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TxDOT Announces Latest Big 6 Construction Updates July 17-24, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced the latest in detours and closures associated with the “Big 6” Construction project: Friday, July 17 Northbound mainlanes between William J. Bryan Parkway and Old Reliance Road/Martin Luther King Street – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The northbound mainlane right lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. Additionally, the northbound entrance ramp just south of Old Reliance Road/Martin Luther King Street and the northbound SH 21 exit ramp will be closed. Traffic can access SH 21 by using the northbound Old Reliance Road/Martin Luther King Street exit ramp. Northbound frontage road between William D. Fitch Parkway and Creagor Lane – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The northbound frontage road left lane will be closed to haul off excavated material. Additionally, the northbound Barron Road exit ramp will be closed and Barron Road can be accessed by using the northbound William D. Fitch Parkway exit. Northbound between Business 6/Texas Avenue – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The northbound right lane will be closed at the southbound frontage road/Deacon Drive intersection to set traffic barrier. Northbound frontage road between University Drive and Briarcrest Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The northbound frontage road left lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. Additionally, the northbound entrance ramp just south of Briarcrest Drive will be closed. Sunday, July 19 Northbound mainlanes between Barron Road and Harvey Road – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. All northbound traffic must exit at Rock Prairie Road and may re-enter the mainlanes south of Harvey Road. Entrance ramps south of Barron Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Southwest Parkway will also be closed. Drivers traveling to Texas Avenue should use Harvey Mitchell Parkway/Southwest Parkway and turn left onto Texas Avenue. When the mainlanes reopen, northbound traffic will be shifted from the existing mainlanes onto the newly constructed temporary widening pavement. Drivers should be alert for the new traffic pattern and follow all posted signs. Monday, July 20 Northbound mainlanes between Barron Road and Harvey Road – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. All northbound traffic must exit at Rock Prairie Road and may re-enter the mainlanes south of Harvey Road. Entrance ramps south of Barron Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Southwest Parkway will also be closed. Drivers traveling to Texas Avenue should use Harvey Mitchell Parkway/Southwest Parkway and turn left onto Texas Avenue. When the mainlanes reopen, northbound traffic will be shifted from the existing mainlanes onto the newly constructed temporary widening pavement. Drivers should be alert for the new traffic pattern and follow all posted signs. Northbound mainlanes between William J. Bryan Parkway and Old Reliance Road/Martin Luther King Jr. Street – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Northbound mainlane left lane closure for drainage work. Tuesday, July 21 Southbound mainlanes between Harvey Road and Texas Avenue – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. All southbound traffic must exit through the Southwest Parkway exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes at the Texas Avenue/Deacon Drive traffic signal. Additionally, the ramps north of Harvey Road, Southwest Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway will be closed. When the mainlanes reopen, southbound traffic will be shifted from the existing mainlanes onto the newly constructed temporary widening pavement. Drivers should be alert for the new traffic pattern and follow all posted signs. Northbound mainlanes between William J. Bryan Parkway and Old Reliance Road/Martin Luther King Jr. Street – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Northbound mainlane left lane closure for drainage work. Wednesday, July 22 Southbound mainlanes between Harvey Road and Texas Avenue – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. All southbound traffic must exit through the Southwest Parkway exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes at the Texas Avenue/Deacon Drive traffic signal. Additionally, the ramps north of Harvey Road, Southwest Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway will be closed. When the mainlanes reopen, southbound traffic will be shifted from the existing mainlanes onto the newly constructed temporary widening pavement. Drivers should be alert for the new traffic pattern and follow all posted signs. Thursday, July 23 Southbound mainlanes between Briarcrest Drive and Southwest Parkway – Full Closure – 8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. All traffic must exit through the southbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps north of Briarcrest Drive, Harvey Road, and Southwest Parkway will be closed. Please note that ramp closures will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 Southbound frontage road between Briarcrest Drive and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramp north of University Drive will be closed. Southbound frontage road between University Drive and Harvey Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m.- 6:30 a.m. Southbound frontage road left lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramp north of Harvey Road will be closed. TxDOT encourages drivers to watch for changing traffic patterns, be sure to follow signs, and to always use caution.

Bryan Police Are Asking For Your Help in Tracking Down the Top 10 Most Wanted

Bryan Police are asking for your help in locating the remaining nine on the most recent Top 10 Most Wanted list issued June 16th. Christopher Jevon Garcia 02/09/2000 has 2 warrants for theft under $100.00 and evading arrest Simon Tirado-Martinez 10/19/2003 has one warrant for evading arrest Jamerson Clay Ramirez 06/24/1986 has one warrant for violation of a protection order Ivan Dee Perez 07/05/1982 has 4 warrants for theft of property with a previous conviction, possession of a controlled substance, and credit or debit card abuse Cody Joseph Boutte 09/14/1985 has one warrant for theft of property with a previous conviction Thomas James Parker 12/11/1996 has 3 warrants for theft of property greater than $2,500.00 but less than $30,000.00, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and unauthorized use of a vehicle Derek Ryan Anderson 08/06/1981 has one warrant for injury to a child/elderly/diasbled Samantha Jo Bailey 11/06/1989 has 2 warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance Shirley Maurine Jefferson 09/18/1975 has one warrant for family violence assault causing bodily injury CAPTURED: Larry Donnell Blue 06/17/1976 has 4 warrants for tampering, evading arrest, and unlawful carry of a weapon If you have any information, you are asked to contact Brazos County Crime Stoppers at 979-775-TIPS. Or, you can visit brazoscountycrimestoppers.org. There is also an app: P3Tips.

Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deployed to Central Texas to Support Emergency Response Efforts Following Widespread Flooding

The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) deployed Friday morning to Central Texas to support emergency response efforts following widespread flooding across the region. The deployment comes as emergency responders continue search and rescue operations following days of heavy rainfall that triggered catastrophic flooding across the Texas Hill Country and communities west of San Antonio. The flooding has resulted in evacuations, road closures and high-water rescues across the region. VET is deploying as a state resource, providing veterinary care for the Texas A&M Task Force and federal working dogs, though the team anticipates that its mission will likely expand to support additional animal health needs in communities with severe home flooding and the need for emergency animal shelter care. “Every disaster presents different challenges, and our training and experience allow us to stand ready to serve the state of Texas and our fellow Texans by adapting quickly to meet the needs of both emergency responders and the animals affected by this flooding,” said Dr. Deb Zoran, VET director. “The health and readiness of the working dogs conducting search and rescue operations are critical to the overall response effort,” she said. “We’re honored to care for those teams while remaining prepared to address additional animal care needs as communities identify the need for additional assistance.” Because the flooding is happening in a region included in the designated New World screwworm (NWS) Infested Zone, the team also anticipates continuing to work with the Texas Animal Health Commission to screen for NWS and advise on potential NWS issues as sheltering operations become necessary, as well as to provide veterinary care to impacted companion animals and livestock impacted by the extensive flooding. The initial deployment includes 13 faculty and staff members from the Texas A&M VET, four veterinary students participating in the team’s fourth-year clinical rotation and two Disaster Assessment and Recovery agents from Texas A&M AgriLife, who deploy with the team to provide logistics support. Additional veterinary students will rotate into the response as operational needs evolve next week. Since its establishment in 2009, the VET has responded to 30 emergency events across Texas and the U.S., including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes, animal disease outbreaks and more. As the largest and most sophisticated veterinary emergency response team in the nation, the VET includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, logistics specialists, emergency management professionals and veterinary students who train year-round to provide veterinary expertise during disasters affecting animals and the people who care for them. Equipped with specialized mobile response units and decades of disaster response experience, the team stands ready to assist local, state and federal partners during disasters and animal health emergencies.