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Spots are going fast for Lick Creek Star Party

By Emily Thornton, Lick Creek Nature Center Part-time Program Supervisor

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what constellations are visible, what that extra bright star is, or whether you see a planet, a moon, or a star? Maybe all that intergalactic information gets lost in, well, space.

Or, maybe you’re just looking for something fun and out of the ordinary to do on a Friday night.

Enter the inaugural Lick Creek Star Party on Friday, Feb. 22 from 7-10 p.m. The event takes place at the Lick Creek Nature Center at 13600 Rock Prairie Road. The City of College Station’s Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Texas A&M’s Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Department to bring this unique, star-studded event to area residents. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by City of College Station | February 14, 2019 | Categories: Parks and Recreation, Public Communications | Tags: Emily Thornton, Lick Creek Nature Center, Lick Creek Park, Lick Creek Star Party | Leave a comment

Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Feb. 14)

Sitting (L-R): Mayor Pro Tem Linda Harvell, Mayor Karl Mooney, Eleanor Vessali. Standing (L-R): Bob Brick, Jerome Rektorik, John Nichols, Dennis Maloney.

By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular meetings on Thursday, Feb. 14. It’s not the official minutes.

The meetings can be watched live on Suddenlink channel 19 or online. An archive of previous council meetings is available on the website.

5:14 p.m.

The workshop has started. No action was taken out of the executive session.
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Posted by City of College Station | February 14, 2019 | Categories: City Council, Public Communications | Tags: 2-1-1, advance funding agreement, audit commitee, BioCorridor, committees, Council Meetings, Eastgate, Heart of Southside, Keep Brazos Beautiful, Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, parks board, rezoning, roundabouts, Shen Yun Performance Days, Southside, TxDOT | Leave a comment

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager

The College Station City Council gathers Thursday at city hall for its workshop (5 p.m.) and regular (6 p.m.) meetings.

Here are five items to watch: Read the rest of this page »

Posted by City of College Station | February 13, 2019 | Categories: City Council, Public Communications | Tags: advance funding agreement, charter amendments, city charter, competitive bidding, Council Meetings, Heart of Southside, Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, overlays, roundabouts, Southside, TxDOT, zoning districts | Leave a comment

Condolences to family of Bright Park namesake

Myra Bright

By Jay Socol, Public Communications Director

The City of College Station expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Myra Bright, 85, who passed away Thursday.

Mrs. Bright and her late husband Art became namesakes of Art & Myra Bright Park in 2015 – a 12-acre neighborhood park previously known as Raintree Park.

The Brights were longtime residents of College Station – the first family to live in the Raintree subdivision – who devoted countless hours of service to numerous community organizations. Mrs. Bright and her generous spirit will be missed. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by City of College Station | February 8, 2019 | Categories: Parks and Recreation, Public Communications | Tags: Art & Myra Bright Park, condolences, Myra Bright | Leave a comment

How yellow bikes turned out to be a community asset

By Debbie Eller, Community Services Director

When Texas A&M ended its bike share contract with ofo in December, you probably thought you’d seen the last of those yellow bicycles.

Not quite. And contrary to what you may be thinking, that’s a good thing. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by City of College Station | February 7, 2019 | Categories: Community Services, Public Communications | Tags: bike share, Debbie Eller, dockless bike share, MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, non-profits, ofo, Texas A&M, The Bridge Ministries, Transportation Services, VeoRide, yellow bikes | Leave a comment

Planning is essential for your family’s fire safety

By Carter Hall, College Station Firefighter

Home fires kill an average of about seven people every day. But did you know almost half of those are children under the age of five?

Most young kids don’t understand fire dangers and are incapable of knowing how to get out of a burning building. As adults, it’s our responsibility to take precautions such as installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, reducing fire risks, and practicing a fire escape plan. Read the rest of this page »