Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Video/Podcast: Free trees, a haunted hike, and how an art contest can help birds migrate safely

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Parks & Recreation Activities Assistant Patrick Lewis talk about an innovative art contest to assist migrating birds and two upcoming Halloween-related events: the Haunted Hike on Oct. 18 at Lick Creek Park and Trunk or Tree-t on Oct. 25 at Wolf Pen Creek. Continue reading Video/Podcast: Free trees, a haunted hike, and how an art contest can help birds migrate safely

Public Communications, Public Works

Video/Podcast: What you can and can’t bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discuss what you can and can’t dispose of at the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will be from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University Services Building on Harvey Road east of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Continue reading Video/Podcast: What you can and can’t bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Municipal Court, Public Communications

Video/Podcast: How to settle outstanding warrants this fall and avoid jail time

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Municipal Court Judge Ed Spillane discuss how the fall warrant amnesty period (Oct.14-Nov. 1) provides a path for people to pay outstanding warrants and avoid jail. If you have an unpaid outstanding warrant, you could be arrested during the warrant roundup (Nov. 2-10). Continue reading Video/Podcast: How to settle outstanding warrants this fall and avoid jail time

Municipal Court, Public Communications

Amnesty period provides a simple path to pay outstanding warrants and avoid jail time

The winter warrant amnesty period for the City of College Station and Brazos County starts Tuesday and runs through March 3. If you have an outstanding warrant, you can avoid paying a $50 per case warrant fee if you pay the fine in full. Continue reading Amnesty period provides a simple path to pay outstanding warrants and avoid jail time

Municipal Court, Public Communications

Video: “Actually…” with Judge Ed Spillane

In this episode of “Actually,” Judge Ed Spillane talks about how the College Station Municipal Court goes to great lengths to make sure citizens aren’t prosecuted due to their economic status. Continue reading Video: “Actually…” with Judge Ed Spillane

Municipal Court, Public Communications

Warrant amnesty helps you save money, avoid jail

The first warrant amnesty period of 2020 for the City of College Station and Brazos County starts Monday and runs through Feb. 28. If you have an outstanding warrant, you can avoid paying a $50 per case warrant fee if you pay the fine in full. During the warrant roundup Feb. 29-March 8, city marshals, police officers, reserve police officers, and constables will arrest those who haven’t paid their fines. Continue reading Warrant amnesty helps you save money, avoid jail