Bryan Police Say Skeletal Remains Found May Belong to Missing Female

The Bryan City Council will be holding a public hearing next week on the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30pm in the City of Bryan Municipal Office Building at 300 S. Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803. The public can review the city’s proposed budget online at www.bryantx.gov/fiscal-services/#budget. Paper versions are available for viewing at the Clara B. Mounce Library or in the City Secretary’s office. The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $3,092,366 or 4.68%, and of that amount $2,118,102 is tax revenue from new property added to the tax roll this year. Members of the public are encouraged to provide input through any means available and/or to attend the public hearing. Public comments will be heard on the 25th. You can submit written comments by email at akenney@bryantx.gov, by fax at (979) 209-5095, or by mail to: 300 S. Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803. Written comments will be included with information provided to the City Council for their consideration. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach us on Facebook or Twitter/X.

A heat advisory will be in effect through Friday evening. Temperatures will be in the triple digits and the heat index could reach 108 degrees. The City of College Station encourages residents who need a break from the heat to take advantage of cooling stations around town. The following air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours Thursday and Friday: Lincoln Recreation Center: 1000 Eleanor St. | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Meyer Senior and Community Center: 2275 Dartmouth St. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center: 1520 Rock Prairie Road | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. City Hall: 1101 Texas Ave. S. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Gary Halter Nature Center: 3555 Rock Prairie Road W. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Larry J. Ringer Library: 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S. Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Heat Safety Guidelines Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions during periods of extreme weather: Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. Check-In: Frequently check on elderly neighbors, family members and pets to ensure they have adequate cooling. Know the Signs: Monitor yourself and others for heat-related illnesses: Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache and nausea. Heat Stroke (Emergency): High body temperature, confusion, rapid pulse and a lack of sweating. Call 911 immediately if heat stroke is suspected. 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.

Exploring all that the City of Bryan Parks, Recreation & Facility Services Department has to offer is easier than ever, thanks to the recent launch of a new mobile app. The free Bryan Parks & Recreation app is now available for iPhone and Android, and features simple ways to register for programs, rent facilities, find facility passes, and receive up-to-the minute program notifications at your fingertips. An account is required, however, the app utilizes the same user account information as the city’s parks registration website, allowing for a seamless transition between the website and the mobile app. Residents who are new to parks registration should create their account on the registration website before downloading the app. While the new app offers streamlined registration, options to make reservations by phone or in person remain. Here’s what you can expect from the new app: Activities & Programs Find programs for all ages! Browse programs for youth, adults and seniors, including sports, camps, swim lessons, fitness classes and more. The entire registration and payment process can be completed in the app. Court & Pavilion Rentals Want to reserve an outdoor pavilion, tennis court or pickleball court? See what’s available and make reservations directly from the app. Facility Passes & Memberships View and manage purchased pool passes and tennis center memberships in the app. Barcodes can be scanned directly from the app, allowing quick and convenient access to facilities. Mobile-Exclusive Notifications Through the new app, parks staff can send urgent notifications about program updates, including weather notices, registration deadlines and other announcements. Make sure to turn on notifications to receive these timely alerts! Stay in Touch With the City Access phone numbers, email addresses and facility information, plus find links to the city’s social media platforms and website. 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.