Plan to join your family and friends for free entertainment during the Starlight Music Series. Residents and visitors can load up their picnic baskets, coolers, blankets and lawn chairs for a night under the stars at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater.

May 19:   Marshall Tucker Band, with guest Texas Twisters

June 2:    7 Bridges (Tribute band to Eagles), with guest The Rock-A-Fellas

June 16:   Asia featuring John Payne, with guest Leannasaurus Rex

Admission is free, gates open at 6 p.m., and shows begin at 7 p.m. Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller

Visit cstx.gov/starlight for information about, and music from, each artist.

The Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection is April 28, 2012. Attached is a flyer with information about the event, location, acceptable items and more. Please pass this information along to your neighbors and friends!

Thanks!

City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University

Posted Date: 3/23/2012 8:15 AM

COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT
03/23/2012 - News: Skunk Activity

The College Station Police Department is once again asking for citizens to be especially careful due to the fact that during this time of year skunks become more active and the possibility of contact with these animals could increase.

If you or your animal come into contact with a skunk it is very important for you to call the police department. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. In infected mammals, it is spread through the saliva and is contractible by any warm-blooded animal. Signs of a possible rabid animal are:

• Change in behavior - Nocturnal animals, like skunks, raccoons, coyotes, foxes and bats should not be out and about during the daylight hours.
• Unexplainable paralysis or inability to move
• Not eating or eating strange foods
• Pawing at the mouth
• Appearance of choking
• Difficu lty in swallowing
• Chewing at the site of a wound or bite site

If you witness any wild animal in the city, displaying the symptoms listed above, please call the College Station Police department at 979-764-3600. It is always important to keep your pet's vaccination current against rabies. It is also important to not let your pets to roam free where they might be at risk of coming in contact with a rabid animal.

The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.

Prepared By: Officer Rhonda Seaton

Question s regarding this news release may be directed to:
Officer Rhonda Seaton, Public Information Officer
College Station Police Department
2611 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
Office Phone: (979) 764-3591
Cell Phone (979) 204-5200
Department Phone: (979) 764-3600
Email: rseaton@cstx.gov 

Spring Break Safety Tips

Texas A&M University and Blinn College spring break runs from March 12-16. Although many students go home, work, or stay on campus, others travel to destinations such as Cancun, South Padre Island or Panama City. However, because such trips frequently involve the combination of large crowds and alcohol, it is particularly important for students and other vacationers to be aware of their own safety and the safety of their friends.

Here are some safety tips to consider:

• Make sure your friends and relatives know where you will be vacationing Call friends or family members to let them know that you have arrived and returned safely.
• Travel with a reputable travel agency. Know what kind of transportation, housing, food and beverages are included in your travel package.
• If you plan on drinking as part of your spring break experience, consider the following:
  • Know the alcohol laws at your destination.
  • Ask your travel agent for information on age of consumption and local laws regarding alcohol use. Some areas will ticket for open containers, while others may have stiff penalties for public intoxication.

• Have a Designated Driver or Designated Sober Friend in your group to be sure everyone gets home safely
• Don't assume that someone you've just met will look out for your best interests. Keep in mind that more people are sexually assaulted by acquaintances than by strangers.
• Only accept drinks from a licensed bartender or drinks that you pour yourself. You put yourself at risk for receiving an altered beverage if you don't know the source of the drink.
• If a member of your group passes out from alcohol consumption, turn them on their side to prevent choking and call 911 immediately.

• Don't carry all of your credit or bank cards in your wallet or purse. Carry the minimum amount of cash that you will need, including a little backup. Traveler's checks are your best bet when on vacation. If you have extra cash, leave it in your hotel room, hidden from sight.
• If you are traveling to the southern part of Texas, do not cross the border into Mexico. Visit the following U.S. State Department link for more information regarding their travel warnings for Mexico.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5665.html

The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Department at 979-361-3888; contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600. Together we can make a difference in our community. Hear It - See It - Report It

COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT

02/01/2012 - News Release: Super Bowl Game Day DWI Enforcement
"Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk"
On Sunday, February 5^th, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Super Bowl Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign, the College Station Police Department will have additional officers on duty to be on the look out for intoxicated drivers. In an effort to ensure the safety of our traveling public, these officers will focus on DWI enforcement. According to recent data released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving "drunk driving remains the primary threat to American families on our roadways." If you plan on drinking, please designate a sober driver.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUNK DRIVING

Myth: Coffee can sober up someone who has had too much to drink.
Fact: Only time sobers. It takes about one hour to metabolize each drink.

Myth: Hard liquor is more intoxicating than beer or wine.
Fact: A 12-ounce can of beer, a five-ounce glass of wine, and a 12-ounce wine cooler contain the same amount of alcohol and the same intoxication potential as an ounce-and-a-half of liquor.

Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will look intoxicated.
Fact: Someone's physical appearance can be misleading. One drink can impair someone's ability to drive. Judgment is the first thing affected when someone has been drinking and important motor skills are next.

STATISTICS - www.madd.org/statistics

• This year, over 10,200 people will die in drunk-driving crashes - one every 50 minutes.
  • www.madd.org/media-center/press-releases/2011/madd-applauds-senate.html
• One in three people will be involved in an alcohol related crash in their lifetime
• Every minute, one person is injured from an alcohol related crash
• 50-70% of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive on a suspended license
• Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and one out of three of those is alcohol related
• Drunk driving costs each adult in this country almost $500 per year
• Texas ranks 49^th in the US (with 1 being the best) as far as alcohol related traffic deaths in 2010
  
  • http://www.madd.org/drunk-driving/campaign/state-stats/Texas.html

HOW TO SPOT A DRUNKEN DRIVER
These warning signs should be your signal to take down a license plate number and vehicle description in order to report it to the proper authorities. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle.

· Wide turns
· Straddling lanes or driving on the center line
· Drifting or moving in a straight line at a slight angle to the roadway
· Driving with headlights off at night
· Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
· Driving below the speed limit
· Erratic braking or stopping without cause
· Slow response to traffic signals (sudden stop, delayed start)
· Nearly striking an object, curb, etc.
· Weaving or zigzagging across the road
· Driving on the wrong side of the road or completely off the roadway
· Tailgating
· Accelerating or decelerating rapidly

The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.
Prepared By: Officer Rhonda Seaton

                                      COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT
  
The spring semester at Texas A&M University is underway and the College Station Police Department would like to take this opportunity to welcome back our Aggies. In addition, we would like to remind everyone of a few basic safety tips.

Lock - Take - Hide

In 2010, vehicle burglaries in College Station decreased by 35% from 2009 (2010-767, 2009-1,180). We would like to continue this trend and to do so we need your help. Remember, lock your car, take your valuables inside and if you cannot do that, hide your belongings.

See - Hear - Report

One of the goals of the College Station Police Department is to build effective partnerships with our community. We need your help to reduce crime in our city. In an effort to do this we are asking our citizens to be our eyes and ears. If you see or hear something that you believe is suspicious, please report it. Together we can make College Station a safer place to live and improve the quality of life for our community.

The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.

Questions regarding this news release may be directed to:
Officer Rhonda Seaton, Public Information Officer
College Station Police Department
2611 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
Office Phone: (979) 764-3591
Cell Phone (979) 204-5200
Department Phone: (979) 764-3600