Chicago circa 1900. "Victoria Hotel, Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
Savannah, Georgia, circa 1901. "Down the Savannah River." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
1909. "View toward Campus Martius from Detroit Opera House." Let's meet in half an hour at the Palace of Gems. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
New Zealand circa 1900. "Cobb & Company stage, West Coast Road to Christchurch." Note the tonsured horses. 8x6 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
The next gen model will no doubt find ways to up the ante, but are the discounts of the previous gen the more compelling buy? Specialized’s Turbo Levo has achieved something that’s no small feat. The Gen 3 model first debuted in 2021, yet even here in 2025, it remains one of the most sought-after […]
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This sturdy cargo e-bike packs the punch needed for hauling while offering high-tech security features uncommon at its price point. In recent years, cargo e-bikes have become all the rage. They allow families to spend more time together while enjoying the outdoors. They encourage a healthy lifestyle while also being environmentally friendly. And they share […]
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The daily commute for an average person can be many different things. It can be dozens of miles spent in a car each morning and evening, an hour or two on public transit a day, or a myriad of other things. So, why can’t a daily trip from A to B be spent on one […]
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A responsive, powerful, and HUGELY customizable fat tire e-bike for commuting, cruising, or adventuring. Here at Electric Bike Report, our team has had the pleasure of reviewing nearly every e-bike released by Velotric since the brand’s inception. While the company’s first-generation models were appealing due to their bright colors and overall value/affordability, many of them […]
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This sleek, sporty commuter e-bike rides like a dream and hosts a heap of hi-tech security features. The Level 2 served as a marker of growth for Aventon by unifying many features that defined the brand’s second generation of e-bikes. It raised our expectations for a sub-$2k commuter with its integrated turn signals, Bluetooth connectivity, […]
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The College Station City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19.
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The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Lick Creek Park in the Dark events are family-friendly overnight campouts that help you escape the city lights and revel in terrific views of the nighttime sky in our premier nature preserve. The campouts are set for Friday, March 21, and Friday, April 4, with activities starting at 6 p.m.
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Starting Monday, Rock Prairie Road East will be closed from Bird Pond Road to Town Lake Drive for about eight weeks as part of the roadway widening project. The intersections at Bird Pond and Town Lake will remain open, and detours will be in place.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Public Communications’ Bobbie Lehrmann and Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discuss Fix a Leak Week, new water-related rebates for homeowners, the Go N Grow Garden, and other water conservation efforts that make a difference.
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The City of College Station’s Economic Development Department has been recognized for economic excellence by the Texas Economic Development Council. The organization announced the recipients at its annual winter conference.
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MD 0167 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PART OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ALABAMA INTO SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA
Mesoscale Discussion 0167
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1117 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Areas affected...part of central and southern Alabama into
southwestern Georgia
Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely
Valid 131617Z - 131845Z
Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent
SUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorm development is increasing likely
across parts of south central Alabama into southwestern Georgia
through mid to late afternoon. This may include a few intensifying
storms with potential to produce marginally severe hail and,
gradually, a small organizing cluster or two accompanied by strong
surface gusts later this afternoon.
DISCUSSION...Beneath ... Continue Reading »
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1122 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 131630Z - 141200Z
...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
ALABAMA INTO SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AND THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail
and locally damaging gusts are possible from parts of Alabama into
southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle this afternoon and early
evening.
...Southeast...
A mid-level vorticity maximum over the Mid-South late this morning
will become less well defined as it moves slowly eastward across the
TN Valley and Southeast through the period. ... Continue Reading »
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1228 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN SOUTHEAST
IA...EASTERN MO...IL...FAR WESTERN KY/NORTHWEST TN/NORTHEAST AR...
...SUMMARY...
A regional outbreak of severe storms is likely over the
Lower/Mid-Missouri/Mississippi Valleys and Lower Ohio Valley late
Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Tornadoes, several of which
could be strong, widespread damaging winds with gusts from 70 to 90
mph, and scattered large hail up to baseball size will be possible.
...Synopsis...
Primary change this outlook cycle has been to mainly expand
MRGL/SLGT/ENH damaging wind ... Continue Reading »
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1122 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 131700Z - 141200Z
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL AND
SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS...
Expanded the Critical risk area into the Texas Big Bend. 12Z high
resolution guidance and HREF probabilities suggest several hours of
critical fire weather conditions across this region later this
afternoon. These environmental parameters combined with ongoing
drought conditions in the region should bring critical fire weather
conditions. Elsewhere, no changes were made. See previous discussion
below.
..Bentley.. 03/13/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED ... Continue Reading »
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MD 0167 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PART OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ALABAMA INTO SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA
Mesoscale Discussion 0167
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1117 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Areas affected...part of central and southern Alabama into
southwestern Georgia
Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely
Valid 131617Z - 131845Z
Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent
SUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorm development is increasing likely
across parts of south central Alabama into southwestern Georgia
through mid to late afternoon. This may include a few intensifying
storms with potential to produce marginally severe hail and,
gradually, a small organizing cluster or two accompanied by strong
surface gusts later this afternoon.
DISCUSSION...Beneath ... 
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1122 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 131630Z - 141200Z
...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
ALABAMA INTO SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AND THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail
and locally damaging gusts are possible from parts of Alabama into
southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle this afternoon and early
evening.
...Southeast...
A mid-level vorticity maximum over the Mid-South late this morning
will become less well defined as it moves slowly eastward across the
TN Valley and Southeast through the period. ... 
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1228 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN SOUTHEAST
IA...EASTERN MO...IL...FAR WESTERN KY/NORTHWEST TN/NORTHEAST AR...
...SUMMARY...
A regional outbreak of severe storms is likely over the
Lower/Mid-Missouri/Mississippi Valleys and Lower Ohio Valley late
Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Tornadoes, several of which
could be strong, widespread damaging winds with gusts from 70 to 90
mph, and scattered large hail up to baseball size will be possible.
...Synopsis...
Primary change this outlook cycle has been to mainly expand
MRGL/SLGT/ENH damaging wind ... 
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1122 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
Valid 131700Z - 141200Z
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL AND
SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS...
Expanded the Critical risk area into the Texas Big Bend. 12Z high
resolution guidance and HREF probabilities suggest several hours of
critical fire weather conditions across this region later this
afternoon. These environmental parameters combined with ongoing
drought conditions in the region should bring critical fire weather
conditions. Elsewhere, no changes were made. See previous discussion
below.
..Bentley.. 03/13/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED ...