City News

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 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, […]

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.

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.