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City of College Station offices and facilities will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Solid waste and recycling collections will operate on the normal schedule. The closures include the Ringer Library, Meyer Senior and Community Center, Halter Nature Center, Lincoln Recreation Center and Southwood Community Center.

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Markeesha Watson discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the history of the esteemed Lincoln Recreation Center, and its extensive range of programs and activities.

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department invites you to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music, dance, and community spirit at the 42nd Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Musical Celebration at the Lincoln Recreation Center on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

On Saturday, the northbound lane of Marion Pugh will be closed from George Bush Drive to south of Luther Street as the first phase of the roadway rehabilitation begins. The Luther Street intersection will be closed. Construction on Phase One is expected to take about eight months. 

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Energy Program Advisor Ethan Falcon of College Station Utilities shares ways to lower your electric bill, highlights CSU’s rebates and energy audits, and explains how “phantom energy” increases costs.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8. 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.

The College Station City Council meets on Thursday after 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. We also encourage you to follow our live meeting blog at blog.cstx.gov. 

College Station Parks and Recreation's Winter + Spring Recreation Connection Activity Guide is your go-to resource for programs, events, and more from January through April. Registration is underway, and we have no residency requirements.  

Q: What holiday celebrates little-known factoids and sparks curiosity of all kinds? A: National Trivia Day, observed annually on Jan. 4. Here are a few fun facts you may not know about College Station.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Police Officer David Simmons discusses student move-in season, local crime trends, and the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions.