City News

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Public Communications’ Bobbie Lehrmann and Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discuss Fix a Leak Week, new water-related rebates for homeowners, the Go N Grow Garden, and other water conservation efforts that make a difference.

Starting Monday, Rock Prairie Road East will be closed from Bird Pond Road to Town Lake Drive for about eight weeks as part of the roadway widening project. The intersections at Bird Pond and Town Lake will remain open, and detours will be in place.

The City of College Station’s Economic Development Department has been recognized for economic excellence by the Texas Economic Development Council. The organization announced the recipients at its annual winter conference.

Kids love big trucks, flashing lights, and the excitement of heavy machinery, so mark your calendar for the annual Big Vehicles event at the Larry J. Ringer Library on Wednesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Slip on your swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen — the City of College Station’s splash pads in Central and Tarrow Parks are open for the season!

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Community Development Analyst Raney Whitwell discusses the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which unlocks federal grant funding to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Whitwell encourages residents to participate in a public survey about the plan.

Community Development Analyst David Brower was named the City of College Station's 2024 Employee of the Year in a ceremony before Thursday's City Council meeting at City Hall. The City Impact Award was presented to Visit College Station Events Coordinator Casey Barone, and Police Chief Bill Couch received the City Leadership Award.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Feb 27. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.