Lina Adams of the Destination Bryan tourism office and WTAW’s Bill Oliver previews First Friday in downtown Bryan on January 2nd, a review of 2025 holiday activities, and looking ahead to travel and tourism in Bryan during 2026.
Destination Bryan Preview Of January’s First Friday, Reviewing 2025, And Looking Ahead To 2026
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Brazos County Commissioners Discuss Budget and Tax Rate, Schedule Public Hearings
At Tuesday’s Brazos County Commissioners Court meeting, a proposed 2026 tax rate of 0.448474 was introduced. The rate is the highest they can adopt in September, but it allows room for discussion to go lower. The County wants to get to the point where the Maintenance & Operations revenues fully fund the M&O expenses without having to dip into the fund balance. Allowing the fund balance to remain available for special projects or one-time charges. Two public hearings will take place Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 8:30am – discussion of proposed County Budget of $482,336,738 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 9:15am – discussion of proposed tax rate The regular session of commissioners court will meet at 10:00am on the 1st to consider adopting the budget and tax rate.
Bryan Woman Arrested for DWI After Car Crashes Into Tree
A Bryan woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car into a tree. Bryan Police Department was dispatched to the crash near North Earl Rudder Freeway East Frontage Road and North Harvey Mitchell Parkway just before 3:00am Monday. A witness told police he saw a vehicle speeding down Harvey Mitchell Parkway toward Highway 6 before it ended up in a field near the 2400 block of North Harvey Mitchell Parkway. When BPD arrived, they found 20-year-old Hayley Isavel Jimenez standing next to the car. She told officers she was traveling to a friend’s home a few minutes away, but when she showed police the location on a map, the officer reported that the residence was in Franklin. Jimenez failed field sobriety tests. She was arrested for DWI and agreed to provide a breath specimen. Two tests showed alcohol concentrations of 0.163 and 0.166. She was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC greater than 0.15.
Man Held on ICE Detainer After Shoplifting at Bryan Walmart
A man is jailed on an ICE detainer after he tried shoplifting from the West Bryan Walmart. Police were called to the Walmart at 643 North Harvey Mitchell Parkway on Sunday after receiving reports of a theft in progress. The store’s asset protection told police that a man tried walking out of the store with a cart full of merchandise. Reports say 25-year-old Nelson Jimenez Santamaria admitted to not paying for the following items worth $1,156.77 (not including tax): (4) LEGO sets valued at $419.98 (10) pet supplies items valued at $176.48 (8) household items valued at $155.63 (17) assorted men’s and women’s clothing and shoes valued at $404.68 Santamaria was charged with Theft of Property greater than $750, but less than $2500. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or message us on Facebook or Twitter/X.