City of Bryan

Hotel Occupancy Tax collections rose 19.4% year-over-year, totaling $2.9 million in 2024, driven by strategic investments in Destination Bryan, Travis Bryan Midtown Park, Historic Downtown Bryan, and Lake Walk. Data also shows more visitors coming for tournaments, festivals and events. Short-term rental revenue also grew 36.2%, as more operators ensure proper remittance of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Learn what’s driving our tourism boom ??

The first phase of Commerce Street reconstruction is complete! Improvements from Beck Street to Lee Avenue included replacing the old asphalt with a 37-foot-wide concrete street and adding 6-foot sidewalks for pedestrian safety. Water and sewer lines were upgraded, and utilities were moved underground. The stormwater system was upgraded with new curbs, gutters, and underground drainage, and the roadway over Cottonwood Branch Tributary No. 7 was replaced to enhance stormwater performance. View photo album ?? https://lnkd.in/gJ6Z67zc

Our Information Technology Department is hiring a GIS Analyst to create, maintain, and support spatial data for our Enterprise Geographic Information System. Responsibilities include updating and managing GIS data, consulting with users to identify needs, supporting data conversion and system integration, and leading GIS projects. Interested? Learn more and apply ?? https://bit.ly/3QJanbf

Splash into the latest edition of The Good Life Newsletter! ?? Splash Pads Open ?? BCS Library Grows Digital Collection ?? March Senior Social ?? $7 Pet Adoptions ?? AARP Free Tax-Aide ?? We're Hiring Seasonal Staff ?? Register for Parks Programs Read it all here ??

Our library system is one of the best in Texas! The Bryan + College Station Public Library System earned the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association, recognizing its outstanding contributions to the community. Of the 542 public libraries in Texas, only 102 received this award, placing our system in the top 19% statewide. View award standards ??

The age-old question for full-time residents and students in Aggieland: What is there to do in this town? New on Brazos Matters: Destination Bryan’s John Friebele and Visit College Station's Jeremiah Cook share some ideas that probably go beyond what you know, and that could preserve some sanity when your next batch of visitors arrive. ?? https://lnkd.in/gfH4Y6ji ?? https://lnkd.in/gPUVnDyq ?? https://lnkd.in/gDSSN_9d

Our City Council meets Tuesday, Feb. 18, at City Hall. Get the full details below ??

Spreading love, Bryan style! ??

We're redesigning our website (bryantx.gov) and we want your feedback! Take our quick online survey to identify strengths and areas for improvement, helping us create a site that better serves you. The survey deadline is March 1 ?? https://bit.ly/40SwPnc

For almost 2 years now, Bryan + College Station Public Library System has been implementing, on a trial basis, Late Fine Amnesty Program in an attempt to reduce barriers to library access for residents by reinstating accounts of patrons who have been previously blocked due to late fines, regardless of how long they have been blocked. The program also waives any unpaid fines those patrons have accumulated, and eliminates all late fines on materials. At City of Bryan Council meeting yesterday, the program became permanent. Council sees the value of library service to our communities and approved to allow us to continue practicing fine free permanently. BCSPLS is now among many libraries in the nation to go fine free. Let’s make this one of our professions best practices to ensure equitable access to all. Thanks to City of Bryan and City of College Station for their continuous support of our libraries.