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INsIDEResearch Valley Partnership 6Attractions 8Get Connected

City & Other Services 22Education 24Healthcare 26Employment Services 28How To Drive Like A Local 28Other Resources 30

Important Phone Numbers 34

75% of Texas and Louisiana populations – 13.1 million people – live within a 3.5-hour drive of Bryan/College Station.

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 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!”

The Maroon Bonnett, developed at Texas A&M

bcschamber.org(979) 260-5200


George Bush Presidential Library and Museum1000 George Bush Drive, College Station979-691-4000Bushlibrary.tamu.edu

Brazos Valley African American Museum500 East Pruitt Street, Bryan979-775-3961Bvaam.org

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan979-776-2195Brazosvalleymuseum.org

Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley111 East 27th Street, Bryan979-779-5437Cmbv.org

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.

Museum of the American GI19124 South Highway 6, College Station979-255-3675Magicstx.org

Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial3101 Harvey Road, College Station979-696-6247Bvvm.org

Arts Council of Brazos Valley2275 Dartmouth Street, College Station979-696-2787Acbv.org

Benjamin Knox Gallery405 University Drive East, College Station979-696-5669Benjaminknox.com

MSC Forsyth Center GalleriesTexas A&M University Campus, College Station979-845-9251Forsyth.tamu.edu

Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadet CenterTexas A&M University Campus, College Station979-862-2862Aggiecorps.org

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


New Republic Brewing11405 North Dowling Road, College Station415-273-9378Newrepublicbrewing.com

Texas A&M’s Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center’s Retail SalesLocated on the West Campus at the north end of Olsen Road488 Olsen Blvd, College Station979-845-5651

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 Chorale2600 Arbor Drive, Bryan979-776-1776Bvchorale.org

Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association Athletic Sports MuseumTexas A&M University Campus, College Station979-846-3024Lettermen.tamu.edu

Bonfire MemorialTexas A&M University Campus, College Station979-845-5851Bonfire.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 Winery4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan979-778-9463Messinahof.com

Royalty Pecan Farms10600 State Highway 21 East, Caldwell979-272-3904Royaltypecans.com

Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra2501 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station979-696-6100Bvso.org

Brazos Valley TROUPE3705 E. 29th St., Bryan979-846-4903Bvtroupe.com

Friends of Chamber MusicCommunitychamberconcerts.com

MSC OPASTexas A&M University979-845-1661Opas.tamu.edu

StageCenter201B West 26th Street, Bryan979-823-4297Stagecenter.net

The Theatre Company3125 S. Texas Avenue Suite 500 , Bryan979-779-1302Thetheatrecompany.com

Kiplinger rated College Station

as one of the top 10 U.S. cities for raising

families.

Downtown Bryan


Sue Haswell Park & Pool1142 East William J. Bryan Parkway, Bryan979-209-5527Bryantx.gov

Veteran’s Park3101 Harvey Road, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

G. Hysmith Skate Park1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Steeplechase Park (which includes a dog park)301 Westridge Drive, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

University Park (which includes a dog park)300 Park Road, College Station

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.

Wolf Pen Creek1015 Colgate Drive, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Lick Creek Nature Park13600 East Rock Prairie Road, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Central Park1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Texas A&M Horticultural Gardens600 Agronomy Road, College Station979-845-4311

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 FridaysThe first Friday of every monthHistoric Downtown Bryan979-822-4920Downtownbryan.com

Forbes magazine

listed College Station among

the top 25 places in the United States for people who

want a “working retirement.”

Messina Hof Winery


Harvest WeekendsAugust 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24Messina Hof Winery and Resort4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan979-778-9463Messinahof.com

Brazos Valley Fair and ExpoOctober 17-19Brazos County Expo5827 Leonard Road, Bryan979-823-3976Brazosvalleyfair.com

Starlight Music SeriesMay Through JuneWolf Pen Creek Amphitheater1015 Colgate Drive, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Summer Film SeriesGeorge Bush Presidential Library Center’s Presidential Pond979-691-4014Bushlibrary.tamu.edu

Greg Tivis “Nawlins”Jazz Jam SessionThe first Sunday of every month, 6-9pmLuigi’s Patio Ristorante3975 Highway 6 S, College Station979-693-2742

“I Love America” 4th of July CelebrationJuly 4George Bush Presidential Library and Museum1000 George Bush Drive, College Station979-691-4014Bushlibrary.tamu.edu

Texas Reds FestivalSeptember 27-28Downtown Bryan979-822-4920http://tr.blog.bryantx.gov

Christmas at the CreekThe first weekend in DecemberWolf Pen Creek Corridor1015 Colgate Drive, College Station979-764-3486Cstx.gov

Downtown Bryan Christmas ParadeDate TBA979-822-4920Downtownbryan.com

Bryan/College Station

was ranked 3rd in Forbes’ list of

Best Small Citiesfor Jobs.

College Station Depot at Benjamin Knox Gallery


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 Athleticsaggieathletics.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.

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 Valley Bombers979-779-7529Bvbombers.com

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 CollegeDate to be determined in early DecemberTexas A&M’s Kyle Field, College Stationhttp://www.brazosvalleybowl.com

Brazos County residents traveled an

average of17.3 minutes to get to

work during 2006-2010.

Catalena Hatters, Downtown Bryan


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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 5KOctober 4, 2014Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan 979-776-2195Brazosvalleymuseum.org

BCS Marathon and Half-MarathonDecember 14, 2014http://bcsmarathon.com/

Armadillo Dash Half-Marathon and 5KMarch 1, 2015Armadillodash.com/For more information: [email protected]

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

the lake, do off-road bicycling, or go boating or jet skiing.

Lake Bryan8200 Sandy Point Road, Bryan979-361-0861www.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 Station979-764-3500Cstx.gov/

With temperatures reaching above 100° during the Texas summer, beat the heat at area pools.

Adamson Lagoon1900 Anderson, College Station979-764-3735

Cstx.gov

Southwood-Hallaran Pool1600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station979-764-3787Cstx.gov

NatatoriumCollege Station Middle School, 900 Rock Prairie Road, College Station979-764-5545Cstx.gov

Thomas Pool1300 James Parkway, College Station979-764-3721Cstx.gov

Bryan Aquatic Center3100 Oak Ridge Drive, Bryan979-209-5222Bryantx.gov

Henderson Harbor1200 Ridgedale Street, Bryan979-209-5221Bryantx.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 StationCstx.gov

Brothers Pond Park3100 Rio Grande, College StationCstx.gov

Bryan was named

a “Heart & Stroke Healthy City” by

the Texas Council on Cardiovascular

Disease and Stroke.


Cy Miller Park2615 Texas Avenue, College StationCstx.govGabbard Park1201 Dexter Drive South, College StationCstx.gov

John Crompton Park201 West HollemanCollege StationCstx.gov

For more information about these ponds:979-764-3486College Stationcstx.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 Ranch979-776-1476Tonkaway.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

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 Association1402 Bristol Street, Bryan979-822-6873Visitaggieland.com

Lincoln Recreation Center1000 Eleanor Street, College Station979-764-3750Cstx.gov

Southwood Community Center1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station979-764-6351Cstx.gov

St. Joseph’s Gold Medallion Club1530 East William Joel Bryan Parkway, Bryan979-774-4653http://www.st-joseph.org

Golfing is one of the favorite ways to enjoy a beautiful Texas day, and thanks to our sunny

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 Course206 West Villa Maria, Bryan979-823-0126Bryangolf.comBriarcrest Country Club1929 Country Club Dr., Bryan979-776-0133Briarcrestcc.org

MiramontOne Miramont Boulevard, Bryan979-774-7474Miramont.cc

Pebble Creek Country Club4500 Pebble Creek Parkway, College Station979-690-0996Pebblecreek.org

Texas A&M University Golf CourseTexas A&M University Campus, College Station979-845-1723Recsports.tamu.edu

Traditions Club3131 Club Drive, Bryan979-779-1007Traditionsclub.com

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.


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

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 Gar-bage Collection) – 979-775-7171,

Texascommercialwaste.com Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling 979-777-8969, Bvtrashvalet.com

Taxes The State of Texas does not have an in-come tax. Taxes that are assessed include a sales tax of 8.25 percent and property taxes for homeowners. However, school districts offer a $15,000 homestead exemption reduction from the appraised value of the home.

Brazos Valley Tax Assessor-Collector300 East William Joel Parkway, Bryan 979-361-4470

Change of AddressForms are available at five U.S. Post Of-fices in the area:

2121 E. William Joel Bryan ParkwayBryan

210 W. William Joel Bryan ParkwayBryan

104 N. Houston Street, College Station

2130 Harvey Mitchell Parkway SouthCollege Station

14881 FM 2154, Wellborn

Driver’s License and RegistrationNew 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-Collector300 E. William Joel Bryan, Bryan 979-361-4470

Driver’s License:Texas Department of Public Safety2571 North Earl Rudder Freeway

Bryan 979-776-3130http://www.txdps.state.tx.us

Voter RegistrationBrazos County Tax Assessor-Collector300 E. William Joel Bryan,Bryan 979-361-4470

Registration forms also are available at area post offices and the city halls in Bryan and College Station.A registration form also is available online at Sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml

EducationBryan/College Station is home to two institutions of higher education: Blinn College, which is a two-year

community college, and Texas A&M University, which is a world-class research university.

Blinn College979-209-7223Blinn.edu

Texas A&M 979-845-3211Tamu.edu

The Bryan and College Station area is served by two public school districts and seven private schools.

Bryan Independent School District979-209-1000Bryanisd.org

College Station Independent School DistrictCsisd.org979-690-8343

Allen Academy979-776-0731Allenacademy.org

Brazos Christian School979-823-1000http://bcseagles.org

Cornerstone Christian Academy979-694-8200Cornerstonechildren.org

Harmony Science Academy979-779-2100Hsabcs.org

POPULATION:COUNTY:

194,851(2010 U.S. Census)

BRYAN: 76,201(2010 U.S. Census)

COLLEGE STATION: 93,857(2010 U.S. Census)

(City of College Station website)

COUNTY: Brazos

COUNTY SEAT: Bryan

GOVERNANCE STRUCTUREBRYAN: City council/manager – (979) 209-5008 Bryantx.govCOLLEGE STATION: City council/manager – (979) 764-3510, Cstx.gov


St. Joseph Catholic School979-822-6641Stjosephschoolbcs.org

St. Michael’s Episcopal School979-822-2715St-michaels-academy.org

The Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity979-775-2152Thebrazosschool.org

Traditions Montessori School979-361-0138traditionsmontessorischool.org

Both school districts offer prekindergarten programs to eligible students. In addition, there are numerous prekindergarten pro-grams in the Bryan/College Station area.

Aggieland Country School979-696-1674Aggielandcountryschool.org/

A&M United Methodist Church Weekday School979-846-1762Am-umc.org

Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.979-774-3496Bvcaa.org

Bright Beginnings979-774-7750Mybrightbeginner.com

Camelot Learning Center979-774-7116Camelotlearningcenter.com

Central Baptist Church Weekday School979-776-9977Cbcbryan.org

Covenant Presbyterian Day School979-696-4344

Grace Bible School’s Kingdom Kids Weekday Preschool979-764-6624Grace-bible.org

KinderCare Learning CentersBalcones location – 979-696-9062Village Drive location – 979-693-9900Royal Street location – 979-846-4503Carter Creek location – 979-846-1037Kindercare.com

Longmire Learning Center979-764-2718Longmirelearning.com

Montesorri School House979-822-5192

Peas in a Pod Learning Center979-703-1816Peasinapodcs.blogspot.com

St. Joseph’s Eagle Nest

Early Learning Campus979-779-0861Stjosephschoolbcs.org

Saint Michael’s Episcopal School979-823-7962Stmes.net/

Sonshine School of the A&M Church of Christ979-693-8668

Stepping Stone School979-693-0074Steppingstoneschool.com/campus-locations/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 Services3000 E. Villa Maria, Bryan 979-776-7403

Health CareAn on-line directory of physicians in the Bryan/College Station area is available from the Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society.

Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society979-695-5952Brcms.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 Center1604 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 979-764-5100csmedcenter.com

St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center2801 Franciscan Drive, Bryan 979-776-3777St-joseph.org

St. Joseph College Station Emergency Center4411 Hwy 6 South, College Station 979-776-2479st-joseph.org

The Physicians Center Hospital3131 University Drive East, Bryan 979-731-3100Thephysicianscentre.com

Rock Prairie Behavioral Health3550 Normand Drive, College Station979-703-8848

www.rockprairiebh.com

Scott & White Hospital700 Scott & White Drive, College Station979-207-0100sw.org


HOW TO GET AROUN

D LIKE A LOCAL

Employment ServicesBrazos Valley Workforce Solutions979-595-2800Bvjobs.org

Bryan/College Station Chamber of Com-merce Job BoardBcschamber.org

AirportsEasterwood Airport, which is owned and operated by Texas A&M University, is served by two commercial carriers, Ameri-can Eagle and United Airlines. Commercial flights from Easterwood serve as connec-tions 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 Airport979-845-5103Easterwoodairport.com

Coulter Field, which is owned by the City of Bryan, is used by private pilots as well as

aviation enthusiasts. The field also serves as a hub for PHI Air Medical helicopter service.

Coulter Airfield979-209-5233Bryantx.gov/coulterairfield/

Bus ServiceGreyhound serves Bryan/College Station residents through its bus station, which is located in downtown Bryan. Besides passenger transportation, Greyhound also offers shipping services.

979-774-1372Greyhound.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. 7008Btd.org

Texas A&M provides a free community

CONFUSING ROAD NAMES (AND NICKNAMES):HState Highway 6 = Earl

Rudder Freeway (East Bypass)

HState Highway 6 Business = Texas Avenue South

HState Highway 30 = Harvey Road

HState Highway 40 = Wil-liam D. Fitch Parkway

HState Highway 47HState Highway 308 =

College AvenueHFarm to Market Road 60

= University Drive / Ray-mond Stotzer Parkway

HFarm to Market Road 2154 = Wellborn Road

HFarm to Market Road 2347 = George Bush Drive

HFarm to Market Road

2818 = Harvey Mitchell Parkway (West Bypass)

THINGS YOUR GPS WON’T TELL YOUHF.M. 2818 turns into

Emerald ParkwayHHolleman Road turns into

I-and-G RoadHF.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

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


shuttle service for the convenience of students, employees, faculty and visitors.

979-862-7275Transport.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 Commerce979-260-5200Bcschamber.org

Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitor’s Bureau979-260-9898Visitaggieland.com

B/CS Regional Association of Realtors979-846-3751Bcsrealtor.com

B/CS Apartment Association979-260-9842Bcsaa.com

B/CS Homebuilders Association979-696-0272Bcsbuilders.org

WeddingsThe Bridal Association of the Brazos Valley serves as a resource for planning a wed-ding, including the venue, jewelry, clothing, photography and videos, florists, and reception and ceremony venues.

The Bridal Association of the Brazos

Valley979-571-1465Ido-ido.org

MedicalAn 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) 695-5952Brcms.org/FindAPhysician.aspx

Market DemographicsMedian AgeBrazos County 23.60 Bryan 27.60College 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 $57,383 Median Household Income $37,898 Per Capita Income $21,018

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Apartment Association 260-9842Atmos Energy 800-460-3030Brazos Central Appraisal District 774-4100B/CS Chamber of Commerce 260-5200B/CS Convention &Visitors Bureau 260-9898Better Business Bureau 260-2222Blinn College 209-7200Brazos County Tax Department 361-4473Brazos Valley Physicians Center Hospital 731-3900Brazos Valley Transit District (Bus Service) 778-4480Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions 595-2810Bryan ISD 209-1000College Station Medical Center 764-5100Texas Health & Human Services 776-1510Easterwood Airport 845-5103Electricity/WaterBryan Texas Utilities 821-5700College Station Utilities 764-3535Wickson Creek Special

Utility District 589-3030Wellborn Water 690-9799Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance 911Hotel Availability 260-9999Lawyer Referral 800-252-9690Libraries 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) 845-5741Recycling Services City of College Station 764-6229 City of Bryan 209-5675 Texas Commercial Waste 775-7171

Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling 777-8968St. Joseph Hospital(Bryan) 776-3777St. Joseph Emergency Room (College Station) 776-2479Suddenlink Communications 846-2229Texas A&MOff-Campus Housing 845-1741Texas A&M Information 845-3211Texas A&M Visitor Center 845-5851Texas Comptroller 776-5200Texas Department of Public Safety/Driver’s License Office 776-3110Texas Workforce Commission 800-386-7200Time & Temperature 822-6712Verizon 800-483-4000Voter Information 361-447

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