Brazos Stories with Hugh Stearns

In this episode, we speak with Rev. Sam Hill.  He is the board treasurer of the Brazos Valley African American Museum and the Pastor of North Bryan New Birth Baptist Church.


Links:
Brazos Valley African American Museum
North Bryan New Birth Baptist Church

In this episode, we speak with Steve Turner, the Head Roaster and Founder of Polite Coffee Roasters, located in the Kyle House. Steve was serving in the Army in Afghanistan when he had the vision for Polite Coffee: great coffee with real friendly people.

Links:
Polite Coffee Roasters

In this episode, we speak with Raquel Masco, a community activist for single moms dedicated to empowering and encouraging other women and moms. She is the founder of SingleMoms Created4Change.

In this episode, we speak with Dan Kiniry, a community activist serving the poor and homeless of the Brazos Valley. He is also the executive director of Tiny Hope Village, which is a permanent housing solution for people who have experienced homelessness in the Brazos Valley.

Links:
Tiny Hope Village

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Richard T. Woodward. He is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University.

He serves on the board of directors for Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network, BIIN’s mission is to promote the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational, and social services.

He is also a founder of the College Station Association of Neighborhoods. CSAN is committed to smart growth, neighborhood preservation, and being part of the process of the decisions impacting our city.

Links:
Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network

In this episode, we speak with Jeannie Mansill, the founder + president of the local non-profit Project Unity.  Project Unity’s mission is to empower children, families, and individuals to reach their highest potential in the communities where they live.

Links:
Project Unity

In this episode, we speak with a local business owner, Uri Geva. Uri is the president and founder of Brazos Valley Bombers, a collegiate summer baseball team,  CEO of Infinity Sports and Entertainment, and owner of Edible Arrangements in College Station.

Links:
Edible Arrangements
Brazos Valley Bombers

In this episode, we speak with chef Peter Madden, owner of College Station's popular restaurant, Mad Taco.

Links:
https://www.madtaco.com

In this episode, we speak with Max Gerall, who is the founder & CEO of the REACH project. REACH simultaneously pursues community development, lifelong learning, quality workforce housing, health, and economic security for Aggie workers, through creating opportunities for the entire Aggie community to be woven together.

Links:
https://www.agsreach.org/

A podcast covering the characters and stories of the Brazos Valley. In this podcast, Hugh, who is a local business owner and lifelong resident of the Brazos Valley, interviews people who are contributing to our community life.

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