Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

How you can help tackle the trash problem and keep our parks clean, beautiful, and safe

Each year, thousands of visitors flock to College Station parks to enjoy beautiful weather and good company. Unfortunately, some of our guests leave a lot of trash behind. By reducing your footprint when visiting a park, you can help minimize litter. Continue reading How you can help tackle the trash problem and keep our parks clean, beautiful, and safe

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Inspirational First Down Park honors legendary NFL referee Red Cashion

Last August, the City of College Station dedicated First Down Park as a tribute to the legendary Red Cashion, who passed away in February 2019. The park features a football-shaped centerpiece and plaques and benches containing quotes from the Cashions and prominent authors that encourage guests to consider their own legacies. Continue reading Inspirational First Down Park honors legendary NFL referee Red Cashion

City Council, Public Communications

Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meeting (April 8)

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s meeting on Thursday, April 8. No workshop is scheduled, and the regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. The meetings are streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Continue reading Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meeting (April 8)

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Wolf Pen Creek Park offers respite during pandemic

When the city developed the first phase of Wolf Pen Creek Park in the early 1990s, it never envisioned that 30 years later, open spaces would provide a safe venue for events and gatherings during a global pandemic. The 63-acre park’s beautiful trail system has become a favorite place to enjoy the fresh air and get much-needed exercise. Continue reading Wolf Pen Creek Park offers respite during pandemic

City Council, Public Communications

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

The College Station City Council meets Thursday for its workshop (after 5 p.m.) and regular (6 p.m.) meetings at city hall. The meetings are streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Here are five items to watch. Continue reading 5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

City Council, Public Communications

Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (March 11)

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular meetings on Thursday, March 11. The meetings are streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. The workshop will start after 4:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6. Continue reading Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (March 11)