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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
- 3rd Annual E-Waste Recycling Day
Published: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
3rd Annual E-Waste Recycle Day Saturday January 16, 2010 at Kate Barr Ross Baseball Parking lot. - Solid Waste Holiday Schedules
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009
The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will observe Christmas Day December 25, 2009 and New Years Day January 1, 2010. - Town Creek & October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations
Published: Friday, December 04, 2009
Town Creek and October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations. - Recycling Pilot Program - Elkins Lake
Published: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
City Council approved the Pilot to test curbside recycling in the Elkins Lake area . The Pilot program is scheduled for 6 months and is to begin January 7, 2010 and run through June 2010. There is an additional meeting scheduled at the Elkins Lake ... - Chamber of Commerce Audit Documents
Published: Monday, October 12, 2009
Please read for information about the Hotel/Motel, CVB, VC, and Gift Shop, and related audit documents.
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