Juneteenth closures Wednesday in the Brazos Valley

ByMegan Calongne

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Juneteenth, the day celebrating the freedom of enslaved Americans following the Civil War, is on June 19. It has long been celebrated in the African American community, and was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

Several local government offices will be closed Wednesday in honor of Juneteenth.

College Station:

City of College Station offices and facilities will be closedSolid waste and recycling collections will operate on a regular scheduleAdamson Lagoon will be open from 1 to 7 p.m., and Cindy Hallaran Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Brenham:

City Services will be closed:City HallMunicipal CourtPet adoption and animal servicesNancy Carol Roberts Memorial LibraryBlue Bell Aquatic Center will have shorter hours: 1 to 5 p.m.Brenham & Washington County Texas Visitor Center will not be impactedResidential and commercial trash pick-up will not be impactedCollection/transfer and recycling station will remain open

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Government offices in the cities of Bryan and Navasota will remain open. Trash collection will also continue as usual in those cities.

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