Addressing questions about the safety of our water supply
If you are following the news regarding the “Do Not Use” order for Lake Jackson residents related to the discovery of the Naegleria fowleri in that city’s drinking water system, it’s understandable to have questions about the safety of our local drinking water. Below are some facts about this specific amoeba, as well as what the cities of Bryan and College Station are doing to ensure the safety of your water supply.
City of Bryan a champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The City of Bryan is excited to announce its fifth year as a Champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). We continue to be committed to cybersecurity, online safety and privacy. This year, as an effort to promote and raise awareness, we will have weekly fact-based posts highlighting importance of online safety, both at work and at home.
City of Bryan unveils new mobile app
Get the information you need, whenever you need it, with the new official City of Bryan Mobile App.
Acre honored with statewide IT award
The City of Bryan’s Chief Information Officer, Bernie Acre, was recently honored by the Texas Association of Governmental Informational Technology Managers (TAGITM) for his long-time dedication to the organization and the IT profession.
Sanitary sewer inspections begin Sept. 16
Bryan residents may see contract workers in neighborhoods over the next several months as part of the City of Bryan’s Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Road closure beginning Sept. 11: Woodville Road between Woody Lane and Old Hearne Road
Woodville Road will be closed between Woody Lane and Old Hearne Road from Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 until further notice as part of the Woodville Road Sewer Line Improvements Project.
Pattern zoning now available in Bryan’s Midtown area
Midtown property owners now have additional options for development as part of Midtown Pattern Overlay Districts. The overlay districts, also known as Pattern Zoning, allow the property owners to receive architect-designed pre-approved construction plans for four different buildings intended specifically for the Midtown area.
Five reasons to sign up for a library card
September is the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, so now is the perfect time to get your own library card. Here are five reasons why.
The truth about pattern zoning
On Aug. 6, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Midtown Pattern Overlay Districts, specifying that pattern zoning be applied to properties in Areas 1-4 of Midtown, as identified in the recently approved Midtown Area Plan.
The City of Bryan has initiated the process to establish a new destination marketing organization called Destination Bryan.
Destination Bryan will be established separate from the city, as a 501(c)(6) organization, with the goal of being operational by Aug. 1, 2020. At their July 2 Special Meeting, the Bryan City Council established the Destination Bryan Board of Directors and appointed Michael Thompson Jr., Fern Jones and Spencer Clements as the initial members of that board.
The city is also pleased to announce John Friebele as the Executive Director of the organization.
“While I’ve had the opportunity to promote the City of Bryan through EBCS, I’m eager to continue this by leading the establishment of its own, dedicated, destination marketing organization. The support from everyone in the city for Destination Bryan has been unbelievable, making me even more excited to get started on furthering tourism efforts for the community,” Friebele said.
Friebele currently serves as the Vice President of Experience Bryan College Station, where he has worked since 2012 in various roles. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management and a Master of Science degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences – both from Texas A&M University.
“We are excited for John to lead Bryan’s tourism efforts,” said City of Bryan Deputy City Manager Joey Dunn. “His tourism industry experience and knowledge of the Bryan community will be an incredible asset as we work to build a world class DMO to promote our destinations and hotels.”
Destination Bryan is being established to consolidate efforts to promote all of Bryan’s tourism destinations – now and in the future – in a cohesive manner. This includes Historic Downtown Bryan, Travis Bryan Midtown Park and its large-scale sports venues currently under development, Traditions Club and Community, Miramont Country Club, Lake Walk Town Center, the Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus and Health Science Center, the City Course at Phillips Event Center and Messina Hof Winery and Resort, among many others.
The organization will be tasked with telling Bryan’s story as a community that is proud of its heritage, celebrates its diversity and offers unique experiences to its visitors. It will also be responsible for coordinating with local entities to attract large-scale events and groups that collectively fill Bryan’s hotels, use facilities and rebuild the local hospitality industry.
“Through Destination Bryan, we’ll be able to promote the essence or identity of the city and package together the assets that make it a great place to experience during a visitors stay. With successful events and attractions already in place, and through the continued development of areas such as Lake Walk, Midtown, and others, now is the time to focus on expanding tourism efforts and create as much impact as possible for the community,” Friebele said. “Especially as we begin to turn toward safe economic recovery, tourism will be important in order to provide new dollars coming into the city’s businesses and hotels to stimulate the economy.”
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