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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.

City of College Station offices and facilities are closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday’s solid waste and recycling routes will be collected on Friday, and Friday’s routes will be picked up on Saturday.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Manager Luis Perez gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas in the Park event on Dec. 6 and why it has become one of College Station's most anticipated annual events.

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

From sparkling lights and holiday movies to fun runs and festive markets, College Station’s holiday events have something for everyone this season. All the events are free, except for the Jingle Bell Fun Run.

Kim Voitier has been promoted to assistant director of College Station’s electric utility, Director Glenn Gavit said Thursday. She has served as the administration manager at College Station Utilities since 2021 and is in her 23^rd year with the City of College Station, working in three departments.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park! College Station’s captivating Christmas in the Park collection of one million lights will burn from 6-11 p.m. each night from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. 

Tuesday marks the 26th anniversary of the bonfire tragedy at Texas A&M. Everyone knows about the magnificent Bonfire Memorial on campus, but did you know another set of memorials is located in  College Station's beautiful Brison Park?

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Supervisor Kohl Vega dives into the City’s youth basketball league, the need for volunteer coaches, and how sports participation teaches kids valuable life lessons.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13. 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.