they fail to mention that great pizza dough needs several days of proofing to develop amazing flavor. In fact, Authentic New York pizza dough proofs a minimum of 2 to 3 days to achieve that worldfamous flavor, and so does Howdy’s.

The result is a pizza crust that’s chewy, flexible, flavorful, and never bland and tasteless. No shortcuts and never frozen.

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We tested countless different ways to achieve the perfect grill’d crust. We discovered the best crust results came when we hand tossed the dough, then brushed with clarified butter and seasoned the crust with our Howdy’s seasoning, grill’d it, topped it, and finished it in our Italian stoneconveyor oven at 700 - 800 degrees for about 90 to 120 seconds.

Hands down, it was the preferred crust. You get all of that awesome open flame grilled flavor, but a crispier more flexible crust that folds like a NY style but holds up to those amazing Texas toppings. Sheer perfection!

We also make our sauces in house, with an emphasis on freshness and quality. In fact, the tomatoes we use are steam peeled to protect flavor and quality, versus the cheaper chemically peeled tomatoes used by the majority of the pizza places out there. Our main pizza sauce is actually smoked in our smokers. It imparts a wonderfully smokey and unique flavor to our pizza sauce. We also have traditional pizza sauce, and our Howdy’s Yankee Sauce which is like a classic NY style sweet sauce with only a few ingredients. We’re also known for our Smokehouse BBQ sauce which was crafted to work better with our high heat ovens and pairing with our various smoked meats.

Howdy’s menu features Smoked Meat Pizzas with toppings like premium brisket, sausage, steak, and pulled pork. Our Smoked Chick’n pizzas include our hand-pulled smoked chick’n and flavor packed crispy chicken skin.

We’re also proud of our Veggie Lover’s pizzas, our goal was to bring incredible flavor and a thoughtful

approach to creating pizzas that vegetarians and non-vegetarian’s alike will love.

We also have all of the traditional pizza toppings that people know and love. Our most popular pizzas include the Texan, with smoked brisket, smoked sausage, Smokehouse BBQ sauce, fried onions, and fried jalapenos. Other pizzas include pulled pork, smoked flat-iron steak, and have names like the Cattlebrand, the Smokehouse, the Hillbilly Hawaiian, the Hoot-n-Holler, and the Roundup (our Ultra-Supreme pizza).

Our popular Chick’n pizzas are the Smoking Hen, and the Flaming Yard Bird, and our popular Veggie Lover pizzas include; the Street Corn Named “Desire”(Elotes), the Smoking Mushroom, the Texa-rita (Margherita), and the Brussel Crowe to name a few.

It begins with our commitment to delivering “Joy and Wow” with big Texas smiles, to friendly faces through dang good Texas Grill’d Pizza. Bottomline, amazing guest experience is our top focus. Howdy’s is about family and community, our goal with our first Howdy’s location was to really focus on family and the communal nature of pizza. The market has really begun to focus on hyper-personalization of pizzas in individual servings, there’s nothing wrong with customizing pizza, but for us, we believe pizza has always been about family, friends, sitting around a table and sharing a pizza, talking, and connecting.

Families love dining in at Howdy’s, and we love seeing our tables filled up with people laughing, sharing stories, and eating great pizza together.

In fact, pro-tip, many of our local families use the basket on the table where we house condiments to stick their cell phones while they’re having a meal together.

We created “Texas Style Pizza”, which is “Flash Grill’d Crust + Big Bold Texas Flavors”, or as we call it, “Texas Grill’d Pizza”. Our main focus is on translating amazing Texas food traditions we all know and love into pizzas people will love. Our food is about flavor, we refer to it as “Approachable Texas Gourmet”.

Our goal is to honor the fact that when guests choose Howdy’s, they deserve value for money, they deserve to be treated amazingly well, and they deserve pizza that’s actually worth eating. The problem with a $5 R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e Aw a r d s

cheap pizza is, once you’ve paid for it, you actually have to eat it.

First, we’re super humbled by the award. Based on what we’ve heard from our guests, they’re loving the whole Howdy’s concept of “Texas Grill’d Pizza”, starting with the food, the service, the restaurant environment, and the value for money. We’ve only had the store opened for a little over three months, and to have this kind of response is above and beyond our expectations.

Our guests tell us they love the unique flavors, the quality of the ingredients, and the crust blows people away. Most importantly, we work hard to listen and take on input and feedback very quickly. Our people are the secret ingredient. We are blessed to have a really special team. We’re proud of how hard they work, how much they care about our guests, and how passionate they are about making Howdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza the pizza of choice for people in College Station and Bryan.

What we really love is how this is an award from the people who matter most, the people who actually come to Howdy’s week after week. There’s no shortage of places people can go to eat, and especially for regular pizza, so when guests choose Howdy’s we never take that for granted. As an owner group, we’re pretty open about our faith in Jesus Christ, we’re grateful to God for the opportunity to serve others, to bring something truly original and unique to the market, and to be blessed to create jobs for some truly special people who work at Howdy’s every single day.

We’ve only had the restaurant opened since March 2019, so that’s been a huge thing for us. We started on this journey back in September 2016. It took a long time to bring the whole concept to market. A lot of people didn’t believe us when we told them people would love “Texas Grill’d Pizza”. We had to overcome a ton of challenges. All along we knew that what we had would be a real game-changer in the pizza-as-usual business. We we’re blessed that we got to test our pizza out of a test kitchen and have nearly 3,000 people try our pizza before we even opened the restaurant. Their feedback was critical to getting this dialed in and creating something truly exciting and unique. Now that we’re open it’s rewarding to hear all the positive feedback, see how the community

has embraced Howdy’s and read the crazy number of positive reviews we’ve received in such a short time.

People often ask us, how many locations we have, and where is this chain based. We love to tell them that this is the flagship location, and we’re proud to have launched this here in College Station. Now, we can show them that College Station is proud to have Howdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza based here as well, and that’s the best thing we could ever ask for really.

We get asked a lot about our plans for expansion. We definitely have some big goals in that area. We want to see “Texas Grill’d Pizza” become a true state-wide point of pride and preference. This is such an amazing state to do business in, and Texans are deeply loyal to authentic Texas brands. Our goal is to build one of those great Texas brands, first, we’ll grow it big here in Texas and then take beyond. Howdy’s is designed to ultimately be a franchise, but, it all starts with doing an amazing job here in South College Station day-in-andday-out serving our neighbors and friends dang good Texas Grill’d Pizza every time they visit or order. We’ll let tomorrow take care of itself.

When it comes to products, we have some exciting things in the works.

There are so many exciting facets to Texas cuisine that we can’t wait to explore further. Also, our focus is on representing modern Texas, and given the cultural diversity of this great state, and even the wonderful melting pot that is College Station thanks to the University, we look forward to bringing some exciting flavors to the table that we know people are going to really love. We’ll also be launching breakfast in the near future with amazing breakfast rolls, breakfast pizzas (yes, that’s a thing and they are amazing), and we look forward to expanding our options for Gluten-free, Keto, and Vegetarians as well. We have more ideas than days in the year, but it starts with getting the fundamentals right, and so we’re slow rolling with many of those things to make sure we can deliver them with excellence every single time. Our guests deserve nothing less.

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