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Here's a look at six recent updates at health care facilities in the Bryan-College Station area, including new buildings and technology.

Expanding care services: The expansion at Baylor Scott & White's midtown campus makes room for 150 in-patient beds, double capacity for dialysis treatments and a 3T MRI.

Leading the region in advanced joint care: St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital celebrated its 500th robotic-assisted knee replacement in April.

Expanding specialty care access: At its Rock Prairie clinic, BSW has expanded specialty services, including obstetrics, cardiology and urology among others.

Growing primary care: A new primary care facility is coming to St. Joseph Health’s south College Station campus. The 12-provider facility is expected to be completed this fall.

Physicians Centre Hospital partnership: BSW announced a partnership with Surgery Partners in December 2025 to jointly own The Physicians Centre Hospital with physicians.

Technology upgrades: St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital fully upgraded two of its catheterization labs last fall. The systems are designed for detailed imaging and complex procedures.

Aggieland is gearing up to celebrate 250 years of the United States, with plenty of events throughout Bryan-College Station for the whole family.

July 4 First Friday
Historic Downtown Bryan hosts its monthly First Friday event with live music, local artists and family-friendly festivities surrounding July 4.

• July 3, 5-10 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Historic Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main St., Bryan

I Heart America Celebration at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
Headlined by the Josh Abbott Band, this celebration will also feature fireworks, food vendors and family-friendly activities. It is recommended for attendees to bring chairs and blankets, depending on where they decide to sit.

• July 4, gates open at 7 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station

Bryan Yard Dogs vs. Nacogdoches Niners Baseball Game at Travis Fields
Bryan’s Mid-America League summer baseball team will play a game that promises family fun and entertainment.

• July 3-5, first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

• $8-$12 (ticketed)

• 2100 Bomber Drive, Bryan

With America’s 250th Independence Day landing on a Saturday this year, many government offices will be closed on Friday to celebrate the holiday. 

Brazos County government offices will close early at 2 p.m. on July 2 and will be closed on the full day of July 3.  

City of Bryan closures: According to the city of Bryan’s website, these facilities will be closed on July 3. 

• Bryan Public Library System

  • Closed through July 5

• Bryan Animal Center

• Bryan Municipal Court

• Bryan Texas Utilities 

• Coulter Airfield

  • Closed July 3 and 4

• Neal Recreation Center

• Public Works Call Center

• Used Oil & Tire Recycling Center

City of College Station closures: The city of College Station website states most government offices will be closed, including:

• Larry J. Ringer Library

• Meyer Senior and Community Center

• Lincoln Recreation Center

• Gary Halter Nature Center

• Southwood Community Center

Texas A&M University’s campus will be open, but there will be an early release at noon on July 3.

This upcoming Independence Day weekend can pose safety challenges and hazards for Bryan-College Station residents, and the Bryan Fire Department wants to minimize potential harm and remind residents of proper safety etiquette and precautions.

What you need to know: Chris Lamb with the Bryan Fire Department told Community Impact the department is prioritizing two different issues throughout the weekend: firework safety and alcohol consumption.

“Obviously, fireworks and alcohol don’t mix, and one by itself in either fashion is just as dangerous,” Lamb said. “But when you mix the two, bad things can happen.”

The takeaway: Lamb said the risk of some light fun shouldn’t involve the safety and the potentially devastating impacts on someone’s life.

“There’s going to be a lot of fireworks and a lot of people drinking, but one mistake can really change someone’s life, whether it’s yours or someone else's,” he said. “Fireworks safety is paramount.