The College Station City Council considered new property tax rate calculations at a special meeting on Tuesday after receiving lower valuations than expected from the Brazos Central Appraisal District. The valuations resulted from high litigation settlements.
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The College Station City Council will have a special meeting about the City’s proposed FY 26 budget, tax rate, and capital improvement plan on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at City Hall.
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In this week's special episode of "What's Up, College Station?," College Station Utilities Energy Programs Advisor Ethan Falcon discusses the best ways to trim your electric bills, including properly maintaining your AC, requesting a free energy audit, and taking advantage of CSU’s rebates for LED lighting, thermostats, and efficient air conditioners.
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The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the latest Recreation Connection, which is packed with programs and events for all ages and interests. The guide offers something for everyone, including youth sports, teen activities, adult programs, senior socials, and family-friendly fun.
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Our recent citizen survey revealed what most of us already knew – College Station is a clean, safe, well-run City that stacks up well against our state and national peers. City leaders also acknowledge that we have many areas that need improvement, making that feedback even more valuable than the feel-good stuff.
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Salem, Massachusetts, 1906. "Town House Square at Washington and Essex Streets." With beaucoup bollards. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
July 1951. Los Angeles, California. "Nipper, a two-year-old cat owned by Dorothy Brinn of Hollywood, likes to eat his corn in comfort, so his mistress fixed up this skewer. The cat uses it for about two ears a day, having been a corn addict since his kitten days. Nip likes it best with butter." Acetate negative from the Shorpy News Photo Archive. View full size. Continue Reading »
April 1943. Washington, D.C. "Victory garden sites on Fairlawn Avenue S.E. -- Children with rabbits which were formerly kept as pets, but now are being raised for food." Medium format nitrate negative by Joseph A. Horne for the Office of War Information. View full size. Continue Reading »
April 1943. "Dallas, Texas. Linotype operators at the Dallas Morning News." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size. Continue Reading »
Jacksonville, Florida, circa 1912. "Aragon Hotel, Forsyth & Julia Streets." The humble hostelry last glimpsed here. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. Continue Reading »
Plus An Executive Order Cancels the De Minimis Threshold, An E-Bike-Friendly Trail in Kansas, Trail Etiquette, SUV E-Bike Comparisons, and More! This was a relatively politically-charged week in the world of e-bike news! For starters, the Trump administration made changes to its tariff policy once again, adjusting rates on many countries where bicycles and e-bikes […]
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With a Brose mid-drive, trail-ready geometry, and a nice air fork, the TrailRush proves you don’t need to overspend to get a capable XC eMTB. I was in college when I first developed an interest in mountain biking. I asked some of my fellow students and my Econ professor—all avid mountain bikers—how much I should […]
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With a redesigned frame, lots of upgrades, and the same ultra-affordable price, America’s best-selling electric tricycle looks, rides, and performs better than ever. Like a massive container ship in a small harbor, Lectric seemingly can’t help but make waves. For good reason, too! The brand largely dominates the American e-bike market due to its commitment […]
The post Lectric XP Trike2 Review | Limited Mobility Can’t Limit You first appeared on Electric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing. Continue Reading »
The 4th generation of Lectric’s flagship folding e-bike is among its best to date. It’s packed with value, great performance, and a range of uncommon features for its price. Throughout our history of testing and reviewing e-bikes, the $1,000 mark has generally been the point at which a bike’s cost and quality are balanced well […]
The post Lectric XP 4 (500W) Review | Our Best Budget XPerience Yet? first appeared on Electric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing. Continue Reading »
The Mars 3.0 gets a major redesign with an internal battery, full-suspension frame, upgraded motor, and a suite of new tech features. Mankind might still be a few years away from setting foot on Mars, but riders can explore the HeyBike Mars 3.0 much sooner. Known for building punchy, budget-friendly e-bikes, HeyBike is giving one […]
The post HeyBike Mars 3.0 First Look | Folding Goes Full-Suspension first appeared on Electric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing. Continue Reading »
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook RESENT 1
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1146 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 131630Z - 141200Z
...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
...SUMMARY...
Scattered severe wind gusts and isolated large hail may occur across
parts of the northern/central Plains this evening and overnight.
Thunderstorms across portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic may
produce occasional damaging winds this afternoon.
...Northern/Central Plains...
Recent satellite imagery shows a low-amplitude shortwave trough
moving through southwest MT. This shortwave is forecast to continue
eastward along the MT/WY border vicinity today, before continuing
through ... Continue Reading »
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1218 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA...NORTHWEST MINNESOTA...AND FAR NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...
...SUMMARY...
Severe storms producing hail and wind are possible mainly from
eastern North Dakota into northwest Minnesota Thursday afternoon and
evening. Isolated severe storms may occur across parts of South
Dakota into western Nebraska.
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and ongoing convection should be
located somewhere near eastern South Dakota Thursday morning and
weaken as it moves toward Lake Superior by 12Z Friday. Stronger
mid-level ... Continue Reading »
SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0224 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 151200Z - 161200Z
...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF
THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND UPPER MIDWEST...
...SUMMARY...
At least isolated severe storms may occur over parts of the northern
Plains and Upper Midwest on Friday.
...Discussion...
An upper-ridge will strengthen on Friday with building heights
across the northern Plains. A diffuse surface low will be present
somewhere in the Nebraska/South Dakota vicinity with a dryline
extending to the south and a front extending northeast. This front
across eastern South Dakota ... Continue Reading »
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook RESENT 1
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1146 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 131630Z - 141200Z
...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
...SUMMARY...
Scattered severe wind gusts and isolated large hail may occur across
parts of the northern/central Plains this evening and overnight.
Thunderstorms across portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic may
produce occasional damaging winds this afternoon.
...Northern/Central Plains...
Recent satellite imagery shows a low-amplitude shortwave trough
moving through southwest MT. This shortwave is forecast to continue
eastward along the MT/WY border vicinity today, before continuing
through ... 
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1218 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA...NORTHWEST MINNESOTA...AND FAR NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...
...SUMMARY...
Severe storms producing hail and wind are possible mainly from
eastern North Dakota into northwest Minnesota Thursday afternoon and
evening. Isolated severe storms may occur across parts of South
Dakota into western Nebraska.
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and ongoing convection should be
located somewhere near eastern South Dakota Thursday morning and
weaken as it moves toward Lake Superior by 12Z Friday. Stronger
mid-level ... 
SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0224 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Valid 151200Z - 161200Z
...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF
THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND UPPER MIDWEST...
...SUMMARY...
At least isolated severe storms may occur over parts of the northern
Plains and Upper Midwest on Friday.
...Discussion...
An upper-ridge will strengthen on Friday with building heights
across the northern Plains. A diffuse surface low will be present
somewhere in the Nebraska/South Dakota vicinity with a dryline
extending to the south and a front extending northeast. This front
across eastern South Dakota ...