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In this week's special episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Director of Fiscal Services Mary Ellen Leonard discusses the City’s budget processes and priorities, factors impacting the proposed property tax rate, and why the Texas Comptroller says College Station is a trailblazer in financial transparency.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

College Station Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a full slate of fall and winter programs for first-time athletes, seasoned players, and fans who prefer to watch. Programs are open to all skill levels, and you don’t have to live in College Station to register.

With August being National Traffic Safety Month and school starting this week, we encourage College Station residents and visitors to stay alert, informed, and responsible while navigating our city streets. Here are 10 reminders to help you make our community safer when on the road.

The College Station City Council meets at City Hall after 6 p.m. on Thursday. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19.

The College Station City Council considered new property tax rate calculations at a special meeting on Tuesday after receiving lower valuations than expected from the Brazos Central Appraisal District. The latest valuations were due to significantly higher litigation settlements.

The College Station City Council will have a special meeting about the City’s proposed FY 26 budget, tax rate, and capital improvement plan on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

In this week's special episode of "What's Up, College Station?" College Station Utilities Energy Programs Advisor Ethan Falcon talks about the best ways to lower your electric bills, including maintenance, free audits, rebates, and energy-efficient air conditioners.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the latest Recreation Connection, which is packed with programs and events for all ages and interests. The guide offers something for everyone, including youth sports, teen activities, adult programs, senior socials, and family-friendly fun.

Our recent citizen survey confirmed what most of us already knew – College Station is a clean, safe, well-managed city that compares favorably with other cities at the state and national levels. City leaders also recognize that there are many areas needing improvement.