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The city’s new streaming option brings council and planning meetings to phones and connected TVs, with live viewing and recordings available.
Reese Fenn· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
October 20, 20261 min read
College Station residents have a new way to follow City Hall from a phone or television without paying for cable.
The city announced CSTV+ on Oct. 20, 2026. The free app carries its government channel and supports both live viewing and recordings, so residents can catch a meeting as it happens or return to it later.
Programming includes City Council sessions and meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with the city’s podcast, event coverage and community announcements.
For television viewing, the city lists Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV among the supported platforms. The app also works on Android and iOS mobile devices. Cable viewers can continue using Optimum Channel 19.
For details, see the city’s CSTV+ announcement.
Reese Fenn· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Reese Fenn writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in College Station.
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