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Howdy! The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome you to your new community. Be sure to check out the Chamber events calendar on our website to stay updated on what’s happening around the Brazos Valley. Besides inviting you to visit the many outstanding businesses in our area, we want to give you the information you need to settle in, make friends, have fun and really get connected in your new home. The local official greeting: “Howdy!”
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75% of Texas and Louisiana populations – 13.1 million people – live within a 3.5-hour drive of Bryan/ College Station. bcschamber.org (979) 260-5200 Bryan/College Station was ranked 4th nationally and 1st in Texas on the Milken Institute’s list of Best-Performing Small Metros in both 2010 and 2011 for job creation and sustainability and growth. The Maroon Bonnett, developed at Texas A&M 4
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Bryan/College Station is a thriving community that offers residents many of the attractions of a large city while still keeping a small-town feel. From Broadway shows to outdoor activities, major sporting events to a tour of a presidential museum, as a resident you can enjoy all the same attractions that draw tourists every year.
Top Attractions For interests from wildlife and art to the military or politics, Bryan/ College Station is home to vibrant museums. Topping the list is the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which draws visitors from around the world to learn more about the life of the 41st president of the United States, George H. W. Bush. Don’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of President Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush in person since they often visit the library and the nearby Bush School of Government and Public Service.
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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 1000 George Bush Drive, College Station 979-691-4000 Bushlibrary.tamu.edu Brazos Valley African American Museum 500 East Pruitt Street, Bryan 979-775-3961 Bvaam.org Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan 979-776-2195 Brazosvalleymuseum.org Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley 111 East 27th Street, Bryan 979-779-5437 Cmbv.org
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Museum of the American GI 19124 South Highway 6, College Station 979-255-3675 Magicstx.org Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial 3101 Harvey Road, College Station 979-696-6247 Bvvm.org Arts Council of Brazos Valley 2275 Dartmouth Street, College Station 979-696-2787 Acbv.org Benjamin Knox Gallery 405 University Drive East, College Station 979-696-5669 Benjaminknox.com MSC Forsyth Center Galleries Texas A&M University Campus, College Station 979-845-9251 Forsyth.tamu.edu Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadet Center Texas A&M University Campus, College Station 979-862-2862 Aggiecorps.org
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Downtown Bryan Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association Athletic Sports Museum Texas A&M University Campus, College Station 979-846-3024 Lettermen.tamu.edu Bonfire Memorial Texas A&M University Campus, College Station 979-845-5851 Bonfire.tamu.edu/memorial
Foodies who want to learn the components of Texas cuisine need look no further than their own backyard. Bryan/College Station offers some of the best locally grown produce in Texas, an award-winning winery, a brewery, and a pecan farm. Messina Hof Winery 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan 979-778-9463 Messinahof.com
New Republic Brewing 11405 North Dowling Road, College Station 415-273-9378 Newrepublicbrewing.com Texas A&M’s Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center’s Retail Sales Located on the West Campus at the north end of Olsen Road 488 Olsen Blvd, College Station 979-845-5651
If you enjoy live performances, you’ll find a cornucopia of offerings: the latest from Broadway to world-class music concerts and performances put on by local theatre and musical companies. Brazos Valley Chorale 2600 Arbor Drive, Bryan 979-776-1776 Bvchorale.org
Royalty Pecan Farms 10600 State Highway 21 East, Caldwell 979-272-3904 Royaltypecans.com
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Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra 2501 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station 979-696-6100 Bvso.org Brazos Valley TROUPE 3705 E. 29th St., Bryan 979-846-4903 Bvtroupe.com Friends of Chamber Music Communitychamberconcerts.com MSC OPAS Texas A&M University 979-845-1661 Opas.tamu.edu StageCenter 201B West 26th Street, Bryan 979-823-4297 Stagecenter.net The Theatre Company 3125 S. Texas Avenue Suite 500 , Bryan 979-779-1302 Thetheatrecompany.com
Kiplinger rated College Station as one of the top 10 U.S. cities for raising families.
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Messina Hof Winery Not all entertainment costs money. Pack a picnic lunch and go to one of the different types of parks in the area including walking, hiking, or biking trails as well as a competition-quality skate park. There are even two dog parks, and Texas A&M has several horticulture gardens where you can learn more about what types of plants grow in this area.
Sue Haswell Park & Pool 1142 East William J. Bryan Parkway, Bryan 979-209-5527 Bryantx.gov Veteran’s Park 3101 Harvey Road, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov G. Hysmith Skate Park 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov
Wolf Pen Creek 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov
Steeplechase Park (which includes a dog park) 301 Westridge Drive, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov
Lick Creek Nature Park 13600 East Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov
University Park (which includes a dog park) 300 Park Road, College Station
Central Park 1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov
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979-764-3486 Cstx.gov Texas A&M Horticultural Gardens 600 Agronomy Road, College Station 979-845-4311
Festivals and events are great ways to meet new people and enjoy the area. Many of the events are cheap or free, which is even better! On almost any given night throughout the year you can catch live entertainment somewhere in town. Or you can head to Downtown Bryan monthly for First Fridays. First Fridays The first Friday of every month Historic Downtown Bryan 979-822-4920 Downtownbryan.com
Forbes magazine listed College Station among the top 25 places in the United States for people who want a “working retirement.”
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College Station Depot at Benjamin Knox Gallery Starlight Music Series May Through June Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov Summer Film Series George Bush Presidential Library Center’s Presidential Pond 979-691-4014 Bushlibrary.tamu.edu Greg Tivis “Nawlins” Jazz Jam Session The first Sunday of every month, 6-9pm Luigi’s Patio Ristorante 3975 Highway 6 S, College Station 979-693-2742 “I Love America” 4th of July Celebration July 4 George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 1000 George Bush Drive, College Station 979-691-4014 Bushlibrary.tamu.edu 14
Harvest Weekends August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 Messina Hof Winery and Resort 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan 979-778-9463 Messinahof.com Brazos Valley Fair and Expo October 17-19 Brazos County Expo 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan 979-823-3976 Brazosvalleyfair.com
Bryan/ College Station was ranked 3rd in Forbes’ list of Best Small Cities for Jobs.
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Texas Reds Festival September 27-28 Downtown Bryan 979-822-4920 http://tr.blog.bryantx.gov Christmas at the Creek The first weekend in December Wolf Pen Creek Corridor 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station 979-764-3486 Cstx.gov Downtown Bryan Christmas Parade Date TBA 979-822-4920 Downtownbryan.com
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Sports to Watch … or to Do! Are you an armchair quarterback or someone who loves to sweat? If you’re the competitive type, you may want to take in a football game at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field or challenge yourself by competing in one of the many half-marathons organized in the area. And the area has plenty of outdoor activities for you and your family to enjoy, including ponds stocked with fish and parks for hiking and biking. Texas A&M participates in Division 1 NCAA athletics and is currently part of the very competitive Southeastern Conference (SEC) for the 2014-15 season. A Saturday spent at Kyle Field is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A&M also has a tradition of excellence
Brazos County residents traveled an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work during 2006-2010.
in other sports, including 14 national titles in a variety of programs, including women’s basketball, softball, men’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. Texas A&M Athletics aggieathletics.com
Do you want to catch some baseball? The Brazos Valley Bombers, a collegiate summer baseball team, wants to take you out to the ballgame during their season, which spans June through August.
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Need a football fix in the middle of December? B/ CS is hosting an event that will feature some of the best players in the state and nation. Brazos Valley Bowl Presented by Blinn College Date to be determined in early December Texas A&M’s Kyle Field, College Station http://www. brazosvalleybowl.com
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Bryan was named a “Heart & Stroke Healthy City” by the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
If the term “hitting the road” means tying on a pair of running shoes and racking up the mileage, then there are definitely options for you. 6th Annual Buffalo Stampede Half-Marathon and 5K October 4, 2014 Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan 979-776-2195 Brazosvalleymuseum.org BCS Marathon and Half-Marathon December 14, 2014 http://bcsmarathon.com/ Armadillo Dash Half-Marathon and 5K March 1, 2015 Armadillodash.com/ For more information: cj@ racetx.com
Spending the day at Lake Bryan is an easy, inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors. For the day or to tent camp all weekend, enjoy swimming, play sand volleyball, explore the nature trails around 20
the lake, do off-road bicycling, or go boating or jet skiing. Lake Bryan 8200 Sandy Point Road, Bryan 979-361-0861 www.lakebryan.com
Do you like to ride your bicycle? You’re not alone! According to the 2010 Community Service Data, the City of College Station has the highest percentage of Texas residents who commuted to work by bike. To make it easy for riders to navigate their routes, the City of College Station has developed a map detailing the city’s bike lanes, bike routes and multi-use paths. City of College Station 979-764-3500 Cstx.gov/
With temperatures reaching above 100° during the Texas summer, beat the heat at area pools.
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Adamson Lagoon 1900 Anderson, College Station 979-764-3735 Cstx.gov Southwood-Hallaran Pool 1600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-3787 Cstx.gov Natatorium College Station Middle School, 900 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-5545 Cstx.gov Thomas Pool 1300 James Parkway, College Station 979-764-3721 Cstx.gov Bryan Aquatic Center 3100 Oak Ridge Drive, Bryan 979-209-5222 Bryantx.gov Henderson Harbor 1200 Ridgedale Street, Bryan 979-209-5221 Bryantx.gov
Fishing in the city? Cast your line in five City of College Station ponds that are periodically stocked with catfish. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park (2 ponds) 1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station Cstx.gov Brothers Pond Park 3100 Rio Grande, College Station Cstx.gov
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Bryan’s Carnegie Center of the Brazos Valley, built in 1902, is the oldest Carnegie Library in Texas and was funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as part of his effort to encourage communities to commit to on-going learning. Cy Miller Park 2615 Texas Avenue, College Station Cstx.gov Gabbard Park 1201 Dexter Drive South, College Station Cstx.gov John Crompton Park 201 West Holleman College Station Cstx.gov For more information about these ponds: 979-764-3486 College Station cstx.gov
If you enjoy hunting, fishing or shooting trap and skeet, you’re just a quick drive away from Tonkaway Ranch, which is located alongside the Navasota River. Tonkaway Ranch 979-776-1476 Tonkaway.com
Bryan/College Station is a draw for retirees looking for a comfortable climate and affordable lifestyle. Other plusses include how easy it is to get around town and the area’s development as a regional medical hub. Other “perks” of having a world-renowned university include attending NCAA athletic events and Texas A&M’s 22
OPAS, which offers touring performances. Finally, residents in Bryan/College Station are both friendly and helpful. Be ready for many of the 50,000 Texas A&M students to greet you with a warm “Howdy!” An easy way to meet people is through senior activities including quilting, genealogy, computers or tai chi. Brazos County Senior Citizens Association 1402 Bristol Street, Bryan 979-822-6873 Visitaggieland.com Lincoln Recreation Center 1000 Eleanor Street, College Station 979-764-3750 Cstx.gov Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-6351 Cstx.gov St. Joseph’s Gold Medallion Club 1530 East William Joel Bryan Parkway, Bryan 979-774-4653 http://www.st-joseph.org
Golfing is one of the favorite ways to enjoy a beautiful Texas day, and thanks to our sunny
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weather you can golf year round. Bryan/ College Station has six courses, ranging from championship-style links to public golf courses that will suit your game to a tee! Bryan Golf Course 206 West Villa Maria, Bryan 979-823-0126 Bryangolf.com Briarcrest Country Club 1929 Country Club Dr., Bryan 979-776-0133 Briarcrestcc.org Miramont One Miramont Boulevard, Bryan 979-774-7474 Miramont.cc Pebble Creek Country Club 4500 Pebble Creek Parkway, College Station 979-690-0996 Pebblecreek.org Texas A&M University Golf Course Texas A&M University Campus, College Station 979-845-1723 Recsports.tamu.edu Traditions Club 3131 Club Drive, Bryan 979-779-1007 Traditionsclub.com
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SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM EACH CITY Fire department: Emergency Number: 911 Non-Emergency Numbers: City of Bryan – 979-209-5960, Bryantx.gov City of College Station – 979-764-3705, Cstx.gov Police department Emergency Number: 911 Non-Emergency Numbers: City of Bryan – 979-209-5300, Bryantx.gov City of College Station – 979-764-3600, Cstx.gov Utilities Bryan Texas Utilities – 979-821-5700, Btutilities.com College Station Utilities – 979-764-3535, Cstx.gov Water Bryan Texas Utilities – 979-821-5700, Btutilities.com College Station Utilities – 979-764-3535, Cstx.gov Wellborn Special Utility District – 979-690-9799, Wellbornsud.com Wickson Creek Special Utility District– 979-589-3030, Wicksoncreeksud.ruralwaterusa.com Sewage Bryan Texas Utilities – 979-821-5700, Btutilities.com College Station Utilities – 979-764-3535, Cstx.gov Garbage Collection City of Bryan – 979-209-5900, Bryantx.gov City of College Station – 979-764-3690, Cstx.gov 24 2014 Newcomers Guide
Recycling Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling – 979-777-8968, Bvtrashvalet.com City of Bryan – 979-209-5676, Bryantx.gov City of College Station – 979-764-6228, Cstx.gov Texas Commercial Waste – 979-775-7171, Texascommercialwaste.com Library The cities of Bryan and College Station joined their resources together to form the Bryan + College Station Public Library System. The libraries provide services for adults, teens and children. Bcslibrary.org Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History (Bryan) – 979-209-5630 Clara B. Mounce Public Library (Bryan) – 979-209-5600 Larry J. Ringer Public Library (College Station) – 979-764-3416 Getting Settled Utilities Bryan Texas Utilities (Electricity and Water) 979-821-5700, Btutilities.com College Station Utilities (Electricity and Water) 979-764-3535, Cstx.gov Mid-South Synergy (Utilities) 936-825-5100, Midsouthsynergy.com Atmos Energy (Gas) 1-800-460-3030, Atmosenergy.com Suddenlink Communications (Phone, Internet and Television) 979-846-2229, Suddenlink.com Verizon Communications (Phone, Internet and Television) 877-300-4498, Connecttoverizon.com
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Texas Commercial Waste (Rural Garbage Collection) – 979-775-7171, Texascommercialwaste.com Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling 979-777-8969, Bvtrashvalet.com
Bryan 979-776-3130 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us Voter Registration Brazos County Tax Assessor-Collector 300 E. William Joel Bryan,Bryan 979-361-4470
Registration forms also are available at COUNTY: area post offices and the city halls in Brazos Bryan and College Station. POPULATION: A registration form also is available COUNTY COUNTY: online at Sos.state.tx.us/elections/ SEAT: 194,851 voter/reqvr.shtml Bryan (2010 U.S. Census) Education BRYAN: 76,201 Bryan/College Station is home to (2010 U.S. Census) COLLEGE STATION: 93,857 two institutions of higher education: Taxes Blinn College, which is a two-year (2010 U.S. Census) The State community college, and Texas A&M (City of College Station of Texas University, which is a world-class website) does not research university. have an income tax. Taxes that GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE are assessed include a sales tax of 8.25 percent BRYAN: City council/manager – and property taxes for (979) 209-5008 Bryantx.gov homeowners. However, COLLEGE STATION: school districts offer City council/manager – a $15,000 homestead (979) 764-3510, Cstx.gov exemption reduction from the appraised value of the home. Blinn College Brazos Valley Tax Assessor-Collector 979-209-7223 300 East William Joel Parkway, Bryan Blinn.edu 979-361-4470 Texas A&M 979-845-3211 Change of Address Tamu.edu Forms are available at five U.S. Post Offices in the area: The Bryan and College Station area is served by two public school districts and 2121 E. William Joel Bryan Parkway seven private schools. Bryan Bryan Independent School District 210 W. William Joel Bryan Parkway 979-209-1000 Bryan Bryanisd.org 104 N. Houston Street, College Station College Station Independent 2130 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South School District College Station Csisd.org 14881 FM 2154, Wellborn 979-690-8343 Driver’s License and Registration New residents are required to get a Texas driver’s license, get their vehicle inspected and registered, and have auto insurance. The legal driving age in Texas is 18. Vehicle Registration: Brazos County Tax Assessor-Collector 300 E. William Joel Bryan, Bryan 979-361-4470
Allen Academy 979-776-0731 Allenacademy.org
Driver’s License: Texas Department of Public Safety 2571 North Earl Rudder Freeway
Harmony Science Academy 979-779-2100 Hsabcs.org
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Brazos Christian School 979-823-1000 http://bcseagles.org Cornerstone Christian Academy 979-694-8200 Cornerstonechildren.org
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St. Joseph Catholic School 979-822-6641 Stjosephschoolbcs.org
Early Learning Campus 979-779-0861 Stjosephschoolbcs.org
St. Michael’s Episcopal School 979-822-2715 St-michaels-academy.org
Saint Michael’s Episcopal School 979-823-7962 Stmes.net/
The Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity 979-775-2152 Thebrazosschool.org
Sonshine School of the A&M Church of Christ 979-693-8668
Traditions Montessori School 979-361-0138 traditionsmontessorischool.org Both school districts offer prekindergarten programs to eligible students. In addition, there are numerous prekindergarten programs in the Bryan/College Station area. Aggieland Country School 979-696-1674 Aggielandcountryschool.org/ A&M United Methodist Church Weekday School 979-846-1762 Am-umc.org Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. 979-774-3496 Bvcaa.org Bright Beginnings 979-774-7750 Mybrightbeginner.com Camelot Learning Center 979-774-7116 Camelotlearningcenter.com Central Baptist Church Weekday School 979-776-9977 Cbcbryan.org Covenant Presbyterian Day School 979-696-4344 Grace Bible School’s Kingdom Kids Weekday Preschool 979-764-6624 Grace-bible.org KinderCare Learning Centers Balcones location – 979-696-9062 Village Drive location – 979-693-9900 Royal Street location – 979-846-4503 Carter Creek location – 979-846-1037 Kindercare.com Longmire Learning Center 979-764-2718 Longmirelearning.com Montesorri School House 979-822-5192 Peas in a Pod Learning Center 979-703-1816 Peasinapodcs.blogspot.com St. Joseph’s Eagle Nest 28 2014 Newcomers Guide
Stepping Stone School 979-693-0074 Steppingstoneschool.com/campuslocations/stepping-stone-school-7/ Daycare is provided by more than 60 licensed day care facilities and 150 registered homes. For further information, contact: Department of Human Services 3000 E. Villa Maria, Bryan 979-776-7403 Health Care An on-line directory of physicians in the Bryan/College Station area is available from the Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society. Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society 979-695-5952 Brcms.orgx The Bryan/College Station is served by three hospitals and one emergency center. A fourth hospital run by Scott and White is slated to open in Summer 2013. College Station Medical Center 1604 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-5100 csmedcenter.com St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center 2801 Franciscan Drive, Bryan 979-776-3777 St-joseph.org St. Joseph College Station Emergency Center 4411 Hwy 6 South, College Station 979-776-2479 st-joseph.org The Physicians Center Hospital 3131 University Drive East, Bryan 979-731-3100 Thephysicianscentre.com Rock Prairie Behavioral Health 3550 Normand Drive, College Station 979-703-8848 www.rockprairiebh.com Scott & White Hospital 700 Scott & White Drive, College Station 979-207-0100 sw.org
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Employment Services Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions 979-595-2800 Bvjobs.org
aviation enthusiasts. The field also serves as a hub for PHI Air Medical helicopter service. Coulter Airfield 979-209-5233 Bryantx.gov/coulterairfield/
Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Job Board Bcschamber.org
Bus Service Greyhound serves Bryan/College Station residents through its bus station, which is located in downtown Bryan. Besides passenger transportation, Greyhound also offers shipping services. 979-774-1372 Greyhound.com
Airports Easterwood Airport, which is owned and operated by Texas A&M University, is served by two commercial carriers, American Eagle and United Airlines. Commercial flights from Easterwood serve as connections to Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Charter air services also are available. Easterwood also has car rental service and taxi cabs Easterwood Airport 979-845-5103 Easterwoodairport.com
Limited public transportation is available in the cities through the Brazos Valley Transit District. Fixed routes run through the Bryan/College Station area. General public fare is $1.50. Passes also are available for purchase. 979-778-0607, ext. 7008 Btd.org
Coulter Field, which is owned by the City of Bryan, is used by private pilots as well as
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2818 = Harvey Mitchell Parkway (West Bypass) THINGS YOUR GPS WON’T TELL YOU HF.M. 2818 turns into Emerald Parkway HHolleman Road turns into I-and-G Road HF.M. 158 is also known as Boonville Road, which turns into William Joel Bryan Parkway, which also is W. 25th Street. The street turns into Sandy Point Road north of Highway 21. HHighway 21 is also called San Jacinto Lane. HThere are three streets with “College” in them – College Main, College Avenue and South College
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Avenue. College Avenue turns into South College Avenue and also is State Highway 308. HThere are two Houston Streets on Texas A&M campus that do not connect. HLeonard Road turns into Groesbeck St. HTurkey Creek Road turns into Carson Street. HThere is a Foster Lane and a Foster Road. HThere is a Jones Road and an Old Jones Road. HThere is a Hensel Drive and a Hensel Avenue. HMartin Luther King Rd. turns into Old Reliance Road HGreens Prairie Road turns into Greens Prairie Trail
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shuttle service for the convenience of students, employees, faculty and visitors. 979-862-7275 Transport.tamu.edu Maps of the Bryan/College Station area and local phone books are available from the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce 979-260-5200 Bcschamber.org Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 979-260-9898 Visitaggieland.com B/CS Regional Association of Realtors 979-846-3751 Bcsrealtor.com B/CS Apartment Association 979-260-9842 Bcsaa.com B/CS Homebuilders Association 979-696-0272 Bcsbuilders.org
Valley 979-571-1465 Ido-ido.org Medical An on-line directory of physicians in the Bryan/College Station area is available from the Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society. Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society (979) 695-5952 Brcms.org/FindAPhysician.aspx Market Demographics Median Age Brazos County 23.60 Bryan 27.60 College Station 21.90 (2000 Census, as per Texas State Data Center, http://txsdc.utsa.edu/Reports/ Subject/Index.aspx) Income from 2006-2010 (U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey) Median Family Income Median Household Income Per Capita Income
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Important Phone Numbers Area Code (979) Unless Otherwise Noted
Apartment Association 260-9842 Atmos Energy 800-460-3030 Brazos Central Appraisal District 774-4100 B/CS Chamber of Commerce 260-5200 B/CS Convention & Visitors Bureau 260-9898 Better Business Bureau 260-2222 Blinn College 209-7200 Brazos County Tax Department 361-4473 Brazos Valley Physicians Center Hospital 731-3900 Brazos Valley Transit District (Bus Service) 778-4480 Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions 595-2810 Bryan ISD 209-1000 College Station Medical Center 764-5100 Texas Health & Human Services 776-1510 Easterwood Airport 845-5103 Electricity/Water Bryan Texas Utilities 821-5700 College Station Utilities 764-3535 Wickson Creek Special 34
Utility District 589-3030 Wellborn Water 690-9799 Emergency Police/ Fire/Ambulance 911 Hotel Availability 260-9999 Lawyer Referral 800-252-9690 Libraries Clara B. Mounce Public Library 209-5600 George Bush Presidential Library 691-4000 Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley Houston 209-5630 Larry J. Ringer Library 764-3416 Sterling Evans Library (Texas A&M) 845-5741 Recycling Services City of College Station 764-6229 City of Bryan 209-5675 Texas Commercial Waste 775-7171
Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling 777-8968 St. Joseph Hospital (Bryan) 776-3777 St. Joseph Emergency Room (College Station) 776-2479 Suddenlink Communications 846-2229 Texas A&M Off-Campus Housing 845-1741 Texas A&M Information 845-3211 Texas A&M Visitor Center 845-5851 Texas Comptroller 776-5200 Texas Department of Public Safety/Driver’s License Office 776-3110 Texas Workforce Commission 800-386-7200 Time & Temperature 822-6712 Verizon 800-483-4000 Voter Information 361-447
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