City News

From Bingo Night to Yoga in the Park, the Parks and Recreation team has a jam-packed April calendar with programs and events for all ages at our beautiful facilities.

In case you missed it, the College Station City Council discussed system-wide water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees at its March 27 meeting. The one-time charges on new development generate revenue to help build the necessary infrastructure for the development. College Station adopted the fees in 2016.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Code Enforcement Supervisor Tommy Shilling discuss spring move-out, property maintenance, neighborhood parking, and how to report issues on the SeeClickFix app.

The City of College Station is embarking on a crucial journey to evaluate and update its Comprehensive Plan through the Five-Year Update process. Your feedback through a community survey, open house, and other participation channels is essential.

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

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

To celebrate the return of the monarch butterflies, the Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Monarch March event on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features educational booths, games, and handy tips for creating a waystation or butterfly garden at home.

On Friday, Officer Brad Smith retired after nearly a half-century in law enforcement, including 38 years in two stints with the College Station Police Department. Hundreds of well-wishers attended his retirement celebration at the Lincoln Recreation Center in the neighborhood where he grew up and later patrolled. And it all started with a career-ending football injury and a knock on his door.

Looking for the perfect summer job? Dive into lifeguarding at our local pools and get paid to enjoy the sunshine! We're also hiring water safety instructors and swim team coaches. You must be at least 16 years old to apply.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Event Coordinator Casey Barone discuss the upcoming Meeting Planners Showcase, highlighting everything College Station offers for meetings, conferences, and special events.

As a result of a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of transparency, openness, and accountability, the City of College Station has been honored with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars Trailblazer Award. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said, "The City of College Station has gone the extra mile in opening its books to the public."

In case you missed it: At its March 13 meeting, the College Station City Council received the City’s annual audit reports and comprehensive financial report. The independent external auditor found no material weaknesses, significant deficiencies in internal control, or non-compliance issues.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Public Communications' Grace Hallowell and Neighborhood Services and Community Relations Coordinator Taitelyn Morris discuss the City's monthly Seminar Suppers, where residents can gain valuable insight into city services and operations. The next one is Tuesday, March 25, at City Hall.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, March 13. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19.

With the Northgate planning process reaching the midway point, here are the latest updates. The stakeholder committee meets again on Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss land use, regulations, retail recruitment, housing, and public safety.