Office closures and trash schedules during the holidays: A comprehensive guide
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also be a time of confusion when it comes to office closures and trash schedules. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the holiday closures and trash collection in various cities and counties across the Brazos Valley, Texas.
Brazos County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas and New Year's Day 2026.
Bryan
- City offices: Closed Dec. 23-26 for Christmas, and Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
- Trash services: Collected as normal on Dec. 24, but not on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Routes shifted one day.
College Station
- City offices: Closed Dec. 22-26 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
- Trash pickup: Paused on Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2. Routes shifted by one day.
Burleson County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas and New Year's Day 2026.
- Trash pickup: Paused on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Caldwell
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas.
- Trash services: Run as scheduled.
Snook
- City offices: Closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, 2026.
- Christmas holiday closure: Dec. 24 and 25.
Somerville
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 and New Year's Day.
- Trash pick-up: Delayed by one day.
Grimes County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 and New Year's Day 2026.
Iola
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas.
- Trash services: Not run on these days.
Navasota
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas.
- No trash pick-up on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. Routes shifted by one day.
Richards
- City offices: Closed Dec. 25-26 and New Year's Day 2026.
- Trash services: Canceled for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Multiple make-up days.
Leon County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1.
Buffalo
- All city offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 and New Year's Day.
- Trash services: Run one day behind.
Centerville
- City offices: Closed Dec. 25-26 and New Year's Day.
Madison County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 25-26 and New Year's Day.
Madisonville
- All city offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas and New Year's Day.
Midway
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-25.
Robertson County
- Offices: Closed Dec. 24-26 and New Year's Day.
Bremond
- City Hall: Closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, and closed Dec. 24-26.
- Friday trash pickup: Moved to Saturday.
Calvert
- City Hall: Closed Dec. 24-26 and New Year's Day.
Franklin
- City Hall: Closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas.
- Trash pickup: Rescheduled to the next pick-up day.
Wheelock
- Trash pick-up: Paused on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Thursday and Friday routes delayed by one day.
Washington County
- County offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
Brenham
- City offices: Closed Dec. 24-25 and New Year's Day.
- Curbside pickup: Not available on these days.
Emergency services
- Police, sheriff's offices, and EMS will run normally during the holidays.
National stores
- Some national stores will be open, but hours may vary. Check individual store websites for details.
Remember to plan ahead and check the specific holiday schedules for your city or county to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. Happy holidays!
