A beloved holiday tradition comes alive with College Station's Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Beachy Central Park. The Jingle Bell Fun Run and College Station Christmas Parade end at the park, where Mayor John Nichols will turn on the holiday lights at 6 p.m., to kick off a night of festive activities.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 24. It's not the official minutes. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

College Station Mayor John Nichols and Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez will once again participate in the Salvation Army of the Brazos Valley’s annual Christmas campaign on Saturday, Dec. 13. From noon-5 p.m., Mayor Nichols and City Council members will be stationed at the College Station Walmart.