The City of College Station’s online historical archive, Project HOLD, is more than just a database—it’s a living time capsule. Launched in 2003 as a cross-departmental City initiative, Project HOLD was designed to bring history out of the filing cabinets and into the hands of the public. All materials are free for public use.
For two decades, the Starlight Music Series has attracted music lovers for free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars each spring at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The tradition continues in 2026 with a trio of Saturday concerts featuring country, classic rock, and Tejano artists. The series opens on April 25, followed by shows on May 30 and June 13.
College Station continues to solidify its reputation as one of the nation’s premier communities, jumping nine spots to be rated the 25th-best place to live in the United States by Livability.com. According to the report, the City’s high standing is fueled by its exceptional educational system, robust economic stability, and a cost of living that remains well below the national average.
In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Aquatics Supervisor Jessica Scott discusses the Tsunami swim team, swimming lessons for all ages, the critical importance of water safety and why a "watchdog" is the most important person at your next pool party. City pools open for the season on May 23. Registration for summer programs and swim lessons begins May 4.
Beginning with the invention of the Edison lightbulb in 1879, electric linemen have kept the nation energized. The City of College Station joins the U.S. Congress in recognizing Saturday as National Lineman Appreciation Day in honor of the hard-working folks who protect public safety by keeping our power on.
The worldwide City Nature Challenge, set for April 24–27, invites you to contribute to a shared scientific record. Residents across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson counties are encouraged to document local wildlife using the free iNaturalist app.
Beginning May 21–22, the City of College Station will update recycling collection days for a limited number of households to improve efficiency and better balance collection routes. For most residents, service will stay the same. The update is a simple shift intended to deliver more reliable, consistent service across the system.
Starting Wednesday, Lincoln Avenue will be closed from Grand Oaks Circle to University Drive for the final phase of the roadway rehabilitation project. Completion is scheduled for late June. Lincoln will remain open from Grand Oaks to Texas Ave with intermittent, single-lane closures as work on the shared-use paths continues.
In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discusses the logistical and safety challenges of managing solid waste, essential guidelines for move-out season, and the dangers of improper hazardous waste disposal, especially pool chemicals and lithium-ion batteries.
To keep the College Station Cemetery, College Station Memorial Cemetery, and the Aggie Field of Honor safe, tidy, and well-maintained, cemetery workers conduct cleanups the last week of each month in accordance with City ordinance.
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