Public Communications

Spring is the season of renewal — the perfect time to clear out the clutter and form healthier habits. If you’re looking to reduce waste and recycle more effectively this year, these six simple habits will help keep our community beautiful and our landfill lean.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Jesse Dimeolo and Carl Ahrens from Planning and Development Services discuss the City’s ambitious Active Transportation Master Plan and break down how the City is balancing the needs of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, April 23. 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 primary topics are street maintenance, shared housing, and the rezoning of 222 acres on Greens Prairie Road.

An equipment malfunction at the City of College Station’s Fleet Services building led to potential internal water contamination Wednesday night. City officials have confirmed the public water supply was not impacted and remains safe. The building’s lines have since been flushed and tested.

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 continues to solidify its reputation as one of the nation’s premier communities, jumping nine spots to be rated the 25th-best place to live in the United States by Livability.com. According to the report, the City’s high standing is fueled by its exceptional educational system, robust economic stability, and a cost of living that remains well below the national average.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Aquatics Supervisor Jessica Scott discusses the Tsunami swim team, swimming lessons for all ages, the critical importance of water safety and why a "watchdog" is the most important person at your next pool party. City pools open for the season on May 23. Registration for summer programs and swim lessons begins May 4.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discusses the logistical and safety challenges of managing solid waste, essential guidelines for move-out season, and the dangers of improper hazardous waste disposal, especially pool chemicals and lithium-ion batteries.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, April 9. 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 only major item on the agenda is the Pebble Creek Parkway Extension. 

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of College Station's new Little League and Senior League baseball and soccer buildings is Friday at 5 p.m. at Brian Bachmann Community Park. Approved by voters in the 2022 bond election, the new facilities feature expanded restrooms, concessions, and storage, as well as additional seating, dugouts, and spectator protective netting.