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Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Bryan-College Station area from March 16-20.
11 women-owned businesses making an impact in Bryan-College Station
In honor of Women’s History Month, which is observed each March, here are 10 women-owned businesses across Bryan and College Station.
Women-owned businesses continue to play a significant role in the U.S. economy, according to the Texas Small Business Association.
Read more from Reporter Karley Cross.
College Station ISD approves $570K bus seat belt upgrades to meet state law
College Station ISD’s board of trustees approved a plan to retrofit nearly 20 school buses with three-point seat belts in compliance with a new state law.
The measure, which came with a $570,000 price tag, was unanimously approved at the board’s March 17 meeting.
Zoom in with Reporter Karley Cross.
New College Station business brings another drink option to the area
A new soda shop is bringing a different kind of drink culture to College Station.
Fiiz, a Utah-based franchise known for its customizable sodas and specialty drinks, recently opened its doors in the area. Owner Sophia Platt said the idea to bring Fiiz to Aggieland came from a desire to offer something beyond the area’s many coffee options.
Learn more from Reporter Karley Cross.
Impact roundup: 5 businesses now open, coming soon or closing in Bryan-College Station
Several businesses in the Bryan-College Station area are opening, coming soon or closing. Check out five of the most recent business updates.
Business updates include Hurricane Harry's, Gypsy Waltz, Dave & Buster's and Readfield Meats & Deli.
Read the full list from Reporter Karley Cross and Editor James T. Norman.
Fleet Week Houston ship lineup announced
The city of Houston and the U.S. Navy announced the lineup of ships for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston.
Fleet Week Houston will bring U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to the Port of Houston on April 15-22. During that week, the public will have the chance to meet and engage with service members, learn about the ships' roles in national defense and take ship tours.
