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High school football season kicks off Friday, with Bryan facing Cypress Falls at home and A&M Consolidated traveling to Round Rock to open the year against McNeil High School. Kickoff for both games is set for 7:30 p.m. During halftime of the Bryan game, school officials will formally rename Viking Stadium for Merrill Green, Bryan's longtime football coach who retired in 1991. Merrill Green Stadium will also be used for Rudder High football games. The Rangers' first game is Sept. 5 against Cleveland.
Monday
EDUCATION
First day of school for Bryan and College Station. Leave your house in plenty of time to get to school and work on time since school zones will be in effect. Several Bryan schools have changed their start times. Go to http://www.bryanisd.org/news.asp?newsID=433 for an updated list.
GOVERNMENT
Joint meeting of Bryan and College Station city councils, 3 p.m., Brazos Valley Council of Governments Center for Regional Services boardroom, 3991 E. 29th St., Bryan. Discussion of the BVSWMA landfill dispute between the two cities.
Burleson County Commissioners Court meeting, 9 a.m., Burleson County Courthouse, 100 W. Buck St., Caldwell.
ARTS
Singing Cadet auditions, MSC Room 103, 845-5974.
SPORTS
Late registration for Bryan Little League fall ball, 6 to 8 p.m., Bryan Little League East board room, above the concession stand at Bob Bond Park.
Girls softball registration, through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in College Station, 764-3486.
Youth flag football registration, through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in College Station, 764-3486.
Seniors Golf Tournament, Mondays at Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry fee. No advance registration; just show up and play. First group at 7 a.m.
CLUBS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:45 p.m., St. Joseph Annex, 29th Street and Broadmoor Drive, Bryan. 846-0617.
College Station Noon Lions Club, Hilton, 801 E. University Drive. 690-7013.
Tuesday
GOVERNMENT
Bryan City Council meeting, 4:05 p.m., Bryan Municipal Building Council Chambers, 300 S. Texas Ave. Agenda items include the proposed property tax rate, the 2009 fiscal year budget and a closed session to discuss a lawsuit against College Station concerning the cities' joint operation of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency.
Brazos County Commissioners Court meeting, 9 a.m., County Administration Building, 200 S. Texas Ave., Suite 106, Bryan.
Washington County Commissioners Court meeting, 9 a.m., Washington County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St., Brenham.
EVENTS
Brazos Valley Livestock Commission weekly sale, noon, 6095 E. Texas 21, 778-0904.
HEALTH
Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley, 7 to 8 p.m. at Christ United Methodist, 4203 Texas 6 in College Station. Ages 13-25. 739-4253.
Bipolar/Depression Support Group, 6 p.m. at the St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 595-4286.
HOBBIES
Having Your Own Sanctuary Garden, 7 p.m., Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. Free. 7 p.m., 823-0129 or brazosmg@ag.tamu.edu.
ENTERTAINMENT
Alligator Dave is performing at Zapatos at 10 p.m. No cover.
Wednesday
HEALTH
Celebrate Recovery meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2201 S. Earl Rudder Freeway in College Station. 589-2737.
EVENTS
Brazos Valley Farmers Market, Main Pavilion at College Station's Central Park, 4 to 7 p.m. Fresh vegetables and flowers, ornamental and landscaping plants, herbs, honey, yard eggs and home made soaps and sachets. 775-9500.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bart Crow will be at the Texas Hall of Fame. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.