Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

City of Bryan Highlights 2026 Improvements Across Parks & Recreation System

Bryan residents and visitors can enjoy new and improved amenities at parks and recreation facilities throughout the city, thanks to a commitment to continued investment by the City Council and work by city staff. 

Fiscal Year 2026 improvements included new playgrounds and shade structures; safety, accessibility and durability projects; athletic facility renovations; tree plantings and landscape enhancements; and continued work in Travis Bryan Midtown Park.

By overseeing and improving safe, accessible and high-quality outdoor spaces for the community, the city is intentionally improving quality of life in Bryan.

2026 Economic Development Wins

From Amazon to The Lumin at Lake Walk, and from Kristen Distributing to Axis Pipe & Tube and beyond, Fiscal Year 2026 was full of economic development wins for the City of Bryan and its residents. Large development and industrial projects benefit residents, as each project brings new jobs and provides increased tax revenue to contribute to city services. 

Charter Amendment: External Legal Opinion

The Bryan City Council waived attorney-client privilege to allow residents to view a legal opinion about the Texas Avenue medians charter amendment that is on the November 2026 election ballot. The opinion memo is meant to evaluate the proposal to amend the charter and the potential effects if the amendment passes in November. 

City Announces Staff Updates

The City of Bryan is sharing news about several staff updates, including removing interim designations and executing promotions for multiple key positions. These staff updates align the city’s organizational structure and highlight the city’s core values to better serve Bryan and its residents every day. 

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Check out the city events calendar for three family-friendly Halloween events happening next week: Destination Bryan's Trick-or-Treat Street (formerly Halloweentown), Trunk or Treat at Legends Event Center and Parks and Recreation's Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat.

New Playground for Williamson Park

Williamson Park is getting a new playground (with shade)! The new playground will replace an aging 25-year-old unit. To improve accessibility and address drainage issues, it will be installed in a new location closer to Legends Event Center and next to the Midtown Park outer loop trail. The new playground is expected to be installed by the end of January.

Quarterly Cemetery Cleanup

The quarterly cleanup at Bryan City Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery is scheduled for Nov. 9-13. In accordance with cemetery ordinances, city staff will remove non-compliant items, including loose objects such as glass, ceramics, statues and decorations, as well as faded or tattered flowers, live or artificial.

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