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 special episode of "What's Up, College Station?," University and Community Relations Manager Barbara Moore discusses the many challenges of being a college town and how she works with Texas A&M to educate students about city codes and being a good neighbor. Moore has been with the City for nearly two decades.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," long-time Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discusses regional water planning, her passion for ensuring quality drinking water, conservation, and why rainfall has little impact on the "dinosaur" water in our aquifer.
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In this week's special episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Code Enforcement Supervisor Tommy Shilling and Solid Waste Manager Caroline Ask talk about how college students can successfully navigate the upcoming move-in season, how to use the SeeClickFix app, and why life in College Station is better than in a big city.
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In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Gene Ballew discusses the meaning of Parks and Recreation Month, the department's shifting focus, and why Veterans Park and Athletic Complex is his favorite. A Marine Corps veteran, Ballew was elevated to assistant director earlier this year after 17 years with the City.
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park is commemorat...
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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