What’s Up, College Station?

Santa, the joys of oatmeal pie ice cream and the Meeting Planners Showcase

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Servicing and Events Coordinator Kelbi Coates of Visit College Station discusses the carnival-themed Meeting Planner Showcase on Tuesday, March 24, the joys of working Santa Claus conventions, and the perfection of Blue Bell’s oatmeal cream pie.

The annual Meeting Planner Showcase at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center features over 40 local vendors, including florists and caterers, to help planners and the public connect with community resources for hosting events.

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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How Public Works are the hidden heartbeat of our community

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Director of Public Works Emily Fisher discusses how the City manages solid waste, fleet, drainage and infrastructure – including hundreds of miles of streets, signage, and signals – and shares her passion for watching Formula 1 racing.

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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Tips for visitors and a preview of the Savannah Bananas show in May

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Economic Development and Tourism Marketing Manager Angie Bertinot shares helpful tips for visitors, talks about the City’s role in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and highlights the much-anticipated Savannah Bananas show coming to Kyle Field on May 2.

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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How our internal auditor protects public funds with transparency and accountability

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” City Internal Auditor Ty Elliott talks about why potential cybersecurity threats keep him up at night and outlines his role in ensuring your local government spends tax dollars efficiently and transparently.

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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Warrant amnesty and why a quick stop in court beats a long day in jail

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Municipal Court Judge Ed Spillane discusses the high rate of MIPs in Northgate, this month’s warrant amnesty period, and why a quick stop in court is better than a long day in jail. 

The warrant amnesty period for the City of College Station and Brazos County is Feb. 9-27. 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. 28-March 8, city marshals, police officers, reserve police officers, and constables will arrest those who haven’t paid their fines.

If the College Station Police Department issued your citation, you can check your warrant’s status at cstx.gov/warrants. 

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, feel free to email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

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Parks' events, the joys of camps, and how classic TV often reflects real life

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Recreation Supervisor Jeep Wentsch discusses special Parks and Recreation events such as the Starlight Music Series and Food Truck Wednesdays, the joys of participating in summer youth camps, and the uncanny accuracy of “Parks and Recreation,” a TV classic.   

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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CSFD talks about fire safety and why cool water is best for treating burns

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Capt. Stuart Marrs and Community Outreach Specialist Harlei Struck of the College Station Fire Department discuss their efforts to educate the community about fire safety and explain why running cool water over minor burns is more effective than using ice.

Feb. 1-7 is National Burn Awareness Week, an initiative of the American Burn Association focused on reducing preventable burn injuries through education and community outreach.

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 me at ckillian@cstx.gov.

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How CS is changing and becoming a magnet for businesses, entrepreneurs

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Vasquez discusses how College Station is changing, the positive role economic development plays in enhancing our quality of life, and why our community is so attractive to businesses and entrepreneurs.

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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