Bryan City Cemetery Work Day and Quarterly Cleanups
Looking to make a difference in your community? Join us for the 29th annual Bryan City Cemetery Work Day on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In addition to the annual event, quarterly cleanups are scheduled for Bryan City Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery.
Tiffany Thomas appointed presiding judge of Bryan Municipal Court of Record
The Bryan City Council voted unanimously to appoint Tiffany Thomas as presiding judge of Bryan Municipal Court of Record. She will be sworn in on May 1.
Bonham and Tanglewood Parks to Receive New Play Equipment
Bonham and Tanglewood parks are set to receive new play equipment following the unanimous approval by Bryan City Council on April 9.
Dust off your boots for the Big Barn Dance Music Festival
Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance is coming to town for the first time May 3-4 at Travis Bryan Midtown Park and May 5 in Historic Downtown Bryan.
Join Us April 13 for the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair
Experience Destination Bryan’s Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., during Texas A&M’s Family Weekend, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, hands-on art demonstrations, shopping, education, and more.
Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event Set for April 20
Brazos County residents are invited to participate in the Twin Oaks Landfill’s Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection event on Saturday, April 20, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University Services Building.
Embrace Learning to Swim as an Essential Life Skill
Bryan Parks and Recreation is devoted to teaching people to swim correctly, safely, and confidently. We have swim lessons available for ages six months to adults.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties Await
Residents and visitors are welcome to join us on April 8 at one of these free eclipse viewing parties. No matter where you observe the eclipse, remember to prioritize safety by using certified solar viewing glasses.
City of Bryan remembers former Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee
The City of Bryan is saddened to report the passing of former Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee. Mr. Conlee passed last night after a lengthy illness.
1. Explore the history
As part of Bryan’s 150th Anniversary of Incorporation, the City of Bryan recorded stories of different people who helped build the community into the culturally diverse place it is today. Check out a few of those stories below:
- Hear from historian Wayne Sadberry about emancipation and Freedman Town.
- Learn about Bryan’s first Black police officer, Levi Neal, who served from 1880 to 1900.
- Hear about Dr. William Hammond, an African American doctor, entrepreneur and humanitarian serving in Bryan.
- Listen to stories of Black education at E.A. Kemp High School
- Learn about educator Oliver Wayne Sadberry Sr and the Julius Rosenwald schools.
- Listen to a first-hand account from Sunny Nash about her experiences as a little girl, and the breaking of the segregation barrier at the Bryan Public Library.
Explore more of African American history at the Brazos Valley African American Museum. Built on the site of the original school for African Americans in Bryan, the museum’s goal is to educate and promote the history of African American citizens in the Brazos Valley.
In honor of Black History Month, the museum is offering free admission to all visitors from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2022. The Brazos Valley African American Museum is located at 500 E. Pruitt St., Bryan, TX 77803. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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