Downtown Quiet Zone construction starting soon |
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Businesses, residents and visitors in Downtown Bryan can officially look forward to a few less train horns, as the first phase of the improvements needed to make it happen was approved at the June 8, 2021 Bryan City Council meeting. Ten of the 12 intersections of the eastern set of railroad tracks in Downtown Bryan will receive improvements to facilitate the Quiet Zone. |
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You're invited to the Legends Event Center groundbreaking |
Help the City of Bryan celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Legends Event Center, a 122,000-square-foot indoor sports and event facility in the heart of Midtown. Attend the Legends Event Center Groundbreaking at 3 p.m. on June 29 at Travis Bryan Midtown Park. Parking is limited on-site, so a free shuttle from the parking lots near Bombers Stadium (Bomber Drive and West Carson Street) will be provided.
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Queen Theatre could soon reopen to the public |
History is coming home to Bryan, Texas, and with it, the Queen Theatre could reopen to the public for the first time since before COVID‐19. At their June 25 special meeting, the Bryan City Council will consider a management agreement for a third party company to operate the facilities with the goal of ensuring activity in both venues multiple days per week.
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Public meeting scheduled for South College Avenue project |
The recently approved South College Avenue improvements project is the next phase in the implementation of the Midtown Area Plan, and members of the public are invited to attend a public meeting to learn more and give their input. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on July 8.
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The best public safety in the Brazos Valley |
The readers have spoken! Members of the community have voted a Bryan firefighter Chris Lamb and Bryan Police Sergeant Jason James as the Readers Choice for Best Firefighter and Best Police Officer in 2021. These designations prove Bryan's first responders are the best in the Brazos Valley. If you see them around town, please help us congratulate them for these honors!
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Fireworks are illegal in Bryan |
If you're looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day, make sure you do so safely and in accordance with City of Bryan laws. To ensure the safety of everyone, all types of consumer fireworks are prohibited within city limits. Check the link below for some tips on how to celebrate Independence Day safely.
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Celebrate Independence Day at RELLIS |
The drive-in fireworks at the Texas A&M RELLIS Campus are back and even better this year! This year features both a fireworks show and drones, with patriotic music broadcast on WTAW. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. on July 4, and the show begins at approximately 9 p.m.
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Veterans Memorial accepting names for Wall of Honor |
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial is accepting applications for placement of military veteran names on the Wall of Honor. This is a rare opportunity to honor your beloved veteran (living, deceased, or currently serving) by adding their name to the wall. The cost is $150 per name to cover the engraving and maintenance. Names added by Aug. 15 will be recognized during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Names received after Aug. 15 will be recognized the following year.
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City offices closed on July 5 for Independence Day |
City of Bryan administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, July 6.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week |
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Edwin
7 months old｜Pit bull mix｜Neutered male
Boy, do I love to play! I have such a big personality and such a big heart. I would love to go on adventures with you or simply play with toys in the backyard. Making friends is also what I do best! So, the dog park is one of my favorite places. I bet you could make some new friends, too! Come to the Bryan Animal Center today and ask to meet me, Edwin, and let’s start a new friendship. We are going to have so much fun together; I can’t wait!
If you are interested in adopting Edwin, 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.
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1929 City Hall Groundbreaking: In 1929, the City of Bryan broke ground on a new Municipal Office Building, located at 111 E. 27th St. This new city hall would also house the Bryan Fire Department for many years to come. This groundbreaking photo is an exceptional piece of history because it not only shows many of the leaders of Bryan at the time, as well as their families, but the back of the photo contains the written names of those who are pictured.
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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Upcoming meetings & events |
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(agendas available 72 hours before the meeting)
(Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m.)
(agendas available 72 hours before the meeting)
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