The Blue Bell Aquatic Center starts its summer season May 26th. Opening day means big savings with $1.00 admission for everyone. Outdoor Leisure Pool Opens May 26th from 10am-4pm - $1.00 admission.

Summer Swim Lesson Registration is now open, sign up today.

Come have flip-flop-fun at the BBAC and don't forget the sunscreen!

Dolphin Tale - Movie in the Park

Dolphin Tale - A free family event - Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Hohlt Park. 10 minutes after sunset

Sponsored by: Texas Commercial Waste | City of Brenham | Brenham Memorial Chapel

View this Season's movies in the park schedule

Want to see how your favorite restaurant scored on its last health inspection?  The City of Brenham is now posting a monthly restaurant report card to show how food establishments inspected during that month performed on their health inspection.

Additional Somerville Lake Information

Honey Bug

Adopt Honey Bug - Honey Bug is my name and showing you love is my game. I was brought to the animal shelter because I was found on the road in the county. I love to play and show love all the time. I would make a wonderful indoor companion. If you have some time and would like to visit with me, I sure would love to see you.

She is available for adoption at:

Brenham Animal Shelter
2007 Old Chappell Hill Road
979-337-7351

Read more about Animal Control/Shelter and pets ready for adoption.

View Draft Report

Updated information:

For review - the May 03, 2012 draft report:

The Master Plan for the Downtown District is a directional plan. It is intended to provide a centralized vision for the future that provides property owners, business owners, prospective developers, and the City a point of reference when making improvements to the Downtown District. The plan also focuses on improvement efforts that have the greatest benefit, positive economic impact, and improved quality of life for the entire community.

In 2011, the City of Brenham and Brenham Community Development Corporation approved requests from Main Street Brenham for the funding... View the full Master Plan Page for additional information

Replacing Blackboard Connect with DeltAlert - signup now

Dear Brenham Resident:

As the Communication Director for our city, we have contracted with DeltAltert to provide an Emergency Mass Notification System. During an emergency, utilizing DeltAlert's system, we will be able to quickly send important information to our residents via email, text message and/or voice call.

Authorized staff members will collect and facilitate these messages. DeltAlert already possesses a substantial database that contains some residential contact information. But, you may want to access the opt-in site via the link and review or supplement your contact information. There is no charge to you to participate. We hope that you will take time to participate in this program, so that we may better communicate with you during an emergency.

Thank you,

Pam Ruemke

2011 Annual Reports - are now available for the following departments:

• Administration
• Utilities
• Finance
• Fire
• Police
• Public Works

Drought Status Reduced

In September of 2011 the City of Brenham initiated Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan. This stage of the plan asked for customers to voluntarily reduce water consumption. At that time, Lake Somerville had experienced its lowest level at 228.67. This was 9.33 feet below "normal" elevation of 238.00.

The Lake level continued to drop and hit a record low of 227.59 on December 13th 2011. however, throughout the last few months the Lake Somerville watershed area has received substantial rainfall. This rainfall has brought the lake up to its current level of 237.20 as of 03/12/2012.

Due to these rain events and the level of the lake the City of Brenham is terminating its Stage 1 Drought restrictions and returning the water system to a normal status.

The City of Brenham still encourages smart water use and would like to thank its customers for the superb job of water conservation during those stressful times.

Lowell Ogle
Director of Public Utilities

Download: Press Release-03-13-12

Go to the Drought Information Page for more information and the full press release.

Hwy 36 Lane Closures - Crews are working under the Hwy 290 overpass on Hwy 36. Hwy 36 is shut down to one lane in both directions.

Work continues on all three overpasses and on the frontage roads between SH 36 and the BNSF Railroad.

For project updates - visit the TxDOT events page.

Downtown Maser Plan - In 2011, the City of Brenham and Brenham Community Development Corporation approved requests from Main Street Brenham for the funding of a Downtown Master Plan. Their approval followed a months-long pursuit of garnering support for a Plan by explaining to community leaders why a plan is important. Click to continue reading...

2012 Parks Guide - Now available for pickup at the BBAC and places around town or as an easy download.

This 30 page guide shows what parks and amenities are available, rental and pricing information, new facilities, links to local youth athletic organizations, aquatics, and recreation program information. When it comes to your community's parks and recreation programs, this is the go to guide.