Household hazardous wastes are common materials that are used in everyday homes. Some examples include but are not limited to- paint, herbicides, pesticides, gas, diesel, batteries, unused/expired medications, cleaning agents, computers, and TVs. If managed unproperly these items can pose a threat to ground, water, air quality, and even human life.

The Twin Oaks Landfill hosts a bi-annual event to properly dispose of and in many instances, recycle the materials free of charge to the residents of the Brazos Valley. The next collection event is scheduled for October 21, 2017, at the Texas A & M University Services building parking lot from 7am- 2pm. 

The Twin Oaks Landfill would like to utilize the local homeowners associations and the National Night Out campaign as an educational outlet. If your association is interested, the Twin Oaks Landfill would like to provide literature and promotional items (limited supplies) to the residents of your neighborhood.  Please feel free to contact me directly through email or phone.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Micaela Farrington-Aguilar
Special Events Coordinator
BVSWMA, Inc.- Twin Oaks Landfill
O: 979-764-3832
C: 979-229-9885
maguilar@bvswma.com

Scotty's House Character Breakfast 

Dreams become a reality at the most exciting and magical event in the Brazos Valley! On October 21^st, join characters from all of your favorite movies and television shows for an enchanting dining experience at the Scotty's House Character Breakfast.  Snap a photo, get an autograph, and visit your favorite  character from tv and the movies. Please help support this event…and encourage the mission of Scotty’s House….serving abused children in the Brazos Valley.  

 AND this year the team at Celebrity is joining in as well!  We will be providing pirate and princess makeovers for the youth attendees for only $5!

 If you are interested in becoming a table sponsor,  sponsoring a child from Head Start, or just purchasing single tickets please feel free to give me a call!  We do have VIP tables available as well!

Saturday, October 21, 2017 
9:30am to 11:00am 
The Brazos Center   

Tickets: $25 per person
(children under 12 months are free) 

Click here for Tickets

Thanks to those of you that attended the stakeholder meetings on August 30^th and provided feedback on proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. As a follow-up to the stakeholder meetings, we are also placing the information online (click here) for additional review and feedback. Staff’s contact information is included under each topic area and we will continue to receive feedback until Friday, September 15th. 

Thanks again,

Kristen Hejny

Administrative Support Specialist
City of College Station
Planning and Development Services

The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum has announced its Fall Education Programs schedule for 2017. These events are designed with education and fun in mind. See below for some of the upcoming events planned, or go to https://bush41.org/events-listing for a complete and current schedule of events and exhibits.

• September 15: 7:00pm, Movies by the Pond, "Babe"
• October 26: 10:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm, Chemistry Road Show by Dr. Jim Pennington
• November 2: 10:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm, Humorous Poetry by Colonel Wayne Edwards, the Family Poet
• November 16: 10:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm, Aesop Storytelling by Master Storyteller Barbara Hailey

Neighborhood News: Information on College Station events and services

Podcast: Why does Mayor Mooney want to walk in your neighborhood?

Mayor Karl Mooney has a new way to connect with citizens: a monthly "Walk With the Mayor." In this episode of the city podcast, Mayor Mooney said he especially wants to connect with residents who may not feel comfortable coming to city hall but still have issues or concerns they want the mayor to see and understand. To listen to the podcast of Mayor Mooney talking with Public Communications Director Jay Socol about his thoughts on "Walk With the Mayor", click here

New "My Neighborhood Guide" now available

Neighborhood Services and the Public Communications Department revised the manual used by neighborhood associations and HOAs to organize and manage associations. The original manual was published in the early 2000's. The manual needed to be revised and updated to reflect the more current state and needs of associations. The manual is meant to be a resource for association leaders and representatives.  For a hard copy, contact Neighborhood Services to arrange to pick up a copy or have one mailed. For an electronic version, click here.

Video available of April Code Enforcement Seminar Supper

Last month's Seminar Supper was on the topic of Code Enforcement. Code Supervisor Julie Caler was the guest speaker discussing all things code enforcement. Since this always one of the most important topics, this video of the seminar supper is now available for viewing.  To view the video, click here

Parks Summer Guide is now available

The Parks and Recreation Summer Guide is now available for download. Hard copies available at City Hall, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, Southwood Community Center, Lincoln Recreation Center and Larry J. Ringer Library.  The electronic copy of the guide is available here for download.

Neighborhood Services Office is moving

The Neighborhood Services Office is to the old Human Resources Office in City Hall. The new office will be just a few steps down the hall from the old office near the elevator. The City's Human Resources Office moved next door to the old Fire Station at 1207 Texas Avenue and in doing so provided some much needed additional office space for various city employees. The move should take place the week of May 15.

Mosquito Dunk distribution to begin May 22

Mosquito dunk distribution will begin on May 22. Like last year, all HOAs will go through neighborhood services to receive dunks. Applications for dunks must be completed and turned in when picking up dunks. Please call before coming to pick up dunks from Neighborhood Services to be sure the Neighborhood Services Coordinator is in the office and available to distribute the dunks.  Residents not in HOAs can pick up dunks from the City Secretary's Office, also located in city hall. Mosquito dunks can be picked up in the City Secretary's Office beginning May 22, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  To get more information on the mosquito dunks, tips to keep safe during mosquito season and the application for HOAs to receive dunks, visit the Neighborhood Services webpage here and check out the Mosquito Abatement Program tab.