City of College Station

The College Station City Council will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at city hall to discuss a possible bond election as part of the Nov. 8 general election.

The City Council of the City of College Station will consider the passage of an ordinance or ordinances authorizing the issuance of one or more series of interest bearing certificates of obligation (the “Certificates”) in the principal amount not to exceed $78,000,000 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations to be incurred in connection with constructing, improving, acquiring and equipping the following projects: (i) streets and roads including related drainage, landscaping, signalization, lighting, pedestrian improvements and signage related thereto; (ii) designing, constructing, equipping and installing parks and recreation equipment and park improvements for Texas Independence Ballpark at Midtown; (iii) information technology and communication equipment; (iv) facilities and equipment maintenance facility relocation and improvements; (v) improvements and extensions to the City's combined waterworks, sewer and electric systems including distribution, transmission, system lines, lift stations, pumps, storage tanks, metering, wells, plant improvements, and acquisition of interests in land for such purposes; and (vi) the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred in connection therewith.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council's regular meeting on Thursday, June 23. The meeting starts after 5 p.m. and is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

The College Station City Council meets Thursday after 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19.

Lick Creek Nature Center field trips can get students outside and enhance their learning experiences. The free, instructor-led field trips offer kindergarteners through sixth graders an engaging outdoor learning adventure that builds on classroom topics.

The City of College Station’s contractor will apply pavement markings along some roadways and intersections starting Tuesday. The work is expected to be finished by July 8.

Most City of College Station offices and facilities will be closed Monday for Juneteenth. Solid waste and recycling collections will operate on the regular schedule.

Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week is an ideal time for in-depth exploration of the essential daily services the City of College Station’s collection crews provide to our community. Their work touches every residential customer, apartment complex, and commercial entity each week – more than 41,000 accounts!

What exactly is pickleball, and why is it becoming such a popular sport? The City of College Station offers several places to play both indoors and out. Here's a crash course on how to play, courtesy of USA Pickleball.

With the 100-degree days expected this weekend and beyond, households are using substantially more electricity. Here are 10 ways you can trim your electric costs.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, June 9. The meeting starts after 5 p.m. and is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

The College Station City Council meets Thursday after 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Here are five items to watch.

The mayor and city council Places 1 and 2 will be at stake in the Nov. 8 election, each carrying a four-year term. If you're considering running, we invite you to attend the free City Council 101 seminar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, in the Bush 4141 Community Room at city hall.

Balancing Act is an online tool designed to simulate College Station's budgeting decisions. It makes your participation incredibly easy with a computer, smartphone, or tablet and helps identify the services and programs you think are most important in our general fund.

Juneteenth commemorates freedom and is celebrated by bringing families and communities together. It’s a time for reflection, rejoicing, and learning about black history, culture, and achievements. We invite you and your family to celebrate at several free events this month.

What better way to celebrate summer than to explore the beautiful parks near your own backyard? With College Station’s 56 developed parks covering more than 1,793 acres, we have plenty of space and activities to discover. The best part? It’s free!

With summer approaching, this is a great time to spruce up your landscape with water-efficient plants, repair irrigation leaks, and upgrade with efficient plumbing fixtures. From Saturday through Monday, you can take advantage of a state sales tax holiday to purchase certain water and energy-efficient products.

Most City of College Station offices and facilities will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Solid waste and recycling collections will operate on the regular schedule.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council's special meeting on Wednesday, May 26. The meeting starts after 5 p.m. and is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

The College Station City Council meets Thursday after 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Here are five items to watch.

A lifeguard shortage has led the Parks and Recreation Department to temporarily modify the public swim schedule for Cindy Hallaran Pool, which was scheduled to open on May 31 but will now be closed on weekdays until June 13. From June 4-12, the pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-7 p.m.

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. With Monday marking the start of Texas Flood Awareness Week, we offer prudent steps for you to protect yourself, your property, and our community.

The City of College Station will have three public meetings to gather citizen input about projects for the city council to consider for a possible bond election on Nov. 8. Residents can also participate in an online survey from May 23-31.

In June, the Lincoln Recreation Center invites you to meet, greet, and have meaningful conversations with Brazos Valley African American authors. Admission is free, and each publication is available for purchase.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council's special meeting on Wednesday, May 18. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. and is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

The College Station City Council will conduct a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss a possible bond election in November. The session begins at 4 p.m. at city hall and will be televised on Suddenlink Channel 19 and streamed at cstx.gov/cstv19.

The Texas Department of Transportation will close Wellborn Road at Holleman Drive for six weeks starting Sunday at 5 p.m. The intersection improvements include raising the elevation of Wellborn to the level of the railroad tracks.

Are you eager to build your stamina, strength, and flexibility in a cool, relaxing atmosphere? The Parks & Recreation Department offers aqua fitness classes for people ages 15 and up at Cindy Hallaran Pool. Classes begin June 1 and run through Aug. 16, and the sessions move to Adamson Lagoon in mid-August.

As part of Economic Development Week, the City of College Station celebrates and recognizes the contributions of professional economic developers in helping build economically vibrant and livable communities. We thank the many organizations that partner with us to bring continued economic prosperity to the Brazos Valley.

College Station is among the many fortunate communities with reliable access to safe water when they turn on the tap. As National Drinking Water Week closes, let’s take a closer look at this most precious resource.

Summer is our busiest sports tourism season. The Parks and Recreation Department hosts 10 events from May 20-Aug. 28, including state championships in girls fastpitch softball, boys and girls youth soccer, and 7-on-7 football. We expect these events to attract about 40,000 visitors to fill our hotels, restaurants, and stores.

A tax rate of $0.534618 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of College Station.

College Station Utilities has earned the diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.

College Station is not under a boil water notice. The Cities of Bryan and College Station have rescinded their call for water conservation.

With freezing temperatures in our forecast for the next several days, we wanted to share the following information to help you be prepared and to let you know that we are ready.

Steve Wright, director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Houston, has been named the new director of Parks & Recreation for the City of College Station.

The public is invited to join the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board for their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Louis L. Adam Memorial Plaza of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.

Michael Ostrowski will be the next director of College Station’s Planning & Development Services Department, Interim City Manager Jeff Capps announced Friday. Ostrowski comes to College Station after a long professional history in Wisconsin, but most recently from the City of San Marcos.

Residents and businesses within a large portion of College Station may soon see utility-related preventative maintenance performed on or near their property.

View the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information regarding the City of College Station’s facilities, services, events, programs and meetings.