What’s Up, College Station?

How the City's engaging programs and activities are revitalizing senior living

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Senior Services Coordinator Kari Williamson joins Bobbie Lehrmann to discuss the City’s engaging lineup of programs and activities specifically designed for older adults and her passion for serving the senior community.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Stu the Fire Guy on a firefighter's daily life, holiday safety tips, and how CS has changed

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Capt. Stuart Marrs from the College Station Fire Department discusses the daily lives of firefighters, tips for keeping your family safe during the holidays, and how College Station has evolved over the years.

Marrs is also known as "Stu the Fire Guy" and has appeared in many humorous safety videos.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Christmas in College Station, Howdy Holly-Days, and writing letters to Santa

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Visit College Station Events Coordinator Sadie Martinez discusses how College Station is becoming a Christmas destination, the upcoming Howdy Holly-Days event, and why she still writes letters to Santa.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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A behind-the-scenes look at Christmas in the Park and what makes it so special

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Manager Luis Perez gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas in the Park event on Dec. 6 and why it has become one of College Station's most anticipated annual events.

Christmas in the Park (6-10 p.m.) will again be preceded by the Jingle Bell Fun Run (3 p.m.) and the College Station Christmas Parade (4 p.m.). They are all part of what makes College Station a Christmas destination.

 The “What’s Up, College Station?” podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov.

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Youth basketball, volunteer coaches, and the positive impact of sports participation

By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Supervisor Kohl Vega dives into the City’s youth basketball league, the need for volunteer coaches, and how sports participation teaches kids valuable life lessons.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Beyond the books – how public libraries serve as the heartbeat of our communities

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Makenzie Kubacak of the Larry J. Ringer Library discusses how public libraries serve as community hubs through a wide array of programs and services for kids and adults.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Recruiter on hiring veterans and why a City career could be your best move

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recruiter Priscilla Barcak discusses why the City of College Station is an outstanding place to work, how she finds and recruits skilled job candidates (especially veterans), and why she’d rather be chased by vampires than zombies.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Christmas Parade planning and how we work with students and neighborhoods

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," University and Community Relations Manager Barbara Moore and Neighborhood and Community Relations Coordinator Taitelyn Morris-Wise discuss the ins and outs of the annual College Station Christmas Parade, outreach to off-campus students, and working with neighborhoods.

The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend!

If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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