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Anna Deardorff’s Journalist Portfolio

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Texas FilmWorks Tells Big Stories For a Big State

Texas FilmWorks Tells Big Stories For a Big State

sznsmag.com — Bryan-College Station boasts Texas FilmWorks, a local production company with a worldwide reach, delivering stories about Texas to Texans for nearly a decade

Upholding family traditions

Upholding family traditions

The Battalion — When Irene, Miguel and Francisco Fernandez were growing up in Honduras, they had no idea they would carry on the legacy of their father, Don Miguel, by producing and roasting their family farm's coffee beans.

Former Bachelorette contestant found guilty of DWI, unlawful carrying of weapon

Former Bachelorette contestant found guilty of DWI, unlawful carrying of weapon

The Battalion — The College Station Police Department arrested James McCoy Taylor, Class of 2008, on Sept. 10, 2022, charging him with driving while intoxicated and the unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Silver Taps: Drake Barrett Hardison

Silver Taps: Drake Barrett Hardison

The Battalion — April 5, 2004 - September 16, 2023

Brew barista wins latte art contest

Brew barista wins latte art contest

The Battalion — The second latte art throwdown of the year attracted 10 baristas to participate in a knockout-style competition at Tavo Coffee Co. in Downtown Bryan.

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

Insite Brazos Valley — When Kelli Sammis arrived in College Station in 2013, she noticed the lack of community for people interested in yoga. Having a safe place to practice this form of meditation and physical movement was important to Kelli, who has incorporated the...

'It's been a long time coming'

'It's been a long time coming'

The Battalion — I grew up in a house divided. My mom was born and bred in Austin, so becoming a Longhorn was inevitable for her. My dad is from Kansas but graduated

Silver Taps: Samuel "Sam" Hartsfield Raines Jackson

Silver Taps: Samuel "Sam" Hartsfield Raines Jackson

The Battalion — March 9, 2003 - May 18, 2023

Silver Taps: Andrew Thomas Henges

Silver Taps: Andrew Thomas Henges

The Battalion — September 17, 2003 - April 29, 2023

S.H.A.R.E.-ing Experiences

S.H.A.R.E.-ing Experiences

Insite Brazos Valley — Founded in June of 1996 by Dr. Patricia Lombard, Special Horses and Riders Excelling or S.H.A.R.E., is a recreational horseback riding program providing services to special needs children and adults, senior citizens, veterans, and their family...

A Spirit Can Ne'er Be Told: A Century of Aggie Football

A Spirit Can Ne'er Be Told: A Century of Aggie Football

Insite Brazos Valley — Highly anticipated exhibit coming to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on August 28, A Spirit Can Ne'er Be Told...A Century of Aggie Football will be displayed in the Ansary Gallery of American History.

From Concept to Creation

From Concept to Creation

Insite Brazos Valley — Aggie fans can expect to see some changes coming to various athletic facilities as they head to College Station for football season. After the completion of phase one renovation of Kyle Field in 2015, the Texas A&M University System is spearheading t

Go party, it’s the Polite thing to do

Go party, it’s the Polite thing to do

The Battalion — The coffee shop at Kyle House politely invites you to start the weekend off with an evening of music, shopping and outdoor activities.

Preparing for Takeoff

Preparing for Takeoff

Insite Brazos Valley — Students at Navasota High School are halfway through their biggest project yet - building an airplane. Partnering with Tango Flight, those enrolled in the two-year aviation program are assembling a Vann's RV 12iS two-seater aircraft. The plane is set

A Mother's Love

A Mother's Love

Insite Brazos Valley — Finding its roots in 1876, Texas A&M University would remain an all-male school until 1963, but even though females weren't attending class, a group of Aggie moms made sure there would still be womanly influence on campus. A club of A&M mothers gathe

Igniting a Passion for Physics

Igniting a Passion for Physics

Insite Brazos Valley — During Tatiana Erukhimova's 21 years at Texas A&M University, she has shared her passion for physics with millions around the world to promote learning for all ages. We sat down with her to discuss her career and how she got here ...

Making it Happen

Making it Happen

Insite Brazos Valley — A frustrated Texas A&M University engineering freshman, Ismail Hozain, wrote a blog post in November of 2022 questioning why he had to work out of a storage unit to build his rocket engine while attending one of the top engineering schools in the nat

Bryan based company backs NASCAR team

Bryan based company backs NASCAR team

Insite Brazos Valley — A Ford Mustang with a fresh look hit the racetrack for the first time at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17. BlueForge Alliance, or BFA, partnered with RFK Racing to create a stock car to compete in NASCAR races. This car, with a...

The Wild Garlic celebrates 5 years

The Wild Garlic celebrates 5 years

The Battalion — The Wild Garlic Pizza is celebrating five years of business for the wood-fired artisan pizza pop-up with an anniversary party at their location next to KinderHill Brew Lab.

Where Friends Meet

Where Friends Meet

Insite Brazos Valley — Not many restaurants can say they've landed themselves a historical marker next to their front porch, but the Edge General Store in the town of Edge can. Edge was once a farming community built by settlers and according to the historical marker, Dr.

The Rise of Kolache Rolf

The Rise of Kolache Rolf

Insite Brazos Valley — Since the year 2000, Kolache Rolf's has served kolaches straight out of the oven every morning, with flavors ranging from savory Slovacek sausage to cream cheese filled. Although one man is behind the store, he has a very important friend to thank fo

Real Aggie Meat

Real Aggie Meat

Insite Brazos Valley — Many students pass by this hidden gem on campus, and with a plethora of cuts of beef, lamb, beef jerky, sausage, steaks, pork, jerky and gift boxes for purchase, the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center is a must-try for any meat-lover. The Ro

Sip, Shop, and Socialize

Sip, Shop, and Socialize

Insite Brazos Valley — On a quaint street in Caldwell, Texas lies a shop with more to it than meets the eye. With her husband frequently away at his job, Melissa Brune realized she longed for company and conversation, so in 2016, she created Lissa's Restyled Sip & Shop - s

American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Bryan

American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Bryan

Insite Brazos Valley — The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup, or AQHA, is coming to Bryan-College Station from June 29 to July 9 at the Brazos County Expo. Over 180 young riders from 22 different countries around the world will participate in the 10 day competition,
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