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City of Bryan Update On The Infomaniacs Includes An Upcoming Retirement
The city of Bryan’s City Secretary, Mary Lynne Stratta, visited with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about recruiting for boards, committees, and commissions. At the end of the visit, Stratta announced she will be retiring August 22nd after 34 years with the city. Stratta also said taking over the position...
Bryan City Council Approves A $2 Million Dollar Short Term Loan To Developers Of A Midtown Park Entertainment Facility
The Bryan city council approves a $2 million dollar, short term loan for the owner of the Midtown Park movie theater, bowling, restaurant, and entertainment complex that is still under construction. Mayor Bobby Gutierrez says the loan is the result of the council’s request to add more attractions that will...
Brazos County Commissioners Spend More Money To Demolish The Former Bryan ISD Administration Building
Brazos County commissioners approve spending more money on demolishing the former Bryan ISD administration building. According to county documents, the demolition contractor said the additional $8,200 dollars was to remove and dispose asbestos. County judge Duane Peters says that raises the total of the demolition contract to $319,958 dollars. The...
Librarian says young readers see improvement after reading to dogs at the library
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The BCS Public Library System has a calendar full of free events all year long, including one every month that allows children to read books to dogs called the Aggieland Pets with a Purpose Read-a-thon. Youth Librarian Makenzie Kubacak said it’s a way for kids to improve...
BVSWMA eliminates tipping fees, saving Bryan-College Station $6M yearly
The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) is eliminating tipping fees for Bryan and College Station, meaning no city trucks or residents will pay a fee to dump at Twin Oaks Landfill. Tipping fees are fees paid by those who dispose of waste in a landfill and vary based...
Brazos County begins demolition of old BISD Administration Building
The demolition of the former Bryan ISD Administration Building at 101 N. Texas Ave. appears to be in full swing following the beginning of the process last week. During the Brazos County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, the court approved an additional $8,200 for the demolition and removal service of materials at the former BISD Building. This brings the total cost of the contract to $319,958. According to the meeting agenda, the contract is for the demolition and removal services of “multiple county buildings,” not just the former BISD Building.
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