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In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Assistant Director of Economic Development Brian Piscacek discusses the City’s new “Shape College Station” survey campaign. The interactive survey lets residents vote for and submit their preferred new businesses — starting with restaurants — and updates live every 24 hours to help guide local retail recruitment.

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of game day weekend in Aggieland! Whether you’re a lifelong Aggie, a first-time visitor, or simply here to soak up the atmosphere, here is how to make the most of the 2026 season in the Heart of Aggieland®. With thousands of fans descending on College Station every home game weekend, a little preparation goes a long way toward a stress-free visit.

Starting Monday, Marion Pugh will be fully closed from the Stadium View southern exit to south of Luther Street for about two weeks as crews install water, wastewater and storm crossings. Luther Street will remain closed throughout Phase 3A of the project, which is estimated to last 10-12 weeks. The entire Marion Pugh Rehabilitation Project is expected to be completed by early January.

In case you missed it: At its Sept. 10 meeting, the College Station City Council discussed the anticipated impact of the Terafab project in Grimes County and College Station’s readiness to address associated opportunities and challenges. Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski’s presentation highlighted regional growth trends, development and infrastructure capacity, and housing needs.

On Wednesday, the outside southbound lane of Texas Avenue from Hensel Street to University Drive will be closed from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. as crews repair a water line. Hensel will be fully closed from Texas Avenue to Meadowlands Street. One southbound lane on Texas Avenue will remain open to traffic throughout the repair work, scheduled from 5 a.m.-7 p.m.

The City of College Station's Traffic Engineering Division uses portable traffic-counting equipment throughout the city to better understand how vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians use our streets. These devices are NOT license plate readers, and they are not connected to any law enforcement surveillance network or police database.

Extreme heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels across the Brazos Valley this week. To help residents escape the excessive heat, the City of College Station's air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours. Residents whose home air conditioning is struggling or who need a temporary break from the outdoors are encouraged to use these public spaces.

Twenty-five years have passed since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, but the images, stories and sacrifices of that day remain deeply etched in our nation’s memory.

Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on New York City, the Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Among them were hundreds of firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders who answered the call to help others, even as extraordinary danger unfolded around them.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” University and Community Relations Manager Barbara Moore discusses the upcoming College Station Christmas Parade on Dec. 5. The event offers a feel-good opportunity for residents and local organizations to showcase their community spirit and celebrate the holiday season together.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19, YouTube, and cstx.gov/cstv19. Topics of interest include the impacts of the planned Terafab facility in Grimes County, an annual update from CSU-Electric, and a closer look at the Bass Pro Shops and Corinth Group agreements.