Bryan Police Department forms Mental Health Unit
In an effort to meet community needs, the Bryan Police Department formed a Mental Health Unit in April 2021 comprised of three officers who have received specific training on how to help people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
City accepting applications for boards and commissions
The Bryan City Council will soon appoint members to the city’s volunteer boards and commissions, and they are seeking applicants to fill those positions.
Citizen Police, Fire Academies applications open
Residents looking to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Bryan Fire and Police Departments have the perfect opportunity to do so this fall. Both departments have brought back their Citizen Academies, and applications are now being accepted.
City partners with Destination Bryan on community history tour
Destination Bryan and the City of Bryan invite you to celebrate the City of Bryan’s 150th anniversary this year with the official Bryan, Texas History Tour. This self-guided tour will lead you on a journey through time as you take a look into the legends of our past at more than 20 historical sites and landmarks throughout the city.
‘Rekindling Christmas’ shows Bryan is a film-friendly city
Back in January 2019, Downtown Bryan was filled with thousands of people hoping to get their 15 minutes of fame. The movie “Rekindling Christmas” was in the middle of filming in Bryan and needed people in the community to fill the streets of Downtown. In just a few short days, Bryanites flooded the streets and […]
Public invited to attend South College Avenue meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend an informational meeting about planned improvements to South College Avenue from West Villa Maria Road to Carson Street in Midtown.
Public invited to Fire Department Strategic Planning Meetings
The Bryan Fire Department wants to know what your priorities are for the next five years. Members of the public are invited to participate in one of two community meetings as part of the BFD’s strategic planning process.
Latest updates on Travis Bryan Midtown Park
At their June 8, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved the construction contracts for the first part of a walking trail that will eventually surround the perimeter of the park, and for an extension to Midtown Park Boulevard that will complete the thoroughfare through the park from Villa Maria Road to Williamson Drive.
Interim Parks & Recreation and Facilities Director named
David Schmitz has been named the Interim Director of Parks & Recreation and Facilities for the City of Bryan.
Several new assistance programs will soon be available through the City of Bryan’s Community Development Department to help individuals and businesses with COVID-19 relief.
At their May 18 meeting, the Bryan City Council approved the reallocation of grant funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development toward two new programs:
Additionally, the City Council approved the use of supplementary CDBG CARES funding to provide an additional $364,405 for small business economic development grants and $148,459 for public service agencies to provide direct relief services to benefit low- and moderate-income households.
Application and funding details for these programs will be available approximately June 1, 2020 on the Community Development website.
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