Public Communications

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Capt. Stuart Marrs from the College Station Fire Department discusses the daily lives of firefighters, tips for keeping your family safe during the holidays, and how College Station has evolved over the years.

From imaginative floats to energetic performances, participants delivered holiday magic at every turn in the 2025 College Station Christmas Parade. Their creativity and enthusiasm created a joyful celebration that brought smiles to thousands lining the parade route.

TxDOT will host its first public meeting about the State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) Corridor Plan on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Meyer Senior and Community Center. The meeting will be an open house with information boards and an opportunity to ask questions. 

Have you ever considered how you can make a meaningful and tangible impact in College Station? It’s simpler than you might think. Friday is International Volunteer Day, making this a perfect time to explore ways to donate your time to enhance your community.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of family, friends, and, of course, plenty of delicious food! But Thanksgiving festivities can also create preventable hazards quicker than your leftovers get cold. We offer these six common-sense reminders to ensure you enjoy a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

World Communication Week emphasizes the crucial importance of communication in our everyday lives. At the City of College Station, our Public Communications team works diligently to ensure residents have clear, convenient access to accurate, timely, and transparent information about what’s happening across our city.

The College Station Christmas Parade returns on Saturday, Dec. 6. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 14 — don’t miss your chance to participate in a festive holiday tradition for the entire Brazos Valley!

On Thursday and Friday, we'll feature 20 classic and vintage horror films on the City's cable channel 19 (119 HD), including Nosferatu (1922), Phantom of the Opera (1925), Little Shop of Horrors (1960), and The Last Man on Earth (1964). You can find the full schedule of movies and times in the blog or at cstx.gov/boo.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Staff Planner Ashley Klein discusses the City’s long-range planning efforts, community engagement, nerding out, and the merits of largemouth bass.    

International Podcast Day celebrates not just the medium’s enormous growth, but its impact on communities. For us, “What’s Up, College Station” has become more than a podcast; it’s a bridge between residents and their local government.