Phase one of the South College Avenue Reconstruction Project begins Monday, May 22, and will require a full road closure to through traffic from West Villa Maria Road to Edge Street. Access to homes and businesses will be provided throughout construction. The city’s general contractor will reach out to each property owner in the construction zone to discuss access.

The closure is expected to last until mid-November. Detour signage will be installed to guide drivers around the work zone. Please use caution if traveling through the area and obey posted signage.

Click here to view more project details.

Some residents may see smoke emanating in areas of Historic Downtown Bryan as field crews perform smoke testing on sanitary sewer lines. This work is dry weather dependent and may be postponed due to rain. Testing could continue intermittently through the end of June.

Click here to learn more about smoke testing and to view a map.

On May 12, the Bryan Police Department promoted Lt. David Johnson to the rank of assistant chief to command the Patrol Division. 

Bryan City Council approved the department’s request to add a third assistant chief position on April 11.

Assistant Chief Johnson has been with the department for 31 years and was serving as lieutenant of the Criminal Investigations Division.

Gov. Greg Abbott declared May 22 – 26 to be Flood Awareness Week to encourage all Texans to educate themselves and their families about flood safety.

The City of Bryan supports this mission and is also in the process of updating the existing Flood Mitigation Plan. Preparing and adopting a Flood Mitigation Plan makes the City of Bryan eligible for federal disaster funding and provides Community Rating System (CRS) credit. The CRS rewards the efforts of cities that go above and beyond the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program by providing flood insurance discounts. Bryan is currently a Class 8 in the CRS, which provides a 10% discount on flood insurance premiums to policyholders.

Visit Bryantx.gov/flood to learn more about flooding, view the Flood Mitigation Plan and to take a survey to provide feedback for the plan.

Celebrate the opening of city pools with us during Slide into Summer at Bryan Aquatic Center on Sunday, May 28 from 1 - 7 p.m. Regular pool admission rates apply.

Don't miss out on these other upcoming programs or events:

Sensory Friendly Swim Days

Wednesdays from June 7 – Aug. 2, Noon - 5 p.m.

Sadie Thomas Pool | Admission rates apply and capacity will be limited.

Teens Only: Late Night Swim for 7th & 8th Graders

Friday, June 2 from 9 - 11 p.m. at the Bryan Aquatic Center

Admission is $5. Attendees will enjoy swimming, games, activities and food.

Swim Lessons

Variety of classes for babies to adults.

Junior Lifeguard Program

Ages 11 - 14 will learn swimming and lifesaving skills.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

Ages 15+ are welcome. Only two courses left in June!

Check out bryantx.gov/swim to learn more about city pools and aquatic programs.

Shimmer

3 years old | Pit Bull Mix | Spayed Female

This gentle soul is in foster care and still waiting on her forever home.

Shimmer is timid at first but once she gets to know you, she will melt your heart. She loves napping, stealing spots on the couch, belly rubs, playing in the rain, and treats.

She also gets along with cats, and has mastered come, sit, down, paw, leave it and off.

If you'd like to meet Shimmer, contact the Bryan Animal Center at 979.209.5260.