Rafael Peña Bryan City Council SMD2 Candidate

05/06/2026

Pull out the swimsuit and sunscreen! We're making final preparations for summer pool season, which kicks off Monday, May 25, with Slide Into Summer at Bryan Aquatic Center.

Summer hours at Sadie Thomas Pool have been expanded to accommodate improvements at Henderson Harbor, which will be closed for the season due to necessary repairs required to ensure the safe operation of the facility.

Recreational Swim Hours, May 25 - Aug. 9 🏊

• Bryan Aquatic Center: Tuesday – Sunday, 1 – 7 p.m.
• Sadie Thomas Pool: Monday – Friday, noon – 5 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 1 – 7 p.m.
• Henderson Harbor: Closed for the season

Planned work at Henderson Harbor includes repairs to underground piping and cracks in the foundation, as well as replacement of the pool’s filtration system. Repairs are estimated to be completed by mid-August.

In addition to Sadie Thomas Pool and the Bryan Aquatic Center, residents also have free access to city splash pads throughout the summer season.

We understand Henderson Harbor is a valued part of summer for many families, and we appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as these essential repairs and improvements are completed.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

05/06/2026

The Good Life Newsletter is a great place to catch up on news, programs and fun events happening in Bryan!

This week's edition includes:
• Travis Major Field renovations
• Summer pool hours
• Behind the Gavel
• Amazon launch
• New fire engines
• Summer jobs
• Cemetery Work Day
• Microchip and rabies vaccination events
• Legends Event Center basketball events

Read the newsletter at the link in the comments.

04/24/2026

Our Pinwheel Gardens are popping up all over the Brazos Valley! 💙 Thank you so much to the City of Bryan Police Department for planting yours outside the Justice Center along Texas Ave. 👏🏻

Interested in planting a Pinwheel Garden at your home or business? Email Melanie at [email protected].
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💙Scotty’s House: Brazos Valley’s Child Advocacy Center provides compassionate forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, family advocacy & community education to ensure safety, healing & justice for children victimized by abuse.

04/24/2026

Start or restock your emergency preparedness kit during this weekend's Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.

Certain supplies can be purchased tax free across Texas from Saturday, April 25 - Monday, April 27. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. Most items must cost less than $75 to qualify.

Eligible items include:

• Axes and hatchets
• Batteries, single or multipack
• Can openers, non-electric
• Candles
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Cell phone chargers
• Coolers and ice chests
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kits
• Flashlights
• Fuel containers
• Lanterns
• Portable generators under $3,000
• Radios
• Smoke detectors
• Tarps

See the full eligibility list at the link in the comments.

04/21/2026

04/10/2026

Travel to a faraway swamp for this year’s Drive-In Movie double feature: “Shrek” and “Shrek 2.” 🎥

Bring the whole family and watch from your car, or bring blankets and chairs.

• Friday, May 8, 6:30 - 11 p.m.
• First movie starts at 8 p.m.
• Bryan Regional Athletic Complex
• $15 per vehicle, cash only

Pre-movie activities include yard games, inflatables, face painting and food trucks. You're welcome to bring refreshments and leashed pets, but glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.

Find other upcoming events on our events calendar, linked in the comments.

04/01/2026

We've been updating our comprehensive plan this year, and it's time to share our progress.

The 2026 Comprehensive Plan Open House is your chance to preview the new plan, see how community feedback was incorporated, ask questions and participate in interactive displays.

• Tuesday, April 28
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Phillips Event Center

The comprehensive plan is a roadmap that will guide how Bryan grows over the next 10-20 years. It will give City Council and city staff direction, helping them make small and big-picture decisions for the improvement of Bryan.

03/30/2026

The City of Bryan has joined the Texas Nuclear Alliance, reinforcing our longstanding commitment to safe, reliable energy and forward-looking economic development. Bryan is now emerging as a hub for nuclear innovation through partnerships with the Texas A&M University System's RELLIS Campus and Energy Proving Ground.

“As the Texas Triangle continues to experience rapid population growth and increasing electricity demand, nuclear energy is emerging as a critical component of a resilient and diversified energy portfolio,” said Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez. “By joining the Texas Nuclear Alliance, Bryan signals its intent to remain at the forefront of innovation, infrastructure planning and next-generation power solutions.”

Read the full announcement at the link in the comments.