Who Lives Downtown?

Downtown Bryan was well into its revitalization when we first had the idea to build lofts. Cute shops were popping up and the number of eateries was growing. The renaissance, however, wasn’t unique to our hometown. There was an energy happening on small town Main Streets across the country, drawing more and more people in. […]

The Future of Our Storied Past

My earliest childhood memories are of growing up on a farm in Smetana, a small community near Bryan. We didn’t go to town much, so it was sheer excitement to be able to tag along with Daddy to get feed at Kimble’s, or hardware from Central Texas Hardware or Parker Astin, or getting to pass […]

Palace Life

Whether it be Jazzy blues, a talented local band or beautifully performed score by a youth choir, the feel-good sound of music cascading off the buildings on Main Street creates an ambiance that is hard to match. As an open air theater, the Palace creates a stage in the heart of downtown with an opportunity […]