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Founded in 1835, Huntsville is one of Texas' oldest cities and home of Sam Houston, the first and third President of the Republic of Texas and later Governor of the state. Huntsville has a population of 35,078 and is situated in the eastern Piney Woods region of the state.
Located in town are two of Houston's homes, a museum, and a 66 ft. statue which is the tallest statue of an American hero in the world. We are also home to Sam Houston State University, Texas Department of Criminal Justice (the only state agency with headquarters outside of Austin), and Huntsville State Park.
City News
- 2010 Citizen Survey
Published: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Click here to access the 2010 Citizen Survey. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us on our community. The survey link will be active from February 15 to April 30, 2010. Thank you for your help in making Huntsville a great place to liv... - H.O.M.E. Assistance Program
Published: Monday, March 01, 2010
The City of Huntsville is taking applications for the TDHCA H.O.M.E. Owner-Occupied Housing Assistance Program, beginning Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 until March 31, 2010. - Solid Waste Collection for Good Friday
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010
The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will not be collecting residential or commercial garbage on Friday, April 2, 2010, Good Friday. - 15th Annual Trash Bash
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010
The 15th Annual Trash Bash, aimed at cleaning up the community, will be held at the City of Huntsville's Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Facility, 590 Interstate 45 North, from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2010. - Town Creek & October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations
Published: Friday, December 04, 2009
Town Creek and October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations.
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