What’s Up, College Station?

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Police Officer David Simmons discusses student move-in season, local crime trends, and the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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