Thursday, April 8, 2021
Bryan Fire Department has a new Chief
It's official! The Bryan Fire Department now has a new Fire Chief. Richard Giusti was sworn in to serve Bryan on Thursday, April 1 at a ceremony at Fire Station No. 1. Giusti comes to Bryan from the San Antonio Fire Department, where he was an Assistant Fire Chief. He is bringing more than 30 years of experience to his position.
BigShots Golf Aggieland breaks ground at Midtown Park
Construction is well underway, and the BigShots Golf Aggieland team officially broke ground on their Bryan location on April 7. Attendees at the groundbreaking event received a taste of the entertainment venue's menu and were able to experience the technology that makes BigShots unique.

Bryan earns Tree City USA designation for 32nd year
The City of Bryan was recently named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 32nd year Bryan has received this honor. Bryan residents and visitors can enjoy the vast number of trees and natural elements in one of the city’s 50+ parks and along more than 37 miles of trails in the community.
Now Hiring: Lifeguards and Summer Camp counselors
Spend your summer having fun in the sun and hanging out with friends: Become a City of Bryan Lifeguard or Summer Camp Counselor! Bryan Parks & Recreation is looking to fill these positions for summer 2021. Flexible schedules, lifelong friendships and competitive pay are just a few of the benefits you can look forward to!
Kids can show their skills at Pitch, Hit & Run
Get your kids to show off their skills in the Pitch, Hit & Run on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. The event is free to ages 7 to 14, and registration is not required. Participants can compete for a chance to possibly advance all the way to nationals, which is held on the field before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game!

Celebrate Bryan's libraries during National Library Week
Have you been to one of the libraries in the Bryan + College Station Library System lately? If not, National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021) is the perfect time to plan a trip to see all of the resources available at your fingertips! If you'd rather visit digitally, the Library System has thousands of books, magazines, videos and other materials available online.

This week is National Community Development Week
National Community Development Week celebrates cities that receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds to assist the community. And, the City of Bryan is one of those cities. Bryan's Community Development office is hosting a Contractor's Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 9. If you are interested in attending, please call 979.209.5175.

COVID-19 community resources
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Gunnar
10 months old｜Shepherd mix｜Male

I just love life! I enjoy going for walks and being with you. I have a goofy personality that is sure to make you laugh. I know because I make myself laugh most days. I don’t care what people think, I just live life and have fun. If you want someone to enjoy life with then I’m your man! Let’s kick back and enjoy this adventure together. And, if I need to sweeten the pot even more, I do know a few tricks, how to snuggle, and give kisses!

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

SAVE THE DATE: the Bryan Animal Center will give away 100 free microchips and rabies vaccines to residents and their animals who live in the city limits of Bryan at an event on Saturday, May 15 at Henderson Park.
Ibarra Elementary School: Ibarra Elementary served Mexican students throughout the 1930s and 40s. Named after the Rev. Guillermo Ibarra, the school was build in 1935 to cater to Spanish-speaking students. The school was later renamed San Jacinto Elementary and remained open until 1960. While the school no longer exists, Ibarra Park now sits in that location. A historical marker was placed to commemorate the school in 2013. The above photo features one of the classes at Ibarra. In 2012, Joe Ramirez shared two stories with the Carnegie History Center about the Ibarra Elementary basketball and baseball teams. Listen to these oral histories and find out more about this school that served an entire generation of Mexican children in Bryan.
Upcoming meetings & events
April 8, 5 p.m.｜Community Development Advisory Council meeting｜Call 979.209.5175 for Zoom meeting login



(agendas available 72 hours before the meeting)

(agendas available 72 hours before the meeting)



(agendas available 72 hours before the meeting)