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In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Police Department Public Information Officer David Simmons discusses crucial summer safety strategies, the proper use of 911 versus the non-emergency dispatch line, and highlights the "Lock, Take, Hide" protocol to prevent vehicle burglaries and package theft.

Most City of College Station offices and facilities will be closed Friday for Juneteenth. Solid waste and recycling will be collected on the regular schedule. Adamson Lagoon (1-7 p.m.), Cindy Halloran Pool (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), and the Larry J. Ringer Library (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) will have normal hours.

Significant traffic changes take effect Monday on Marion Pugh Drive as road construction enters its next phase, bringing a mix of new full closures and reopened sections. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes, expect delays, and exercise caution around construction crews and posted detour signs throughout the summer.

The City of College Station will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, in the Bush 4141 Community Room at City Hall, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Residents are encouraged to invite family, friends and neighbors to take part. 

To combat the danger of drowning, the College Station Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free 30-minute session of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ on Thursday, June 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. The lesson is open to swimmers of all ages and experience levels.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Parks and Recreation’s Samantha Holland and Amy Teufel discuss the growing market of youth sports tourism and explain how College Station’s strategic location within the "Texas triangle" helps attract visitors from across the country.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, June 11. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19. It's not the official minutes.

The countdown is on! The 2026 Summer Games of Texas will return to premier sports venues across College Station and Bryan from July 30-Aug. 2. The 11-sport event is open to Texans of all ages and skill levels. Registration deadlines vary by sport.

Krenek Tap Road will be fully closed for most of Thursday between Dartmouth Street and Central Park Lane while contractors install a sewer line. Eastbound traffic should use Dartmouth to access SH 6. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the day. Starting Thursday, Central Park Lane will experience lane closures through Monday, June 22.

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. The top agenda items include new playground equipment at Crompton Park, e-bike and e-scooter safety, and the Destination Strategic Plan.