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Extreme heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels across the Brazos Valley this week. To help residents escape the excessive heat, City of College Station 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 to cool down and hydrate.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Principal Planner Heather Wade discusses the upcoming Harvey Road District Plan, which focuses on revitalizing and reinvesting in a key commercial gateway with aging infrastructure and disconnected pedestrian paths.

In case you missed it: At its July 9 meeting, the College Station City Council heard the biannual update from Parks and Recreation Director Kelsey Heiden about the department’s recent achievements, vital statistics, and major milestones.

The City of College Station's Utility Customer Service office will return to its permanent location at 310 Krenek Tap Road after operating from a temporary office while repairs were completed.

The College Station City Council completed the first of three scheduled days of extensive discussions on the city’s proposed FY 27 budget on Monday at City Hall. Monday's four-hour session covered policy and revenue sources, staffing, service level adjustments, the fund balance and forecasts, and capital appropriations. Tuesday's session begins at 1 p.m. and will cover funding requests from outside agencies.

Every summer, a spectacular natural phenomenon unfolds right in our backyard. Tens of thousands of purple martins gather in College Station, preparing for their remarkable journey across the globe to South America. You can witness this breathtaking event firsthand at the free Purple Martin Watch Party on Wednesday, July 22, from 7-9 p.m.

The City of College Station invites residents, business owners and property owners to help create a shared vision for the Harvey District through interactive community visioning workshops in August. You can share ideas about what makes the area unique and what opportunities should guide its future.

College Station turned out in a massive way this Independence Day, bringing a full day of patriotism, family fun, and undeniable community spirit to the Heart of the Brazos Valley. From a deeply moving morning ceremony honoring our nation’s founding to a packed evening of live music and explosive skies, the Fourth of July offered something unforgettable for everyone.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discusses practical outdoor water conservation strategies, the risks of excessive summertime watering, and how efficient water management protects College Station’s groundwater infrastructure and saves residents money.

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the City of College Station’s issuer and general obligation limited tax (GOLT) ratings from Aa1 to Aaa, placing it among an elite level of municipalities nationwide. The upgrade indicates a resilient local economy and exceptional, disciplined financial governance, highlighting the City’s solid fiscal condition.