Thursday, June 10, 2021
Legends Event Center groundbreaking rescheduled to June 29
You're invited! After inclement weather on the original date, the City of Bryan has rescheduled the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Legends Event Center at Travis Bryan Midtown Park. The groundbreaking will now take place at 3 p.m. on June 29, 2021, and everyone is invited to help us celebrate this 122,300-square-foot indoor facility that will be the premier indoor sports and event space in the region. RSVP below to save your spot.
Grant will provide safer roadways during heavy rainfall
Several roadways in Bryan will soon be safer for motorists during heavy rainfall, thanks to a grant the City of Bryan recently received from the state Flood Insurance Fund. The city will be using grant funds to install a flood early warning system at several highly traveled locations in the city that are prone to flooding.
City of Bryan earns IT award for Cyber Warrior program
The City of Bryan recently received another award confirming it is a national leader in cybersecurity. Bryan's IT Department was recently honored by the Computer Technology Industry Association and the Public Technology Institute as a winner in the 2021 PTI Solutions Awards.

Meet new Fire Chief Richard Giusti
After about two months on the job, Bryan's new Fire Chief sat down with our Communications team and talked about what drew him to our community and what he hopes to accomplish as he leads one of the best fire departments in the country, the Bryan Fire Department.

Attend the World's Largest Swim Lesson at the BAC
Grab your swimsuit and head to the Bryan Aquatic Center to join hundreds of your closest friends and neighbors for an annual Bryan tradition. Everyone is invited to participate in the "World's Largest Swim Lesson" on June 17 at the BAC. All ages are welcome, and there is no cost to participate.

Celebrating Bryan's Solid Waste workers
June 13-19 is Waste & Recycling Workers Week, and we're showing our appreciation for the workers who help keep our community clean. These individuals are dedicated to providing high-quality and reliable services to residents and businesses and Bryan.

Enter the BCS Public Library's writing contests
Your next opportunity to get involved in the City of Bryan's 150th Anniversary celebrations is here! Bryan + College Station Public Library System is hosting two writing contests as part of its Summer Reading Program. Writers of all ages are invited to participate in the contests, which will have you immerse yourself in being a part of the Bryan community.

Bryan Police Department is hiring certified officers
The City of Bryan is now hiring certified officers to be a part of the Bryan Police Department. Officers who are TCOLE certified or can become certified by the time of a job offer are encouraged to apply to be a part of BPD. Our next certified officer testing is in late July.
Be prepared: June is the start of Hurricane Season
June 1 is the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and NOAA is predicting an active hurricane season this year. Even though Bryan is inland, hurricanes can affect our community with heavy rainfall and winds, causing major damage. Check out the resources below from Ready.gov on how to prepare your home and your family for a hurricane.

Adoptable Pet of the Week
Case
2 months old｜Domestic shorthair｜Spayed female

Look at me! I am a cute little lioness looking for her pride. Don’t let my looks fool you though; I can be rough and tumble with the best of ‘em, and I can hold my own. I love to play, but I do also love to get in some cuddle time with my friends! I don’t like to brag but I’m pretty awesome. You know you can’t say no to this cute face. Come down to the Bryan Animal Center today and see for yourself just how adorable I really am. Just ask to see Case!

If you are interested in adopting Case, please contact the Bryan Animal Center, at 979.209.5260 to schedule an appointment to visit.

Dog Days of Summer Special: The Bryan Animal Center is offering all puppy and dog adoptions for $5 with an approved application through June 30.
Graduation ceremonies in 1908 of Bryan High School.
Graduation 1908: The stage of the Grand Opera House in Downtown Bryan was the site for the Bryan High School graduation ceremony in 1908. The nine graduates were twins Edith and Ethel Cavitt, Stella Stuart, Hattie Searcy, Lucy Christian, Pauline Webb, John Newton, Willie Tucker and Ed Vesmirovsky. Wesa Weddington, a descendant of Harvey Mitchell, organized the ceremonies. Weddington served Bryan schools until her retirement in 1946, including a stint as interim superintendent in 1937. (Source: Images of America: Bryan)

The City of Bryan would like to congratulate all of Bryan ISD's graduates of the Class of 2021 and we wish them success in their future endeavors!
Do you have a photo you'd like featured in Bryan's 150th Anniversary celebration? Let us know at 150.BryanTX.gov.
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