City News

The College Station City Council meets at City Hall on Thursday after 6 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Here are five items to watch.

Are you ready to celebrate an unforgettable College Station Independence Day weekend? Our inaugural I Heart America celebration – featuring spectacular fireworks and a dazzling drone show – is set for Friday, July 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Wolf Pen Creek Park. Packed with patriotic pride, the free event will include loads of delicious food and lively entertainment.

On Sunday, the City of College Station proudly celebrated Women in Engineering Day in recognition of the invaluable contributions of female engineers and to encourage more women to pursue careers in that dynamic field. The remarkable women engineers who work for the City have made a significant and growing impact on our innovation, sustainability, and overall quality of life.

In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Event Coordinator Casey Barone discuss Friday’s Make Music Day. The worldwide event features a wild and wonderful mix of free, public musical events city-wide performed by anyone who wants to participate and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend.

As homelessness continues to affect vulnerable populations, the City of College Station has partnered with the Twin City Mission to establish the L.E.A.D. Program to provide assistance and supportive services. We invite our community to the program’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. at College Station City Hall.

From July 20-28, over 9,000 of the nation’s top young athletes will gather in College Station for the prestigious USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics. It has all the markings of another incredible, unforgettable event, but here’s the catch – we need your volunteer spirit to make it succeed.

As you enjoy the great outdoors in College Station's beautiful parks, always be vigilant and aware of weather conditions. Our Earth Networks Outdoor Alert System and these lightning safety tips can help.

In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and College Station Fire Department Capt. Stuart Marrs discuss time-tested summer safety tips for swimming, outdoor grilling, and Independence Day fireworks.