Public Communications

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.

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. 

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.

As we close 2025, we offer a look back at the Public Communication Office’s best photography work this year. Special thanks to our tireless multimedia coordinators, Lucero Valenzuela and Brody McKinnon, and others for their dedicated work documenting city events and activities.

Each year, fatal road accidents peak between midnight and 5 a.m. on New Year’s Day, bringing in the new year in a horrific way. But we can avoid many of these accidents if motorists – and those around them – recognize the red flags and take preventive action.

City of College Station offices will be closed Dec. 22-26 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Solid waste will be collected on the usual schedule, except for Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2. The Thursday routes will be collected on Friday, and the Friday routes on Saturday. 

For the thousands of fans flocking to Kyle Field for Saturday's College Football Playoff game, parking will present a formidable challenge, especially in the nearby Southside neighborhood. Here are some essential tips to ensure your game day experience runs smoothly.