Community Blog Series
Exciting School Year Ahead for BISD Students
August 15, 2019 byRemember in childhood when adults asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up? It was usually toward the end of high school when we started thinking about career plans and which college would be best for that education. And career planning would be something that you “had” to do vs. thinking about what you would do, if you could do anything you dreamed of becoming. Things have Continue Reading…
Grandview Cemetery Is on Its Way Back in Bryan
August 1, 2019 bySometimes, the hidden treasures of our city remain hidden. Some for far too long. But just as that happens, at some point, a civic-minded person decides to become involved, and things get moving again. Until recently, people driving down Hwy 6 who’d exit at Hwy 21 would drive right past an important part of Bryan municipal history and never know it. This photo was taken several years ago by Bryan’s Continue Reading…
CALLAWAY-JONES CELEBRATES 65 YEARS IN BRYAN
July 18, 2019 bySixty-five years ago today and tomorrow, Callaway-Jones Funeral Home, Inc. opened its doors at 2001 S. College Avenue in Bryan. It was located “across from the Country Club,” which is exactly what used to be located there. Family living quarters occupied the second floor. Notice the mailbox on the curb, so conveniently located. You saw those everywhere, and mail was retrieved from them every day. My great-grandfather was Manley Jones, Continue Reading…
We Thank You for Choosing Us In The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice
June 30, 2019 byVoting in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards is something we look forward to every year. It tells us how we’re doing in our community. The annual process–when businesses, individuals, and professionals are nominated, you vote for your top three choices, and finally you choose one winner in each category–is exciting! This year, our Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers team was honored four times. You, the readers, nominated our business as Continue Reading…
Saluting Those Who Step Up for Children Who Have Lost Fathers
June 15, 2019 byAs this weekend highlights men who are devoted to their families, celebrated on Father’s Day, there’s a group of men in our community who also deserve special recognition and our thanks: you who serve as mentors, guides, friends, and stand-in dads for our young people. There are many reasons that a father are no longer present in a child’s life. First, a dad of any age might have passed away Continue Reading…
Caps and Gowns, Hopes and Dreams
May 25, 2019 byCommencement. Graduation. Ceremony. Those three words pack such punch into their sole presence on a page. Commencement—getting on with. Graduation—being recognized for achieving a goal you set your mind to. Ceremony—an opportunity to gather in celebration that you’ve reached the top of one hill and you’re looking to thank all those who brought you to this point and say, “thank you.” Across the Bryan Independent School District, I’m proud of Continue Reading…
Mother’s Day and the Language of Love
May 12, 2019 byAs we focus on Mother’s Day 2019, many of us are grateful because our mothers are still with us to be honored and celebrated in person. Others of us have lost our moms and the day takes on a different meaning than before. After much reflection, I wanted to share some thoughts to see if you agree. As sons and daughters we are taught the language of love by our Continue Reading…
Family-Owned Businesses Define Vitality in Bryan-College Station
May 10, 2019 byWhen The Eagle informed me that we’d again been voted into the Top 3 Best Funeral Homes level in their Reader’s Choice Award contest, I reflected on how grateful I am we founded our business here in Bryan almost 65 years ago. Even though we’re up against competition from two giant corporate funeral homes and four other funeral homes for the Top Spot, as a local business owner, I’m very Continue Reading…
Callaway-Jones Celebrates Second Year in New Funeral & Cremation Center
April 24, 2019 by“It does not feel like a funeral home.” This is the quote we hear most frequently when families walk into our funeral and cremation center. Today, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of our grand opening of this facility and, again, I reflect on the amazing shift about how people feel about funerals when they enter our doors. We’ve been pleased to receive your handwritten notes about how we serve your Continue Reading…
Holy Week and the Power of Faith
April 13, 2019 byWith Holy Week approaching, I’ve been thinking about how fortunate it is to grow up in a family of faith, whatever religion we’re introduced to. As children we hear “Easter” and we think: bunny, candy, dress clothes. As adults we hear “Easter” and we think “faith.” For adults, when Palm Sunday arrives, all you have to do is hear the opening notes on the church organ to know that every Continue Reading…
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