Posts by Colin Killian, Public Communications Director

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?“ Capt. Stuart Marrs and Community Outreach Specialist Harlei Struck of the College Station Fire Department discuss their efforts to educate the community about fire safety and explain why running cool water over minor burns is more effective than using ice.

College Station-Bryan is ranked No. 28 nationally and No. 3 in Texas on the Milken Institute's annual list of the nation's best-performing large cities. The rankings are based on 13 indicators that reflect a metropolitan area's capacity to sustain strong labor market growth, maintain high living standards, and encourage innovation.

In case you missed it: At its Jan. 22 meeting, the College Station City Council received an annual update from the Water Services Department, including an overview of operations, key priorities, planned actions, and water conservation initiatives.

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Vasquez discusses how College Station is changing, the positive role economic development plays in enhancing our quality of life, and why our community is so attractive to businesses and entrepreneurs.

With temperatures expected to plummet this weekend, now is the time to take action to protect your home and family from the risk of broken pipes. Here's what to do before and during a freeze.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22. 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. Tonight, we honor Texas A&M's national champion women's volleyball team!

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 City of College Station will proclaim “Aiden Ross Day” in honor of “The Voice” champion at a special community celebration at Visit College Station (1207 Texas Ave.) from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Admission and parking are free. The College Station native was crowned the winner of NBC’s popular series on Dec. 16. 

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.