Bryan is a city located in Brazos County, Texas, serving as the county seat. Positioned in the Brazos Valley, it had a population of 83,980 according to the 2020 census. Bryan is adjacent to College Station to the south, and together they form the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area, which ranks as the 15th-largest metropolitan area in Texas, with a combined population of 268,248 as of 2020.
In 1900, Bryan became a stop for the International-Great Northern Railroad, marking a significant development in the city's transportation network.
In 1902, the Carnegie Library of Bryan opened with the help of a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, establishing a key educational resource for the community.
A bell was crafted in 1905 for the Carnegie Library and later used in 1918 to signal the end of World War I, symbolizing both local craftsmanship and a historical milestone.
In 1910, Bryan constructed an interurban railroad to College Station, enhancing connectivity between the two cities until its closure in 1923.
The Temple Freda synagogue, Bryan's first Jewish place of worship, opened in 1913, highlighting the city's growing religious diversity.
In 1918, the bell in front of the Carnegie Library of Bryan was rung to mark the end of World War I, serving as a local commemoration of a global event.
By 1923, the interurban railroad line between Bryan and College Station was abandoned, marking the end of this phase of local transportation history.
In 1936, State Highway 6 was built through Bryan, improving transportation and access to the city.
In 2009, a fire at the El Dorado Chemical Co. led to an evacuation in Bryan due to concerns about ammonium nitrate. The evacuation was managed with minimal mandatory relocations, and the fire was allowed to burn out due to chemical risks.
In 2010, Bryan established a "Gang Safety Zone" to combat gang-related violence, drawing attention from major US cities for its innovative approach to public safety.
On August 31, 2013, the Planned Parenthood clinic in Bryan closed due to state budget cuts, ending its services which included abortions since 1998.
On April 8, 2021, a tragic workplace shooting occurred at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan, resulting in one death and several injuries, with the suspect later indicted.
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