As 2021 comes to a close, we offer a sampling of the Public Communication Office’s best photography work of 2021. Scroll and click the individual photos in the columns below.
Special thanks to our tireless multimedia coordinators Rachel Mayor, Joelene Tomecek, and former Public Communications Assistant Jennifer Kingsbury for their dedicated work in documenting city events and activities throughout the year.
Photo By Rachel Mayor
In December, Councilman Dennis Maloney took the oath of office from Judge Ed Spillane, becoming the first council member to take the oath in the new city hall. Maloney was reelected in a runoff earlier in the month.
By Joelene Tomecek
Mayor Karl Mooney welcomed citizens into the new city hall after the dedication ceremony in early December.
By Joelene Tomecek
Mayor Karl Mooney cuts the ribbon to cap the dedication ceremony for the new city hall. in December. In this photo, Mooney is flanked by former mayors Ben White and Nancy Berry on the left, and current councilmembers Linda Harvell, Bob Brick and Elizabeth Cunha on the right.
By Rachel Mayor
Senior Autumn Fest at the American Pavilion and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.
By Rachel Mayor
A night photo of the Lick Creek Nature Center during the Lick Creek Park in the Dark event in September.
By Rachel Mayor
A group of yound friends enjoy hot dogs as the sun sets and night closes in at the Lick Creek Nature Center during September’s Lick Creek Park in the Dark event.
By Rachel Mayor
A team closes in for a spike during a game at the BCS Volleyball Classic in August. The event was one of many hosted in part by Compete College Station.
By Rachel Mayor
A cowboy ropes a calf during competition at the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in July.
By Rachel Mayor
A young girl drives for a basket in a Youth Basketball League game at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
By Rachel Mayor
A receiver catches a perfect touchdown pass during the 7 on 7 State Championships at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in June.
By Rachel Mayor
A patriotic young girl waves the flag while leading the Juneteenth Freedom Walk in June.
By Rachel Mayor
Nothing says Texas quite like a summer pasture filled with grazing livestock.
By Rachel Mayor
A Public Works Department employee pauses after activating a new traffic signal as part of the University Drive pedestrian safety project.
By Joelene Tomacek
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex is a patriotic and reverent tribute to veterans (living, deceased, or serving) of our nation’s armed forces.
By Joelene Tomecek
Spring is an especially vibrant time of year at The Gardens, a beautiful public garden and green space on Texas A&M University’s West Campus.
By Joelene Tomecek
The Gardens at Texas A&M strives to restore, preserve and develop the area and surrounding green space into a variety of themed spaces used for teaching, research, and extension programming, as well as engaging with the community.
By Joelene Tomecek
The Starlight Music Series at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater is a popular spring event where local music lovers gather to enjoy a variety of musical genres.
By Joelene Tomecek
Texas A&M’s venerable Kyle Field is one of the nation’s largest stadiums and attracts some of college football’s most loyal and enthusiastic fans each year.
By Joelene Tomecek
The howdy mural at A&M United Methodist Church in College Station’s famed Northgate Entertainment District is a favorite for quick photo opportunities.
By Joelene Tomecek
Solid Waste Supervisor Chris Ford addresses co-workers after being named the city’s 2021 Employee of the Year in December. An unfilled vacancy led Ford to work an astounding 900+ overtime hours.
By Joelene Tomecek
Councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha takes the oath of office from Judge Ed Spillane in November after winning her reelection bid.
By Rachel Mayor
The Northgate star on the University Drive safety walkway in the Northgate Entertainment District.
By Rachel Mayor
A jump ball starts a game at the Great American Shootout GASO Basketball Tournament in June.
By Joelene Tomecek
College Station’s sparkling new city hall took center stage with a dedication ceremony and grand opening in December. The three-floor, 80,000-square-foot facility has architectural features, finishes, and furnishings that link to College Station’s beginnings as a railroad depot and postal stop.
By Rachel Mayor
Guests enjoyed craft cocktails, gourmet food, live music, shopping, and more during the inaugural Dine Around event in May hosted by Century Square and Visit College Station. The event featured 15 Century Square establishments with proceeds donated to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.
By Rachel Mayor
The Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M has more than seven beautiful acres for outdoor teaching and demonstrations.
By Rachel Mayor
The Museum of the American G.I.’s Living History Weekend each March is the largest event of its kind in Texas and attracts visitors from across the nation.
By Joelene Tomecek
Construction crews apply the lettering on the new College Station City Hall before the building’s dedication ceremony in early December.
By Rachel Mayor
A bartender at the Sôlt Restaurant on University Drive mixes a drink for a thirsty customer.
By Rachel Mayor
Wellwishers joined the city council to bid farewell to local icon Anne Hazen in June. Mayor Mooney issued a proclamation recognizing her many decades of community service. Hazen is the former director of nursing at Hospice Brazos Valley, served on the city council for six years, and volunteered for many area non-profits. Hazen moved to Massachusetts to be closer to family.
By Joelene Tomecek
College Station’s beautiful Christmas in the Park displays began in 1984 when a local family funded a couple of light panels. The displays have since grown to more than one million lights and are a holiday mainstay at Beachy Central Park.
By Joelene Tomecek
Union Pacific’s popular steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 visited College Station in August as part of a five-week tour across 10 states.
By Joelene Tomecek
The Lincoln recreation Center’s annual Fall Fest and Haunted House attracted hundreds of families to the area for fun and games.
By Joelene Tomecek
The 58th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show came to BCS in July after a 30-year run in Abilene. More than 350 youth and their families from across Texas attended the seven-day event.
By Jennifer Kingsbury
A couple relaxes at the Friday Night Lights Music Festival in October at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Chilifest partnered with Visit College Station to put on an event to temporarily replace the traditional Chilfest event in nearby Snook.
By Jennifer Kingsbury
The competition was deep at the BCS CrossFit Classic in August at the Brazos County Expo. More than 600 athletes competed and raised nearly $40,000 for local charities.
By Jennifer Kingsbury
A young cowgirl poses with her horse during the Texas State 4-H Horse Show at the Brazos County Expo.
By Joelene Tomecek
Cowboy boots and spurs were a common sight at the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in July.
By Jennifer Kingsbury
A basketball player looks for the open man during competition at the Great American Shootout GASO Basketball Tournament in June.
By Jennifer Kingsbury
A delicious steak from Porter’s Dining & Butcher cools in front of the Howdy from Aggieland mural at Centry Square.
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