What’s Up, College Station?

How to participate in the second College Station Christmas Parade on Dec. 7

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and University and Community Relations Manager Barbara Moore discuss plans for the second College Station Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade will follow the same route from Post Oak Mall to Beachy Central Park and the Christmas in the Park event. Participants can register at cstx.gov/parade.

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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.

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

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

What you can and can’t bring to the Oct. 19 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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.

The “What’s Up, College Station?” podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, 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 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).

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

How to report acts of vandalism and other issues in our beautiful parks

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Trey Reeves discuss how to report vandalism and other issues to help keep our parks clean and beautiful.  

 

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

Unleash family fun at the fall Homegrown at Northgate event on Oct. 13

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Events Coordinator Casey Barone discuss the fall Homegrown at Northgate event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. The family-friendly event at the Northgate Promenade features more than 50 vendors along with food trucks, a bounce house, and pumpkin painting for the youngsters.

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

Everything you ever wanted to know about our water (but were afraid to ask)

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Grace Hallowell and Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discuss the city's annual Water Quality Report, the difference between hard and soft water, and how our local water supply is tested and treated to ensure it's safe for you and your family.  

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

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Score big on game day with free shuttles from our Hometown Tailgate

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Events Coordinator Casey Barone discuss plans to welcome the Fighting Irish fans to town at Saturday’s Hometown Tailgate at 1207 Texas. This year’s tailgates feature free game shuttles from City Hall to Kyle Field!

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