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his year’s Readers’ Choice Awards was the most popular in The Eagle’s history, with over 73,000 votes cast for the 2017 category winners. At The Eagle, we are proud to highlight the best area businesses in over 150 categories as

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selected by our valued readers. On behalf of The Eagle and our employees, I would like to thank all the participants for voting and give recognition to all the great local businesses. Congratulations to all and thank you for your support of your community newspaper.

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BEST OF ‘17 DENTIST

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r. Michael K. Reece, DDS is no stranger to winning awards.

This is the 10th time he has been voted Best Dentist in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards. His reputation as a leader in dentistry is well known, and his patients have benefited from his advanced techniques.

fillings are all visual clues.

With implant retained teeth, Dr. Reece’s patients gain an ageless smile in addition to the functional and health benefits. Advanced cosmetic training allows him to design dental implants with the subtle cosmetic results that can make patients look up to 10 years younger.

Dr. Reece has been a pioneer Dr. Reece is one of only in the procedures that allow 25 LVI Master Dentists in the patients with ailing or failing world. With over 200,000 teeth to permanently change dentists in America and their lives through the use of dental implants that look completely natural and function just like real teeth.

15,000 dentists in Texas, that puts him among a very select group to have earned the title Master Dentist. He has received specialized training in dental implant surgery, aesthetic dentistry, dentures, treatment of TMJ/TMD, sedation dentistry and a host of other areas that comprise what is called neuromuscular or comprehensive dentistry.

Dr. Reece made an observation several years ago that leading dentists were becoming part of a more integrated model of medicine focused on our total health. This observation set off a multi-year quest to take the advanced classes needed to acquire the skills and experience to integrate all the latest procedures and technology.

Patients, including other dentists, now come to Dr. Reece from across the state and country to seek out his unique combination of talents and obtain the beautiful smiles that he and his team consistently produce. Patients who had lost hope or were seeking an answer to facial pain, headaches or jaw bone loss now can receive the treatment they need, allowing them to focus on getting their lives back with new smiles and new optimism.

more exciting for Dr. Reece and his patients. Recently, he announced the merger of Dr. Jouett’s practice into his own, and is in the final stages of completing the design of their new state-of-the-art dental center to be built in Park Hudson. The new practice name will be Reece/Jouett Dental Group, and the new office will join the list of the most advanced dental centers in America, allowing patients to experience dentistry unlike any time in the past.

This friendly, talented man has accomplished a lot in his career, but is hardly resting on his laurels; he and his team continue to train and challenge themselves to push to new heights of what is possible in dentistry.

Dr. Reece is also recognized as Texas Monthly Super Dentist and serves as Chief Clinical Instructor at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry, where he teaches other dentists from around the globe his techniques in several classes throughout the year.

The future is looking even

Most people over the age of 50 have been taught it is best to keep repairing their teeth no matter what the condition, cost or discomfort might be.

Dr. Reece extracts failed teeth and places implants in as little as one day, allowing patients to walk out of his office with a complete set of new, fully functional teeth. Thanks to advances in sedation dentistry, the procedure can also be comfortable and anxiety free.

The results are quite amazing. Patients who weren’t able to eat the foods they wanted are now able to enjoy foods the rest of us take for granted. Corn on the cob, steak, apples and more are instantly back on the menu.

Ailing and failing teeth also give away age - chips, gaps, missing teeth and amalgam

Dr. Michael K. Reece, DDS and team are all smiles upon winning The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Dentist. Left to right are: Kimberly, Kimm, Dr. Reece, Tory and Connie.

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BEST OF ‘17 MUSEUM

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he 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.

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, The George Bush Library and as well as more than 120,000 Museum, at 1000 George Bush artifacts. Many of these papers and artifacts are on display in Drive West in College Station, the museum and are accessible opened in November 1997. to researchers online and on “President Bush chose to site in the research room. The put his library here because museum also uses primary he felt a deep connection with source documents to enhance the spirit, tradition and military its many education programs. heritage of Texas A&M,” said

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.

“We’re very honored to again be named the ‘Best Museum,’” he said. “We greatly appreciate the continued support of our friends and neighbors in

the Brazos Valley, as well as visitors who come from across the country and around the world to visit our museum and community.”

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

“We’re fortunate to be able to tell the story of George H. W. Bush,” Finch said. “He was a war hero, entrepreneur, congressman, ambassador, CIA director, vice president and president. Our visitors will learn much about history, government and the value of public service.”

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.

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

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BEST OF ‘17 BANK

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eaders voted The Bank & Trust “Best Bank” in the 2017 Readers’ Choice competition, and bank officials believe that’s because of the employees’ superior customer service.

Tim Bryan, the bank’s chairman of the board/chief executive officer, said, “At The Bank & Trust, it is our people that set us apart. We have the best banking veterans in the business. Come see for yourself.”

The Bank & Trust offers a variety of financial products and services for both personal

and business customers in the Brazos Valley. The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station resulted from a 2009 merger of the $80 million Texas Enterprise Bank, chartered in 2006, and the Bryan/ College Station branches of The Bank and Trust of Del Rio, which began business in the market in 2009. As the community’s largest locally owned bank, The Bank & Trust finished 2016 with $513 million in assets, $52 million of capital and operating five banking locations. The bank’s management team consists of former owners, management

and key personnel of the former First National Bank of Bryan.

“Our mission is to be a significant financial provider for both individuals and businesses in our community by offering convenience, competitively-priced products and services supported by the latest proven technology and, most importantly, superior customer service,” Bryan said.

“We operate by the Five Fs: fast, friendly, focused, flexible and fair. Armed with banking veterans Ivan Olson, Mike Holmgreen, Jerry Fox, Nora Thompson, Joe Salvato, Cal McNeill, myself and others, we provide our customers the absolute best in a banking relationship.”

Mike Holmgreen, the bank’s vice chairman/chief deposit officer commented on how bank officials are honored by the award, and continued by

saying, “At The Bank & Trust, we are honored to have been chosen ‘Best Bank’ by our friends and neighbors in the Brazos Valley,”. “As one of the largest independent locallyowned community banks, we value this award and look forward to continuing to offer

the best products, services and superior customer care to our customers.”

For more information on The Bank & Trust, call 979-2602100 or visit www.banktbt. com.

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BEST OF ‘17 ALLERGIST, FAMILY PHYSICIAN

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roviding Quality Care for a Lifetime

The Baylor Scott & White Health College Station region has been caring for the Brazos Valley for more than 30 years. Our care team comprises more than 150 primary care and specialty providers offering comprehensive, quality care for you and your entire family at two acute care hospitals and multiple clinic locations throughout the Brazos Valley.

Every provider and facility in the region is connected through an advanced electronic health record platform, enabling

physicians and others on the care team to provide seamless, coordinated care. We’re here to be your health care partner for life.

Empowering Your Health Our legacy of coordinated care extends through innovative, convenient tools and services to help you manage your health: • ACCESS. The MyBaylorScottandWhite app and patient portal provide patients with 24/7 access to their personal health information, appointment scheduling and management,

cardiac and surgical services, a care has been our hallmark,” neonatal intensive care unit and said Baylor Scott & White – many other specialty services.

College Station region president The adjacent clinic includes Jason Jennings. “We are proud neurosciences, women and to have providers selected by • CLINICS. Care is accessible children’s services, orthopedic the readers of The Eagle. It and convenient at clinics care and other specialties, underscores the bond we have throughout the area, many with and a newly expanded built with the community and extended hours and same-day comprehensive cancer center, the trust that residents of the or walk-in visits. all supported by advanced Brazos Valley have in us to care • E-VISITS. Baylor Scott & imaging technology and for them and their families.”

White’s e-visit service enables diagnostic capabilities. “No When you or your family need you to get an online diagnosis matter how your health care care, turn to the name you’ve and treatment plan for common needs change, now or in the trusted for more than 119 medical conditions. future,” said Dr. Rayburn, “you years, Baylor Scott & White can trust that we’ll be ready to Transforming to Meet Your Health. Visit BSWHealth.com or care for you.”

Needs call 979.691.3300.

“Compassionate, “Health care needs constantly Changing Health Care. For coordinated, patient-focused transform,” said William Life.® Rayburn, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White – College Station region. “So do we.” Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station opened in 2013 and provides the community with a 24/7 full-service emergency department and Level III Trauma Center, comprehensive 979.691.3300 • BSWHEALTH.COM lab results and the ability to ask their physician questions, all from their desktop or mobile device.

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From the bedside to the boardroom, and everywhere in between, physicians are on the front line of improving health care for patients, families and the community.

The Eagle readers have spoken and have placed their confidence in two Baylor Scott & White Health physicians.

Today and every day, we celebrate these physicians for their dedication to patient-centered care.

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Changing Health Care. For Life.®

To learn more about Baylor Scott & White Health, visit BSWHealth.com or call 979.207.3300.

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BEST OF ‘17 FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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Your confidence in and special thank you to support of me means more readers of The Eagle than I can properly express. I Dear friends, accept this accolade on behalf When I learned that of all of us here at Callawayyour votes had recognized me Jones Funeral and Cremation as your Readers’ Choice “Best Centers. Our family business Funeral Director”, I sat at my has been blessed with individual desk and just stared at the wall team members I’ve selected in front of me. specifically, as we all work together seamlessly as a family To think that all of you who business. voted have had a special experience in your life where you Yes, Chelsea, Lorene and I chose our services to provide carry the last name of Jones, comfort and care to your family but everyone here — when you is special. You remember how walk in the door or when you we worked together to create call on the phone — represents something meaningful for you the Callaway-Jones family team and it remained in your hearts. you voted for when you voted

for me. Dad used to remind me “there is no ‘I’ in team”—one of his favorite phrases, so I appreciate this award and share it among all of us.

They are all an integral part of who I am to you and how I can best help you when you need me. I’d also like to thank my parents and grandparents for being early role models in my life. I’d also like to thank my wife, Chelsea, for being such a dynamic and positive wife and business partner. She’s wise, wonderful and knows how important my work is, and supports me 24/7 in our business.

I’d now like to focus on you, readers and voters of the Readers’ Choice Awards. Every day we open our doors, we hope you think of us. When your loved one passes away, we know it’s hard if you have not pre-planned for “that day” to arrive. There are so many

decisions you must make, quickly. I’m here to specifically guide you through these decisions. When you trust me to help you, you are family to us.

We speak of “our families” here; that’s who you are to me and to us.

No, my job is not an easy one, but neither is the process of your saying goodbye to someone for the last time.

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence and friendship this year and all of you who entrust the care of your loved ones to us. It means so much to all of us.

Cody D. Jones, ‘02 Owner and community member

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awthorne at Traditions, voted the 2017 “Best Apartment Community,” treats residents to luxury living and friendly, caring service.

Hawthorne at Traditions is a gorgeous luxury apartment community that offers homes in an amazing area of Bryan-College Station, said Savannah Bennett, Hawthorne at Traditions community manager.

“Our residents love our hospitality, our do-for-you attitude as well as our petfriendly features,” Bennett said. “With multiple amenities on site, there’s always something to do in your own ‘backyard.’ We are innovative

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and try to think of things that we can do to make our residents feel like there’s nothing better.”

Hawthorne Residential Partners (HRP) took over Hawthorne at Traditions, formerly known as Legacy at Traditions, in February 2015.

With the purchase came a complete transition of culture throughout the community, in an effort to showcase what it has to offer to prospective residents that other communities don’t.

“Texas has such a great presence, and it was an easy choice to become a part of the city and its own culture,” Bennett noted.

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sets Hawthorne at Traditions apart from the competition.

“Apartments are everywhere, but we provide homes as well as service with a huge smile,” Bennett said. “With our ‘Live It’ culture, we believe in leaving people better than you found them. Whether it’s taking the time to check on a pet at home, having the office staff clean a pool when our service team is busy or our services team is signing out a package to a resident, we work together to do what we can to make our residents’ lives just a bit simpler. We are a personable group that really enjoys building relationships with our residents, including pets, and when you have those relationships, you just want to make people happy!”

She believes that level of dedicated service led to the Readers’ Choice Award.

“We won the Readers’ Choice Award because we do our best to stay attentive and really do what we can to make our residents happy,” Bennett

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said. “We see our residents as friends and neighbors, and we want them to feel comfortable within our gates as well as with us.”

Since HRP took over in 2015, Hawthorne at Traditions has worked to improve its offerings, including the addition of 156 homes for renters in the Bryan-College Station area.

“With this expansion, we also gained an additional pet park, amenity center with conference room, 1,000-square-foot fitness center, additional Starbucks Coffee bar and Cyber Café, another saltwater pool and spa and an exceptional extended staff to better serve our residents’ needs. With such an amazing asset and a great foundation, we only wanted to offer more, and now we can do that,” Bennett said.

The apartment community plans to continue focusing on its residents and expanding its reputation.

“We want to be sure that we hear our residents and their suggestions to continue being the best, so that we can implement change as we continue to evolve with the developments around us,” Bennett said.

The Hawthorne at Traditions team is “ecstatic” about winning the award, she said, and the company aims to keep improving.

“It only makes us want to continue to work harder to provide better service,” she said. “We love getting kudos, but we also welcome constructive criticism, so we know what we can do to improve.”

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BEST OF ‘17 POLICE OFFICER

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olice officers with the Bryan Police Department work diligently to build relationships with citizens and to foster an open dialogue with each resident and business owner within our community. From National Night Out to Citizen Police Academies, to Coffee with a Cop, our officers are out and about in the Bryan community to meet you.

To listen to your needs. To make sure you feel safe. It is this partnership with our citizens that makes Bryan a safe, welcoming place to

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call home, and it is a direct reflection of the leadership within the department.

In September 2009, Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske came to serve the citizens of our community, after a 25-year tenure with the Omaha Police Department in Nebraska.

Chief Buske started as a uniformed patrol officer and progressed up the ranks to police chief in Omaha. In less than eight years here, Chief Buske has enhanced the Bryan Police Department’s community policing efforts by expanding the Neighborhood Enforcement

Team (NET), initiating a Junior Citizen Police Academy for high school students, and coordinating a Spanish Language Citizen Police Academy. He led the development of a fiveyear strategic plan for the department that is updated annually to ensure the goals are met and challenges are identified. Furthermore, he has taken his knowledge and skills as a police chief and applied them in volunteer roles within the Bryan Noon Lions Club and numerous organizations supporting the ongoing education of police officers across the nation.

These accomplishments can only be had with the support of the community.

And we are fortunate that each of you show your support by participating in a variety of events sponsored by the Bryan Police Department, from the Easter

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egg hunt at the Blue Bunny Breakfast to adopting angels from our Blue Angel Tree. But you especially demonstrated your commitment to our officers’ wellbeing and continued success through your overwhelming encouragement when Officer Joel Bravo was shot in the line of duty.

You would be hard pressed to find a community that showed a greater outpouring of love and support than those that call Bryan home.

We thank you, our citizens, for selecting our very own Police Chief Eric Buske as the 2017 Readers’ Choice for “Best

Police Officer.” We are honored to serve the Bryan community and appreciate your continued support of our police officers!

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and straightforward information influenced by how they are and guidance. treated by our staff. On that Accolades are easy to bring measure, I think we are simply the best.” to Dr. Fleener’s talents, but

she will be the first to shrug the attention off and point to her talented co-physicians and team at the Cancer Clinic.

Dr. Kumud Tripathy and Dr. other specialists to ensure the Terry Jenkins are Dr. Fleener’s r. Erin Fleener partners; together they have patient’s needs are met. is a wonderfully repeatedly been recognized by talented and unique The medical aspects are only their peers, their patients and physician, so it came a portion of the picture. The the communities they serve. All as no surprise when it was psychological demands on the three of the doctors have been announced she had won “Best patient and their families are voted to the Super Doctors Oncologist” in The Eagle’s equally important. Dr. Fleener list appearing in Texas Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards. excels in this area by being magazine for several years a good listener and a trusted Dr. Fleener is a medical running. oncologist who has dedicated guide for what is to come and Dr. Fleener is also quick how to deal with the inevitable her professional life to helping to recognize the team of ups and downs associated patients and their families nurses and office staff that are with a cancer diagnosis through the cancer treatment critical to the patient’s overall and subsequent treatment. journey. Providing the best experience.

“As the oncologist, patient care involves constantly Patients sense the depth of my relationship with the patient staying on the leading edge of her compassion and empathy. is critically important,” says cancer treatments and working Her innate ability to create a Dr. Fleener.

“But how a patient positive and confident outlook with a team of surgeons, perceives me is also greatly is always balanced with truthful radiation oncologists and

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Bryan/College Station and indeed Texas are truly fortunate to have the talents and resources provided by the Cancer Clinic. Because the Cancer Clinic offers a convenient on-site infusion center, patients in the Brazos Valley benefit from local treatment that makes a world of difference in both 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 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.

L to r: Dr. Terry Jenkins, MD; Dr. Erin Fleener, MD; and Dr. Kumud Tripathy, MD, of the Cancer Clinic.

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A big thanks from The Eagle to each of you who took the time to cast a ballot in the Readers’ Choice Survey.

73,000+ votes were tallied in the contest.

Join us in congratulating the winners!

Eagle Readers, 2017 Readers’ Choice Best Local Servant/Elected Official Thank You for your VOTE!!

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BEST OF ‘17 SEAFOOD

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he iconic boat has been on Villa Maria in Bryan for over three decades, but in the last eight years, it has been transformed into an upbeat family friendly eatery.

Owners Wade and Mary Beckman, both Aggies, opened Shipwreck Grill in 2009. With a fun, casual vibe and focus on good food and great service, the restaurant continues to be a local favorite.

In a restaurant shaped like an old fishing trawler, waiters serve seafood; great seafood, but Shipwreck has managed to round out its menu with

“big as your face burgers,” hearty salads and even healthy chicken options. Some of the treats and local favorites are oysters shucked fresh at the bar, the Walk-The-Plank Burger, which includes everything but the kitchen sink, and the original buffalo crawfish tails.

Whether it is the traditional shrimp baskets or platters you are craving, or the melody of Cajun boiled seafood with corn and Andouille sausage in our Boil’nPot, Shipwreck Grill has got you covered.

The local dive is still best known for its boiled crawfish.

Crawfish season runs from

January until late May or early June. Shipwreck boils them five nights a week, and most nights you will have to wait an hour to get in the door.

our restaurant, but our guests and staff. I think they really appreciate that we are totally invested in this community, and it shows,” Mary Beckman said.

“We boil our crawfish like you would boil them at home; which is not easy in a commercial environment, but it is the only way to make them taste great,” Wade Beckman said.

In addition to Shipwreck, the couple own Amico Nave Ristorante, an Italian restaurant across from the boat, and Admiral Catering, a full-service

catering company. When asked if this was the beginning of their empire, they both responded, “No, we just love what we do!”

The next time you are trying to decide where to dine, give Shipwreck Grill a try, and you might just discover what many others have; a true hidden gem.

The restaurant’s two outdoor patios provide the perfect place to experience crawfish with friends and family. On Thursday nights the guests are treated to live music from 7-10 p.m.

Whether with a group of friends or just a date, it is the perfect place to relax and celebrate Friday Eve! Wade and Mary Beckman absolutely love this community, and they are thrilled to have been chosen as Readers’ Choice Award winners.

Shipwreck Grill

“I think people get that we are passionate not only about

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d Phillips and Leigh Phillips established Ed Phillips Plumbing in 2004. When the doors opened, they had one goal in mind: To establish a successful plumbing company that would offer the best all around customer service.

Specializing in both commercial and residential service, the team of licensed professionals is available to tend to the plumbing needs of the Brazos Valley 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

They repair and install water lines, toilets, faucets, garbage disposals, sewer lines,

water heaters and gas lines.

Additionally, they are able to perform specialty work such as leak detection, line location and video inspection. Ed Phillips Plumbing takes pride in being a leader in boiler and commercial water heater service.

Ed Phillips Plumbing has recently added hot water hydro-jetting equipment that uses high pressure hot water to keep drain systems flowing properly. When choosing Ed Phillips Plumbing, you get a company with the right equipment to fit your specific need and at the same time provide maintenance

and service repairs that are necessary.

The company strongly believes in satisfied customers. They have built their business on a good, solid reputation. Referrals and repeat customers are the main goal.

Improving service is also a 24-hour, seven-day–a-week goal. Ed Phillips Plumbing has 13 established employees, with “Traditionally you only each service team led by a licensed plumber holding either hear back from a customer discouraged or upset over an a journeyman or tradesman interaction with a company. It is certification. Professionalism is abundant in the day-to-day responsibilities and work duties.

Reinventing customer service has been redefined in the dedication, actions and hard work of the employees.

Ed Phillips Plumbing has participated in many local groups and activities. Standing out in the community is at the forefront of this business. No one looks forward to calling a plumber, but when it is necessary, it is nice to know that regardless what time you call, someone is there to provide the services needed to get your life back to normal.

a true honor to be recognized for dedication and hard work.

We are greatly appreciative of the commitment our devoted employees put forth to make our company what it is. Our customers who know when they call, the problem will be handled. Thank you Brazos Valley!” -- Ed Phillips & Leigh Phillips

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BEST OF ‘17 DESSERTS, DELI SANDWICH SHOP

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rom its simple beginnings 35 years ago, Must Be Heaven has grown with its customers’ appetites to include four locations in the Brazos Valley. They offer what no other locally-owned sandwich shop can -- variety, quality, value and location!

It all started in 1982 in downtown Brenham with a simple menu featuring a limited selection of sandwiches, quiche, baked potatoes and desserts. Connie Wilder believed that the city would never allow its heart and soul to die, so she invested in

equipment, inventory and a small staff to begin her dream.

Connie’s business thrived.

She sold her venture to Shirley Syptak, who took Must Be Heaven to another level, but it wasn’t until 1999 when Traci and Charlie Pyle, new transplants from Bryan, began to expand the core sandwich menu to new heights. The Pyles, along with Donna and Baine Morrow, the franchise owners of the three BryanCollege Station locations, took the original core menu, which included Must Be Heaven’s proprietary Tuna Salad and Chicken Salad recipes, and

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includes coconut, pecans, Heaven, including a half graham cracker crumbs dozen vegetarian sandwiches.

Wanting more of a homeand sugar baked off with New bread selections, such cooked selection?

Try a slice egg whites and vanilla, and as sliced sourdough, ciabatta of homemade quiche or one ultimately topped with fresh buns, kaiser rolls, French of the daily specials.

Monday sliced bananas and whipped baguettes and croissants were is King Ranch Chicken day. cream. According to Traci, it’s added to the fresh-baked Tuesday’s special is Chicken always humbling to hear from options of sliced wheat and rye.

Pot Pie. Wednesday features new customers that Must Be A wide variety of cheeses, such Chicken ‘n Dumplings.

Heaven’s Coconut Meringue as Swiss, cheddar, American, Pie, which is available every A visit to Must Be Heaven muenster, pepper jack and day, “tastes just as good as is not complete without a provolone can be selected for Grandma’s!” Success is driven sampling of its extensive any sandwich. In addition to by demand, and demand is dessert menu. A variety the classic deli sandwiches, created when a business offers of cheesecake options customers can choose from a consistent, quality product at a list of specialty sandwiches, complement the extensive a price point that is perceived including the all-time favorite daily pie selections. Must Be to be a value by customers.

Reuben, the best Muffuletta Heaven’s willingness to push Yesterday, today and always: the limits led to the perfection this side of New Orleans, Serving quality with a smile! of a pie called “Sawdust” in the fiery Chicken Diablo, the Come give us a try.

1999. This customer favorite huge Sausage & Kraut, the Hoagie, the Classic Club and The Works sandwich. For a more refined pallet, the grilled Salmon Filet, the California 107 W. ALAMO ST. • BRENHAM • 979.830.8536 Club or the Grilled Cheese & 100 S MAIN • BRYAN • 979.822.7722 Pesto sandwich may be more 1136 E VILLA MARIA • BRYAN • 979.731.8891 desired. There is something 1700 ROCK PRAIRIE • COLLEGE STATION • 979.764.9222 for everyone at Must Be WWW.MUSTBEHEAVEN.COM literally and figuratively brought it into the 21st century.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR

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CAR WASH

COPY CORNER

ROOFING COMPANY

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DREW’S CAR WASH

CARPET CLEANER

SCHULTE ROOFING

SECURITY COMPANY

HILTON COLLEGE STATION & CONFERENCE CENTER

CHEM-DRY OF BRAZOS COUNTY

ADT

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STORAGE FACILITY

MERRY MAIDS BCS

AT&T

METRO MINI STORAGE

INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY

CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PLACE

TANNING SALON DARQUE TAN

WATERCREST AT BRYAN

GRAND STATION ENTERTAINMENT

WORKOUT/EXERCISE FACILITY

MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

COMPUTER SERVICE

BRAZOS VALLEY MMA & FITNESS

SYSTEK COMPUTING

AEROFIT HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

MORTGAGE COMPANY

CREDIT UNION

WRECKER SERVICE

THE WOOD GROUP/ FAIRWAY IND. MORTGAGE

AGGIELAND CREDIT UNION

PHIL THWEATT WRECKER SERVICE

MOVING COMPANY

DANCE CENTER

LITTLE GUYS MOVERS

SUSAN’S BALLROOM DANCE

NAIL SALON

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CELEBRITY SPA & SALON

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BEST OF ‘17 DAY CARE CENTER

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right Beginnings Pre-School, 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Day Care Center” winner, teaches young children to enjoy learning in a safe, caring environment.

Bright Beginnings Pre-School opened in 2002, OwnerDirector Carrie Parris said, because there was a need for quality early childhood education in Bryan-College Station. The pre-school serves children 18 months through 5 years old, and is open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays.

“Our mission is to provide the highest quality of educational

and developmental services for your child in a safe and caring environment. Teaching children that learning is fun, rewarding and exciting gives them a ‘bright beginning’ for a lifetime of success,” Parris said. “I feel we do a great job of preparing children for a successful start in kindergarten through a structured curriculum and environment. Our families seem to especially enjoy being able to log on to the kiddie cam on our website for a live streaming look into their child’s day.”

When Bright Beginnings PreSchool first opened, its spots filled quickly. After a couple of

years, the business took all available space in the facility and was able to build one more classroom specifically for the youngest toddlers.

because of their dedication.

“I think we won because of the positive relationships that we have built with families in

the B-CS community,” Parris said. “We worked hard over the past 15 years to do a good job and appreciate that is noted.”

“We are continuing to focus on maintaining the quality facility we have, offering B-CS families educational and developmental services for their children in a safe and nurturing environment,” Parris said.

Parris believes staff members are what set the pre-school apart from the competition.

“I think our staff is what sets our business apart from the facilities in the area,” she said. “We have a core group of people who have been here several years, providing the children here with consistent and nurturing education and care.”

She said Bright Beginnings team members are honored and thankful to receive the award, which they won

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Best Day Care Center

• Open since 2002 • Ages 18M - 5 Years Old • Open 7-6 Monday - Friday Year Round • Meals & snacks are included in the cost of tuition • Live streaming in class video that parents can access online Providing the highest quality of educational & developmental services for your child in a safe and caring environment.

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“They (Merrill Lynch) offer the best strategies, technology and scope for me and my clients,” Myatt said.

“The research is outstanding, so when I make a recommendation, I feel I have the best minds in the financial world backing me up.”

BEST OF ‘17 FINANCIAL PLANNER, STOCKBROKER

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ade Myatt, CRPC, Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in College Station, focuses on relationships with each client, and he believes that helped him win the 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Financial Planner” and “Best Stockbroker” awards.

“I give each and every one the attention they deserve, from the smallest to largest,” said Myatt. “I work incredibly hard to gain and keep their trust over time. There are

many great choices and many great firms and products out there that clients can pick from, so I strive to be there for them at all times.”

Myatt recently received his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation, which he feels gives him even more knowledge and tools to guide his clients going forward.

Myatt also said Merrill Lynch is a premier wealth management firm, which is why he joined the firm in November 2012. Myatt started in the brokerage business in early 1997.

Myatt helps individuals and their families pursue their financial goals by creating and implementing wealth management strategies for things such as retirement, education, insurance, estate planning and gifting. He also helps companies and employees manage and navigate the many complex retirement plans that are available, and find the best one for their needs. He then helps clients maintain a disciplined investment process so they can achieve their retirement goals.

Myatt said his business has

grown steadily over the years, and he has been through some of the toughest market cycles in history, which helps him keep a “calming influence” with clients during uncertain times.

“My portfolios have a conservative tilt that try and smooth out the crazy swings along the way,” he said. “We all want to make the big returns, but, frankly, it’s a lot about keeping what you’ve worked so hard to build over time. My job many times is to try and keep clients from getting too emotional in tough times and making bad decisions. Sticking to their plan and staying disciplined is how they achieve the goals they have set for their self.”

This is the seventh time Myatt has won the Readers’ Choice Award, which, he said, is humbling and makes him extremely proud.

“I have the greatest clients in the world. We have great relationships, and I so appreciate them taking their time to vote for me,” Myatt stated.

Myatt also gives a lot of credit to his Registered Client Associate, Charlee Miller, for taking care of daily administrative duties and making things run smoothly.

“I couldn’t do it without her,” Myatt said. “We are a team.”

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BEST OF ‘17

PATIO/OUTDOOR DINING, HAPPY HOUR

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zona Grill & Bar, featuring a large patio perfect for kicking back and unwinding and lots of tasty menu items, won the 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Patio/Outdoor Dining” and “Best Happy Hour” awards.

Named after the unincorporated west Texas town, Ozona Grill & Bar first opened in 1992 in Dallas. The College Station restaurant opened in 2004, at 520 Harvey Road in College Station. The owners have several Aggie family members, and knew that Ozona Grill & Bar’s laid-back

patio atmosphere and comfort food would be a great fit for the area.

“We’re excited to win the Readers’ Choice Award,” said Brian Morris, Ozona general manager and Class of 2003 Aggie graduate. “We love the College Station community, and it’s nice to know they feel the same way about us.”

Ozona is most known for its award-winning chicken fried steak and weekend Bloody Mary Bar, Morris said. The grill and bar offers brunch Saturday and Sunday, and customers love the daily drink specials.

“We have won the Best Patio in the past, but this is the first Happy Hour win,” he noted.

“We think Ozona won because patios and happy hours kind of belong together. There’s nothing quite like relaxing on the patio after a long day with a cold drink in your hand. Add in some chips and queso, and you’re set!”

Morris said.

He encouraged customers to stay tuned for new items that

will be added to the menu in the fall. To see the menu and daily food and drink specials, visit ozonagrill.com.

The restaurant is one of a kind in Bryan-College Station.

“The atmosphere, large patio and diverse menu definitely set us apart,” Morris said.

“We offer people a great place to go catch a game, enjoy Happy Hour or kick off Sunday Funday.”

Ozona Grill & Bar hasn’t changed much in recent years because it has found what makes customers happy.

“We found what works best for us: good food, cold drinks and southern hospitality,”

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HOSPITAL, NURSE, EMERGENCY ROOM/ URGENT CARE FACILITY, PHYSICIAN, PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN

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ews of a cancer diagnosis can be hard to take in, especially when you are trying to explain your next steps to family members and friends. Traveling away from home to seek treatment adds to that burden and can be lonely at times. That’s why CHI St. Joseph Health offers a comprehensive Cancer Center staffed by experienced medical professionals and equipped with innovative technology right here in your community, providing an extra layer of support for you as you maintain a normal life while undergoing treatment.

CHI St. Joseph Health Cancer Center was recently recognized again as a breast cancer center of excellence by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

Our program was praised for its excellence in clinical trials associated with breast cancer.

CHI St. Joseph Health Cancer Center is the only program in the Brazos Valley with an accredited Breast Center.

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with diseases of the breast.

“This center of excellence recognition sets us apart from other cancer centers, because it evaluates our adherence to evidence-based standards and other hallmarks of quality programs, such as ensuring that newly diagnosed patients receive full navigation services and that each discipline on the center’s medical team touches every individual case,” said Misti Chapman, Cancer Center Director.

Our Breast Health Navigators follow all newly-diagnosed patients through the process of receiving care through our program, educating them about their treatment options and financial considerations and guiding them through every step of the process, from their initial appointments through to follow-up care.

Our physicians, nurses and other cancer specialists are dedicated to caring for patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment and recovery in the best way possible and with a treatment plan that is patient-centric. The Cancer Center also reviews each patient’s case with the multidisciplinary team to gather input from physicians and specialists from a variety of backgrounds and provide the most comprehensive care possible.

The accreditation also

certifies that each person on the Cancer Center team is knowledgeable about breast cancer, that we follow evidence-based guidelines and that we connect patients to genetic counselors to speak to them face-to-face about the meaning of their test results, if they meet the criteria for a hereditary screening.

Coupled with the only dedicated in-patient oncology unit and certified oncology nurses in the Brazos Valley, our team is

committed to education, support, compassion and providing access to the most comprehensive care available.

The team earned recognition for its 15 percent clinical trials accrual rate, meaning that 15 percent of our patients qualified for a credible trial and the center was able to place them into the trial. Chapman said our accrual exceeds the average 2 percent rate and indicates our physicians and research team are diligently screening patients for clinical trial eligibility.

For more than 20 years, our cancer doctors, many of them trained at some of the nation’s most renowned medical centers, and with a combined total of over 100 years of experience, are identifying and treating breast, prostate, lung, colon and other cancers at CHI St. Joseph Health Cancer Center.

The CHI St. Joseph Health Cancer Center specializes in the most advanced forms of radiation therapy.

CHI St. Joseph is committed to a multidisciplinary team approach made up of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, therapists, case workers and educators.

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Equipped with the latest screening and diagnostic tools, our team works with each patient to create a multidisciplinary treatment plan designed just for you. We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate care that’s close to home, work and everything familiar.

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CENTRAL TEXAS HEART CENTER

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BEST OF ‘17 FIREFIGHTER

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f you ask a firefighter why they do what they do, you’ll most likely get a string of similar responses: they want to serve others; they want to make a difference in their community; and they want to be a part of a team that does both. This call to serve others is the very mindset that allows them to run into burning buildings to save complete strangers, and one another, regardless of the danger it might impose on their well-being.

Being a firefighter is much more than what you see – there’s endless hours of continued training, both

physical and mental, matched with community outreach and daily station duties. It is an occupation that isn’t all that glamourous and requires putting the safety of others before your own at every call. For our firefighters, it is much more than just a job; it is a way of life and a means to serve the community on a daily basis. And it is a way of living that Assistant Chief Joe Ondrasek has led for 35 plus years.

Chief Ondrasek joined the Bryan Fire Department 23 years ago, starting as a Firefighter/ Paramedic, climbing the ladder to become an Apparatus

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Operator, a Lieutenant, and then a Battalion Chief before being promoted to his current role as the Assistant Chief of Operations. He has been a volunteer firefighter with the Brazos County Precinct 4 Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years and 24 of those include serving as their Chief.

Chief Ondrasek is certified as a Haz-Mat Technician, Wildland Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Investigator and Fire Instructor.

We thank you, our citizens, for selecting our very own Assistant Fire Chief Joe Ondrasek as the 2017 Readers’ Choice for “Best Firefighter.”

When he isn’t leading the Operations Division of the Bryan We are Fire Department, Chief Ondrasek honored to serve is busy making memories with the Bryan his wife of 30 years, his three community daughters, and especially his and three grandchildren. He is appreciate an active member of Central your Church of Christ. You see, his calling to service doesn’t end as continued support a firefighter – Bryan firefighters of our take their passion of helping firefighters! others and leading by example well beyond the walls of their station.

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ilton’s OfficeWorks staff members work to ensure that customers receive the best experience possible when purchasing office furniture and/ or supplies. Perhaps this is the reason readers voted it as this year’s “Best Office Supply Store” in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Wilton’s OfficeWorks was established in October 1995.

Stan Wilton and Locke Pachall began the business as sole partners, working out of Stan’s garage. Within a couple of months, they moved into a

4,200-square-foot building on Villa Maria Road in Bryan, and continued there until May 1998.

They then relocated to 2501 Cavitt Street in Bryan to the old Sears and Roebuck building with 12,500 square feet. Their business started out selling used furniture, and graduated to new furniture and complete office systems, and in 1999 they added office supplies.

employees with the purchase.

They relocated to 181 N. Earl Rudder Freeway in Bryan, after combining the two businesses, with a staff total of 18. The business now has a combined space of 25,0000 square feet of new and used office furniture.

Also in 2000, Marlo Wilton, Stan’s wife joined the company as a partner, and now serves as secretary/treasurer. Scott Bishop became the Vice President for Operations.

Wilton’s obtained HUB status in September 2002, and it is also a participating dealer for TXMAS contracts.

In 2010, Wilton’s partnered with four other independent dealers to form AHI Enterprises.

In 2000 Stan and Locke’s AHI Enterprises was awarded previous employer and the state of Texas 615-A1 competitor offered them the chance to buy out his business. contract for office supplies.

Wilton’s alone services through In September 2000, they AHI 47 counties. obtained the business and acquired eight more full-time Wilton’s has acquired

numerous furniture contracts with Texas A&M University, University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin State University -- just to name a few in Texas. It also provides services to other local agencies, local school districts and government agencies, and services hundreds of accounts in the area for furniture and supplies.

Wilton’s is committed to providing excellent service and

products to clients. Its mission is to build winning relationships with dedicated staff to ensure customers always receive the best possible experience.

Wilton’s OfficeWorks is a local business with local owners who support their community.

Wilton’s gives back to the local community by donating their time and money to several local organizations.

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arker’s Heating and Cooling has been part of the BryanCollege Station Community since 1974, and throughout the years we have experienced the highs and lows of this community.

We have been here putting our customers’ satisfaction first for more than 40 years, and are proud to have the opportunity to serve the residents of this wonderful community for this long.

Why should you vote for us as the best HVAC contractor in the area?

Because we are dedicated

to providing both residential and commercial customers with a diverse portfolio of high-quality services and products that include air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, insulation and zoning. In order to ensure technological leadership in our industry, we encourage continued employee education. We work hard every day to put you first. We always strive to provide each and every one of our customers with the best service possible, and have the review ratings to prove it.

We have proven throughout the years in business that our customers are our number one priority, so much so that we have created a program to ensure our customers know their system will be working in top shape for many years and we will save them money in costly repairs.

Our pledge is that we will always deliver the highestquality equipment and installation with the best service. We will respond to any question or suggestion in a rapid, sensitive and friendly manner.

We are here for you, our customers, and if you are not totally satisfied with our work, we will come back and make things right by you. We want to be the best of the Brazos Valley every day!

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he was excited to win the “Best Salesperson” Award. He said he has seen a few co-workers win the accolade, and is happy to be included in those ranks.

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tkinson Toyota was voted the 2017 “Best New Car Dealer,” “Best Used Car Dealer” and

“Best Auto Repair Shop,” and Thomas “TJ” Seneff received special recognition as “Best Salesperson.” Such accolades year after year come from quality products and dedicated, friendly customer service.

Atkinson Toyota offers new Toyota vehicles, along with used/ pre-owned vehicles. The sales staff works hard to find the right vehicle to meet customers’ needs, and the maintenance team keeps those vehicles running smoothly.

“We must be doing something right,” Atkinson Toyota General

Seneff believes his years of experience led to winning the accolade.

Manager Jason Ortgies said.

“Like the personal attention to our customers or that when you drive up to the dealership, you are approached by one of our friendly greeters. Or maybe the Wi-Fi service in our waiting area, along with offering a bottle of cool water to our customers. It’s the friendly welcome to our guests and having a personal service consultant to address your concerns. We are very excited to be honored with these awards, and it’s proof that what we try our best to do every day is recognized by our customers.”

Seneff is a great example of friendly, personalized service.

Seneff has worked at Atkinson Toyota for about 12 years, and

“I’ve developed my professional career the Atkinson way – to provide a truly exceptional customer experience,” he said.

Atkinson Toyota has won the President’s Award - awarded by Toyota to the top 1 percent of Toyota dealerships in the United States – for 18 consecutive years.

It has also won Readers’ Choice and the Best of the Brazos Valley awards numerous times.

Toyota, said the No. 1 priority is to make customers happy.

and deliver the Atkinson Toyota commitment to our customers.”

“It is our realization that our continued success depends on your happiness,” Atkinson said. “We know you’re a smart shopper; we know you know what it takes to find a great deal; and the biggest difference you’ll experience at Atkinson Toyota is a friendly staff of dedicated, well-trained and professional employees who understand

Whether it’s from a new or used vehicle sale or an experience with the top-notch service department, Atkinson Toyota continues to win over people in the Brazos Valley.

Team members are right there with smiles on their faces ready to help customers however they can.

For more information about Atkinson Toyota, including current inventory, visit atkinsontoyota.com.

The Toyota brand is the leading manufacturer for miles per gallon, is safer than ever, and also has the hybrid Prius. Atkinson Toyota has held the Repo Joe Sales for the last 16 years. The monthly used car event has become a big event with car shoppers, and helps create new Atkinson customers each time.

Paul Atkinson, of Atkinson Thomas “TJ” Seneff

Atkinson Toyota in Bryan

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practice, providing advanced and high-quality health care to women and families throughout the Brazos Valley. From routine obstetrics and gynecology, to advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Genesis OB/ Dr. Gayle, Texas A&M Class GYN can meet the needs of of ’87 and native of College Station, returned home in 1999 women in a warm and friendly to practice medicine. His dream environment.

“Our goal at Genesis is to has always been to start his provide personalized care and own practice, built on his and develop lasting relationships his devoted staff’s core values with our patients,” said Donna and principles.

Jo Mitchell, nurse manager at In January 2015 Dr. Gayle Genesis OB/GYN. opened his new practice, r. Justin Gayle and his staff would like to thank the readers of The Eagle and his loyal patients for voting him “Best OB/GYN” once again.

Genesis OB/GYN, at The Physicians Centre. Genesis OB/GYN is a faith-based

“With all of the changes that are taking place in medicine and the delivery of healthcare,

we wanted to build a practice where the primary focus is on patient care and satisfaction, not the corporate bottom line,” Dr. Gayle added.

Dr. Gayle would also like to welcome Dr. Virginia Smith and Jamie Bouchard, CRNP to Genesis Ob/Gyn. Dr. Smith is a graduate of Texas A&M and returned home to practice. Bouchard is a Nurse Practitioner and has years of experience in obstetrics and women’s health. Both providers are now seeing patients and will gladly schedule new appointments.

Dr. Gayle and Dr. Smith are the first OB/GYNs to have an office located at The Physicians Centre, conveniently located at 3201 University Drive East in Bryan. Genesis OB/GYN – a place for new beginnings.

To schedule an appointment, call 979-704-6173. Also, find us on Facebook.

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have been added since then.

A Bryan location; the biggest of the three restaurants with three private rooms that can be reserved for special occasions, opened in 2002. In 2006 a restaurant with a drive-through “We have won the Readers’ opened at the intersection of Choice Award 17 years in a row,” Director Reagan Manning Wellborn Road and Southwest said. “We think we win because Parkway in College Station.

“We provide lunch and dinner our customers trust us to be consistent and do a good job.” for dine-in, pickup, delivery or catering, Manning said. “We C&J Barbeque first opened provide food for tailgates, inside a convenience store birthday parties, rehearsal on Harvey Road in College dinners, weddings, reunions, Station in October 1981. That graduations and any other store was converted into a full-blown restaurant in the late celebrations you can think of.” &J Barbeque, 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Barbeque” winner, has consistently served mouthwatering meat to customers since 1981.

1990s, and two more locations

Manning said a relationship

with the community helps set C&J Barbeque apart from the competition.

“Our business is community orientated,” she said. “We appreciate our loyal customers and work hard to gain their trust and respect. We sponsor and give back to the community any way we can.”

Manning is grateful for the award, noting it is a result of dedication to customers.

“We are humbled to have won as many times as we have. It reinforces the commitment we have to our customers and our service,” she said.

C&J Barbeque offers several choices of mouthwatering meats, sides and desserts.

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Thank you for making our hometown BBQ a part of your life. We have been awarded the Readers’ Choice award for the past 17 years and a proud member of the Brazos Valley for the last 35 years! Our three locations are open daily.

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very town in the world has its favorite local restaurant.

It’s hard to put your finger on what exactly makes one restaurant stand out among others as the popular favorite.

Sometimes it is a charismatic owner who has a way of bringing people together. Other times it is truly unique menu items or an innovative way to cook common food to make it uncommonly good.

A special ambiance is almost always a given, and usually, that is made up of

the perfect combination of setting, lighting, aromas, music and an overall hard-to-describe, but immediately recognizable feeling.

Napa Flats has quickly become the favorite restaurant in the Brazos Valley and not surprisingly, has all the elements that make a restaurant more than just a place to eat.

There is always a certain electricity in the air when you are at Napa Flats.

The restaurant has that unique ability to attract guests and make them feel

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completely comfortable.

doing things consistently and exceptionally well.

Tom Kenny, Owner and They make their own Chief Busboy, and Tony Abdalla, Managing Partner/ tender mozzarella and hand cut their steaks and Director of Operations, have achieved their goal of fish. Their pizza is handtossed, and they make all opening a neighborhood of their gelato in-house restaurant to share their using a genuine Italian love of chef-inspired gelato machine. food with friends, family The interior was and community. Their designed to complement vision was simple: cuisine the menu and focuses on inspired by California flavors with an Italian flair, the details that create a relaxing environment – an made from scratch and then prepared in an open abundance of natural light, kitchen over a wood–fired an open kitchen, appealing grill. textures and great visual Tom and Tony’s menu for energy.

Napa Flats feels familiar without being common. A delicious lunch and dinner menu has been edited to just two pages offering great flavors and variety to please even the most discriminating diner.

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When it comes to wines, they offer a variety of

favorite Napa Valley and California wines at an exceptional value, either by the bottle or glass.

W ine on tap allows Napa Flats to provide wineby-the-bottle quality by individual glass, served at the perfect temperature to enhance the taste.

A well-trained team rounds out Napa Flats’ appeal by creating a great culture that reflects and is part of the Bryan/College Station community.

Napa Flats is a dining experience you will want to rediscover again and again.

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n 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 Electric 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

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 site signage, such as Kyle Field, company recognized early Bush Library and Olsen Field at that demand for electrical Blue Bell Park (to name a few). services in our fast-growing But that is just part of the story. economy would soon Over the years Britt Rice has outpace the number of continued to grow in a myriad trained, qualifi ed electricians of ways, including an expansive service division (both residential available. Britt Rice rose to the occasion and established and commercial), telephone, an on-site, federally-approved data, fiber, fire alarm, security apprenticeship program. Now systems and access control over 20 years old, the program installation divisions. has ensured a steady stream of Having grown to over new electricians of the highest 275 electricians that quality and professionalism. include an impressive 20 Two of Britt Rice’s newest Master Electricians, 120 divisions are Carroll Systems Journeymen Electricians and and Crown Systems. With over 90 Apprentices/Helpers, Britt 38 professionals (including Rice is one of our community’s

RCCD and BICSI certified personnel) on staff, Carroll Systems has become the preeminent go-to specialist for complete phone, data and fiber optic systems.

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.

Britt Rice Electric is proud to win The Eagle Readers’ Choice Award for 2017. 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 43 years of trust customers have given them in handling all of their residential and commercial electrical and low voltage needs.

Blue Bell Park at Texas A&M University

Britt Rice Electric, L.P. 3002 LONGMIRE DR. • COLLEGE STATION 979.693.4076 • WWW.BRICECO.NET

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local institution since opening in 1978, Casa Rodriguez is the 2017 Readers’

Choice pick for “Best Mexican Food.”

Founded by Richard and Beatrice Rodriguez with the blessings and recipes of Paul and Chelo Rodriguez, “Casa Rod” as loyal customers know it, has been winning over lovers of great Mexican food for more than 30 years. Whether they come for a steaming plate of enchiladas, a delicious breakfast taco or a bowl of Casa Rodriguez’s famous chili,

customers can count on the great service this family-owned restaurant prides itself on.

“We stress to our employees that our customers’ experience should always and will be one that they won’t ever forget,” said Debbie Montalbano, daughter of Richard and Beatrice Rodriguez. “We make our customers feel as if they’re family.”

While Casa Rodriguez, 300 North Bryan Ave. in Bryan, opened in 1978, the true history of the restaurant stretches much further back.

The Rodriguez family-cooking legacy dates back to 1898,

when a young man from Zacatecas, Mexico, named Manuel Rodriguez came to Bryan to work the railroads.

Manuel took the money he earned on the railroads and opened a Mexican restaurant behind the Ben Knox Saloon, near the railroad depot in Downtown Bryan. He served homemade Mexican stew and other dishes that became very popular with both locals and travelers. Among those dishes was the chili recipe that is still served today at Casa Rodriguez.

Many of those recipes were passed down to Paul and Chelo Rodriguez, who passed them down to Richard and Beatrice, who in turn passed them down to Debbie. It is those cherished family recipes that set Casa Rodriguez apart from other restaurants in the area and have sent many a customer running to Downtown

Bryan to get their “Casa Rod fix.”

Montalbano says some of their most popular dishes are El Mobley, fried taquitos, fried avocado and, of course, the El Memo Enchiladas. Plus, delicious breakfast items served every day, such as pancakes, Spanish omelets and arroz con leche (rice pudding).

“Weekends we have homemade Caldo (soup) until it’s all gone,” he added.

In 2012, the restaurant renovated and put in a full bar, so it could serve mimosas, sangria, CasaRitas and Memo Punch. It has also recently added Big Red Margaritas.

Casa Rodriguez has worked hard for its recognition. The staff and management strive daily to provide the best service to their loyal customers.

“We’re excited to see four generations of families still dining with us today! It is a humbling feeling that makes our family proud to know that our hard work and team effort finally paid off,” Debbie said.

“To all our loyal returning and future customers, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

To see Casa Rodriguez’s menu and specials, visit www. casarod.com. Stop by on the first and second Fridays every month to enjoy live entertainment with your meal.

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BEST OF ‘17 LIQUOR STORE

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pirited 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 2017 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

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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 first-time 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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Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods

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hank you for voting Ingram, Wallis, & Company, P.C. as the 2017 Readers’ Choice for “Best Tax Service” and “Best Accountant/Tax Professional.” After receiving this recognition in each individual category in previous years, we are extremely honored to receive recognition for both categories in the same year. We truly appreciate the support from all of our clients and friends who voted for us and look forward to being the trusted source for all of your accounting and tax needs in the years to come.

We have served the B/CS area since 1979 by prioritizing our clients, our people and this community. We are passionate about the needs of our clients and dedicated to creating an environment of open communication, honesty, compassion and respect, as well as actively participating in the community. We accomplish this by selecting and retaining great people, serving great clients and focusing on great execution.

The relationship between an accountant and client isn’t based on money; it’s based on trust. Your trust is

an investment not taken for granted at Ingram, Wallis & Company, P.C. Each day we strive to provide clients a return on their trust with insight, counsel, guidance, accuracy, innovative services and an everevolving portfolio of products.

The firm’s reputation for integrity and leadership is consistently recognized by professional and civic organizations in which our employees participate. Our employees have served in leadership positions in numerous local organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Foundation, Leadership Brazos Alumni Association and the Bryan Viking Club.

Within the profession we are recognized as leaders locally and at the state level.

Several of our officers have served as President of the local chapter of the Texas Society of

Certified Public Accountants. In addition, officers have chaired statewide committees of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, and have received awards for service to the profession.

Whether you are an individual navigating the complex tax laws, a business seeking to

maximize profit potential or an organization requiring an audit, review or compilation, let Ingram, Wallis & Company, P.C. be your one-stop shop for all of your accounting needs.

Contact us at 979-776-2600, or visit our website at IngramWallis.com.

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BEST OF ‘17 HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES

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oppe Bridge Bar & Grill was voted for the “Best Hamburgers” and “Best French Fries” in the 2017 Readers’ Choice competition, recognizing the business for 25 years of feeding the best juicy burgers and tasty fries to hungry Aggies, visitors and of course, loyal locals.

Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill has two College Station locations -- 11777 Wellborn Road and 3940 Harvey Road, owned by Delph Ross and his wife Glenda Ross.

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Koppe Bridge started as a local spot out in the county on

Wellborn Road with the vision of serving a few burgers and some really cold beer. After 10 years, the second location on Harvey Road was added. The restaurant also expanded to include a menu with enough variety to satisfy any hungry appetite.

Glenda believes Koppe Bridge won the awards because of fresh, quality food.

“Our goal is to serve the freshest product possible and to provide our customers with a dining experience that is unique to Aggieland,” she said.

“Our meat is ground to our specifications by a local meat

company. It is delivered as fresh “We always strive for the best as you can get it, along with quality product possible at a fair price, and anything short of that our produce and other quality is not acceptable,” she said. food items.”

“We have an excellent staff Besides Koppe Bridge’s of employees that we entrust award-winning burgers and to uphold the integrity of our fries, another menu item that business on a daily basis. It is has become a favorite with our belief that living in our great many of its customers is the community has great rewards, hand-battered chicken fried steak plate. Koppe Bridge adds and our mission also includes giving back to our community. new items to the menu from We pride time to time, which recently ourselves on using includes the popular Philly local vendors Cheesesteak Sandwich and and service Baja Fish tacos that can either providers in the be ordered fried or grilled. It has also recently added several daily course of our business. Above new appetizers, and has introduced smaller portion sizes all, enduring commitment, the on a few of its menu items to highest ethical offer more options for those standards, and wanting a little less than its typical generous portions.

Koppe Bridge’s goal for excellence and its staff are part of what makes it successful, Glenda said.

never taking your blessings for granted are the basic keys to our success.”

Glenda thanked her loyal customers for voting Koppe Bridge as “Best Hamburgers” for the 18th consecutive year, as well as “Best French Fries.”

For more information on Koppe Bridge, visit www. koppebridge.net.

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BEST OF ‘17 CREDIT UNION

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Goodman said employees’ ggieland Credit Union, this year’s “Best Credit relationship-driven focus is what sets them apart from the Union” winner in the competition.

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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 seven years is reflective of our commitment to the community and their confidence in us.”

“Our credit union is built upon the foundation of people helping people and our memberowners have experienced the relationship-driven 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

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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 Federal Credit Union, Aggieland Credit Union’s history starts with its charter in 1952. Locally, Texas Aggie Credit Union started in the mid-1980s 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 Aggieland. The credit union recently opened a fourth location in south College Station, making it the 19th location for the credit union.

“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,” Goodman said. “With any new service or product, and

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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 IRAs or HSAs. A unique service offered is Shared Branch access -- credit unions across the country have built a network of over 5,000 locations across the country where members can

access their account. The credit union also offers multiple lending options from automobile loans to home equity loans. 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 services.

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

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endy Flynn, 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Realtor” winner, helps people meet their goals, whether selling their home or buying a new one that best fits their needs.

Flynn, a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Brazos Valley, served as Mays Business School MBA admissions director for 16 years before launching her real estate career in 2014.

“I bring my experience in business, marketing and project management to every transaction -- all for the

Flynn’s real estate career has skyrocketed. After just three years in the business, Flynn ranks consistently in the top 2 percent in sales volume of agents in the over-1,000agent Bryan-College Station MLS. She also serves on the Agent Leadership Council at Keller Williams Brazos Valley.

Choice Award winner, believes she won the award because she genuinely cares about helping people.

In addition, Flynn’s observations and commentary on the real estate industry are routinely featured on Realtor.

“I genuinely care about the people in the transaction,” she com, and she founded the Best Lights of the Brazos said. “I listen carefully to their Facebook page, which in goals and ask questions to December, features an annual dig deeper. Together, we set list of Brazos Valley homes a plan in place to make their that feature great holiday light dreams a reality.” displays.

She is also a fierce Flynn, a first-time Readers’ negotiator, advocating for her clients at every turn.

Flynn thanked her clients for voting for her.

and enthusiastic marketing of the homes I sell. I invest in promoting my listings to ensure my clients sell their homes for the highest possible price, in the shortest amount of time, and for the least amount of inconvenience - and, we’ll have a great time doing it.”

benefit of my clients,” Flynn said.

Flynn views herself as a business consultant, helping her clients purchase and sell homes, which are often their largest financial investment.

“I have a mind for business and a heart for people,” she said.

Flynn said an innovative approach to real estate helps set her apart from the competition.

“I bring elements from other industries into the real estate market place,” she said.

“I’m known for my creative

Flynn added that she focuses on relationships with her clients.

“I’m a highly competitive person, and I love negotiating the winning contract in a multiple-offer scenario,” Flynn said.

“The heart and soul of my business is helping people reach their goals. I truly love what I do, and this shines through in every interaction,” she said.

“I’m so honored to be recognized for doing something that I love,” she said. “I’m grateful to all of my clients and friends who voted for me.”

To reach Flynn, contact her at WendyFlynn@kw.com or 979-324-1138.

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BEST OF ‘17 MEAT MARKET

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eadfield Meats & Deli was voted “Best Meat Market” 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, Mid-West 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, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and bacon) and Rattlesnake Eggs (fresh Polish sausage, cream cheese, jalapenos 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

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artisan breads are baked daily.

Rotisserie baked chickens are available, as well.

The grocery department stocks an extensive selection 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. Look for the big, red cow out front.

The store hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Hope you visit us soon.

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he Eagle readers voted Dr. Mark Brauer as the 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Anesthesiologist” winner, and Brauer credits his team members for the win.

Brauer, corporate medical director at American Anesthesiology of Texas, said staff members at the medical practice set it apart from the competition.

“Easy – it’s our people that set us apart. Simply put, we have the most compassionate, most skilled and most dedicated professionals I’ve ever had the privilege to work

with,” he said. “This is my second year in a row to be chosen ‘Best Anesthesiologist,’ and I just think it’s a testament to the wonderful anesthesia team we have put together that has positively impacted so many people. It truly is our team of professionals that makes us successful, and I play just a small part.”

American Anesthesiology of Texas provides comprehensive anesthesia services at CHI St. Joseph Hospital, College Station Medical Center, The Physicians Centre and several freestanding and office-based surgical centers throughout the

Bryan-College Station area, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

“Whenever you need us, we will be there,” Brauer said.

Originally formed as Brazos Anesthesiology Associates in July 1985, the business was the first anesthesia practice in Bryan-College Station, he said.

Since then, the business has grown significantly.

“From our original roots of a few anesthesiologists and a handful of CRNAs, we have grown to a present practice of 18 amazing anesthesiologists, 28 amazing nurse anesthetists and our equally amazing office staff and pain nurses,” Brauer said.

The business is always looking for new needs and opportunities to serve the area, he noted.

willingness to expand our anesthesia services wherever and whenever we are needed,” Brauer said. “This community is our home, too, and we want to be there to carry its members safely through their anesthetic experience – every minute of every hour, of every day.”

Brauer said he is honored by the award.

“I am “Throughout the past 32 years, American Anesthesiology honored and has always shown the

humbled to be recognized for a calling that has been my passion for over 25 years,” he said.

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BEST OF ‘17 AUDIOLOGIST

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obert Herring, Au.D. and the staff of Listen Hear Audiology Center ar e 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 Audiologist” 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.

• Custom hearing protection including electronic noise plugs for hunters and marksmen

Listen Hear Audiology Center provides a number of services including:

• Swim plugs

• 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

• 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 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.

Robert Herring, Au.D.

Listen Hear Audiology Center 3091 UNIVERSITY DR. STE. 410 • BRYAN 979.776.4327 • WWW.LISTENHEARAUDIOLOGY.COM

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r. Jesse Parr, voted “Best Pediatrician” in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards, strives to provide quality care for children and to keep up with the ever-changing needs of local families.

University Pediatrics Association’s goal is to provide quality comprehensive care to local young people and their families.

“Service is our product, and we have tried to treat everyone as we would want to be treated -- that is to follow ‘the golden rule,’” Parr said. “We strive to use the talents God has given

us in His service.”

In 1976 Parr moved to the area to join a multi-specialty group in Bryan. He was the only pediatrician and the only one caring for sick newborns, so he was “on call” 24/7, often taking him away from his own children. He later met Navasota pediatrician, Dr. Bill Conkling, who had been in practice 20 years, and his new associate, Dr. Ken Matthews.

The three decided to form a pediatric group, mostly to provide coverage for their time off needs, but it was at a time when the area was beginning to grow with increasing enrollment

at Texas A&M University. In 1978 the three withdrew from their respective groups, and formed University Pediatrics Association, which has grown to six pediatricians.

Parr believes innovation and trying to meet the constantly changing needs of families set the business apart from competition.

“We innovated regular weekend hours for sick kids, and our latest innovation is fullservice evening hours for both sick and well young people,” he said. “I personally have tried to expand my knowledge in the treatment of ADHD and other mental health problems so that children and their families can expect to receive the best quality care available anywhere.”

Despite changes over the years, the University Pediatrics Association’s focus remains the same.

“One thing that has not changed is that we are independently owned and not affiliated with any hospital or hospital system and our primary allegiance is to our patients and their families,” Parr said.

provide quality service in a manner that respects them and their families,” Parr said.

He was grateful to win the award.

“I hope that I won the Readers’ Choice Award because our patients recognized our desire to Dr. Jesse Parr

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Just because we offend some people doesn’t make it right to remove God’s great name. Our money clearly states, “In God We Trust.” There are many other places one can live if they don’t want to hear of our beliefs. Why change our beliefs for others? Is God not greater than any other person? So, why change for the sake of others? Where did our faith go?

am today. It’s because of Jesus Christ I am forgiven and given another chance at life. One morning, around 3 a.m., I was told to get up and write a paper of my life. After doing so, I have written 12 papers that I gave to others to share the word of God. I made them into a book and am now working on getting this book published. I am very thankful for the customers and the people that come to work on a daily basis to serve you. One CANNOT work without the other.

Jesus is by far the coolest to talk about. Who else do you know that can turn water into wine, walk on water, heal the sick with a touch or with His word, cast out demons, raise the dead, and come out of their own grave to walk Instead, I would like to odolaks among the living before Beefmasters would take this time to tell a story ascending into Heaven? No about behind the scenes. like to thank you one, not one single person. for making our When I was a boy, my So tell me why not speak place what it is today. I parents owned Country boldly in His name?

Be would like to say thanks for Inn in Somerville. As I was proud of what Jesus did for See, I am not the one enduring the construction growing up, we faced many us. behind the scene, God is. for over the past year now, challenges while others When I hit rock bottom as it seems to continue There are countries that seemed to think we had in my life, it was God May God bless each and today. will execute a person just it made. I am here to tell that pulled me up and every single one of you, for speaking His name you we did not. Everyone I have people ask me turned me into the man I Steven Sodolak and yet we are allowed to goes through life facing from time to time if the speak it freely.

Was it not construction affects us any, challenges. I wasn’t raised faith that made the United in a Christian home or and we all know it does.

States of America the However, I will put my trust around friends that talked greatest nation ever? Can about Christ. Today I see in the Lord. someone tell me why then, kids make fun of others I was asked to write an because they show they’re we are taking the name of article on what makes 3500 STATE HIGHWAY 21 E. • BRYAN God out of our schools? a believer in Jesus Christ.

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nzualda’s Furniture & More, the 2017 Readers’ Choice “Best Furniture Store” winner, features quality, unique furniture pieces and personalized customer service.

The store, owned by Israel Isaiah Anzualda and Yvette Barrera Anzualda, sells from modern to elegant furniture, specializing in dining room, bedroom and living room pieces, along with mattresses.

It has a variety of package deals where customers can buy an entire living room, dining room and bedroom set for one low price – popular with customers because they are able to choose an affordable package that fits

their budget.

“We believe we won because of our customer satisfaction, quality in furniture and pricing,” the Anzualdas said. “We offer furniture that many places in the area do not carry. Our elegant pieces are unique and very affordable. We also believe we won because of our story. Our customers can relate to us because we are a small, locally-owned business that started from the bottom and came from nothing. Every day is a new adventure. We never know who will walk through our doors and whose life we may be impacting.”

The store came about because the owners used to

restore furniture and started selling pieces at the local flea market and online. They were successful and saw potential in furniture, so they used their savings to invest in new furniture. They opened Anzualda’s Furniture & More in February 2016. Since then, the store has added financing through four companies that work with customers’ different credit situations. It has also expanded the types of furniture it carries, with more modern and contemporary pieces.

The couple believes a connection with customers is what sets the business apart from competitors.

all of our customers and strive to ensure they have a positive experience and a store they can come back to.”

The Anzualdas felt blessed to win the award.

“We feel incredibly blessed to have won this award, especially after being in business for less than two years,” they said. “We never thought this would happen to us, and we are very grateful for the support we have received.

We would also like to thank all of our past and current

employees for their hard work.

This journey has not been easy, and there were many times when we wanted to give up because of other people’s opinions. But we were once told, a successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. With that being said, if you have a dream, don’t let anyone talk you out of it. Follow your dreams no matter how hard life gets.

Sometimes for us, life was too hard to stand, so we kneeled.”

“Due to our experiences and struggles, we connect with our customers and their situations,” they said. “We have customers who are on a fixed income or have had a struggle, and we work with their budgets. We never try to push them into something that we know they cannot handle.

This is what sets us apart from our competitors. We work with

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hether building your dream home or undertaking a once-in-a-lifetime renovation, finding a contractor who you can trust is a dream come true.

When the Bryan-College Station community was asked, readers of The Eagle once again selected Richmon Homes as the “Best Home Builder” for the fifth time in six years and Top Three “Best Home Builder” in 2016.

Being selected is a great honor, and owners Richard and Monica Palasota know they earned this designation as a

direct result of their hard work and dedication to their clients.

do, and it shows in the feedback we get from our clients,” said Monica. “It’s always nice to be recognized for our dedication to our homeowners.”

Richard is a fourth-generation Bryan-College Station native, and along with his wife, Monica, they have raised their children and grandchildren in the Brazos Valley. Having lived here their entire life, they have developed a thorough understanding of the local building community.

“We have always believed in giving the best possible service at the best possible price to our “We have built a strong customer,” Richard said. “That’s network of satisfied customers the way our family has been and business partners over the doing business in the B-CS area years, and I am blessed to have for over a century.” been doing it for so long,” he Richard and Monica said. understand that personal Both Richard and Monica dedication to their clients has credit a large portion of made Richmon Homes stand their success to a long-term above the crowd of residential commitment to personal contractors, and they are thrilled development and continued with the feedback they have education in residential received from the community. construction.

“We take pride in the work we Richard has earned

designations from the National Association of Home Builders as a Certified Graduate Builder, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Certified Green Professional. These combined qualifications are only shared by 10 percent of residential contractors nationwide, giving Richmon Homes a unique ability to better service their clients.

construction, and his continued education, to design perfectly tailored homes, but together, Richard and Monica are a building team that can’t be beat.

From renovations to building your dream home, call Richard and Monica at Richmon Homes and see just why they’ve earned the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Home Builder.”

Richard combines his years of experience in residential

Richmon Homes owner Richard Palasota inspects a home.

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From designing and building your new custom dream home to designing and renovating your existing home to look like new.

Richard and Monica Palasota give each customer individual service with unmatched quality and professionalism. That’s the way our families have been doing business in the local area for over 100 years.

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inning The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for the 10th time has been a wonderful experience for Dr. Troy Elms and his team.

“What makes us most excited is the challenge of constantly advancing the orthodontic experience and exceeding patient expectations. Receiving The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice award is a confirmation that we are getting it right with the people we care about most – our patients,” said Dr. Elms.

A “positive patient

experience” is a key phrase in Dr. Elms’ practice.

Regular team meetings center on shaping the patient experience to ensure higher and higher levels of satisfaction, efficiency and enjoyment. The Elms team does this by focusing on the most minute of details. The list is endless, as is Dr. Elms’ quest to keep refining his craft.

had braces as a child and Fun is also a big component need adjustments to their bite, for the student patients, or adults who have never had including the most anticipated Elms summer event – the braces. annual Adamson Lagoon For adults, the treatment swim party, where hundreds choices are becoming of patients from the Brazos increasingly diverse and Valley have the party of the effective. Ranging from summer, courtesy of Elms iBraces, that are invisibly installed on the back of teeth; Orthodontics.

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 to conventional braces for adults.

When it comes to youth orthodontics, Dr. Elms is in a league of his own.

Dr. Elms treats two distinct Students love the Elms groups of patients that his experience, beginning with practice serves exceedingly well: the young students who the Orthomobile - which is are getting braces for the first the free, chauffeured Hummer time and adults who may have shuttle, to and from school.

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

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.

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!

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best service for our customers, as well as products they can be happy with and recommend to their friends and neighbors,” Stawnicz said.

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ormangee Tractor and Implement Co. has been open over 40 years, which helped the business garner the Readers’ Choice “Best Tractor/ Farm Equipment 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.

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

Normangee Tractor opened in 1939, and current owners, the Stawnicz family, bought it in 1977.

a long-term relationship with many of its customers, and values each and every one of those relationships.

“We are dedicated to being the best at what we do,” he said. “We are thankful to be the No. 1 volume Kubota 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.

“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.”

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

Normangee Tractor and Implement Co. has been in business since 1939.

“We have been able to determine what product lines fulfill our customer needs, and focus on those to provide the

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T. Jin’s offers a large menu with something for almost any taste. Their lunch menu has some of their most popular dishes like the General’s Chicken, Kung Pao Three Delights and China Town Stir Fry.

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here are plenty of places to eat in Bryan/College Station, but T. Jin’s China Diner is hands down one of the local favorites after winning the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Chinese Food” and “Best Food Delivery.”

T. Jin’s has been serving Bryan/College Station for 14 years. Popular dishes like their General’s Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken have been keeping customers happy and coming back for more at both the original T. Jin’s location in the Kroger Shopping Center

soups, including egg drop and wonton; seven appetizers, including their popular shrimp rolls and pot stickers; rice and noodle dishes and kid-sized offerings of Sweet & Sour Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice and Chicken Lo Mein.

Jin said customers trust Winning the Readers’ Choice T. Jin’s because they know Awards this year has been a the restaurant uses the best source pride for the T. Jin’s quality ingredients, such as only staff. Jin said whether it is using white meat chicken, and enforces strict quality control on their dishes.

on Longmire Drive in College Station and the Boonville Kroger Shopping Center in Bryan Owner Shin Jin said the second T. Jin’s location came about by popular demand.

“We had a lot of people coming from Bryan to eat here, and they always asked why we didn’t have another restaurant closer to them,” he said. “We opened a restaurant in Bryan and it has done very well.

Sometimes people eat here when they visit town and say we should open a restaurant there, but that’s too far away for us.”

Whether dining in, taking out or calling in for delivery, T. Jin’s menu is one of the best in town. Their house specials have been a big hit since the restaurant first opened. Dishes like the Seafood Deluxe and Shrimp with Pepper and Salt join old favorites like Orange Beef, Happy Family, Thai Chicken & Shrimp and the Lamb with Sar Char Sauce.

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winning an award or just seeing a customer leave happy, it is great to serve people in this community.

“When someone comes in and tries our food, they almost always come back,” Jin said.

“We appreciate our customers, and we’re happy that they like our food. We do our best to make sure that everyone who eats here leaves happy.”

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of Traditions Club wanted a place for citizens of Bryan and College Station, as well as those in the surrounding areas, to call home or at least feel at home while visiting the area.”

Traditions Club offers several amenities for its members including the Jack Nicklaus- and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course. The Traditions Club, located 7,146-yard course features at 3131 Club Drive in Bryan, stately hardwoods, many opened in 2004. According to Horton, Traditions Club’s goal is natural creeks and wetlands, and views of Texas A&M to be the premiere private golf club and residential community University’s Kyle Field and campus skyline. Traditions in the Bryan-College Station Club feels its affiliation with area and also in Texas.

“Traditions Club aims to provide Texas A&M University sets it apart from other golf clubs. something for everyone, The club is home to the Texas particularly Aggies, to enjoy,” A&M Men’s and Women’s stated Horton. “The owners Golf teams as well as the raditions Club is this year’s Readers’ Choice winner for “Best Golf Course.” Winning the award is a “testament to the pride and diligence of everyone involved with the club,” said Traditions Club General Manager, Bill Horton.

certain events at Traditions Club are tailored for Texas A&M supporters, such as the “Member Yell” every Friday night before all home football games.

Traditions Club provides its members with the opportunity to choose from a variety of membership options. These offerings cover a range of choices designed to suit a number of lifestyle options, including golf and social The centerpiece of Traditions memberships. While members Club is the 25,000-square-foot do not have to be property Clubhouse, capable of hosting owners, there are also several options for those who wish to a range of private, business or buy a home in the residential social events at the club. The Clubhouse features the Century community. These include: Room, Sul Ross Dining Room, Game Day Cottages, Hidden Bridge Condominiums, Garden 12th Man Bar and Grille, 1876 Homes, Custom Estates, Wine Cellar, and an outdoor terrace and event lawn to enjoy Villas and Estate Home sites.

Many homes view the golf the scenic landscape of the course while others overlook club. Traditions Club also has the natural creek and preserve three pools that are designed areas. for swimmers of all ages and The Traditions Club’s vision is accompanied by the pool to “revolutionize the country grille, ’56 pool bar, and the club experience” might have newest addition of an outdoor helped the club win the brick pizza oven. Additionally, A&M Learning Center, an educational and instructional facility for the A&M golf teams.

As proof of their continued commitment to excellence, the golf course bunkers were recently renovated with “Bunker Solutions” liner and “Premier White” sand from Arkansas.

These are the best products currently available and will provide a playing experience rivaling that of courses across the country.

Readers’ Choice Award. The owners, who came on board in 2009, are all Texas A&M alumni who have a shared vision of Traditions Club becoming the premiere private country club in the state. Since their inception in 2004, the clubhouse and pool have both been substantially enhanced, and a state-of-the-art cover shot has been added to the driving range. “This vision would not be possible if it were not for ownership and staff working collectively to create exceptional experiences for our members and guests each and every day,” Horton remarked. “While humbled by winning this award, we are also motivated to continue maintaining a standard of excellence as an organization and consistently provide a casually elegant experience for our members and guests. From the ownership and staff, to the members and guests, it takes a collaborative effort to be able to provide the experience that Traditions Club has to offer,” Horton explained.

Traditions Club is a private golf club and residential community in Bryan.

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