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Celebrate cycling, culture, and international friendship at Biketober on Saturday, Oct. 10! The event features a free 8.6-mile community ride connecting College Station City Hall and Bryan Midtown Park, starting at 9:30 a.m. (registration at 8:30). Enjoy German-inspired food, live music, games, family fun, and bike safety activities at City Hall's south parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Transportation and Mobility Planner Carl Ahrens shares how his childhood passion for SimCity and early experiences with traffic congestion inspired his career in urban planning. The conversation centers on Biketober, an 8.6-mile community bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 10, highlighting our longstanding Sister City relationship with Greifswald, Germany.

The College Station City Council on Thursday approved purchase and economic development agreements with Bass Pro Shops and Dallas-based Corinth Properties, moving forward a 28-acre destination retail and mixed-use development in South College Station's emerging Midtown district. The action comes during a strong season for College Station retail and entertainment.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19, cstx.gov/cstv19, and YouTube. Top items include real estate and economic development agreements for Bass Pro Outdoor World and the Corinth Group, and the Flock automated license plate reader contracts.

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, cstx.gov/cstv19 and YouTube. We also encourage you to follow our live meeting blog at blog.cstx.gov. Top items include real estate and economic development agreements for Bass Pro Outdoor World and the Corinth Group, and the Flock automated license plate reader contracts.

Over the past several months, the City of College Station invited residents, businesses, property owners, students and other community members to help answer those questions as part of the Harvey District planning process. While the input does not represent a scientific sample or point to one preferred redevelopment concept, several themes appeared consistently across the engagement activities.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Assistant Director of Economic Development Brian Piscacek discusses the City’s new “Shape College Station” survey campaign. The interactive survey lets residents vote for and submit their preferred new businesses — starting with restaurants — and updates live every 24 hours to help guide local retail recruitment.

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of game day weekend in Aggieland! Whether you’re a lifelong Aggie, a first-time visitor, or simply here to soak up the atmosphere, here is how to make the most of the 2026 season in the Heart of Aggieland®. With thousands of fans descending on College Station every home game weekend, a little preparation goes a long way toward a stress-free visit.

Starting Monday, Marion Pugh will be fully closed from the Stadium View southern exit to south of Luther Street for about two weeks as crews install water, wastewater and storm crossings. Luther Street will remain closed throughout Phase 3A of the project, which is estimated to last 10-12 weeks. The entire Marion Pugh Rehabilitation Project is expected to be completed by early January.

In case you missed it: At its Sept. 10 meeting, the College Station City Council discussed the anticipated impact of the Terafab project in Grimes County and College Station’s readiness to address associated opportunities and challenges. Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski’s presentation highlighted regional growth trends, development and infrastructure capacity, and housing needs.