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Pool to open June 2

Time to get out those swim suits and trunks, and stock up on sunscreen, because the Frank D. “Poncho” Roberts Aquatic Center will open for summer hours on June 2.

Aquatic Center Manager Jay Miller invites the public to come dip their to...

Bright colors of Spring decorating Huntsville

Spring flowers are in full bloom. Grab your camera and head out to the City of Huntsville’s many parks and trails to enjoy the colors and beauty.

City Horticulturalist David Zellar encourages citizens to get up close and personal with the bluebon...

HPD issues challenge for Denim Day

The City of Huntsville is challenging the community to participate in Denim Day on April 25, in observance of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.Huntsville Police Chief Kevin Lunsford said City staff will be wearing denim to bring awareness to the issues of ...

Picnic set for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in partnership with State Farm Insurance, awarded the City of Huntsville $500 in support of the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day to be held nationally on Saturday, May 5, 2018.Huntsville was one of only ...

City's Brand Review needs to hear from YOU!

Your city needs your input! The City of Huntsville has been holding a series of public meetings seeking feedback on the City’s brand. Even if you haven't been able to attend one, you can still participate by completing an electronic questionnair...

Drug Take Back Day set for late April

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) nationwide Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue - misuse of prescription drugs.The Huntsville Police Department will be joining in the DEA’s effort to ...

TxDOT partners with AT&T It Can Wait

AUSTIN – April is National Distracted Driving Month and with nearly 1 in 5 crashes in Texas involving distracted driving – a ratio that has not changed in the past three years – the Texas Department of Transportation reminds ...

Hackett honored with seat on Council

Liesa Hackett, a long-time City employee, was chosen by Governor Greg Abbott to sit on the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Council. She is one of eight Texas residents honored by the Governor.

The council’s objective is to stu...

Lane closures on SH 19 announced for Saturday

WALKER COUNTY – On Saturday morning, April 21, 2018, beginning at 2 a.m., southbound SH 19 at I-45 southbound will be closed until 10 a.m. This closure is necessary to set concrete traffic barrier on southbound SH 19 adjacent to the on-going con...

3 arrested after patrol officer observes suspicious activity

The Huntsville Police Department received information on Tuesday, April 3rd, that led to the arrest of three suspects on charges of manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.Lt. Curt Landrum advised that an aler...

City Council meeting set for Tuesday

Regular Session of the Huntsville City Council will be held Tuesday, April 17, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.

Council will meet for a Workshops at 5 p.m. in the Large Conference Room.

The full packet for the meeting is available here.

National Book Awards Festival happening at SHSU

It's almost that special time of year again - for the National Book Awards Festival at SHSU!

Sam Houston State University will have the pleasure of welcoming the outstanding authors below in April 2018. For the fifth year, SHSU, HISD, and the City of Hunts...

Wastewater Treatment Facility Spill

On March 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., 6.21 inches of rainfall from severe thunderstorms in less than 24 hours caused heavy flooding in the lake area of the Elkins Lake Subdivision. A number of manholes were completely submerged, which led to vast quantities of...

IH-45 Northbound closure announced for this weekend

WALKER COUNTY – The northbound lanes of IH-45 will be closed to traffic from Exit 102 at FM 1375 in New Waverly to Exit 109 at State Park Road 40, beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and ending at noon Sunday, April 15. Vehicles traveling no...

Texas 42 is a hit at Huntsville Public Library

Texas 42 is an enormously popular dominoes game, similar in style to bridge and spades. Invented about 120 years ago, two young boys were caught playing cards; a forbidden pastime which was put to a fiery end when the disapproving parents burned the offen...

Huntsville Fire Department’s newest addition - Derek Davis

Name: Derek DavisPosition: FirefighterWhere are you from? Tell us about your family. I am from Newberry, Florida. I moved to Texas from Boca Raton, Florida, in 2011, with my wife, Julie. We have two beautiful daughters, Dakota, 3, and Daniella, 2.Why did ...

Citizens encouraged to take advantage of Tire and Electronics Recycling Day

The City of Huntsville’s 11th annual Tire and Electronics Recycling Day will be held Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 590 Interstate 45 North.The intent of the Tire and Electronics Recycling Day is to re...

Between the Pages available online!

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City receives "clean bill of health"

The Huntsville City Council received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) at their meeting this past Tuesday. The presentation was given by Chris Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown and Hill, a certified public accountant firm that has completed audits ...

Citizenship classes forming at Huntsville Public Library

How often do U.S. citizens elect a President? Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

These are just a few of the questions being answered by participants in the U.S. Citizenship Preparation Course, as they get ready to take the naturalization exam.

Huntsville P...

4/3/18 City Council meeting agenda available

Complete packet available here.

More honors for Main Street Program

Debbie Charbonneau, City of Huntsville Main Street Coordinator, works with area businesses all year long and is a fervent champion for citizens to shop local. This year, Huntsville Main Street Program was recognized by American Express and their &ldqu...

MLB competitions rescheduled

The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department will host a free Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ and MLB® Jr. Home Run Derby Competition for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, Saturday, May 5th, at Kate...

22nd Annual Hub/Vendor show fast approaching

The City of Huntsville Purchasing Division, in association with TDCJ, Walker County, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville ISD, and the SHSU Small Business Development Center, would like to announce the 22nd Annual HUB/Vendor Show. The show will be hel...

Huntsville Hazard Mitigation Plan up for Public Review

A draft 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan providing an overview of natural hazards, summarizing past hazard events, and presenting potential future actions to minimize impacts on life and property is available for public review from March 12 through April 11, 2...

I-45 lane closures and traffic shift happening Saturday

WALKER COUNTY – Beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, and ending at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, the northbound lanes of IH-45 will be closed to traffic from Exit 102 at FM 1375 in New Waverly to the northbound Entrance Ramp at FM 1374 by Texas Depar...

Celebrating those who serve our community

Citizen of the Year Linda Pease and First Responder of the Year John French will be honored at a reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20th, at City Hall, hosted by the Friends of the Wynne. Pease and French were recognized by the Huntsville Ite...

City Council to meet Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at City Hall.

Opportunity to serve your community!

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for a new volunteer Master Planning Advisory Committee (MPAC) for the Bruce Brothers Regional Airport’s Master Plan.

The MPAC will help coordinate each phase of the airport’s operatio...

Author to hold reading at Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center

The Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center and Gift Shop will be hosting Texas Author Nancy Rodd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 12th, for a signing and reading of her children’s book, General Sam Houston and Mahboobali the Cat. 

Rod...

HPL plans fun events for Spring Break

Spring Break 2018 is upon us, and the Huntsville Public Library has activities planned to keep the family entertained from Monday, March 12, through Friday, March 16.

Children’s Coordinator Rachel McPhail said the library will provide additional ...

TxDOT announces IH-45 lane closures the next two weekends

WALKER COUNTY – Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, and ending at 12 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2018, the northbound lanes of IH-45 will be closed to traffic from Exit 102 at FM 1375 in New Waverly to the northbound Entrance Ramp at FM 1374....

Let your voice be heard!

Your city needs your input! The City of Huntsville has been holding a series of public meetings seeking feedback on the City’s brand. Even if you haven't been able to attend one, you can still participate by completing an electronic questionnair...

3/6/18 City Council meeting agenda available

Regular Session of the Huntsville City Council will be held March 6.

TxDOT urges drivers to plan for a sober ride during spring break

HUNTSVILLE – Each year in Texas, more than half of drivers involved in deadly drunk driving crashes are between the ages of 17 and 34. With many college students and young adults heading to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texa...

Fire Chief Tom Grisham: Honoring a lifetime of service

The City of Huntsville is celebrating the career of hometown hero Fire Chief Tom Grisham, who is retiring on February 28. A retirement celebration was held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.Grisham, 65, reflected o...

Neighborhood Watch meeting at HPD

With recent growing crime trends, the Huntsville Police Department is taking strategic steps to help lower crime rates. This is hopefully the first of many Neighborhood Watch meetings that we will have for our community members so they are aware of what's...

New officers appointed to HPD

City of Huntsville Director of Public Safety, Police Chief Kevin P. Lunsford, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new police officers to the ranks of the Huntsville Police Department.Officers Dylan Guadalupe and Dakota Green graduated from the...

Recognized Status retained

Huntsville Police Department was honored at the City Council meeting held February 20, 2018, for retaining "Recognized" status with the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program. Belton Pol...

Prison City Film Festival first of its kind

The very first Prison City Film Festival is quickly approaching, so organizers and attendees will be out and about in Huntsville from February 28 to March 4. As many of the participants are visitors to our great city, residents are asked to take time to t...

Q & A: Interim City Manager Aron Kulhavy

The Huntsville City Council has chosen Aron Kulhavy as Interim City Manager. Kulhavy, who hails from Nacogdoches, is married to Rachel Kulhavy and they have two sons, Devin and Dylan. They also have  two grandchildren.

Kulhavy holds a Bachelors De...

Police Department retains “Recognized Status” after review

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has retained “Recognized Status” for compliance with the Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program.

HPD earned the initial certification on November 13, 2013, after a two-year...

Texas Independence Day & General Sam Houston’s Birthday

It’s that time of year again - time to celebrate Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston’s birthday.

The Walker County Historical Commission, Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center invite everyone ...

Bacon and Brew Fest in March - First Annual!

The Huntsville Main Street Program is hosting its first annual Bacon and Brew Fest on the square in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is free and open to members of the public of all a...

Remember - Recycle Grease and Antifreeze!

Like many other residential customers, do you plan on replacing the antifreeze in your vehicle this winter? Do you plan on disposing other kinds of liquids, including motor oil, peanut oil or cooking oil? Don’t run those materials down the drain – recycle...

Looking for your input!

The City of Huntsville will continue holding a series of public meetings seeking input on the City’s brand. The next opportunity to share your ideas will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at City Hall (1212 Avenue M). The meeting will involve a presen...

2/20/18 City Council meeting agenda available

Culvert work to close Southwood Drive Wednesday

The City of Huntsville's Street Division will close Southwood Drive to through traffic on Wednesday, February 14, in order to replace a drainage culvert. The closure will be near the city limits, around 1353 Southwood Drive (just west of the Entergy trans...

Get involved with your city!

The City of Huntsville is looking for you! There are currently two volunteer positions available for which the City needs applicants. Such appointments are made by nominations from the Mayor and a vote of the City Council.

One opening is for service on the...

Event Set to Honor Black History

The Wynne Home Arts & Visitors Center and the Walker County Genealogical Society (WCGS) have collaborated to present two weekends of Black History celebrations.

Events begin with Honor Black History on Saturday, February 10. WCGS will host a reception ...

Genealogy Winter Lock-In Feb. 18

Avid genealogists will have an opportunity to spend a day locked in the Huntsville Public Library to dig deeper into family history.

The Walker County Genealogical Society is hosting their annual Genealogy Winter Lock-In from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb...

2/6/18 City Council Finance Committee meeting agenda

2/6/18 City Council meeting agenda available

Pancake Supper to benefit Huntsville Public Library

What’s the best pancake topping? More pancakes! If you are a fan of eating breakfast for dinner, make plans to attend the Huntsville Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Supper at the Huntsville Public Library. Admission is $5 per person (cash only) for all-you-...

Spring Vegetable Garden workshop set

The Walker County Master Gardeners’ “Planting Your Spring Vegetable Garden” workshop will be hosted at the Huntsville Public Library on February 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Library’s Community Room.

Master Ga...

Art Contest happening at HPL

Calling all young art enthusiasts - the 8^th Annual Friends of the Huntsville Public Library Art Contest is open. In honor of the Huntsville Public Library’s 50^thanniversary, the theme for art this year is “Celebrations.”

This ...

Poe named Deputy City Secretary

The City of Huntsville welcomed Brenda Poe to the office of Deputy City Secretary/Assistant Public Information Officer in December.

Poe, a resident of Huntsville, has been employed with the City for three years. She previously served as Catalog Librarian a...

Council selects Interim City Manager

In a special session Friday evening, the Huntsville City Council unanimously selected Aron Kulhavy to serve as its Interim City Manager beginning Friday, February 16, 2018. Kulhavy is currently the City's Director of Community and Economic Development and...

Auto burglary suspect arrested

In response to recent vehicle burglaries, the Huntsville Police Department conducted a surveillance operation, assisted by the Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force, January 18 and 19.  ...

Sewer smoke survey

The City of Huntsville Engineering Department will be conducting a sewer survey throughout the southeast portion of Huntsville beginning Thursday, January 18. Residents and businesses in the surrounding areas should be aware that smoke will be introduced ...

HOT Workshop to be held

The City of Huntsville Tourism Department is accepting applications for 2018-19 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding, and an informational workshop will be held to assist those applicants who are new to utilizing the funds.

The workshop, which will be held fr...

Your Input Is Needed

The City of Huntsville wants to hear from you! The City is conducting a brand review in 2018 and needs your input. A series of meetings is anticipated to receive feedback and discuss the City's brand. The first meeting will be Tuesday, January 23, at City...

Mayor asks residents to serve others

Mayor Andy Brauninger urges residents to serve others this coming Monday. January 15 will be celebrated as this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, established by Congress in 1994. Citizens across the country will participate in volunteer proje...

Lights Out At The Statue

Seen anything missing on the edge of town lately? That’s right, the spotlights on “Big Sam” have been out due to a line that was cut during construction of the expansion of the Visitors Center. The lights will be out until fu...

City Needs An Interested Citizen!

The City of Huntsville may be looking for you! As part of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the City has the opportunity to make nominations to certain committees. At this time, the City has an open position on the H-GAC Solid Waste Management C...

Mayor and H-E-B Teaming Up to Tackle Hunger

City of Huntsville Mayor Andy Brauninger and H-E-B Huntsville will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring. The food drive runs from January 5th through February 4^th, 2018.

Mayor Brauninger will be present to help raise awareness with H-E-B ...

Use Caution on Streets Today

TxDOT Huntsville reporting icy patches; roads & overpasses open. TxDOT has closed I-45 from Hwy. 105 & Gladstell, is de-icing it, & expects to reopen w/in next 2 hrs. Use caution & travel only as necessary. Conditions may worsen w/no warni...

HFD Sets Pension Board Meeting

The Huntsville Fire Department Pension Board meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, at the Huntsville Fire Department Station #2, located at 2109 Sam Houston Avenue. This meeting is being held in compliance with Texas Gov't Code Chapter 551.

TxDOT issues statement about weather

AUSTIN – As Texas braces itself for Winter Storm Inga, the Texas Department of Transportation continues pre-treating roads in anticipation of freezing rain and ice. It’s important to note, ice can still form even with this pre-treatment; the salty solutio...

1-18-18 City Council Special Session

City of Huntsville City Council will hold a Special Session for Strategic Planning at 4 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street. 

Members of the City Council will attend and participate in a Strategic Pl...

Public Hearing set for Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Huntsville will hold a public hearing on the development of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. City staff hope citizens will attend to provide input, become more informed of the natural hazards the area encounters, and the mitigation strategie...

1/2/18 City Council Finance Committee meeting agenda

1/2/18 City Council meeting agenda available

1/5/18 City Council Special Session meeting agenda available

1/6/18 City Council Special Session meeting agenda available

Cocoa with the Popo!

Cocoa with the Popo at Starbucks has been postponed to 1/2/2018, from 5-6:30 P.M. Stop by and visit with HPD - ask questions, learn about neighborhood watch or vacation checks, get the 411 on Citizens Police Academy! #HomeSafeHuntsville

City Manager Tenders Resignation

City of Huntsville City Manager Matt Benoit offered his resignation to the City Council on Thursday, December 21. 

"It is with a heavy heart and sincere gratitude that I offer this letter of resignation," the document read. "It has ...

Photo Wonderland in Rather Park

LAST WEEKEND! Looking for a location to take those last-minute Holiday family photos? The City of Huntsville has decorated John Henry Rather Park, 1221 University Avenue, with Christmas lights, including a tree of lights for residents to enjoy. Parks and ...

City Staff Donates to Local Charities

The City of Huntsville staff presented donation checks totaling $10,873 to local charities. The donations were raised in the 5^th Annual Bowling Tournament by city employees. The organizations that received donations include: SAAFE House, Senior Center of ...

Small Effort Nets Large Return

Shop Small-Shop Local was a success for downtown Huntsville. Main Street’s campaign ran from November 1 through December 1. For every $20 spent in a participating downtown small business, customers received a ticket in a $1,000 drawing.

Main Street Coordin...

Woodward Named Clerk of the Year

City Secretary Lee Woodward was honored Wednesday by the regional Salt Grass Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA), as its 2017 Clerk of the Year. The designation is is selected from nominees from the Chapter and was a recognition...

Town Creek Interview on City YouTube Channel

KSAM's Larry Crippen conducted an Around Town interview with Garney's Walt Sinclair on the Town Creek Drainage Project. The interview is now available for replay at https://youtu.be/xniXqK1C-rU. Read more about Town Creek in the December 2017 issue of the...

Mayors' Challenge Issued

City of Huntsville, Texas, Mayor Andy Brauninger is taking part in a friendly competition with the Mayor of Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Tim Mahoney.

“We issued a challenge to Mayor Mahoney on Monday, that the losing team's Mayor will wear the team j...

12/19/17 City Council meeting agenda available

HPD Helps Kids Shop for Toys

The City of Huntsville Police Department partnered with Target’s Heroes and Helpers Program on Saturday, December 9. One hundred children from area low-income families arrived at the store before opening and were given a $100 Target gift card to...

More TxDOT Work on I-45

Text from TxDOT – The construction of the 6 miles widening project, Segment 1B of IH 45 from 0.5 miles north of Vick Springs Road to 0.3 miles north of SH 19 is under way.  This project will widen IH 45 to six lanes and will replace the...Read on...

12/20/17 agenda for the next 2017-18 Charter Review Committee meeting agenda available

Photo Wonderland in Rather Park

Looking for a location to take those last-minute Holiday family photos? The City of Huntsville has decorated John Henry Rather Park, 1221 University Avenue, with Christmas lights, including a tree of lights for residents to enjoy. Parks and Leisure Direct...

HFD Capt. Greg Mathis completes Executive Training

The City of Huntsville Fire Department’s Captain Greg Mathis recently graduated from the Fire Executive Management Training Program at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), located on the campus of Sam Houston...

New issue of Between the Pages available!

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Shop Small-Shop Local this holiday season

Downtown Huntsville businesses are participating in Main Street’s new Shop Small-Shop Local campaign for the month of November, by reminding our community to shop locally from Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, December 1, 2017.

For every $20.0...

City Needs Your Input

The City of Huntsville is seeking your assistance in writing their new Hazard Mitigation Plan. City Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires updates on a five-year schedule. However, whe...

I-45/FM 1374 Southbound Exit Ramp Temporary Closure

Beginning at 12 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, the Southbound Exit Ramp to FM 1374 will be closed until approximately 5:00 a.m.. Southbound I-45 traffic exiting to FM 1374 and FM 1375 should use Exit 109, State Park Road 40.

The reason for the closure is...

Snow in town this weekend!

There's almost too much to cover in Huntsville on Dec. 1-3, but let's try anyway!

Friday, Dec. 1 - Gingerbread House Contest Reception - 6-8 pm at the Wynne Home

Saturday, Dec. 2 - 

    Christmas Fair & Winter in the Park (with...

12/5/17 City Council meeting agenda available

Suspect Attempts to Shoot Local Officer

During the early morning hours of November 22, 2017 an officer with the Huntsville Police Department who was completing a traffic stop in the 1700 block of 11^th Street heard several shots being fired to the north of his location.  He left the tra...

City Council Finance Committee meeting agenda for 12/5/2017 available

12/6/17 agenda for the next 2017-18 Charter Review Committee meeting agenda available

City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans Affairs Advisory Board meeting

Board will not meet in December, next meeting is January 18, 2018

City featured in H-GAC Awards Showcase!

The City of Huntsville completed a nine-month project to design and install wayfinding signage throughout the community. Not only have the residents told us how much they like it, the program was also recognized by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GA...

Unofficial City Elections Returns Available

Unofficial City election returns are available on the City Secretary Elections page at www.HuntsvilleTX.gov/Elections. Totals are unofficial until canvassed by the City Council.

Incumbent Mayor Andy Brauninger and Councilmembers Joe Emmett (Ward 1), Tish H...

City Council meeting on 11/21/17

City Council agenda for 11/21/17 meeting now available

Skeletal remains ID'd; suspects in custody & charged

On Monday, September 19, 2016, officers with the Huntsville Police Department began an investigation of skeletal remains found in the area of FM 247 and Grivich Drive. Since that date HPD detectives have been working diligently to determine what happened ...

Charter Review Committee meeting 11/15/17

The Huntsville City Charter is being reviewed. A review committee was appointed by the City Council in October and began its work on November 11. At the second meeting, this Wednesday, committee members will consider how to accept public input and begin t...

Oakwood Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

On Saturday, November 11, the City of Huntsville Cemetery Advisory Board will host an Oakwood Cemetery Guided Walking Tour titled “Interesting Facts about Burials and Information about Ancient Cemeteries.”  The tour will meet ...

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New issue of Between the Pages available!

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11/14/17 City Council meeting agenda

City Council meeting on 11/14/17 will include election canvass and swearing in

Charter Review begins 11/8/17

The 2017-2018 City Charter Review Committee is ready to begin its work reviewing the City Charter and will hold their first meeting Wednesday, November 8, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. This initial meeting will allow the Committee to select a chair and decide o...

City Hall open Election Night, 11/7/2017

City Hall will be open the evening of 11/7/17 from 7 p.m. to post returns of the City's general election. The position of Mayor and the four Ward Councilmembers are on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, October 23, at the Walker County Annex and runs...

First Biannual Free Dump Day this Saturday!

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division is hosting the first Biannual Free Dump Day on November 4, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. City and County residents will be allowed to dump any refuse and yard waste that they are able ...

Sewer smoke survey at Westridge

On Tuesday (10/31/2017), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the City of Huntsville Wastewater Department will be conducting a sewer survey in the Westridge subdivision.  All residents and businesses in the surrounding area must be awar...

City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans Affairs Advisory Board meeting

City Council Finance Committee meeting

New issue of Between the Pages available!

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Hurricane Harvey Heroes (resending Oct. 5, 2017 release)

The City of Huntsville would like to recognize the many citizens and area residents who made such a difference during Hurricane Harvey. Many were doing their jobs or responding through formal arrangements, but as many or more were simply moved to step up ...

October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting

Agenda and Packet 

State of the City

Join the City on October 12 for the annual State of the City address! Meet with City staff, hear updates on City projects from your City Manager, and learn more about everything happening in Huntsville. This is a great place to meet your neighbors and enj...

30" Water Line Repair

The City of Huntsville has completed a repair to the 30” water line between the city and the Trinity River Authority (TRA) plant.

Early Wednesday morning, September 27, the City of Huntsville's water plant technician on call was alerted by the el...

October 3, 2017 City Council Meeting

Agenda and Packet

National Voter Registration Day

Texas Secretary of State, Rolando Pablos is encouraging all school districts to help register their eligible students to vote during National Voter Registration Day on September 26, 2017. You can read more about his initiative at https://www.sos....

HPL is Turning 50!

The Huntsville Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a family-friendly carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The carnival will feature a photo booth, sand art, popcorn, cake, face painting, balloon art, a magician, and more!...

September 19, 2017 City Council Meeting

City Council Agenda and Packet

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Councilmembers may choose to attend the Walker County Office of Emergency Management’s public town hall meeting with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) on disaster r...

Governor Abbott met with local officials

Mayor Andy Brauninger met Saturday in Beaumont with Governor Greg Abbott and area elected officials. They met with Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp, who has been appointed as the Commissioner of the new Commission to Rebuild Texas. Th...

FEMA Town Hall Meeting

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has invited the public to attend a town hall meeting with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) on disaster recovery after Hurricane H...

Deputy registrars needed for local voters

The Walker County Voter Registrar's office has made available training information for residents to become deputy registrars. Ensuring that citizens are registered is essential for voters to exercise their right and responsibility to vote. Training will b...

FY2017-18 City Manager's Recommended Budget

The FY2017-18 City Manager's Recommended Budget is available online through the Finance Department's Budget page at http://huntsvilletx.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/9430.

Council Announces Intent Not to Exceed FY2016-2017 Tax Rate

At the August 1 City Council meeting, the Council approved a motion to announce their intention to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.3809 per $100 valuation for the City’s 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.

The Council may ultimately adopt a rate below...

Storm debris pick up information

Following Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the City will be returning to its regular heavy trash pick up procedures on September 13. All requests for storm debris pick up should be called into the Solid Waste Division by Tuesday, September 12, at 3 PM t...

FEMA staff in Huntsville to register claims

City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo announced that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff is currently working at Fire Station #1 to register claims from Hurricane Harvey. FEMA staff confirmed they will be on site from...

Texas Atty. Gen. Paxton Releases Statement on Harvey Insurance Claims & HB 1774

In light of incorrect information circulating on social media, Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued the following statement about property insurance claims in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey:

“There has been much misinformation, ...

Kate Barr Ross Park Closed for Relief Efforts

The City's Kate Barr Ross Park will be closed for an indefinite period due to staging of hurricane relief efforts. The Texas Army National Guard has been permitted to place vehicles and personnel at the park while additional units are being moved in and o...

Between the Pages

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November Election Filings for City Ballot

The City Council seats for a Mayor At-large and Councilmembers for Wards 1-4 will be on the November 7, 2017 general election ballot. Filing for the positions ran from July 22, 2017 to August 21, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secr...

Wastewater Discharge from N .B. Davidson Plant

On August 27, 2017, at 5:00 a.m., 17” of rainfall in a 46-hour span from Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding in the lake area of the Elkins Lake subdivision. Many manholes were completely submerged, leading to an extremely large volume of rainwater/s...

Solid Waste Updates - 9/1

Beginning Monday, September 4, Labor Day, the City's Solid Waste Division will resume picking up on their regular schedule.

We urge all customers with large tree limbs, yard waste, storm debris, or heavy trash to call the Solid Waste Divi...

SHSU Baseball Meet & Greet

Coach Deggs and the SHSU Men's Baseball Team had a phenomenal 2016-2017 season. The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome them to the next City Council meeting (Tuesday, September 5, at 6:00 p.m.), where Mayor Andy Brauninger will present a proclamation ...

Countywide curfew lifted 8/30/2017

As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, County Judge Danny Pierce has lifted the curfew for Walker County and the Mandatory Evacuation Order for Green Rich Shores and Sterling Island subdivisions.  The waters are receding and residents are returning t...

September 5, 2017 City Council Meeting

September 5, 2017 City Council Agenda and Packet

Solid Waste picking up trash Thursday & Friday

Thursday and Friday (August 31 and Sept. 1), Solid Waste will pick up all green or blue bins and any bagged trash placed at the curb. (They will not be able to pick up large items or brush/limbs, please call 936-294-5712 to get on the regular pick up sche...

Weather & Donations updates, 8/29/17 - 11:30 a.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Houston office call this morning to regional emergency management shows that Tropical Storm Harvey is now mostly a rain shield of light to moderate rainfall as it moves slowly east over the next 24 hours. The storm is tr...

Water main break on River Oaks

The City of Huntsville Public Works Department reports a water main break occurred in Elkins Lake this afternoon along River Oaks and Cherry Hills. Crews began repairs immediately and are experiencing difficulty due to the saturation of the soil. Emergenc...

Solid Waste Updates - 8/28/17

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Department is running both commercial and residential routes today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday, August 28 and 29, 2017). They will get everything that they are capable of getting today. For residential customers not...

Be smart about flood waters

There may be a lot of rain and floodwater over the next few days, along with bored kids (and adults!). Flood water can contain unseen dangers including snakes, waste, and sharp objects. Keep these tips in mind and share them with your children (from the H...

Countywide curfew in effect

Walker County Judge Danny Pierce issued a curfew this morning (Monday, August 28, 2017) for all of Walker County. The curfew restricts travel from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. until the Judge lifts the curfew. More information is available on The Huntsville Item's webs...

Weather Update, 8/28/17

The National Weather Service's Houston office (NWS) reports this morning that Tropical Storm Harvey is disorganized and currently located over Matagorda Bay. It is not expected to intensify as it moves out over the water and then northeast over the next f...

Shelter needs & street reopenings

VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS/SHELTER UPDATES - City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo reports that the Walker County Storm Shelter is housing 80 people as of Tuesday, August 29, and the high school has 100. The Walker County Animal Issues ...

City of Huntsville Water During the Hurricane

The City of Huntsville assures residents of its plans to continue providing a regular safe drinking water supply and wastewater services, even if power is lost locally.

The City has back-up generators and redundant pumping capacity to facilitate normal wat...

Shelter open at Huntsville High School

Huntsville High School has been opened as a shelter for the general public as of 8:00 a.m. this morning (Monday, August 28, 2017). City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo confirmed that the shelter is available for anyone, Walker Co...

Rain causing more high water conditions

HPD and City street crews are monitoring a number of high water and potential flooding locations around town. 

In Elkins Lake, there is a tree down on Brookhollow that is being removed. Residents on Fremont Court or to the west or south of Fremont...

Additional power outages on east side of town

Falling limbs and trees have taken down some power lines locally. Additional outages are being reported this afternoon on the east side of Huntsville. Entergy supplies most electrical power in the city limits and is notified and working to restore power. ...

8/27/17 Weather Update, 11 am

The high wind threat from Tropical Storm Harvey has diminished, although a tornado threat continues, and unprecedented, catastrophic, and life-threatening flooding and flash flood emergency conditions still exist. The National Weather Service reports a sl...

9:30 a.m. - Additional high water/flooded streets - 8/27/17

HPD also reports 7th Street closed in the 1300 block. They are attempting to confirm high water on Normal Park near 19th. 

Situations across the area will continue to change as rain and flooding are ongoing. Do not assume an area is safe just beca...

Beware of flooding/high water Sunday morning

HPD is reporting the following flooded streets and/or intersections. Do NOT move or drive around barricades. Obey law enforcement directions if an officer is present. HPD is working to get barricades up and relieve officers to additional locations. Turn A...

Solid Waste Updates

In anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Harvey, the City of Huntsville's Public Works Director, Daryl Uptmore, has announced the following Solid Waste schedule change.

The City's Transfer Station and Recycling Center will be closed to the general publi...

Hurricane Harvey Update

Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday night and at 11 a.m. Saturday morning is still centered in the Victoria area, according to the National Weather Service office for the Houston/Galveston region. The storm still has strong wind and stronger gusts and i...

Hurricane Harvey Update 8/25

Hurricane Harvey has been upgraded to a category 2 storm by the TDEM Texas State Operations Center. It is likely Harvey will be upgraded to a category 3 before landfall, around midnight this evening. Increased rain and wind is expected to arrive by Friday...

Hurricane Harvey Update

Tropical Depression Harvey has been upgraded to a hurricane by the TDEM Texas State Operations Center. Increased rain and wind is expected to arrive by Friday evening and to intensify through the weekend.

The City of Huntsville urges residents to be prepar...

Tropical Depression Harvey

The City of Huntsville urges residents to prepare for Tropical Depression Harvey, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend and potentially being upgraded to a Tropical Storm or Hurricane.

Locally, there is potential for heavy rain an...

Make a Difference Day 2017

The City of Huntsville is sharing information on a grant opportunity received from Tegna, Inc. (Arby's Restaurant Group) and Points of Light. They are celebrating the annual national Make a Difference Day and offering $10,000 to the charities of choice of...

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It's Time to Swim Laps!

The general summer pool season ended Sunday, August 13. Lap swimming is ongoing and details are available on the Aquatic Center page at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/265/Aquatic-Programs-Fees.

The Splash Pad is indefinitely closed for repairs, call 936-291-5...

Credit Card Skimmer Found at Gas Station

On August 10^th, Huntsville Police Department officers were called to the Exxon station located at 101 FM 2821, at the intersection of FM 2821 and FM 247, to investigate a possible skimming device that had been placed in one of the gas pumps. The respondin...

August 15, 2017 City Council Meeting

Agenda and Packet

Additional Paid Parking Effective August 14

Paid parking along University Avenue (from 14th Street to 17th Street), 15th Street (from University Avenue to Avenue I) and Avenue I (from 15th Street to 16th Street) will become effective Monday, August 14th. Violation enforcement will also be effective...

Notice of Possible Quorum

City Councilmembers may choose to attend the Walker County Republican Women’s meeting at which Mayor Andy Brauninger is scheduled to speak on Huntsville’s Growth.

No formal deliberation or action will be taken by the City Coun...

Solid Waste and Recycling Facility Closing Early 8/3

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, to continue upgrading the Scale House systems at the new Transfer Station. The last load will be taken at 2:30 p.m. The full facility will reopen...

City Receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

The City of Huntsville has received, for the eighth time, the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, bestowed on only 50 governmental agencies in Texas and 68 U.S. cities overall. The award, issued by the National Procurement Institute, is based ...

August 1, 2017 City Council Meeting

August 1, 2017 City Council Agenda and Packet

City Not Issuing Water Sampling Notices

There has been a report that the notices are appearing in additional areas around town. Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company. Residents should be aware that this ...

Solid Waste and Recycling Facility Closure Postponed

The closure of the Solid Waste and Recycling facility that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, has been postponed. The facility will remain open regular business hours. 

Stay tuned for the new closure date for upgrades to the Scale House. Please...

Town Creek Drainage Project Update

Later this week portions of Avenue J and 14th Street will be closing and Garney Construction will begin working during the day.

The only entrance to the Midway Plaza will be from the northwest entrance on University Avenue. Within the next 7-10 days the no...

Temporary Traffic Pattern Changes to Avenue J

Please be aware that there will be traffic pattern changes on Avenue J from Sam Houston Avenue to 21st Street in the upcoming weeks. These lane closures are not a City of Huntsville or Sam Houston State University project. The closures are related to a pr...

Sam Houston and 11th Street Waterline Replacement Project Update

Drive-time Alert - Once the intersection of Avenue M and 11th Street reopens this evening around 5:30 p.m., it will be a temporary driving surface until it is paved in 7-10 days.

Please refer to the map below and this release, http://huntsvilletx.gov/Civic...

Solid Waste and Recycling Facility Closing Early 7/26

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, to continue upgrading the Scale House systems at the new Transfer Station. The last load will be taken at 2:30 p.m. The full facility will reopen...

Temporary Closure on 7th Street

Beginning Friday, July 21, crews will be working on 7th Street between Avenue N and Avenue P, preparing for an upcoming repaving project of that section. Possible lane closures and equipment may slow traffic in the area but the road will remain open until...

Stay safe in summer's heat!

If you’re going to be outside this summer, be prepared and know how to stay safe! Check out the information and links at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Heat to enjoy the summer safely!

City Council Candidate Packets Available

Candidate packets for the 2017 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at huntsvilletx.gov/Elections or huntsvilletx.gov/Elecciones.

The City Council se...

Volunteers Needed For City of Huntsville Lead and Copper Sampling Program

Volunteers Needed For City of Huntsville Lead and Copper Sampling Program

The City of Huntsville is seeking help from residents to complete water quality sampling as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Env...

5 Ways to Save Water this Summer

You might often assume that the heat of summer will lead to more water consumption. That’s because lawns, gardens, and even swimming pools demand a lot of it. But the truth is during summer even indoor water costs are still 50 to 70 percent of y...

Tropical Storm Preparedness

The City of Houston and Harris County have been included in a Tropical Storm Watch. Walker County is not included at this time, and the storm system will continue to be tracked by the National Weather Service and local emergency management personnel.

The r...

Huntsville Police Department Vacation Checks

Planning a vacation for the summer months? Let the Huntsville Police Department be a set of eyes on your house while you are gone so you can enter into full relaxation mode.

HPD provides vacation home checks for residents at no charge. All you have to do i...

July 18, 2017 City Council Meeting

July 18, 2017 City Council Agenda and Packet

Utility Blade Found in Shopping Cart

The City of Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reported the discovery of a utility knife blade attached to a local store shopping cart. Local retailers are being asked to check carts regularly. HPD is making efforts to contact as many such businesses ...

Corrections to Media Reports

Incorrect information has been reported concerning the July 10, 2017 press release on a razor blade found in a City park. Only one blade was found, although slides had been damaged in two parks. Reports of additional blades are not accurate. The City of H...

HPD Requests Help in City Parks

City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure staff has identified a dangerous occurrence in some City parks. A heating device is being used to melt portions of the plastic slides and razor blades are then inserted into the surface. The City of Huntsville Parks an...

July 11 City Council Meeting Cancelled

The City Council meeting for July 11 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be July 18 at 6 p.m. 

Traffic Signal Out at 11th Street and Avenue O

TXDoT traffic signals at Avenue O and 11th Street/Highway 30 have lost power during street project construction and are not signaling. A flashing red for all three corners of the intersection will appear as soon as possible.

Please travel with caution near...

City of Huntsville’s 4th of July Celebration

Join the City of Huntsville and celebrate July 4th! The celebration is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kate Barr Ross Park ( 486 State Hwy 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320).  It will include Face Painting, Balloon Art, Leather-working, Sand Art, Bounce Ho...

The Splash Pad is OPEN!

The City Splash Pad is reopened. The Splash Pad had been closed for unanticipated repairs following damage earlier this month.

Aquatic Center Manager Jay Miller confirmed this afternoon that plumbing repairs were required after the electrical issues had be...

4th of July Closures

Most City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, for Independence Day. The Solid Waste and Recycling Center will still be picking up garbage on the normal schedule and will be open on July 4th. The Frank D. "Poncho" Roberts Aquatics Cen...

Free Admission at the City Aquatic Center

The forecast for July is always hot in Texas, so why not beat the heat at the City Aquatic Center! This 4th of July admission is free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Frank D. "Poncho" Roberts Aquatic Center. 

Concessions will be for sale, s...

City Not Issuing Water Sampling Notices

Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company. Residents should be aware that this promotion is in no way connected to or conducted by the City of Huntsville. For more inf...

City Splash Pad Remains Closed for Repairs

The City Splash Pad is currently closed for unanticipated repairs following damage earlier this month. The City is not able to predict a date for re-opening at this time and will post updates when the status changes. The good news is that the City pool is...

Elkins Lake Water Clarity

UPDATE: The source of the issue has been identified and corrected. City crews are flushing lines to clear any remaining discolored water.

A number of residences in Elkins Lake have reported tap water with a slightly off color this morning. Staff is onsite ...

City Splash Pad Closed for Repairs

The City Splash Pad is currently closed for repairs. The facility is anticipated to be reopened July 1. We will post updates if the status changes. The City pool is open for summer! 

For more information visit, www.huntsvilletx.gov/Swim. ...

Solid Waste and Recycling Facility Closing Early 6/28

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, to upgrade the Scale House systems in anticipation of the opening of the new Transfer Station. The full facil...

6/20/17 City Council Finance Committee meeting

Water line damage near downtown

Contractors on Sam Houston Avenue located a damaged water line between 13th & 15th Streets along Sam Houston Avenue around 10:30 am on Friday, June 16. They are determining which businesses and homes will be  affected and how soon water servi...

6/20/17 City Council meeting

City Council meeting agenda for 6/20/17 available

Texas Attorney General Paxton Warns Texans

Texas Attorney General Paxton Reaches Settlement Warns Texans of Unscrupulous 

Door-to-Door Alarm Systems Sales Tactics

During summer months, door-to-door salespeople may become more frequent in neighborhoods across Texas. Some salespeople may be l...

June 6, 2017 City Council Meeting

Agenda and Packet

TXDOT Street Construction

Beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor will start a mill and inlay project on FM 247 (University Drive/Avenue M) in Huntsville.  The contractor will remove the driving surface of the...

Memorial Day Solid Waste Changes

All City facilities will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.  The Solid Waste and Recycling facility will also be closed, and there will be no garbage services that day.

Residential Service - If your cart is normally picked up on Monday, it...

Support HPD

Join the Huntsville Police Department for the 3rd Annual Five-O 5K/1-Mile Family Fun Color Run! This is a great event to end the school year and start summer off in a colorful way. Snacks and drinks will be provided along with loads of FUN! The race will ...

Town Creek Related Closures

The below is related to the Town Creek Drainage Project. Please be aware that the Sam Houston Avenue water line replacement project will also be in some of these areas. Additional information will be released for it.

Progression of the Town Creek Drainage ...

Walker County Public Safety Communications Center board meeting agenda for 5-25-17

Walker County Public Safety Communications Center board meeting agenda for 5-25-17

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Upcoming Waterline Replacement Projects along 11th Street and Sam Houston Avenue

Construction Notice – Upcoming Waterline Replacement Projects along 11th Street and Sam Houston Avenue

The City of Huntsville is ready to begin two waterline replacement projects along 11th Street and Sam Houston Avenue:

1) The project segment alo...

Temporary Water Shut Off

Monday, May 15, water will be shut off on Merchant Street, North Park Road and Mary Avenue from Merchant Street to North Park Road.

Signs and outage notices have been placed to inform residents in the area. The outage&am...

5/16/17 City Council Meeting

5/16/17 City Council Agenda and Packet

11th Street Water Line Break

While exercising valves as part of the 11th Street water line project, a valve broke on Hickory Drive. Water was cut off at around 1:00 p.m. to make the repair which is hoped to be completed by 8:00 p.m.

May 2, 2017 City Council Meeting

The May 2, 2017 City Council meeting agenda and packet are available on the website. The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. and can be viewed live on KSHU Channel 7 or on the City web site.

Outdoor Explorer

Join the Parks and Leisure Department on Saturday, May 6,  from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastham-Thomason Park for an outdoor adventure on one of the beautiful nature trails this park has to offer. Put on your hiking shoes and sunscreen, grab ...

Good Friday Solid Waste/Recycling Changes

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division will not be collecting curbside residential recycling or commercial solid waste on Friday, April 14, in observance of Good Friday. The Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling ...

April 25, 2017 City Council Special Session meeting

The April 25, 2017 City Council Special Session meeting agenda and packet are available on the website. There will be a workshop at 4:30 p.m. The special session meeting begins at 5 p.m.

April 18, 2017 City Council meeting

The April 18, 2017 City Council meeting agenda and packet are available on the website. There will be a workshop at 5:15 p.m. The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. and can be viewed live on KSHU Channel 7 or on the City web site.

Huntsville Police Department Investigation

On April 12, 2017 at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers from the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1900 block of Greenbriar Drive, within the Elkins Lake subdivision.  

Upon arrival at the private ...

Portion of Sam Houston Avenue Closing

A portion of the northbound lanes of Sam Houston Avenue are scheduled to be closed on Saturday, April 15. The lanes will be shut down from Avenue J to 21st Street. The closure is intended to occur from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., for construction crews of a new ap...

It's National Library Week!

This week, the Huntsville Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries are transforming their communities every day through the services and invaluable expertise they offer.

April 9-1...

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Temporary Water Shut Off

Tomorrow, April 4, water will be shut off on Highway 75 South from 7174 Highway 75 South to Park Road 40 and along all of Southwood Drive including Timberwood Lane. Signs and outage notices have been placed to inform residents in the area. The outage will...

Water Outage near the Goree Unit

City water customers to the south and east of the I-45 feeder at the Goree Unit will be without water until the mid-afternoon. Crews are working quickly to get additional work completed on a waterline. For more information, please contact the City Service...

4-4-17 City Council Meeting

Agenda & Packet

E-Recycling Day

Every April the Huntsville Solid Waste/Recycling Division hosts E-Recycling Day to allow residents a convenient time to get rid of unwanted electronics and recycle them correctly. We are always striving to make Huntsville a more green community and E-Recy...

Walker County Fair Parade Route

Due to the various construction projects throughout the City there will be some minor changes to this year’s Walker County Fair Parade route.  The parade will stage on 19th Street and then proceed northbound on Sam Houston Avenue. &...

3/21/17 City Council Meeting

3/21/17 City Council Agenda and Packet

It's Open... For Now...

Beginning today, March 15, Avenue N between 10th and 11th Streets is temporarily open. This section of road will be open for approximately three weeks with minimal paving, then it will be closed for approximately one week to be paved.

Thank you for your c...

Sam Houston Avenue Closure

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is progressing and work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours.

The project is adding a work area on Sam Houston Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets. The closur...

Sam Houston Avenue "Block" Party!

Has Town Creek construction been stressing you out? Well, we have the cure. To kick off the Sam Houston Avenue closure on March 27, we will be hosting a "Block" Party! You get the opportunity to stand in the middle of a state highway an...

Notice of Possible Quorum

 Public sessions will be held to consider information on smoking ordinances. A quorum of the City Council may be present. No Council action will be taken at these events.

CURRENT STREET CLOSURES

The following streets are closed as part of an ongoing milling and overlay project. Plan for delays in the work areas.

1. Avenue P, from 10th Street to 7th Street, closure scheduled for March 13. 
2. Avenue I, from 7th Street to 9th Street, closure sched...

Texas Thyme Unit's Annual Herb Festival

Texas Thyme Unit's Annual Herb Festival is coming up soon! Join us at the Wynne Home Arts Center on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. to enjoy informative lectures, children's crafts, shop vendors and herbs, and listen to talented m...

Temporary Water Shut Off

Tomorrow, March 15, water will be shut off on Southwood Drive, Timberwood Lane, and everything south of 7190 State Highway 75 South to the Goree Prison Unit. Signs and outage notices have been placed to inform residents in the area. The outage wi...

March 7 City Council meeting

The March 7 City Council meeting agenda and packet are available on the website. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and can be viewed live on KSHU Channel 7 or on the City site.

Town Creek Drainage Project Progression

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is progressing and work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours.

The project is adding a work area on Sam Houston Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets. The closur...

2017 Strategic Plan

The Huntsville City Council met on January 5, 2017, to create a new strategic plan to set the course for the City for the year. The updated strategic plan is a flexible document that will be periodically reviewed for updates. The City Council established ...

"Baptized a Texan" Ceremony

Every year, in conjunction with the Texas Independence Day/Sam Houston Birthday Celebration, the Huntsville Tourism Department hosts the "Baptized a Texan" event. This event is to ceremonially transform non-Texas natives into official Texans!

Thi...

SKYWARN Training

The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN with partner organizations. SKYWARN i...

2/21/17 City Council Meeting

2/21/17 City Council Agenda & Packet

Portion of Avenue J Closed

A portion of Avenue J from Sam Houston Avenue heading towards SHSU will be closed Friday, February 17, as part of the ongoing construction of new student apartments next to Jack in the Box. Please use alternate routes when traveling in t...

Gas Leak on Montgomery Road has been Cleared

The City has been notified by officials that the gas leak on Montgomery Road has been repaired. All roads are safe to travel.

Gas Leak on Montgomery Road

The Huntsville Fire Department has advised Montgomery Road is closed from IH 45 to Sam Houston Avenue due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes. If you have an questions, please contact the Huntsville Fire Department at 936-291-30...

Section of Highway 19 Closed

The inside southbound lane of Highway 19 between Highway 30 East and FM 2821 is currently closed due to damage from a collapsed abandoned sewer line. TXDOT and City crews are both on the scene making repairs which should be completed today.

Please use High...

2/15/17 City Council Workshop Session

2/15/17 City Council Workshop Session

Temporary Water Shut Off

On Saturday, February 11, water will be shut off on University Avenue between 9th to 12th Streets and on 10th Street from University Avenue to Avenue J for most of the day as part of the ongoing 11th Street Water Line Replacement Project...

2/7/17 City Council Meeting

City Council Agenda and Packet

Vehicle Thefts

The Huntsville Police Department is currently investigating three cases involving the theft or attempted theft of pickups.  This follows investigations into the theft or attempted theft of up to 16 pickups in the last several months of 2016. &...

Hot Fund Partnership Grant Available Online

The City of Huntsville is proud to offer and enter into partnerships with prospective applicants to provide our community with rich and exciting cultural events. The 2017-18 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Partnership Grant application is available onl...

1/31/2017 City Council Finance Committee meeting

Town Creek Related Closures on 13th Street and 11th Street

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is progressing and work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours.

13th Street closure between Avenue M and Sam Houston Avenue

The City of Huntsville’s Tow...

Controlled Burn

The City has been informed that the U.S. Forest Service is conducting a controlled burn in the National Forest near the Gulf Coast Trades Center, south of the Huntsville area. The burn is expected to continue overnight and be completed by Wednesd...

HPD Arrest

On Friday, January 20, 2017, as part of an ongoing narcotics operation, the Huntsville Police Department’s SWAT Team executed a search warrant on Old Houston Road.  Detectives from the Huntsville Police Department developed information ...

1/17/2017 City Council Meeting

Amended Agenda and Packet

City Council Notice of Possible Quorum to attend a public hearing

City Councilmembers may attend a public hearing on a General Residential Operation providing childcare services.No formal deliberation or action will be taken by the City Council.

City Council 1/10/17 Special Session

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss a proposed general residential operation childcare facility in the city limits.

Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight

The National Weather Service has announced that our area can expect freezing conditions overnight Friday and Saturday evening.

Cold weather can pose a danger to the health and safety of  residents and proper care should be taken to reduce exposure...

Sidewalk Construction to Begin January 4

The Texas Department of Transportation is administering the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) sidewalk construction project in three areas in Huntsville and will begin January 4, 2017.  Sidewalk construction will occur in the following lo...

Regular Solid Waste services on January 2 and 16, 2017

The City of Huntsville will observe New Year's on Monday, January 2, 2017 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, 2017. All City facilities except Solid Waste/Recycling will be closed both those Mondays.

The Solid Waste/Recycling Division w...

City Council meeting

The City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2017 on Tuesday, January 3, at 6 p.m. The City Council regularly meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m. Sign up on the City website to receive Council agendas directly in your ema...

City Council Strategic Planning Session

The City Council will hold a special session for strategic planning beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017. If need be, the Council will reconvene Friday morning, January 6, at 8 a.m., to continue

Live Christmas Tree Pick Up

The Streets Division will pick up live Christmas trees (not artificial) at the street’s edge from Tuesday, January 3, 2017 through Friday, January 6, 2017. Trees must be on the curb no later than Monday, January 2, 2017 for these pick ups.&n...

Reduction of Paid Parking Hourly Rate

The City Council approved a reduction of the hourly rate on the MobileNOW! paid parking system, along Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard. The new hourly fee was reduced from $1.25  to $1.00 per hour plus a .25 cent conven...

Holiday Solid Waste and Recycling Closures

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-Off Center will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

The facilities will also be closed for the Christmas holidays o...Read on...

Changes in Animal Control

As many people in Huntsville and Walker County are aware, the Rita B. Huff Humane Society Board of Directors has made a conscious decision to place more energy and resources on adoptions. As a result of limited capacity at their current facility and in an...Read on...

"Winterize" Your Sewer Charge

City of Huntsville residential customers, it is time to "winterize" your sewer charge. Water meter usage for the months of November through February  is used to calculate your new sewer average charge for the next year.  Consci...

Town Creek Closure on Avenue N

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is adding a work area on Avenue N between 10th and 11th Streets. The closure began November 29 and will continue into early 2017. 

Drivers will still have access to the Smithe...

Everybody In

Do you have a library card? No? Then make your way to the Huntsville Public Library (HPL), where we are about more than books. HPL provides creative educational spaces for learners from birth to high school and beyond.

As a part of celebrating Septembe...Read on...

12/20/16 City Council Meeting

Agenda and Packet

12/13/16 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

12/13/16 City Council Finance Committee

12/8/2016 Gas leak update

City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo has confirmed that CenterPoint Energy expects to complete initial repairs on the gas line along 11th Street tonight, December 8. They will place a steel plate over the road and reopen as many ...

A Wynne Home Nutcracker

Join the Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center and Nicolay Dance Works for A Wynne Home Nutcracker. 

Children and their parents will be immersed in an intimate experience of the Nutcracker story inside the Wynne Home. You will attend the Ch...

Downtown Christmas Fair Rescheduled

“Jingle bell time, it’s a swell time to…” reschedule Huntsville’s Downtown Christmas Fair! Due to inclement weather, the Downtown Christmas Fair has been rescheduled to December 10th, from 11:30 am to 5:0...

Gas leak at 11th and Avenue I

HPD is handling a gas leak on 11th at Avenue I. 11th Street from Avenue H to Avenue J is closed. Please stay indoors if you live in the area - detour around the area if driving or walking. CenterPoint Energy is working on the leak. The length of the closu...

Potential for Heavy Rainfall this Weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) says that Houston and surrounding areas can expect to see locally heavy rainfall throughout the area beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, with the possibility of strong thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes a...

12/6/16 City Council Meeting

Agenda and packet 

Sam Houston Statue Officially Welcomed Christmas

The Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center has officially welcomed the Christmas season with their annual Holiday Open House that was held on November 29. The Christmas tree was up, there were holiday treats and the gift shop was open late to help guests d...

Thank You Reception

Please join the Huntsville City Council for a special reception to thank Councilmembers Lydia Montgomery and Don H. Johnson for their six years of service. The reception is also to congratulate the four newly-elected at-large councilmembers: Paul Davidhiz...

Winter in the Park and Downtown Christmas Fair

The City of Huntsville Main Street program invites you to join us Saturday, December 3, from noon to 5 p.m., in downtown Huntsville, for the 7th annual Winter in the Park and Downtown Christmas Fair! Visit a variety of vendors s...

Small Business Saturday

Hit the snooze button on Black Friday, avoid the crowded department stores, and make Christmas shopping enjoyable by taking part in Small Business Saturday! Huntsville has plenty of local stores to cross off everyone on your Christmas shopping list.

The Ci...

Celebrate the Wynne Home Turning Ten!

The Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center turned 10 recently and the City invites you to come help us celebrate. The home was built in the late 1800's and was generously gifted to the City from the Wynne family to be utilized as a cultural arts center. The ...Read on...

Sam Houston Statue Christmas Open House

Everyone is invited for a special evening at the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center and Gift Shop on Tuesday, November 29 from 5-7 p.m. for their annual Christmas Open House. There will be pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, light hors d'oeuvres and Christ...Read on...

Amended agenda for the 11/17/16 City Council special session is now available

An additional canvassing ordinance has been added to the previously posted agenda.

Town Creek closures on Avenue N

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is adding a work area on Avenue N between 10th and 11th Streets. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, November 7, 2016 and continue until February 2017.

This portion of the work will ...Read on...

11th Street Water Line Replacement Project

The 11th Street Water Line Replacement Project is scheduled to begin Monday, November 7. This project consists of replacing an old and deteriorated 6" waterline along 11th Street from University Avenue to Avenue G. The water line located in this segm...Read on...

Notice of Possible Quorum - 11/19/16

Notice of Possible Quorum

Unofficial City Elections Returns Available

Unofficial City election returns are available on the City Secretary Elections page at www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

Totals are unofficial until canvassed by the City Council at a special session scheduled for noon on November 17, 2016.Read on...

James Surls Exhibit Opening at Wynne Home

James Surls is a Sam Houston State University graduate from a number years ago, but will soon be returning to Huntsville, to coincide with the installation of his Time and Time Again exhibit at the Wynne Home Arts Center, opening Saturday, November 5.
“I...Read on...

City Council meeting agenda available for 11/15/16 meeting

Arrest Made in Skeletal Remains Case

On Monday, September 19, officers with the Huntsville Police Department began an investigation of skeletal remains found in the area of FM 247 and Grivich Drive. Since that date, HPD detectives have been working diligently to determine what happened to t...Read on...

11/17/16 City Council Special Session

City Council Special Session

Firefighters Remind Huntsville to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

Firefighters around Huntsville and Walker County want to remind you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms when you reset your clock for the time change this weekend.

Nearly 3000 people die each year in the U.S. in residential fires. The sound of...Read on...

Election Night Returns for City Candidates and Propositions

City Hall will be open from 7 p.m. on election night for returns in City races and ballot measures. As results are received from Walker County when the voting boxes come in, they will be posted in the City Council chambers.

Channel 7 will also run the ...Read on...

Notice of Possible Quorum - Election Night Returns

Notice of Possible Quorum - Election Night Returns

10/28/16 This Week in Huntsville

Trick or Treat! The 10/28/16 This Week in Huntsville is now available!

11/1/16 City Council meeting agenda and packet available

2016 State of the City Address

Did you miss the State of the City address? You are in luck! Watch the full video on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/IrEF35MrRbU to view and share with your friends and family. City Manager Matt Benoit addressed City projects that have been...Read on...

Town Creek-Related Closures

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is progressing and work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours. Currently, 7th Street between Old Madisonville Road and Avenue M is under construction.

On October 17,...Read on...

Bond Election FAQs

You have questions, we have answers! Please visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Bond or click the Bond button on the homepage to view a list of FAQs or email us at bond@huntsvilletx.gov to submit your own questions.

The list of FAQs can be found halfway down t...Read on...

Fall Farmer's Market

The City of Huntsville Main Street Program invites you to join them every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm until November 19th for the Huntsville Downtown Farmer's Market! The Farmer's Market will take place on University Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets i...Read on...

Sample Ballots Available for November Election

Sample ballots for all Walker County precincts for the November election are now available on the City website Election page at www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

For more information on the general election visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections. For in...Read on...

Section of Avenue M Closed Saturday, October 29

Residents should please be aware that Avenue M will be closed between 11th Street and 10th Street on Saturday, October 29, for roof replacement at First National Bank.

For more information, contact Lt. Jim Barnes at HPD at 936-291-5480 or jbarnes@hun...Read on...

Scare on the Square

The City of Huntsville Main Street Program invites you to the 14th annual Scare on the Square on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in downtown Huntsville. Entry fee is $1. The community and Sam Houston State University organizations sponsor booths wi...Read on...

10/25/16 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

10/25/16 City Council Finance Committee

October This Week in Huntsville

October This Week in Huntsville

10/18/16 City Council meeting agenda and packet available

Haunted Hayride Actors Needed

Always wanted to be a zombie? A witch? A mummy? Join the City of Huntsville's Parks and Leisure Department for an open call for actors for this year's Haunted Hayride. The meeting will be Friday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Huntsville Service ...Read on...

State of the City

Join the City on October 11 for the annual State of the City address! Meet with City staff, hear updates on City projects from your City Manager and learn more about the upcoming Bond election. This is a great event to meet your neighbors and enjoy an eve...Read on...

2016 Homecoming Parade Traffic

The 2016 Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Thursday, October 13th. This year's parade will be larger than in years past, as SHSU and HISD will combine their celebrations for a single big homecoming.

Parade participants will begin staging starting at ...Read on...

City hosted Annual Service Recognition Reception

On Tuesday evening, the City hosted the Annual Service Recognition Reception for City board, commission, and committee members. Mayor Andy Brauninger recognized the following list of volunteers for completing service since last November. Mayor Brauninger ...Read on...

Town Creek Drainage Project Update

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project is progressing and Phase II is set to begin. Work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours. Right now, this is occurring on 7th Street between Old Madisonville Road and Avenue M.
...Read on...

7th Street Rehabilitation Project Update

As part of ongoing efforts to improve City infrastructure, the 7th Street Rehabilitation Project is fully underway.

The project will be completed in three phases. Phase 1 began August 15 and is expected to be complete mid-November. It includes:

- R...Read on...

10/4/16 City Council Meeting

10/4/16 City Council Meeting

City Council Agenda - State of the City Address

City Council Agenda - State of the City Address

City Council Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission

City Council Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission

Volunteer at Haunted Hayride

The City of Huntsville will be hosting the 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride the evening of Saturday, October 22, at Kate Barr Ross Park. We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of this spooktacular event.

If you are interested in letting ou...Read on...

City Not Issuing Water Sampling Notices

Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company which sells water filtering equipment and services.Residents should be aware that this promotion is in no way connected to or...Read on...

Assistance Sought for Identification of Remains

On Monday, September 19, 2016, officers with the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious incident near the intersection of FM 247 at Grivich Drive. Upon investigation the officers located the skeletal remains of an as yet uniden...Read on...

This Week in Huntsville

Read the newest issue of This Week in Huntsville!

9/27/16 City Council Special Session

City Council Special Session

9/20/16 City Council Meeting

9/20/16 City Council Agenda and Packet

Bond Election Facility Tours

The City of Huntsville invites you to attend public facility tours for all facilities included in the November Bond Election. You will have the opportunity to see each building, hear from City staff and ask questions before you make your decision in Novem...Read on...

Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget

A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Huntsville fiscal year, from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, will be held on September 20, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., during the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1...Read on...

Huntsville Bond Election

Information for the November 8 City Bond Election is now available on the City web site. Visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Bond to find a video on all three propositions, a link to an interactive Bond map featuring locations and details of each proposition, voti...Read on...

Council Approved Announcement of their Intent to Adopt the Effective Tax Rate

At the August 2 City Council meeting, the Council approved a motion to announce their intention to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.3809 per $100 valuation for the City’s 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.

With the approval, the Council has declared their i...Read on...

This Week in Huntsville

Read the newest issue of This Week in Huntsville to learn about the Bond election, various City events, Zika virus and much more!

Gear Up for Food Safety

September is Food Safety Education Month and the CDC and Huntsville Health Inspection Division are sharing tips to help prevent foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning.

We encourage you to visit www.cdc.gov/Foodsafety to learn more and follow ...Read on...

9-15-16 City Council Combined Workshop with the Planning Commission

City Council Combined Workshop with the Planning Commission

Confirmed Travel-Related Case of Zika in Walker County

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed one case of the Zika virus in Walker County. Walker County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Davis verified the case was travel-related and contracted outside Walker County.

Like the Tex...Read on...

November Election Candidate Filings

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions ran from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary.

Seven citizens ha...Read on...

Serious Accident in the 4000 Block of Sam Houston Avenue

HPD is reporting a serious accident in the 4000 block of South Sam Houston Avenue has occurred (late afternoon Friday, September 16). Traffic is being diverted around the area and drivers are asked to assist by using Sycamore Avenue or Highway 19 and avoi...Read on...

9/6/16 City Council Meeting

9/6/16 City Council Agenda and Packet

Don't Give Zika a Biting Chance

Like the Texas Governor's office, the City of Huntsville is sharing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and www.TexasZika.org (through the Texas Department of State Health Services) to encourage residents to practice mosqu...Read on...

Temporary Road Closure

An area at the intersection of Avenue M and 7th Street will be temporarily closed from Thursday, September 1, during the afternoon and into the evening for construction. The City will not close the intersection until after the school buses run, approximat...Read on...

City Council Special Session

City Council Special Session

Huntsville Police Department DWI No Refusal Operation

On Thursday August 25, 2016, the Huntsville Police Department will have additional officers on duty for a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)-No Refusal Operation.

City of Huntsville Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Kevin Lunsford said, “Back to...Read on...

November Election Candidate Filing Open Until August 22

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions will be from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary (City Hall, 1212 ...Read on...

Newest Issue of This Week in Huntsville

Read the newest issue of This Week in Huntsville to learn about the Bond Election, Back to School Safety, Zika information and more!

Walker County Burn Ban Lifted

The burn ban issued for the City of Huntsville and Walker County has been lifted. Walker County Judge Danny Pierce approved lifting the burn ban for Walker County, effective at 9 a.m., August 15, 2016.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the ...Read on...

City Council meeting, 8/16/16

MobileNOW! Paid Parking System Will Begin August 8

The MobileNOW! paid parking system will go live Monday, August 8, at 7:00 AM, along the sections of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard that have been recently converted to one-way traffic.

The new parking spaces will be controlled through a p...Read on...

Mosquito Bite Prevention

The long summer days and intermittent showers may present an increased opportunity for exposure to mosquito bites. Citizens are urged to take precautions to decrease the likelihood of contracting disease from infectious insects. The Centers for Disease Co...Read on...

8-9-2016 City Council Special Session

8-9-2016 City Council Special Session

August 2016 This Week in Huntsville

Read the newest issue of This Week in Huntsville. Learn about City events, candidate filing and how to potentially lower your insurance rates!

City's ISO rating improved

At the July 19, 2016 City Council meeting, Director of Public Safety Police Chief Kevin Lunsford and Fire Chief Tom Grisham shared information on the city's updated ISO rating. Huntsville's Public Protection Classification rating has been changed to a 2 ...Read on...

Get the Facts on Zika

Want to get the facts on Zika? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) invite you to join an important one-hour webinar focused on the Zika virus. CDC Epidemiologist Susan Hills and Medical Officer ...Read on...

End of Summer Bash

Join the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center for their End of Summer Bash. There will be three days of fun and family activities for you to soak up the last bit of summer. Hang out at the Statue on August 9, 10 and 11 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. along with Mayo...Read on...

Punt, Pass and Kick!

Calling all young pro football fans! Come exhibit your skills when the City of Huntsville's Parks and Leisure Department hosts the annual NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Join them at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 5, at Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park, on F...Read on...

Street Improvement Project Starting August 8

The City's contractor, AAA Asphalt Paving Inc., will begin a street milling and overlay project on August 8, on the following City streets:

- Avenue Q (15th to 18th Streets)

- University (intersection with 7th Street to 600’ north of 7th Street)
...Read on...

Notice of Drawing For Place on Ballot

Notice is given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the November 8,2016 election in the City of Huntsville, Texas.

The drawing will be held at 8 a.m. on August 24,2016, at City Hall,...Read on...

November Election Candidate Filing Now Open

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions will be from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary (City Hall, 1212 ...Read on...

MobileNOW! Paid Parking System Starting Soon

The conversion of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to one-way traffic has been completed and the traffic patterns have changed. Along the two street segments over 200 paid parking spaces have been installed.

Informational signs for paid parki...Read on...

8-2-2016 City Council Meeting

8-2-2016 City Council Meeting

7/26/2016 City Council Special Session

7/26/2016 City Council Special Session

Flick and Float

Join the Parks and Leisure Department on Friday, July 22, at 10 p.m. for an evening Flick and Float at the Huntsville Aquatic Center. The movie Jaws will be shown while you float in the pool!

Be sure to bring your pool floats or camping chairs, no open...Read on...

Disaster Preparedness Special Issue of This Week in Huntsville

Are you prepared for a disaster? Read this special issue of This Week in Huntsville to learn to be prepared for every situation.

Conversion of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to One-Way Traffic has been Completed

The conversion of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to one-way traffic has been completed. Please stay alert to the new traffic patterns and directional signs.

The over 200 paid parking spaces have also been added along these street segments....Read on...

7-19-2016 City Council Meeting

7-19-2016 City Council Meeting

Visitor Center Coordinator Recently Recognized as a Certified Tourism Executive

Jamie Matthews, the City of Huntsville's Visitor Center Coordinator, was recently recognized as a Certified Tourism Executive. Successful completion of the program to earn the honor was a highlight of the annual Travel and Tourism College offered by the ...Read on...

Water Division Performing Annual Water Line Cleaning

The City of Huntsville Water Division has been conducting annual water line cleaning to improve water quality and reduce the buildup of minerals. This process can lead to reduced water pressure in the area being cleaned.

Maintenance is being conducted ...Read on...

Traffic Restricted on Bearkat Boulevard Until August 19 Due to Construction

Beginning Thursday, July 14, traffic on Bearkat Boulevard between Sycamore Avenue and Bobby K. Marks Drive/Avenue H will be limited to one lane to allow for construction on the Town Creek drainage project.

The traffic will still move in both direction...Read on...

November Election Candidate Packets Now Available

Candidate packets for the 2016 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

The City Council seats for At-large...Read on...

Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center Introduces New Discount Cards

This coming weekend the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center will be rolling out a new discount card for guests who are visiting the Statue and Visitor Center from outside Huntsville zip codes. Various local businesses have joined forces to offer a 10% d...Read on...

Transfer Station is Now Accepting Credit Cards

The City of Huntsville’s Transfer Station is a place for our customers to bring in their recyclables and garbage. Everything that comes in and out of the Transfer Station Facility is tracked through weight. When you enter our facility, your vehicle is w...Read on...

7-5-16 City Council Meeting

7-5-16 City Council Meeting.

7/1/2016 This Week in Huntsville

Read about the 4th of July Celebration in Huntsville, news and other events happening in your city!

Yard Waste Pick Up Delayed

The City is experiencing severe delays in yard waste pick up today (Wednesday, June 29). One of the residential garbage trucks broke down this morning. Additional solid waste crews will use pick up trucks and trailers to continue to pick up to assist ef...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library Summer Reading Program

Each year, the Huntsville Public library participates in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), a program designed to keep kids reading throughout the summer. Children and teens ages birth - 13 are rewarded with various prizes and incentives for...Read on...

Construction to Convert Bobby K Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to One-Way has Begun

Construction to convert sections of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to one-way has begun. The road will be shut off to allow the crews to work efficiently to get the streets converted to one-way and to add the paid parking spaces along each sec...Read on...

Outdoor Water Restrictions Have Been Lifted

The repairs have been successfully completed to the 30” Raw Water line going to the TRA Water Treatment Plant. The Stage 3 Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions have been lifted and all outdoor water usage may resume.

All of our storage tanks are at fu...Read on...

4th of July Celebration

Join the City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park Monday, July 4, 2016 to celebrate the 4th of July with family entertainment and a large-scale fireworks show.

The 4th of July celebration will be a fun and safe event for t...Read on...

6-21-2016 City Council Meeting

6-21-2016 City Council Meeting

Stage 3: Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions Still in Place

City of Huntsville officials are urging residents to halt all outdoor watering until further notice.
The mandatory restrictions are in place to allow for adequate fire flow and water pressure in the event of an emergency situation. The City is current...Read on...

Stage 3 Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions are Still in Place Until Further Notice

Stage 3 Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions are still in place for the city of Huntsville. City well production is decreased due to continuous pumping. Right now only a very limited amount of water is coming from the Trinity River line causing the City ...Read on...

Repairs are on Schedule for the Leaking Raw Water Line

As of Thursday morning, Trinity River Authority (TRA) contractors and City crews are continuing with the repairs to the leaking Raw Water Line. The repairs are going well and proceeding on schedule. We will keep you up to date when the leak is fixed.

...Read on...

Mandatory Water Restrictions Implemented per City of Huntsville Drought Contingency Plan

Mandatory water restrictions are being implemented due to a combination of a leaking 30” raw water line that transmits water from the Trinity River to the TRA surface water plant, the failure of one of our 7 wells and excessive high temperatures. The Cit...Read on...

Movie in the Park

Join the Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park (486 State Highway 75 North) Soccer Field on Friday, June 17th at 10:00pm for an outdoor movie! Bring the whole family and join us in watching Pan starring Hugh Jackman and Garrett Hedlund. Don’...Read on...

This Week in Huntsville

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now available!

Request for Voluntary Water Restrictions

The City of Huntsville is requesting that citizens minimize unnecessary outdoor water usage for the next week.

The City’s major source of water is the TRA Plant. This plant receives water from the Trinity River via a 30-inch pipeline and treats it pri...Read on...

Natural Gas Leak at Avenue M and 13th Street

Huntsville Fire Department has advised residents that there has been a natural gas leak at the intersection of 13th Street and Avenue M, near City Hall and the Huntsville Public Library. HFD has emergency vehicles blocking the surrounding areas. Please av...Read on...

Gas Leak at 13th Street and Avenue M Has Been Cleared

The City has been notified by officials that the gas leak at 13th Street and Avenue M has been shut off. All roads are safe to travel.

Show Your Community Pride

The City needs your help choosing a slogan for an upcoming community pride project. Help out by voting in our poll on Twitter!

Stay tuned on our social media pages for the winner and the reveal of the project!

https://twitter.com/HuntsvilleTexasRead on...

Family Movie Night at the Library

Huntsville Public Library will be showing "Norm of the North" for Family Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and drinks sponsored by the Texas Children’s Health Plan. Enjoy the surround sound and air conditioni...Read on...

Movie in the Park

Join the Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park Soccer Field (486 State Highway 75 North) on Friday, June 10th at 10:00 PM for an outdoor movie! Bring the whole family and join us in watching ZOOTOPIA! Don’t forget to bring blankets or lawn c...Read on...

6/7/16 City Council Meeting

6/7/16 City Council Meeting

City Council Finance Committee Meeting

5/31/2016 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

25th annual Lineage Society Workshop

The Huntsville Public Library will host its 25th annual Lineage Society Workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 9, and the public is encouraged to attend.

The workshop will be held in the Community Room at the library, located at 1219 13th S...Read on...

Area under flash flood warning until 8:30 a.m. Friday morning

Areas of Huntsville and Walker County are under a flash flood warning until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016. Please travel only as necessary and use caution. Travelers should obey any warning signs or gates and all law enforcement direction. Stay tune...Read on...

The 13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament Rescheduled

The 13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament has been canceled for Friday, May 27th, due to the weather forecast. It has been rescheduled for Friday, September 9th at Raven Nest Golf Club. The scramble will begin at 1:00 PM; registration wi...Read on...

5/31/2016 City Council Special Session

5/31/2016 City Council Special Session Agenda

Regular Garbage Pick-Up on Memorial Day

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Department will run regular residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, May 30, 2016, Memorial Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

The Recyc...Read on...

Notice of Possible Quorum - Tour of City Service Center

Notice of Possible Quorum - Tour of City Service Center

Public Works Week

We are happy to celebrate National Public Works Week in Huntsville and we encourage all our citizens to thank a Public Works official this week. Be sure to check out our video celebrating Public Works Week!

5/18/2016 This Week in Huntsville

Read our newest issue of This Week in Huntsville!

Brown Bag Lecture Series

The Huntsville Public Library will be starting a Brown Bag Lecture Series in May. The series is a free event that will kick off Thursday, May 26. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch. Lunch time begins at 11:30 and the lecture will begin at noon.

T...Read on...

5/17/2016 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

5/17/2016 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

5-17-2016 City Council Meeting

5-17-2016 City Council Agenda and Packet

New Issue of Between the Pages

The newest issue of Between the Pages is out now! Be sure to share with your friends and family!

5/7/16 Special Election Unofficial Totals

Final unofficial totals for the City of Huntsville Special Election to Fill a Vacancy are in. The candidates for Councilmember-at-Large Position 1 received a total of 1253 votes. John S. Little drew 542 votes and Paul Davidhizar had 711.

Results beco...Read on...

The Wynne Home Readings

Join the Wynne Home Arts Center and Sam Houston State University’s MFA program for evenings of fiction stories during the Wynne Home Readings. The event will feature graduate students and recent alumni of the MFA in creative writing, editing and publishin...Read on...

Drawn by the Sea

The Wynne Home Arts Center will be hosting Cynthia K. Reid’s exhibit of her sea-themed watercolor paintings, Drawn by the Sea. Come join the Wynne Home on opening night, Saturday, May 14 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and hear Reid’s remarks at 5 p.m. The exhibit ...Read on...

Outdoor Explorer: Animal Tracks!

Join us on Saturday, May 21st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Eastham-Thomason Park for a free educational program on animal tracking! We will be learning about animals native to Texas, looking for animal tracks on the park’s nature trail, and playing games!...Read on...

Movie in the Park

Join the Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park (486 State Highway 75 North) on Friday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m. (or dark) for an outdoor movie! Bring the whole family and join us in watching Goosebumps starring Jack Black. Don’t forget to bring ...Read on...

Gardening by the Moon

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting Gardening by the Moon and Almanac with Otis Cunningham. The program will take place from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the library. Cunningham will explain how to use the farmer's almanac and moon cycl...Read on...

13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament

It’s time to hit the greens at the 13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament! Registration will begin at noon and there will be a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Raven Nest Golf Club.
Teams of 4 players are signing up n...Read on...

Tourism Week Special Issue of This Week in Huntsville

Be a tourist in your own community! Find out how in this special Tourism Week edition of This Week in Huntsville.

Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 7. The market will be located on University Ave between 11th and 12th street from 8 a.m. - noon. Be sure to check it out for locally grown fruits, veggies, jams, jellies and more! The market will be every S...Read on...

Safe Exchange Zone Established at HPD

To further serve the citizens of Huntsville, The Huntsville Police Department is offering a Safe Exchange Zone. Persons who are selling or buying items through the internet, classified ads, or other media are invited to meet in the parking lot of the Hun...Read on...

City Council Adopts Card Fees, Effective Immediately

Due to the continued rising costs associated with the acceptance of credit, debit, and/or gift cards for payment, City Council adopted the card use fee on May 3, 2016. Payments made with any such cards will be charged a fee equal to 2.5% of the amount of ...Read on...

City of Huntsville Calendars are HERE!

We have exciting news, the City of Huntsville Calendars are here. Be sure to stop by any City facility to pick up your copy before they are gone!!

City Election Saturday, May 7, 2016

The City of Huntsville will hold a special election on Saturday, May 7 to elect a Councilmember-at-Large Position 1. All voting will be at the Walker County Annex (1301 Sam Houston Avenue) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all registered voters of the...Read on...

City of Huntsville, Veterans Affairs Advisory Board Meeting

IT'S ELECTION DAY!

The City of Huntsville will hold a special election on Saturday, May 7 to elect a Councilmember-at-Large Position 1. All voting will be at the Walker County Annex (1301 Sam Houston Avenue) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all registered voters of the...Read on...

5-3-2016 City Council Meeting

5-3-2016 City Council Agenda

Council Considering Credit Card Fees

Due to the continued rising costs associated with the acceptance of credit, debit, and/or gift cards for payment, it is anticipated that the City Council will adopt a fee for the use of these cards. If the City Council adopts the card use fee on May 3, 20...Read on...

Newest Issue of This Week in Huntsville

Governor Abbott Issues Tax Free Sales On Emergency Preparation Supplies

Governor Greg Abbott is reminding all Texans that they will be able to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend. During the 84th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed SB 904 into law, allowing for sales tax exemptions on emergen...Read on...

4/19/2016 City Council Meeting

4/19/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda & Packet

New Issue of Between the Pages from Huntsville Public Library!

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New Issue of This Week in Huntsville!!

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now out! Be sure to share with your friends and family!

Huntsville Moving!!

“We are so thankful for the National Endowment for the Arts and the community giving us the opportunity to celebrate dance. We will be engaging the community in the arts and paying tribute to artist Jesus Moroles with the unveiling of a memorial sculpture...Read on...

Little Stinger Book Drive

Tuesday, April 12 - Little Stingers Book Drive! Let's make a difference! Drop off donations of new/gently used children's books from 7 AM - 4 PM @ Gibbs PreK, Huntsville Elem, Samuel W. Houston Elem, Scott Johnson Elem, Stewart Elem, Hawkins Administrati...Read on...

Curbside Recycling Guidelines Meeting

The department of Solid Waste will be holding a curbside recycling guidelines meeting on April 7,at 6 PM at the Huntsville Public Library. For more information call 936-294-5712

April is Financial Literacy Month!

Huntsville Public Library will be hosting a three-part series in April on Financial Literacy:

Wednesday, April 6th - "Budgeting and Goal Setting"
Thursday, April 21st - "Creative Ways to Cut Family Spending"Tuesday, April 26th -...Read on...

Git Along, Little Dogies!

Huntsville Public Library is pleased to host Mary Anne Burkhalter, actress and singer, in her production of "Remember When…Texas Trail Ride", Monday, April 18, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the Community Room.

Celebrate the enriching stories o...Read on...

Tai Chi coming to Huntsville Public Library!

The Huntsville Public Library is pleased to announce a new six-week Tai Chi class taught by Tai Chi instructor Gary Readore. Classes begin on Wednesday, April 13 and will be held on following Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Reador...Read on...

Genealogy Dead Ends: Where do I go now?

Two-hour sessions will be offered the first and second Saturdays during the months of March, April, and May. Sessions are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Attendance will be limited to no more than three researchers. The small group will allow each participa...Read on...

Notice of Possible Quorum-Planning Commission Meeting

Serious traffic accident Saturday on Highway 19

On April 2, at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers from the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of major traffic crash in the 200 block of State Highway 19. A Toyota passenger vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 19 in the northbound l...Read on...

4/5/16 Additional controlled burn off FM 1791

Texas Forest Service will be conducting an additional controlled burn today. Approx. 1500 acres off FM 1791. For more info call:936-291-3047

4/5/16 City Council Finance Committee Amended Agenda

4/7/16 City Council combined workshop with Planning Commission

This Week in Huntsville!

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now available!

Controlled fire off FM 1791

The Huntsville Fire Department has advised that the smoke in the air is due to a controlled fire off FM 1791 conducted by the Texas Forest Service. For more info call: 936-291-3047

Residents urged to contact Huntsville Police Department with information on the Highway 19 Shooting

During the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 30, 2016, two City of Huntsville Police Department officers were working traffic on Highway 19, just north of the Highway 30 overpass. The officers heard several shots fired and observed muzzle flashes in...Read on...

4/5/16 City Council Meeting

The 6th Annual Art Contest Unveiling Ceremony

The Friends of the Library and the Huntsville Public Library hosted an unveiling ceremony for the 6th Annual Art Contest on Saturday, March 19th in the Children's Room.
Children's Director Rachel McPhail said the contest was a success for all participan...Read on...

3/29/16 City Council Meeting

Amended agenda for special session available in Agenda Center

Adult Coloring Extended Through March

Continue to manage your stress levels weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. to noon as the Coloring for Adults program has been extended through March. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. We’ll ...Read on...

March Youth & Kids Events at the Huntsville Public Library

Mother Goose Lapsit - This new program is designed for parents and infants aged birth to 24 months, and features songs, toys, and stories on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. – Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28

Story Time - Every Wednesday and Friday at 10:45 a.m.  Par...Read on...

This Week in Huntsville

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now available!

Good Friday Solid Waste Schedule

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division will not be collecting curbside residential recycling on Friday, March 25, 2016, in observance of Good Friday. Only commercial customers with dumpsters and roll offs/compactors will have garbage co...Read on...

Pitch Hit & Run returns to Huntsville

The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Leisure Department will host a free Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ Competition for area youth ages 7 to 14 on Saturday, March 26 at Kate Barr Ross Park. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with c...Read on...

Annual HPL Easter Egg Hunt on 3/23

The Huntsville Public Library’s Easter Egg Hunt (for children six and under) will be held Wednesday, March 23, at 10:45 a.m., on the lawn next to City Hall (Jane Monday Amphitheater area). Please bring your own bag or basket to hold whatever goodies you f...Read on...

Annual HOT Workshop set for March 24

Everything you always wanted to know about the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund will be addressed at the annual HOT Workshop on Thursday, March 24. Held this year at the Huntsville Library Community Room from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the event is require...Read on...

Annual Artwork Unveiling Ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 19.

The Huntsville Public Library’s 6th Annual Artwork Unveiling Ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 19. It will be at 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Please call 936-291-5910 for additional information.

Jedi Academy at Huntsville Public Library!

Star Wars enthusiasts are invited to attend Jedi Academy for children 13 and under at the Huntsville Public Library on Friday, March 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Use the Force as you navigate the galaxy by making crafts, playing games, and munching on Star Wars-t...Read on...

20th Annual HUB Show on the calendar

The City of Huntsville, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, the SHSU Small Business Development Center, and Walker County will together sponsor the 20th Annual Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)/Vendor Show.
The...Read on...

Spring Break at the Library!

Do you have plans for your upcoming spring break? If not, come on down to the Huntsville Public Library and enjoy three days of Elementary Kids' Crafts March 7-9 at 3 p.m (for students 5th grade or under). Sign up is not required.Read on...

3/15/16 City Council Finance Committee Meeting

Wild Things Zoofari at the Library!

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting The Wild Things Zoofari on Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Courtney Cortina Pineda, will come to the library with six furry friends (a baby kangaroo, lemur, and squirrel monkey, to name a few) to teach about an...Read on...

21st Annual Trash Bash this Saturday!

Walker County Proud Communities (WCPC), consisting of members from Walker County, the City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling, the Texas Forest Service, Master Gardeners, and local businesses, is sponsoring the 21st Annual Trash Bash on Saturday, Mar...Read on...

Candidate packets available for May 7 Special Election

Candidate packets for the 2016 City of Huntsville Special Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

The City Council seat for At-large ...Read on...

3/15/16 City Council Meeting

Agenda available - Workshop at 4:30 p.m. and meeting at 6:00 p.m.

HPD Corporal stops speeder, makes significant arrest

On February 17, Corporal Justin Schubert observed a white 2015 Ford Fusion traveling north on Highway 19, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. Cpl. Schubert activated his radar unit which indicated the Ford was traveling at 72 mph in a 60-mph area...Read on...

This Week in Huntsville

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now available!

New Issue of Between the Pages from Huntsville Public Library!

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Huntsville Main Street Nationally Accredited

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) commended Huntsville for successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community, one of 58 to be recognized this year.

The Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) began in 1981 as one of the first state coordina...Read on...

35th Annual March 2 Celebrations Announced

The Walker County Historical Commission, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and the City of Huntsville’s Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center announces the 35th Annual Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston’s Birthday Celebration in Huntsville on ...Read on...

Home-Grown Tomatoes with Master Gardeners!

Free tips from the experts with the Walker County Master Gardeners will help you to grow the perfect tomato! Home-Grown Tomatoes will be held from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, in the Huntsville Public Library’s Community Room.

Experts will...Read on...

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 1 - Workshop at 5, Meeting at 6

This Week in Huntsville

The newest issue of This Week in Huntsville is now available!

Calling all artists!

Huntsville Public Library is hosting its 6th Annual Art Contest this spring. Open to all students 5-18 years of age, the contest will focus on the theme of artwork “Inspired By the Imagination of Daydreams.” Children’s Coordinator Rachel McPhail says, “...Read on...

HPL Silent Book Auction

Get ready to place your bids! There will be a Silent Book Auction held at the Huntsville Public Library the week of February 15-22, 2016. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm, and Saturday, 12pm-4pm. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, Febru...Read on...

Genealogy Winter Lock-In

The Huntsville Public Library & Walker County Genealogy Society will host the annual Genealogy Winter Lock-In on Sunday, February 21, from 12:00–6:00 PM. Beginners and longtime researchers are all invited. Society Members will be available to assist i...Read on...

Black History Month with the Huntsville Public Library

On Saturday, February 20, at 10:30 a.m., the Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center and the Huntsville Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month. Johnnie Jo Dickenson, the Library’s professional genealogist, will present a program t...Read on...

Support literacy with breakfast!

Love eating breakfast for dinner and supporting good causes? The Kiwanis Club will be holding their famous Pancake Supper at the Huntsville Public Library on Friday, February 19th at 5:30 p.m. For $5, come enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausages, and d...Read on...

Master Gardeners Library Program

The Huntsville Public Library is pleased to host the Walker County Master Gardeners annual spring planting workshop, “Starting Your Spring Vegetable Garden,” on Monday, February 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the library’s Community Room.

The Ma...Read on...

Don't forget your Valentine!

All are welcome to share the love this Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Wynne Home for a Valentine card making class. Free and held from 11-1, all materials are supplied, so stop by and create something from the heart.

City Council Meeting

Agenda ready for 2/16/16 meeting

Annual Tree Sale on February 6!

The annual tree sale will be from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 6 at the Walker County Storm Shelter on Highway 75 North.

Ken Zonker exhibit opening at Wynne Home

Make plans to visit the Wynne Home for Ken Zonker: A Retrospective (1941-2002). The exhibit will be on display from January 30-April 30, 2016. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 30, from 4:30-7 p.m. (with remarks around 5:30 p.m.), ...Read on...

“Pilates for Everyone”

Beginning January 26, 2016, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Pilate student teachers from the SHSU Department of Dance will teach a weekly class in Pilates at the Huntsville Public Library Community Room. Pilate classes build strength, flexibility and lean m...Read on...

February Events at the Huntsville Public Library

Mother Goose Lapsit is designed for parents and infants aged birth to 24 months. The program features songs, toys, and stories on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Dates for this program in February are:
February 1February 8
February 15February 22
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Essential Oils Classes, Spring, 2016

Essential oil teacher, Melissa Gonzalez, returns to the Huntsville Public Library for an all new series of classes to discuss new topics relating to the use of essential oils. The first class will be held January 11th from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the L...Read on...

!Vamanos! Free Spanish classes are back!

Instructor Beth Williamson will teach on Tuesdays in the Community Room. The 14-week program begins February 2, and materials are provided.

Register now to reserve a spot (35 students maximum for each class). Beginning classes will meet from 1:00 pm. ...Read on...

Arrest in Far Hills area

On the evening of February 1, 2016, members of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Huntsville Police Department, the Walker County Sheriff’s Department, the Houston Police Department, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office ex...Read on...

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

City Council Meeting - Special Session for work session with Planning Commission

Thursday, February 4, 2016

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct its annual strategic planning session at the Huntsville Public Library's Community Room on Friday, February 12, from 8:30-4.

This Week in Huntsville

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Solid Waste will pick up on MLK, Jr. Day

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will run both residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, January 18, 2016, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

The Recyc...Read on...

Please use caution on roadways tonight - poor travel conditions!

Golf ball-sized hail, heavy showers, and intermittent street flooding is occurring in areas around Huntsville. Lt. Jim Barnes advises citizens to refrain from driving during the storms if they can. If you must be out, be careful, especially near areas t...Read on...

Reception for Mayors and Council

Join the City from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday to thank Mayor Woodward, welcome Mayor Brauninger, and also congratulate the re-elected Ward Councilmembers. Stop by City Hall to sign a note for former Mayor Mac Woodward. Justice of the Peace Janie Farris will...Read on...

Huntsville Mayors fulfill wager in JSU apparel

Mayor Andy Brauninger and former Mayor Mac Woodward filmed a short video of congratulation before Tuesday's City Council meeting, wishing Jacksonville State University well in their upcoming playoff game. Mayor Woodward had accepted a challenge from Jack...Read on...

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Essential Oils Class

Essential oils teacher, Melissa Gonzalez, returns to the Huntsville Public Library for an all new series of classes to discuss new topics on the use of essential oils. The first class will be held January 11 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Library’s Co...Read on...

January Events at the Huntsville Public Library

The Huntsville Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday, and will reopen on Saturday, January 2 at 12:00 p.m. The library will also be closed on Monday, January 18 in celebration of Martin Luther King Day, and will re...Read on...

12/26/15 This Week in Huntsville

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Christmas Holiday Concert

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

City Council Meeting - Canvass Runoff Election

City Council Meeting continued

Discussion of item 5a is being continued at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening, 12/16/15. The Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code 552.0411) permits a governmental body that recesses an open meeting to the following regular business day to forgo posti...Agenda & Packet Link

SHSU-JSU Playoff Game

Mayor Mac Woodward and Jacksonville, Alabama Mayor Johnny L. Smith today agreed to a friendly wager on Saturday's NCAA FCS semi-final playoff game between the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks and the Sam Houston State University Bearkats.

Mayors...Read on...

Unofficial City Runoff election returns available

Councilmember Andy Brauninger garnered 992 votes in the December 12 runoff election against Mayor Pro Tem Keith Olson, who received 788 votes. The City Council will be able to canvass the results beginning December 20. Canvassing and the swearing in of M...Read on...

City Council Meeting

HPD arrests shooting suspects

According to Huntsville Police Chief Kevin Lunsford, on December 8, 2015, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 2100 block of Sycamore Avenue. Upon subsequent investigation officers learned that the shooting had occurre...Read on...

12/10/15 This Week in Huntsville

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Huntsville Police Department Investigates Murder of Local Resident

The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a shooting which has resulted in the death of Timeshia Roshandra Franklin, 34.

On December 6, 2015, officers with the Huntsville Police Department responded to the 200 block of US 190 East in reference...Read on...

HPD collars stabbing suspect

On Thursday, December 3, 2015, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a stabbing call in the 500 block of Bowers Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers found a female victim with stab wounds to her nec...Read on...

Water Off for Damaged Line Repairs

Water service will be interrupted on Pine Shadows between Normal Park Drive and Hickory Drive due to repairs on a damaged line. Residents on Holly Springs Drive and Sleepy Hollow Drive may be affected.

City crews will be working to restore the service...Read on...

Holidays Around the World Event

Huntsville Public Library is excited to announce the annual “Holidays Around the World” event. Designed to illustrate how various cultures and countries celebrate holidays around the world, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00...Read on...

Christmas Holiday Concert

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

Beginner's Yoga

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Try attending our free Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library each Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn and practice y...Read on...

Notice of Possible Quorum - Election Night Returns

December 2015 City Connection

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City Council Meeting

Letters to Santa!

Santa Claus wants all of the children of the Huntsville area to start sending him their Christmas letters. Not only did Santa give the Huntsville Public Library a special Santa mailbox linked directly to the North Pole, but he even promised to write back ...Read on...

Winter Break Activities at the Huntsville Public Library

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting the following Winter Break Activities:

Holiday Craft Time - Come make a cute winter craft to take home on Monday, December 21, Tuesday, December 22, and Wednesday, December 23 at 3:00 p.m.

Movie Afternoo...Read on...

Richard Haas Exhibition

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

The Wynne Home Fall Classes

Tomorrow is the last day for Fall Classes!

BUILDING WITH CLAY: Students will be given a general project guideline that they can make into their own interpretation. They will learn basic hand building techniques to accomplish proposed projects, as well ...Read on...

Huntsville Police Officer Honored by MADD

Huntsville Police Officer Je'rard Collins was honored recently with the "Heroes of the Highway" award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The East Texas Region of MADD covers a 15-county area including Walker County. Select officers from t...Read on...

Fatal Shooting Suspect Still At-Large

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating a shooting which has resulted in the death of 20-year-old Hoveaire Demontrae Easley.

On November 19, 2015, officers with the Huntsville Police Department responded to a shooting call at a residen...Read on...

11/14/15 This Week in Huntsville

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City Council Meeting - November 17

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City Council Special Session - November 16

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Disposal and Recycling Facility Closed for Fiber Optic Installation

The City's Disposal and Recycling Facility at 590 IH 45 North will be closed on Saturday, December 5 due to schedule outage for fiber optic installation. The facility will re-open on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the So...Read on...

New Year's Holiday Solid Waste & Recycling Pick Up Schedule

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off Center will closed in observance of the New Year’s holiday on Friday, January 1. Due to the closure for the New Year’s holiday, the following schedule will be followed:

RESIDEN...Schedule Link

Christmas Holiday Solid Waste & Recycling Pick Up Schedule

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-Off Center will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25. Due to the closure for the Christmas holiday, the following schedule...Schedule Link

City Mayoral Runoff Election to be held Dec. 12

The Huntsville City Council, at its November 10, 2015 special session, voted unanimously to hold the runoff election for the mayor's race on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Early voting will begin Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Walker County Annex.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Solid Waste & Recycling Pick Up Schedule

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-Off Center will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Due to the closure for the Thanksgiving holiday, the following sc...Schedule Link

Essential Oils

Whether you have been attending the Essential Oils (EOS) classes these past few weeks, or have just heard about them, you will be excited to learn about the special holiday event being held on Monday, November 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library...Read on...

No Foolin' String Band to Perform at the Wynne Home Arts Center

No Foolin' String Band will be performing at the Wynne Home, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Artists from across East Texas get together to play traditional American music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and spoons, and pennywhistle. Th...Read on...

11/6/15 This Week in Huntsville

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City Council Meeting - Canvass Election AMENDED

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City Council Meeting - Election Special Session

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Richard Haas Exhibition

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

Unofficial City election returns available

Unofficial City election returns available on the City Secretary Elections page at www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections, or click below.

Returns to be livestreamed on election night

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the City will have a livestream of unofficial election results as received that will also be aired on Channel 7. When all precincts are in, the livestream and Channel 7 will go dark and there will be a link to the ...Read on...

Water Off for New Water Line Installation

Water Off for New Water Line Installation

Water will be shut off on Willowbend Drive to Eastham Drive for most of the day to tie in a new water line. Staff would like to take this opportunity to apologize for any problems this may cause and assure you...Read on...

Huntsville City Council Long Range Planning Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Wynne Home Fall Classes

The following classes began on Monday, October 12 and will end Saturday, November 21
DON’T MISS OUT!

BUILDING WITH CLAY: Students will be given a general project guideline that they can make into their own interpretation. They will learn basic hand bu...Read on...

November Events at the Huntsville Public Library

Closures for the Holidays
The Huntsville Public Library will close on Friday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. for the Annual Staff Charity Bowling Tournament, and will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14. The Library will also be closed on Thursday, ...Read on...

Phone Scams Involving Law Enforcement

Citizens are advised to beware of phone scams involving law enforcement, particularly callers who use the names of local law enforcement officials, such as the Chief of Police. The City of Huntsville recently became aware of such a scam in the Baytown ar...Read on...

November 2015 City Connection

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"Hush Now Baby" by Angela Williams

With her memoir, Hush Now, Baby (Texas Review Press, May 2015), Angela Williams honors Eva, a central and vital figure in her life from birth...until Eva stepped out of the shadows with a move that sent shock and awe into the heart of the author’s world. ...Read on...

Scare on the Square has MOVED LOCATION!

Scare on the Square has been MOVED to the Walker County Storm Shelter
(due to rain forecast for Saturday)

SAME TIME AND JUST AS MUCH FUN!! Join us this Halloween Saturday, October 31 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Walker County Storm Shelter for our an...Read on...

State of the City Address

State of the City Address

A State of the City reception will be held tonight at the Walker County Storm Shelter, 445 State Highway 75 North beginning at 5:30 p.m.

See you there!

Haunted Hayride CANCELLED for 10/24!

Due to predicted weather conditions, this year's hayride has been cancelled. The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department was very excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Kate Barr Ross Park, but they...Read on...

2015 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Awards

The Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center has been nominated for the 2015 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award.

Nominations are grouped by state on the ballot, for the most creative and professional convention and visitor bureaus, convention centers, hote...Read on...

Richard Haas Exhibition

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

October 2015 City Connection

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10/22/15 This Week in Huntsville

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Sam Houston Statue 21st Birthday Celebration and "The Legend" Drink Competition

October 22 – 11 am to 1 pm

Drink Competition: 10 am

Top three drinks in Huntsville wins 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place cups

IS YOUR DRINK A WINNER?

Judges
John Murray, descendant of Sam Houston Mayor Mac Woodward
Carol Smith, President, Hunts...Read on...

The Wynne Home Fall Classes

The following classes began on Monday, October 12 and will end Saturday, November 21
DON’T MISS OUT!

BUILDING WITH CLAY: Students will be given a general project guideline that they can make into their own interpretation. They will learn basic hand bu...Read on...

Huntsville City Council Board and Commission Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

New Issue of Between the Pages

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City Council Meeting

Burn Ban Still in Effect

Dry weather and windy conditions make for elevated fire conditions. Please remember Walker County is still under a burn ban. Contact the Huntsville Fire Department at jwaldo@huntsvilletx.gov for more information. Stay safe!Read on...

Essential Oils

Whether you have been attending the Essential Oils (EOS) classes these past few weeks, or have just heard about them, you will be excited to learn about the special holiday event being held on Monday, November 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library...Read on...

Christmas Holiday Concert

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

Beginner's Yoga

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Try attending our free Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library each Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn and practice y...Read on...

Holidays Around the World Event

Huntsville Public Library is excited to announce the annual “Holidays Around the World” event. Designed to illustrate how various cultures and countries celebrate holidays around the world, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00...Read on...

"Hush Now Baby" by Angela Williams

With her memoir, Hush Now, Baby (Texas Review Press, May 2015), Angela Williams honors Eva, a central and vital figure in her life from birth...until Eva stepped out of the shadows with a move that sent shock and awe into the heart of the author’s world. ...Read on...

Trinity River Authority Tour

3rd Annual Haunted Hayride

The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department is excited to host its 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride. This spooktacular event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Kate Barr Ross Park. Tickets will be sold from 6-10 P.M. Haunted Hayrides will b...Read on...

CETA Morning Brew

10/9/15 This Week in Huntsville

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Joint law enforcement operation successful

Walker County Sheriff Clint McRae and Huntsville Police Chief Kevin Lunsford today announced that their departments, combined with the efforts of the Walker County District Attorney’s office, have concluded a two-and-a-half-year-long narcotic and organize...Read on...

Town Hall Informational Meeting on 4B Proposition

Sam Houston Statue 21st Birthday!

On October 22, the Sam Houston Statue, “A Tribute to Courage” will turn 21. To commemorate the special occasion, the Tourism and Visitor Center will be hosting a competition for the creation of a drink that will be unique to Huntsville.

The Visitor Ce...Read on...

City Council Meeting

Election Night Returns

State of the City Address

Salt Grass Chapter Meeting of Municipal Clerks

2015 National Night Out

According to HPD Officer Ryann Kaaa, the event will include a centralized presence in the Academy and Target parking lot as well as several neighborhood parades. The department has expanded the time and scope of the event to encourage additional citizen ...Read on...

Banned Books Week

Celebrate YOUR freedom to read and the right to choose your book during Banned Books Week, September 28 to October 3 at Huntsville Public Library. A few of the challenged books will be on display.

For more information, visit http://www.ala.org/bbooks,...Read on...

Couldn't Make it to the last Story Time at Huntsville Public Library?

Story time is held every Wednesday beginning at 10:45 a.m. in the Huntsville Public Library Community Room. Come join in the fun of reading, singing, and crafts.

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9/23/15 This Week in Huntsville

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Teen Programs Canceled at Library for September and October

Huntsville Public Library continues to improve on programming for all ages. Unfortunately, teen programs for the months of September and October have been cancelled. The library staff apologizes for the inconveniences, and looks forward to more programs i...Read on...

Water Line Cleaning

During the week of September 21, 2015, the City of Huntsville’s Water Division will be performing a water line cleaning project along Veteran’s Memorial Drive. This project, sometimes referred to as “pigging,” will be similar to the project conducted alo...Read on...

Big Bad Wolf

Come and enjoy a different take on the Big Bad Wolf at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September19 at the Huntsville Public Library in the Community Room. The show is open to the public.

The performance will be done by the Express Children's Theatre of Houston. ...Read on...

City Council & Planning Commission Joint Workshop 9-17-15

CANCELED - City Council Meeting 9-16-15

City Council Meeting 9-15-15

Notice of Second Public Hearing on Tax Increase

The City of Huntsville is required to hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.98 percent (percentage by which maximum proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback ...Read on...

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call To Stand With Law Enforcement In Texas

As Texas continues to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is ...Read on...

A library card is the coolest card – September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Huntsville Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries n...Read on...

9/4/15 This Week in Huntsville

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September 2015 City Connection

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Notice for upcoming public hearings on the proposed FY15-16 budget

Public hearings on the proposed budget for the City of Huntsville fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, will be held on September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., during the City Council meetings in the City Counc...Read on...

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

The City of Huntsville will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.98 percent (percentage by which maximum proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate o...Read on...

City Council Meeting

City Council 11/3/15 Election Filings Closed

At 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, the filing period closed for the November 3, 2015 City of Huntsville General Election.

The current Councilmembers for each of the City's four wards are unopposed - Joe Emmett, Ward 1; Tish Humphrey, Ward 2; Ronald Allen,...Read on...

Essential Oils

What are essential oils and how can they benefit you and your family? A five week series is planned at the Huntsville Public Library commencing with a class to demonstrate how you can use essential oils in many ways, from cleaning to health. Join us in ...Read on...

Yoga Classes

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Attend our free six-week Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library on Tuesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., beginning September 8, 2015.

It’s a perfect opportu...Read on...

Huntsville's Third Annual Haunted Hayride

The City of Huntsville's Third Annual Haunted Hayride will take place at Kate Barr Ross Park on Saturday, October 24, at 6:30 P.M. The tickets will be $5 per hayride and $3 per fire truck ride. Concession prices will vary.

Contact Penny Joiner in the ...Read on...

City NOT under Boil Water Notice

The City of Huntsville is NOT under a Boil Water Notice. Residents may have been incorrectly informed by outside sources that the city was under a notice. City system pressures have been maintained above levels that would require a Boil Water Notice thr...Read on...

Water service on FM 2821, FM 247, and Quality Boulevard

Water service has been interrupted on FM 2821, FM 247, and Quality Boulevard due to a water main break, City crews have been on site since approximately 9:00 P.M. Thursday night and are working to restore the service as soon as possible. The anticipated t...Read on...

Avenue J street closure August 24-26, 2015

Please see attached for closures around Avenue J and 22nd Street for Monday, August 24 at 7:00 A.M. through Wednesday, August 26, at 5 P.M.

FY2015-16 City Manager's Recommended Budget available online

The FY2015-16 City Manager's Recommended Budget is available online through the Finance Department's Budget page at http://tx-huntsville.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/5027

2015 City Council Candidate Filing Period

Candidate Packets for the 2015 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

The City Council seats for the Mayo...Read on...

August 2015 Between the Pages

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Huntsville Public Library – Events for September & October

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Story TimeThe Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. at the library. This complimentary program promotes emergent reading skills for young children. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger...Read on...

City Council workshop and meeting on Tuesday, 8/18

8/14/15 This Week in Huntsville

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“Beginner’s Guide to Online Privacy”

Privacy in cyberspace is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the news as we learn of banks and department stores having credit records hacked. Concerns about tracking devices in cell phones and remote access of computers and other technologies from hund...Read on...

8/7/15 – SH 30 on-ramp closed

SH 30 on-ramp will be closed for the next 3 to 4 hours while city crews work to repair an 8" water main break at Sycamore Avenue & 11th Street. Reports of low water pressure are expected. However, 11th Street from Ave C to Martin Luther King Jr. ...Read on...

Presentation by Local Author at Huntsville Public Library

Local author Judith Sower will be at the Huntsville Public Library at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 21, to make a special presentation of her current children’s book – Tashka to the Rescue: A story about coping with prejudice.

Sower, President of the Sam Ho...Read on...

Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate

A maximum tax rate of $ 0.4106 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Huntsville. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the ...Read on...

Labor Day Garbage and Recycling Pick-up Schedule

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Services Division will run regular both residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, September 7, 2015, Labor Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday, September 7....Read on...

Press Release - "Bank Jugging"

The Huntsville Police Department is investigating two recent reports of “Bank Jugging”. The act of jugging involves criminals who lurk in bank parking lots and watch as customers leave the bank. The criminals then follow the person to their next stop, w...Read on...

City Council workshop and meeting on Tuesday, 8/4

Boards & Commissions Ad Hoc Committee Meeting 8/10/15

Huntsville Public Library to host the Houston Museum of Natural Science Discovery Dome

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting the Houston Museum of Natural Science Discovery Dome from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th.

The Discovery Dome is a portable full-dome theater surrounding visitors with roaring dinosaurs, soaring...Read on...

August 2015 City Connection

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7/29/15 This Week in Huntsville

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City Council Special Session on budget 7/28/15

Mayor Mac Woodward will not seek re-election in November

Mayor Mac Woodward announced this morning he will not seek re-election in November.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Huntsville on the City Council for over twelve years. It has also been so rewarding to work with all ...Read on...

“Beginner’s Guide to Online Privacy”

Privacy in cyberspace is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the news as we learn of banks and department stores having credit records hacked. Concerns about tracking devices in cell phones and remote access of computers and other technologies from hund...Read on...

Silent Movie at the Wynne Home Arts Center

Come laugh with us! Monday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m., The Wynne Home Arts Center will be presenting the film “Why Worry” featuring silent film star and slapstick comedian Harold Lloyd.

Free popcorn and chilled drinks will be served. For more informatio...Read on...

Wynne Home Luau!

Aloha! You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday, August 1st from 4pm to 8pm for a Wynne Home Luau! There will be Hawaiian games, music, hula dancers, tasty Hawaiian food, and more. Admission is free! For more info call 936-291-5424 or emai...Read on...

7/21/15 Waterline Repair Scheduled on University Avenue from Avenue M to Thomason Street

City water customers on University Avenue from Avenue M to Thomason Street are advised that service will be interrupted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Contractors working for the City of Huntsville will be performing work on the water line in the area which w...Read on...

Town Creek Project

The City of Huntsville was pleased to receive notification this week that it has received the award letter from the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), approving a scope of work for “Improvements along approximately 1.5 miles of Town Creek be...Read on...

HPD Asking Public for Assistance to Apprehend Nicholas Allen

During the evening hours on Sunday, July 12, 2015, officers responded to a shooting call in the 500 block of 8th Street. During their investigation officers determined that two black male suspects had shot numerous rounds into a car as it drove by them. ...Read on...

August Events - Huntsville Public Library

We invite children of all ages to the library on August 4th at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon with the Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome Show. This program will last approximately 30-45 minutes and is generously sponsored by the Helen Wheat Fund.

Pre...Read on...

Press Release for Free Spanish Classes at Huntsville Public Library

The ever popular free Spanish classes are returning to the Huntsville Public Library! Instructor Beth Williamson will be teaching Intermediate and Advanced classes on Tuesdays in the Community Room. Classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2015 and materials a...Read on...

7/17/15 emergency closure on 11th @ Avenue H

City crews will have two lanes closed on 11th Street at Avenue H for emergency utility line repairs. The current estimated time frame is approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, July 17. Thank you for your patience; call 936-294-5700 for more information...Read on...

Wynne Home Luau!

Aloha! You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday, August 1st from 4pm to 8pm for a Wynne Home Luau! There will be Hawaiian games, music, hula dancers, tasty Hawaiian food, and more. Admission is free! For more info call 936-291-5424 or emai...Read on...

7/16-17/2015 Street closure on Sam Houston Avenue

Sam Houston Avenue from Thomason Street to University Avenue will be closed Thursday, July 16th, and Friday, July 17th, from 8:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM, due to a water line construction project. Contact 294-5700 for additional information.Read on...

7/14/2015 Street closure on Sam Houston Avenue

Sam Houston Avenue from Thomason Street to University Avenue will be closed today (7/14/15) from 11:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM due to a water line construction project. Contact 294-5700 for additional information.

2015 City Council Candidate Packets available

Candidate Packets for the 2015 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

The City Council seats for the Mayo...Read on...

7/10/15 This Week in Huntsville

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FEMA opens local Disaster Recovery Center

A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Walker County for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 4 to June 19.

July 2015 City Connection

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Zumba Classes Cancelled

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services Department’s Zumba classes will be cancelled for the duration of one month beginning July 2 through August 3 due to renovations to the gymnasium floors. Classes will resume on August 4.

Participants who have...Read on...

City Offices Closed - Fourth of July Holiday

City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8:00 a.m.

If you have an emergency or need assistance during the time the offices are closed, please call 294-5700.
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Fourth of July Celebration

Join the City of Huntsville Recreation Services at Kate Barr Ross Park Saturday, July 4, 2015 to celebrate the Fourth of July with family entertainment and a large-scale fireworks show.

The Fourth of July celebration will be a fun and safe event for th...Read on...

City Calendar Photo Call!

Please keep the upcoming City calendar in mind as you celebrate the fourth of July weekend! We would love to receive some colorful, fun photos of you and your family and friends at the City's annual events at Kate Barr Ross Park.

Submit photos taken i...Read on...

New Web Sites

When Huntsville residents wake up Friday morning, they will have two new favorite web sites to check. The City of Huntsville's main site at www.huntsvilletx.gov and the City's Tourism and Cultural Services Department site at www.huntsvilletexas.com will ...Read on...

July Events - Huntsville Public Library

The Huntsville Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6th.

Upcoming Children’s Events

The Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading Program at the Huntsville Public Library is...Read on...

Town Creek Special Issue of This Week in Huntsville

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Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend

Huntsville Public Library and Walker County Genealogical Society (WCGS) will host the annual Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2015 in the Library’s Community Room. Friday’s session is from 8:30 a...Read on...

Town Creek Special Issue of This Week in Huntsville

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Wynne Home Summer Art Classes to Begin

The Wynne Home Arts Center will be offering summer art classes beginning July 13.

There will be an Early Bird Art Camp for children ages 6-12 and classes will include: Crafts and Gardening, Papier-Mache, and Sculpture in Clay for Kids.

Adult and o...Read on...

Fourth of July Garbage Service

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Department will run regular residential RECYCLING and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Friday, July 3, 2015, Fourth of July Eve Day.

The Transfer Station and Scale House will be open on Friday, July ...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library – Events for June

Story Time: Summer is quickly approaching and the library has many fun activities planned over the next couple of months. June Story Time will continue to be held on Wednesday mornings at 10:45 a.m.
Book Clubs will be held every Thursday during the summe...Read on...

3rd Annual Junk-a-Palooza

The 3rd Annual Junk-A-Palooza will be held on June, 27, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downtown Huntsville. This event is presented by The City of Huntsville Main Street Program. Junk-A-Palooza is a community wide garage sale that will be happening in con...Read on...

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Memorial Day Garbage Service

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will run regular residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, May 25, 2015, Memorial Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

The Recycling Drop-Off C...Read on...

Aggravated Robbery

On Thursday, April 23, 2015, officers and detectives with the Huntsville Police Department responded to an Aggravated Robbery call in the 1600 block of Sycamore. Upon investigation it was determined that two suspects had taken a number of items from thre...Read on...

Zumba Classes Cancelled

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services Department's Zumba classes will be cancelled for a week from June 9 - June 11. Classes will resume as normal starting Tuesday, June 16. Participants who have purchased a punch card will not have to worry about ...Read on...

City Calendar Photo Call!

Here at the City, we hope you have one of the 2014-2015 City calendars and are enjoying it! However, it’s now time to think about the 2015-2016 calendar, and we’d love your help with it. Please submit photos taken in City parks, at City events, or of gr...Read on...

12th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament

The City of Huntsville will be hosting the 12th Annual Beautification Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19, at Raven Nest Golf Course. Tournament registration will start at noon. If you are interested in playing on a four-person city team, please contact P...Read on...

Streets Condition Assessment

IMS, Infrastructure Management Services, will be traveling City of Huntsville streets in the pictured van (attached) through June 12, as part of a streets condition assessment. The van will be traveling slowly, about 15 mph, to collect the necessary info...Read on...

July 4 City Council Meeting Moved to July 11

Due to the 4th of July holiday falling on the first Tuesday of the month, the Huntsville City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 6pm. The second meeting in July will remain on the regular scheduled date of July 18th (third Tues...

Sonic Health Inspection

On Tuesday, June 2, the City of Huntsville Health Division received a complaint via the City’s online Report It! system, concerning a Facebook post about a banana shake containing parasites, purchased from the Sonic on 11th Street in Huntsville, Texas. O...Read on...

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