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BTU Has A New Third Party Provider To Process Credit And Debit Card Payments

Customers of BTU (Bryan Texas Utilities) can again make payments with credit and debit cards. That’s after BTU selected a new third party payment vendor. A BTU spokeswoman tells WTAW News that the new and former vendors are subcontractors of BTU’s primary vendor for payment services. A BTU news release says the former vendor maintains that no sensitive customer information was compromised following a ransomware incident. BTU autopay customers that missed their scheduled payment date during the seven day disruption will have their payments automatically processed next Tuesday (February 17th). And BTU will resume late fees and disconnections on Monday, February 23rd. The BTU spokeswoman also told WTAW News that it has not been determined if BTU will seek compensation from their primary vendor for the staff time and any other actual or punitive damages caused by the ransomware incident. News release from BTU (Bryan Texas Utilities): Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) credit and debit card payments have been restored after a temporary disruption due to a ransomware incident affecting BTU’s third-party payment processing vendor, BridgePay. BTU became aware of the ransomware incident affecting BridgePay on Monday, February 9. Throughout the week, BTU staff worked diligently with InvoiceCloud as the customer interface and other parties to restore secure credit card payment services as quickly as possible. BTU has obtained a new third-party, backend payment processing vendor. Payment information will migrate automatically, and the public-facing interface and user account information will remain the same. Autopay customers with a future processing date for upcoming payments will draft as scheduled. Autopay customers that missed their scheduled draft date will have their payments automatically processed on Tuesday, 2/17. Scheduled payments will resume as normal for subsequent billing cycles. Customers not enrolled in autopay may resume making card payments online, over the phone, or in our lobby as they typically would. Late fees and disconnections will resume Monday, February 23. Customers who experience difficulty paying their outstanding balance by Friday, February 20 should call BTU Customer Service to discuss payment options. BridgePay maintains that no sensitive customer information has been compromised. Customers with questions may visit status.bridgepaynetwork.com for updates from the original vendor, visit our landing page at btutilities.com/card-payment-notice for more FAQs, or contact BTU customer service for assistance. BTU apologizes for the inconvenience this disruption may have caused and appreciates customers’ patience as we worked to resolve the issue. Protecting customer information and maintaining reliable service remain top priorities.

Bryan City Council Updates Its No Parking Ordinance

The Bryan city council updates the ordinance on parking violations. Bryan police now have the authority to issue a ticket when they don’t see who is driving the offending vehicle, to issue a ticket to the vehicle’s registered owner. Police chief Dean Swartzlander says it doesn’t matter who is driving the vehicle. And the chief says the change brings Bryan to a common practice around the state. Click HERE to read and download the updated ordinance that was approved at the February 10, 2026 Bryan council meeting. Click HERE to read and download background information on the amended parking violation ordinance. Click below to hear comments from the February 10, 2026 Bryan council meeting. Listen to “Bryan city council updates its no parking ordinance” on Spreaker.

Bryan City Manager’s February 2026 Report To The City Council

Bryan city manager Andrew Nelson’s update on city projects at the February regular meeting of the city council included future improvements at five streets and three parks. Click HERE to read and download the city manager’s report that was given at the February 10, 2026 Bryan city council meeting. The update included: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • The roadway work in BRAC is complete, with the narrow asphalt section replaced with a wider concrete roadway. • The Stella Ranch Lift Station is complete and operational. • The contractor has started drilling Well 23, located on the peninsula in Lake Bryan. • The traffic signal construction at Highway 30 and Hardy Weedon has started. • The Highway 6 sewer main contractor began the sewer main replacement work to accommodate the Highway 6 widening. The contractor has installed the water line through the Lowes property and is getting ready to cross Highway 6. • Staff is negotiating a design contract for Williamson, Bomber, and Carson Drives. • Staff is negotiating a design contract South College Phase 3 to complete South College to Downtown. • Staff is negotiating a design contract for Waco Street widening. PARKS AND POOLS UPDATES • Staff continued work at Travis Major Field last week, including repairing the fences, removing poorly maintained, dilapidated, and unwanted structures, and general cleanup of the complex. • Staff began removal of the existing structures at Ibarra Park for the 2-5 years old children’s playground area, with installation of the new playground scheduled for completion by April 30. • The larger playgrounds for ages 5-12 years old will be replaced at Claude Scurry Park and Copperfield Park. Removal of existing structures is planned. Click below to hear Andrew Nelson’s report at the February 10, 2026 Bryan city council meeting. Listen to “Bryan city manager's report at the February 10, 2026 city council meeting” on Spreaker.