What’s Up, College Station?
Learn the latest about the City of College Station’s services, events, programs, and more as we chat with leaders and experts from across the organization.
Episodes
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," CSFD Community Outreach Specialist Harlei Struck talks about summer fire safety, the daily routines of firefighters, and how the stereotype of firefighters saving kittens is true.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Recreation Manager Luis Perez discusses the logistics and months of planning behind the July 4 I Heart America celebration at Wolf Pen Creek Park, what to expect at the event, and why John Crompton Park is his favorite in College Station.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", CSPD Public Information Officer David Simmons offers summer crime prevention tips, describes a typical police officer’s day, and clarifies some common misconceptions. He also reveals why the sour pink lemonade Ghost Energy Drink stands out above all others.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Economic Development Assistant Director Brian Piscacek discuss how College Station is shaping its future through an Economic Development Master Plan. From local entrepreneurship to strategic tourism growth, learn how you can help shape the next five years of economic success, and how to get involved in an upcoming community workshop on June 26.
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station’s Jeremiah Cook discuss the significant impact of tourism on the local economy, events coming to town this summer, and whether Georgia’s Uga or Texas A&M’s Reveille is the most beautiful SEC mascot.
For more on local tourism or what to do around College Station, go to visit.cstx.gov. In case you missed it, Cook updated the City Cou...
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station's Casey Barone discuss the worldwide Make Music Day, which will feature live music on streets, sidewalks, parks and other places across College Station on Saturday, June 21. Anyone can perform, and the music is free for all to enjoy!
For more information or to sign up to participate, go to makemusicday.org/college station.
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Public Works Director Emily Fisher discuss the City’s street maintenance program, including how her team assesses the condition of the 368 centerline miles of streets they manage.
The public is invited to a Street Maintenance Open House on Wednesday, May 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Bush 4141 Community Room at City Hall to learn more.
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Aquatics Supervisor Jessica Scott discuss the City’s two public swimming pools, Adamson Lagoon and Cindy Hallaran Pool, including admission costs, amenities, policies, and programs. The pools open at noon on Saturday, May 24.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Animal Control Officer Hector Garcia discuss microchipping pets, reporting missing pets, animal bite protocols, and wildlife removal.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell, Historical Records Archivist Kimberly McNally, and Chief of Staff Ross Brady discuss the City’s fabulous new pictorial history book to be unveiled at a special celebration event on May 19 at 6 p.m. at the College Station Visitor Center.
The commemorative coffee table book features rare, remarkable images of our community's rich history. Copies will be avail...
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Transportation and Mobility Staff Planner Carl Ahrens discuss the activities planned for National Bike Month throughout May, including the Cycle with Council event on May 3.
College Station is nationally recognized as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community, as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, reflecting our commitment to a multimodal mobi...
By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director
Did you know that each of College Station’s garbage collection trucks, manned by a single operator, services about 1,400 homes daily?
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discuss move-out season for college students, including recycling and properly disposing of bulk items. They also preview the spri...
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Trey Reeves talk about the popular Starlight Music Series, which returns to the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater on April 26 with a concert by emerging country artist Jason Bowen and the Stragglers.
Free concerts are also scheduled for May 31 (R&B) and June 14 (Tejano). For more information, go to cstx.gov/starlight...
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal discuss the five-year update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, an essential policy document that guides our community’s growth and development. The update process includes several opportunities for public feedback, including a survey and an open house on Tuesday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m. at City Hall.
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Code Enforcement Supervisor Tommy Shilling discuss spring move-out, property maintenance, neighborhood parking, and how to report issues on the SeeClickFix app.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Event Coordinator Casey Barone discuss the upcoming Meeting Planners Showcase, highlighting everything College Station offers for meetings, conferences, and special events.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Public Communications’ Grace Hallowell and Neighborhood Services and Community Relations Coordinator Taitelyn Morris discuss the City’s monthly Seminar Suppers, where residents can gain valuable insight into city services and operations, including the annual budget, capital projects, and more. The next one is Tuesday, March 25, at City Hall.
In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Public Communications’ Bobbie Lehrmann and Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discuss Fix a Leak Week, new water-related rebates for homeowners, the Go N Grow Garden, and other water conservation efforts that make a difference.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Parks and Community Development Analyst Raney Whitwell discuss the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which unlocks federal grant funding to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Whitwell encourages residents to participate in a public survey about the plan.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Trey Reeves discuss Recreation Connection, the new and improved biannual guide to the City’s park facilities and recreation programs. You can pick up the guide at any park facility or access it online at cstx.gov/parksguide.
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