Walk Your Way to Better Health with Walk with a Doc
Get ready to step into better health with Walk with a Doc! The City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White, invites you to join a doctor-led walk on select Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
The City of Bryan and The Texas A&M University System have mutually decided not to proceed with the construction of a shared-use, indoor tennis and multipurpose facility at Travis Bryan Midtown Park.
City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s Holidays
City offices will be closed Dec. 23 – 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Residential solid waste and brush/bulky routes will be collected as usual Dec. 23 – 24 but will not be picked up on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Routes will be shifted one day.
Inventory Process Underway for Bryan’s Water Service Lines
The City of Bryan is conducting an inventory of water service lines to comply with EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Learn how the process works, what it means for you, and how you can help.
Part of Elmo Weedon Road to Close Nov. 25 – 27 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Elmo Weedon Road, from the intersection of FM 158/Highway 30 to the Bryan city limits (near the county maintenance sign), will be closed from Nov. 25 – 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road repairs.
The City of Bryan Sues to Block Out-of-State Interests from Raiding Brazos Valley Water
Joining with The Texas A&M University System, Brazos County, and the City of College Station, the lawsuit filed in the 472nd Judicial District seeks a hearing to determine whether limits should be imposed on the export of groundwater from the Simsboro Aquifer, the water resource for all the Brazos Valley.
City offices closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving
City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. If your regularly-scheduled container, brush or bulky collection is on Thursday or Friday, it will be collected the following day so our crews can enjoy the holiday with their families.
New Mixed-Use Development Planned for Downtown Bryan
The Bryan City Council approved a performance-based Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with OFL Group, a Bryan-based developer, to create a multi-phase, mixed-use destination at the northern gateway of Downtown Bryan during their Nov. 12 meeting.
Bryan City Council to Consider a Chapter 380 Agreement for Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Bryan
At their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Bryan City Council will consider a partnership through a performance-based Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with OFL Group, a Bryan-based developer, to construct a mixed-use destination at the northern gateway of Downtown Bryan.
Fire Safety
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. More than two of every five decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.
- Keep lit candles away from decorations.
- Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
- Before leaving home or going to bed, blow out lit candles and turn off all light strings and decorations.
- Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays.
Live Christmas Trees
Don’t let your Christmas tree dry out! Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage. Once you’re ready to dispose of the tree, remove all of the decorations along with the metal/plastic stands and place it at the curb on your regularly scheduled brush and bulky day. Bryan Public Works will collect and dispose of it for you at no charge.
Stay Warm and Safe
Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February according to the National Fire Prevention Association.
- Keep anything that can catch fire at least 3 feet away from heat source, like a furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
- Never use your oven to heat your home.
- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
- Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Don’t forget about your outdoor pets. If you’re cold, they probably are, too. If the temperature drops, bring them indoors or create a warm place for them outdoors.
Cooking during the holidays? Check out these cooking safety tips.
Crime Prevention
Avoid package theft – Doing your holiday shopping online? Ensure your packages are not unattended for long periods of time by checking tracking/delivery information, requesting signatures upon delivery, asking someone you trust to grab it, having items delivered to the post office or store they were ordered from.
Don’t fall for scams – The holidays bring out generosity that scammers try to take advantage of. If you receive a call, text, or email about something that sounds too good to be true or demands a payment, it’s likely a scam. Any legitimate organization, including Bryan Texas Utilities, will never demand immediate payment or else. When in doubt, hang up and directly call the organization and ask.
Protect your property – Lock your doors and windows, and don’t leave your garage door up, to protect your property. When you are not at home, consider leaving outdoor lights on and a light on inside to make it appear someone is home. If you get large, expensive items, break down the boxes for your container or brush/bulk collection. Don’t advertise to criminals what you have brand new inside. Also, make sure you can’t see gifts under the Christmas tree from the outside through a window.
Don’t drink and drive – Before heading to that holiday party, make sure you plan a sober ride to get back home.
Lock, take, hide – Before exiting your vehicle, make sure to take or hide anything valuable inside and always lock the doors after exiting. Utilize the trunk or cover items of value so burglars can’t see them.
Report suspicious activity – If you see something, say something! Report it to the Bryan Police Department at 979.361.3888.
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