Published Monday, September 06, 2010 12:02 AM

Area closures for Labor Day holiday

Labor Day, first celebrated 128 years ago, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the United States, according to the Department of Labor.

Some local offices will be affected by the holiday Monday:

* Texas A&M University: Open

* Blinn College: Open

* Schools: All Bryan schools and offices closed, except for Bryan Collegiate High School; College Station schools are not on holiday

* Post offices: Closed; no mail delivery

* Banks: Most banks closed

* Libraries: All branches of the Bryan-College Station library system will be closed

* Municipal offices: Bryan and College Station offices will be closed

* Utilities: Bryan Texas Utilities and College Station Utilities will be closed

* Courts: Closed

* County offices: Closed

* State offices: Most agencies closed

* Federal offices: Most agencies closed

* The District bus service: No service

* Trash collection: Bryan and College Station routes will operate normally

* Recycling: Bryan and College Station recycling facilities will be closed; there will be no pickup and no makeup day

* Newspaper: The Eagle business office will be closed. Newspapers should be delivered by 6 a.m. Call 776-2345 before 10 a.m. if you didn't receive your paper.

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