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Wastewater spill reported, repaired

On Friday, August 16, at 3:45 a.m., an unauthorized discharge occurred at the Elkins Lake Dam Lift Station.

An independent contractor was attempting to make scheduled repairs that included a tie-in for the connection of the new lift station Thursday night,...

Park Road 40, I45 closures

Weather permitting, Southbound IH 45 and Park Road 40 under IH-45 bridge will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m., Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20.  All southbound IH-45 traffic must exit at Park Road 40 Exit 109 and will re-ente...

Council to hold public hearing on tax rate

The Huntsville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the tax rate at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. The City will hold two public hearings on the tax rate. The meeting will also include a presentation of the 2019-2020 ...

Applications being accepted for City Boards/Commissions

Applications are available for Huntsville residents interested in serving on a City board or commission. There are currently several vacancies still available. Residents may pick up applications at City Hall or use the electronic form at Huntsvilletx.gov/...

Exit ramp by Statue to open today

The new IH-45 Northbound Exit 112 to SH 75 at the Sam Houston Statue will be opened August 7. SH 75 traffic must yield to the ramp traffic. Portable message boards have been placed on SH 75 advising the public of the opening. SH 75 traffic should reduce s...

City Council to begin with workshop

The Huntsville City Council will meet for their regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Council will begin the evening with a workshop at 4:30 p.m. on nonprofit funding and CIP updates for FY19-20.

The agenda for the eveni...

I45 closures set for Wednesday and Thursday

Northbound IH-45 will be closed at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, until 5:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, weather permitting. All northbound IH-45 traffic must exit using Exit 109, PR 40, and will be diverted to SH 75. This closure is necessary to remove the...

West Frontage Road closure announced

Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, August 5, the IH-45 West Frontage Road between FM 1374 and FM 1375 will be closed and the newly constructed FM 1374 cross street will be opened, weather permitting. The closure is to allow TxDOT’s contractor to constr...

Luau planned at the Wynne Home Arts Center

Aloha #HomeSweetHuntsville! The Wynne Home Arts Center will be hosting their annual Hawaiian Celebration Luau from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the 1428 11^th Street.

Guests are encouraged to attend in their brightest colors and leis to enjoy this eveni...

City crews working 2 water main breaks

The City of Huntsville Public Works Department reports two water main break, with water service disrupted in those areas. 

The first break occurred in the Timberwilde Subdivision. The second break occurred of 9th Street between Ryan's Ferry Road a...

TxDOT moving into next phase

Southbound IH-45 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, July 26, until 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and one lane will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, until 10 a.m. Sunday, July 28. 

All southbound traffic must exit IH-45 at Exit 113, toward V...

Filing for November election opened today

The Huntsville City Council will have five seats up for election in the November 5, 2019, general election. Filing for the Mayor and Ward 1-4 positions began today, July 22, and will run until August 19, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the C...

Back to School Flick and Float set

Don’t let summer be a bummer! Join the City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department Friday, August 16, to kick off the upcoming 2019-2020 school year with a dive-in movie and plenty of family fun!

The Back to School Flick & Float will be h...

TxDOT plans night work on West Frontage Road

The West Frontage Road will be closed between Augusta Drive and the Southbound IH-45 Entrance Ramp at Veteran’s Memorial Parkway each night beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning Monday, July 22,  through Wednesday, July 24, 2019. &...

Huntsville Fire Station 2 is officially closed

The last piece of equipment was officially removed from Huntsville Fire Station #2 on Friday, July 12, in preparation of demolition to begin construction of a new station. Bond Proposition #1 was passed in 2016 for the construction of new public safety fa...

What you need to know about the November 5, 2019 Election

The City of Huntsville will be accepting applications for candidates for the November 5, 2019 election beginning July 20. The last day to file for a position will be at 5 p.m. Monday, August 19. 

The Mayor and Council members from Wards 1-4 are up...

Elevated Storage Tank one step closer to improving water pressure

The City of Huntsville is one step closer to improving water pressure throughout the city, as a part of Bond Proposition 3 that citizens approved in 2016. 

The 2.5-million-gallon steel bowl was lifted into place on June 21 and will rest on top of ...

Building our future

The City of Huntsville is taking steps to complete Bond Proposition 3, with the construction of a new ground storage tank that will improve the lower pressure planes throughout town.

Voters approved three bond propositions in 2016, totaling up to $128,000,...

HPD offers Vacation Checks for peace of mind

Want eyes on your home while you’re away? The Huntsville Police Department can help take some stress out of summer traveling by offering vacation checks to citizens at no cost, year-round. 

HPD Senior Officer Ryann Kaaa-Bauer said the se...

Text-to-9-1-1 services available in Walker County

The Gulf Coast Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (GCRECD) announced the availability of Text-to-9-1-1 service in Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Liberty, Matagorda, Walker, Waller, and Wharton counties. Text-to-9-1-1 is a service that allows ...

Volunteer firefighters needed

The Huntsville Fire Department is composed of 16 full time and 30 volunteer firefighters. The City currently has two volunteer vacancies that need to be filled.

Fire Chief Greg Mathis explained that volunteer firefighters receive $12 per call and retiremen...

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...

City Council will continue hearings

The Huntsville City Council will continue to hold public hearings on the seven proposed annexation areas at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. The public will be allowed to speak during the hearings.  

The Council will also hold...

Council will hold 7 public hearings Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, for a regular meeting. Among the agenda items, there will be seven public hearings on proposed annexation areas. The public will be allowed to speak during the h...

Fun family day planned for 4th of July

The City of Huntsville invites you to join in the Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, in the celebration of Independence Day with family entertainment and a large-scale firework show.

Interim Parks and Leisure Director Penny Joiner said residen...

Summer Reading, Fine Forgiveness Month set at Library

There is “A Universe of Stories” at the Huntsville Public Library during this year’s Texas Summer Reading Program (SRP). The program was originally designed to help children keep up their reading skills during the summer by e...

Drug Take Back nets 250 lbs of drugs

The Huntsville Police Department partnered with the D.E.A. to host another Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 27th. The Huntsville Police Department has hosted this event in years past and plans to continue growing their success at each future event....

Chappell and Faulkner join Economic Development team

The City of Huntsville Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the hiring of two new experts in the Main Street and Tourism divisions. Tracy Chappell is the new Main Street Program Coordinator and Sarah Faulkner is the new Visitor Center Co...

Weekend closures announced

Northbound Interstate (IH) 45 will be closed at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, until 4 a.m. Monday, June 24, weather permitting. All northbound IH-45 traffic must exit using Exit 109, Park Road 40. This closure is necessary to place a box culvert under the ex...

City Council to meet for Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18th. 

The agenda for the evening is posted here. The complete meeting packet is available here.

Park Road 40 nightly closures set

Park Road 40 will be closed between the Interstate (IH) 45 ramps each night beginning at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. beginning Tuesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 30.  This closure is necessary to complete the columns, caps, beams and decks for the me...

I45 closures to happen over the weekend

Southbound Interstate (IH) 45 and State Highway (SH) 19 Southbound Direct Connect will be closed at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, until 4:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019, weather permitting. IH-45 Northbound will be closed from 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 14,...

Pool opening at noon June 1

Time to get out those swimsuits and trunks, and stock up on sunscreen, because the Frank D. “Poncho” Roberts Aquatic Center will open for summer hours at noon on June 1. 

Aquatic Center Manager Jay Miller invites the public to ...

HPD makes arrest for injury to a child

The Huntsville Police Department was alerted to a 2-month-old child that had been gravely injured on Sunday, May 12. The initial investigation indicated that the child had suffered severe brain trauma according to medical professionals, allegedly cause by...

HFD investigating Sunday fire in Huntsville

The Huntsville Fire Department (HFD) was notified of a building on fire in the 1500 block of Sam Houston Avenue at approximately 11 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2019. Initial reports, provided by the Huntsville Police Department, advised that there was a fire v...

Texas to invest in Huntsville

The State of Texas plans to invest $410 million in Huntsville, improving the infrastructure along Interstate 45 (I-45) for residents and freight moving through the corridor. According to Doug Marion, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Project Engi...

More night closures on Park Road 40

Park Road 40 (PR 40) will be closed between the Interstate 45 (IH-45) ramps each night beginning at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 30.  This closure is necessary to drill shafts for the median portion of the IH-45 bridges ...

Special Needs Registry updates being sought

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is updating its Special Needs Registry to better protect and serve the community. The Registry assists officers who are called out to find or help relocate a lost senior citizen or dependent person.

Residents, whether...

HPD warns of another scam

Over the past several years the Huntsville Police Department, as well as law enforcement agencies throughout the country, have seen a rise in the reporting of various types of scams costing victims hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. A scam is a theft ...

Busy meeting planned for City Council Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hear an update on the Transportation Master Plan at a workshop Tuesday, May 7th, beginning at 5 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. A presentation will be given on the Prop. 1 projects, which...

Cinco de Mayo closures from TxDOT

Northbound and Southbound Interstate (IH) 45 will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, until 4 a.m. Monday, May 6, weather permitting. All northbound IH-45 traffic must exit using the new Exit 112, State Highway (SH) 75 Ramp north of Park Road 40. All sou...

Bacon and Brew Fest happening tomorrow

The City of Huntsville Main Street program will host the Second Annual Bacon and Brew Fest from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in downtown Huntsville. The festival is free to attend and will include free bacon, a beer garden, arts and craft vendors...

TxDOT announces more closures

Northbound and Southbound Interstate (IH) 45 and State Highway (SH) 19 Southbound Direct Connect will be closed from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. each night beginning Sunday, April 28, through Thursday, May 2, weather permitting. All northbound IH-45 traffic must ...

Direct connect of 19 to be closed

Northbound and Southbound Interstate (IH) 45 and State Highway (SH) 19 Southbound Direct Connect will be closed at 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. each night Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 25, weather permitting. All northbound IH-45 traffic must exit using P...

Drug Take Back happening in April

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. Huntsville Police Department will be joining in the effort by collecting unused or expired prescripti...

Council to discuss annexation

The Huntsville City Council will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16th, beginning at 5 p.m. with a workshop discussing possible areas for annexation. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

The agenda for the full evening is posted here. The...

Deadline to submit comment approaching

The City of Huntsville Planning Department will continue to accept public comments for the update to the Transportation Master Plan until Saturday, April 20. An Open House was held on Tuesday, April 9, where visitors were asked to submit their ideas and o...

Electronic Recycling Day announced

The City of Huntsville’s 12th annual Electronics Recycling Day will be held Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 590 Interstate 45 North.The event is free to the citizens of Huntsville and is held ...

Public workshop set for Tuesday

The City of Huntsville will be hosting a Public Workshop and Open House for the community to participate in the update of the Transportation Master Plan.

The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the William Hodges Education Building at the S...

Regular City Council meeting to be held Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 6 p.m.

The agenda for the full evening is posted here. The complete meeting packet is available here.

More closures around I-45, Highway 19 announced

Northbound and Southbound IH 45 and SH 19 Southbound Direct Connect will be closed at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, until 5 a.m. Friday, April 5. All northbound IH 45 traffic must exit using Exit 109 at Park Road 40, weather permitting. All southbound IH 45 t...

HUB/Vendor show taking place tomorrow

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 23rd Annual HUB/Vendor Show. The show will be hel...

TxDOT announces more closures

Beginning 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and ending 5 a.m. Monday, March 25, the outside lane of IH-45 northbound will be closed near the Montgomery and Walker county line to the south side of FM 1375 overpass, weather permitting. Also, the FM 1375 northbound e...

Electric outage scheduled by Entergy Texas

The City of Huntsville has been advised that Entergy Texas has scheduled an outage on Tuesday, March 19, to begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. affecting the east side of Huntsville.

The effort is to safely incorporate reliability improvements to customers a...

MLB Pitch Hit & Run set for end of month

The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Leisure Department will host a FREE Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ Competition for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Kate Barr Ross Park.

Pitch Hit & Run is the officia...

City Council will hear about recycling before meeting

The Huntsville City Council will be holding a workshop on recycling Tuesday, March 19th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the large conference room. The regular Council meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

The agenda for the full evening is posted here. The complete meeting...

Herb Festival in its 8th year

The Texas Thyme Unit of the Herb Society of America will host its eighth annual Herb Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30. The free event will be held on the grounds of the historic Wynne Home Arts Center, 1428 Eleventh St., and will be open ...

Overnight I-45 southbound traffic shift

The southbound I-45 traffic south of Park Road 40 will be shifted from the existing southbound lanes into the newly constructed lanes in the median, beginning Wednesday night, March 6. Traffic shift is weather dependent, if the weather is not favorable fo...

38th annual March 2nd Celebration this weekend

The Walker County Historical Commission, Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and City of Huntsville’s Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center invite you to Huntsville’s 38th Annual Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston Birthday Celebr...

Closure of around I-45 and Highway 19 announced

Weather permitting - the Contractor will begin the State Highway 19 southbound direct connect bridge deck pour at 5 a.m, Friday, March 1. 

To accomplish this pour the State Highway 19 turn-around and Southwood Drive underneath the bridge must be c...

Council to hear workshop before meeting

The Huntsville City Council will be holding a workshop on shared housing and annexation Tuesday, March 5th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the large conference room. The regular Council meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

The agenda for the full evening is posted here. T...

Clean & Greener Huntsville back for Spring cleaning

The City of Huntsville’s Solid Waste Division will be hosting Clean & Greener Huntsville by providing large roll-off dumpsters for a free residential cleanup the week of March 4-9. The community-wide event will allow residents to easily acce...

HPD arrest Sandles for heinous crime

The Huntsville Police Department made an arrest in the case of reported last week. Degerrick Deon Sandles, 26, was arrested on three charges - aggravated sexual robbery, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping - in connection with the offenses that ...

Texas GLO's Homeowner Assistance Program to host fairs

The Texas General Land Office's Homeowner Assistance Program will host a series of application fairs in HGAC-E to assist homeowners still in need of Hurricane Harvey recovery aid. At each application fair, application coordinators and program representati...

City Council takes action to oppose new legislative control

The Huntsville City Council approved Resolution 2019-14 during their regular meeting held on December 18. The Council expressed opposition to Legislative interference with local services, local revenue, and local control.

The Resolution notes the dramatic ...

Interstate 45 closures delayed one week

UPDATE: Drivers can expect more shutdowns along northbound and southbound Interstate 45 will be closed at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2019, through Thursday, February 20, 2019.

All northbound traffic must exit using Exit ...

SKETCH RELEASED: Police need help identifying suspect

The Huntsville Police Department is looking for a suspect in the investigation of an aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery following a call Sunday evening in the 1300 block of Smither Drive.

The suspect is described as a b...

Sunday is the last day for Souper Bowl of Caring

The City of Huntsville and H-E-B Huntsville will be wrapping up the Souper Bowl of Caring food drive February 3^rd, 2019.

Mayor Andy Brauninger was present for the kickoff to help raise awareness with H-E-B, located at 1702 11^th Street.

“H-E-B continues to b...

HPD reports scam involving citizen

The Huntsville Police Department was notified of a scam involving persons calling citizens, stating they are with Microsoft and asking for information about the potential victims’ computer IP address and Microsoft Key Code.  

Huntsville ...

Hotel Occupancy Tax Partnership Grant Workshop set

The annual Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Partnership Grant workshop will be held at noon Tuesday, February 26, at the William Hodges Education Building at the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center. 

The workshop will offer the opportunity to learn how to ...

City Council meeting to begin with workshop

The Huntsville City Council will be holding a workshop on parking regulations Tuesday, February 19th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the large conference room. The regular Council meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

The agenda for the full evening is posted here. The com...

Armed suspect charges officers

The Huntsville Police Department received a call of a suspicious person at Wal-Mart, located at 141 Interstate 45, around 8:45 p.m. Friday, January 11. A Huntsville Police officer arrived at 8:50 p.m. and encountered a subject armed with hatchet in the pa...

Both North and Southbound lanes on 45 closed late Saturday

Beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, January  12, and ending at 12 p.m. Sunday, January 13, the inside lanes of Interstate 45 northbound and southbound will be closed near Montgomery and Walker county line to the south side of FM 1375 overpass, weather ...

Lamppost contest winner announced

The City’s Main Street office celebrated the holiday season with the 2nd Annual Downtown Christmas Lamppost Decorating Contest, designed to encourage local merchants and organizations to decorate the ornamental lampposts throughout downtown. Spe...

New code addresses tire storage

The Huntsville City Council adopted Ordinance 2019-02 on November 20, 2018, amending the Buildings and Building Regulations Code in Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances. The changes address the storage of tires within the City limits, impacting an es...

City volunteers recognized at Statue

The Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center held its annual holiday open house on Thursday, December 6, to the delight of all attendees. The event was open to the public, who shared a lovely lunch while the Huntsville High School Jazz Band festively performed s...

Southbound I-45 shutdown this morning for construction

Southbound Interstate 45 will be closed from 8 a.m., Monday, January 28, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, at the State Highway 19 overpass. All southbound traffic must exit using Exit 114, Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. 

This closure is ne...

Strategic Planning session set for Tuesday

City of Huntsville City Council will hold a Special Session for Strategic Planning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, at the Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street. 

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

HHS championship football team honored by City

The Huntsville City Council will be honoring the Huntsville Hornet football team at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 18th, during their regular meeting. The Council invites the public to join in the recognition of all the hard work and dedication the coaches, pla...

Wastewater Treatment Facility reports spill

On December 27, 2018, at 4:45 a.m., 3.00 inches of rainfall from severe thunderstorms in less than 4 hours caused heavy flooding in the lake area of the Elkins Lake Subdivision.

Numerous manholes were completely submerged, which led to vast quantities of r...

City Secretary leaving in January

City Secretary Lee Woodward has served the City of Huntsville since September 1, 2009, but her last day in the office at City Hall will be January 4, 2019. Woodward has been selected as the next City Secretary for the City of La Porte, Texas.

"It was ...

City Council to honor Alpha Omega football team

The Huntsville City Council will be honoring the Alpha Omega Academy football team at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 15th, during their regular meeting. The Council invites the public to join in the recognition of all the hard work and dedication the coaches, pl...

UPDATE: Night time closures of Park Road 40 announced

UPDATED: Park Road 40 will be closed between the Interstate 45 ramps on the nights of Tuesday, January 15, and Wednesday, January 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. This closure is necessary to construct drilled shafts for portions of the new northbound and southb...

Updated City Charter available at HuntsvilleTX.gov

City voters strongly supported the amendment of the City Charter at the November 6, 2018, election. Thirty-two ballot propositions were approved and the updated Charter is available on the City website at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Charter. The Charter functions fo...

Opt-in City citizen survey open!

An online opt-in version of the survey is available at http://bit.ly/huntsville2018. The survey includes questions about quality of life, demographics, and ratings for government services and use of services. Once the data is collected, it will help the C...

Cake and punch with outgoing City Secretary on Friday

Join the City Council and staff to thank City Secretary Lee Woodward for her service on Friday afternoon, January 4, from 2:30-4 p.m., at City Hall. Woodward has been the City Secretary since September 2009 and will hold the same position for the City of ...

Reception to be held before City Council

The Huntsville City Council will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 3, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Prior to the meeting, the Council will hold a reception for Dee Howard Mullins and Tyler McCaffety. The public is invited to stop by ...

Rather Park decked out for Christmas

It’s time to load up the kids, take a ride around Huntsville and look at all the Christmas lights. The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department has lit up John Henry Rather Park, located at 1221 University Avenue. The park makes for a wonderful bac...

Changes to holiday trash and recycling schedule

The City of Huntsville Public Works Division wants you to be aware of changes to services offered during the holidays. There will be no residential garbage pickup on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25. Instead, the Tuesday customers’ garbage pi...

UPDATE: TxDOT announces FM 1375 temporary closure

UPDATE: Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, December 14, and ending at noon on Saturday, December 15, the West Frontage road from South of FM 1375 to Interstate 45 entrance ramp will be closed, weather permitting. The reason for this closure is to allow TxDOT to ...

Activities, more inside the new Between the Pages

The December issue of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages is now available. 

In this edition, readers will find articles about downloading digital books to read, helping reluctant readers, reasons why librarians and libraries are sti...

Smoke survey will take place on Thursday

The City of Huntsville Wastewater Division will be conducting a sewer survey between 8 and 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, along Highway 75 North between Mize Street and Young Street. The survey should take less than three hours to complete.

Residents and bus...

Election returns available Saturday evening

The runoff election for City Council Position 2 At-Large will run from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Dee Howard and William E. Bayne filed to run for the Council seat being vacated by Tyler McCaffety, who did not file for re-election. All ...

Shop Small - Shop Local ... a win for all

Congratulations to Carlicia Alexander who won the 2018 Shop Small – Shop Local campaign! Santa drew her ticket during the Christmas Fair held in downtown Huntsville December 1st.

The big winners are the City of Huntsville businesses and ...

Early voting continues - every vote counts!

Only 227 voters have made their way to the Walker County Annex through today for early voting for the December 15 runoff election. This means many more of Huntsville's 16,500+ voters still need to vote. In an election with slow voting, every vote counts e...

Mayor Brauninger encourages message of community

City of Huntsville Mayor Andy Brauninger took time to address his hope for the community to adopt the theme of #HomeSweetHuntsville in his most recent editorial. The column was published on Sunday, December 2, in the Huntsville Item. Read the full edition...

Water Tank Under Construction!

You may have noticed the construction taking place behind Fire Station #1 on Veterans Memorial Drive. The City of Huntsville is building a 2.5 million-gallon elevated storage tank (EST), part of the Proposition 3 Bond Projects passed by voters on November...

Holiday activities planned at Wynne Home

The Wynne Home Arts and Visitor Center has several events planned for Huntsville for the Holidays, including the annual A Wynne Home Nutcracker, set for December 3-8, in collaboration with Nicolay Dance Works.

Residents will be immersed in an intimate expe...

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...

State of the City address available online

Want to see what everyone is talking about from the recent State of the City address? The City of Huntsville has you covered.

The event took place on Tuesday, October 30. Attendees visited with all the City departments heard a presentation by City...

TxDOT announces closure at I45 and Highway 19

Beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2018, southbound State Highway 19 to Interstate 45 southbound will be closed to place bridge beams for the new southbound State Highway 19 to Interstate 45 southbound direct connector bridge.

The State Highway 19 U-t...

Have you read Between the Pages?

The Huntsville Public Library has released their November 2018 edition of Between the Pages. Readers will find information on the Reading is Fundamental, Texas history, Libby app, and complete listings of events for the upcoming month. To read the edition...

Holiday Open House set for Dec. 6

The Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center and Gift Shop invite you to start your holiday shopping at home during their annual Holiday Open House. The all-day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, December 6.

The gift shop will be offering 25 perc...

Early voting begins Wednesday, November 28!

Early voting for the December 15 runoff election begins this Wednesday, November 28. Early voting will be held at the Walker County Annex from 8-5 Monday through Friday, from November 28-December 11. On the Tuesdays, December 4 and 11, hours will be exten...

Huntsville City Council 12/4/2018 meeting agenda available

The Huntsville City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 4, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Prior to the meeting, the Council will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on 2016 Bond Proposition 1 projects, police and fire...

Shop Small - Shop Local expanded for 2018

It’s time to Shop Small - Shop Local again! Main Street Coordinator Debbie Charbonneau kicked off the popular event even earlier this year, selling the first tickets on October 1.

Charbonneau said the 2017 campaign, which ran November 1 through D...

Snow on the Square this Saturday!

Snow will be in Huntsville this Saturday at the Huntsville Christmas Fair. Activities will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with 80 booths being featured. There will be two events that charge a fee, the train rides and playing in the snow, at $1 per ticket or $5 f...

Firehouse Subs awards grant to City

The City of Huntsville’s Fire Department was recently awarded a generous grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase much-needed equipment. The Foundation contributed $13,765.46 to purchase 10 automated external defibrillators...

New scam involving Facebook Messenger

The Huntsville Police Department has been made aware of yet another scam. This scam involves Facebook Messenger and a message that appears to be from a friend. The person that seems to be a known friend is advising the recipient of a great opportunity to ...

Pearce getting comfortable with new position

There is a new Procurement Manager at the City of Huntsville – Robert Pearce. A native of Beaumont, Pearce made the move to Huntsville after falling in love with its natural beauty, hiking trails, state park, and more.

Pearce graduated from Beaum...

New building earns award for use of wood

The Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center has been selected to receive the Texas Forestry Association’s (TFA) 2018 Excellence in Wood Design Award for outstanding use of wood in the new William H. Hodges Education Building.

The selection committ...

Can't find a book? Let HPL find it!

Ever had a hard time finding a nonfiction or academic book that was required for a big homework assignment? Need a great beach read or classic romance but don’t want to wait for someone else to return it? The Huntsville Public Library (HPL) is the go-to i...

Beware of phone scam, HPD investigating

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has had recent reports regarding a scam in which citizens are receiving calls from someone purporting to be “law enforcement” and advising that the citizen has warrants for his or her arrest. The ...

Seeing green with more trees

This spring, the Huntsville City Council included a Strategic Plan objective to plant 250 trees on public property within the city limits. The City’s Parks and Leisure Department is pleased to report that number has already been met and exceeded...

Reception for Council Members on Tuesday

Election season is (mostly) over, so it's time to welcome new City Council Member Mari Montgomery, congratulate returning incumbent Council Members Paul Davidhizar and Clyde Loll, and thank Mayor Pro Tem Keith Olson for his eight years of service....

Reception to be held before Huntsville City Council Nov. 20.

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. A reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. to welcome new Councilmember Mari Montgomery, thank outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Keith D. ...

Drive-In double feature slated for Friday night

Join the City of Huntsville's Parks and Leisure Department for their Drive-In Movie Night Double Feature!

The event will include a showing of Jumanji at 7 p.m. and Black Panther at 9:15 p.m. Admission into the park is free.

Concession will be avail...

City Thanksgiving Recycling Schedule

The City of Huntsville's Solid Waste Division will be closed on Thursday, November 22, to allow employees to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. Residential recycling collection will be delayed one day. Recycling normally picked up on Thursday will be...

Update: City Council to meet to call runoff election

The Huntsville City Council will meet in a Special Session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018, to consider action calling for a runoff election for At-Large Councilmember Position 2. Council will also consider approval of the elections contract with...

City Council to meet to canvass votes

The Huntsville City Council will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at City Hall, to canvass the returns for the November 6 election.

For more information, call 936-291-5403 or email CitySecretary@HuntsvilleTX.gov.

Unofficial returns available at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Elections

Unofficial City election returns are available on the City Secretary Elections page at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Elections. Totals are unofficial until canvassed by the City Council. The City contracts with Walker County for election services, so the Walker County...

CANCELLED: Huntsville Southbound Highway 19 closure announced

TxDOT announced at 3:23 p.m. Wednesday, that work will be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, November 8, the southbound State Highway 19 to IH-45 southbound bridge will be closed until 6 p.m. This closure is ...

TxDOT announces lane closures

WALKER COUNTY – The right lane of IH-45 northbound will be closed at State Highway 150/FM 1375 in New Waverly to the northbound entrance ramp north of SH 150, weather permitting, beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 10, and ending at 11 a.m. S...

Gas leak prompts closure at Avenue O & 15th Street

UPDATE: Repairs were completed and the area was cleared around 8:20 p.m. 

The Huntsville Fire Department is assisting CenterPoint Energy with a gas leak in the area of Avenue O and 15th Street. A perimeter of 200 feet has been established.

Accordin...

Huntsville to feature Destination Day at State Fair

The City of Huntsville will welcome State Fair of Texas visitors this fall, as staff from the Statue Visitor Center will highlight the events and attractions that make our community worth visiting. Visitor Services Coordinator Jamie Matthews and Gift Shop...

November 6 sample ballots now available online

Donations to make a difference

The City of Huntsville recently received two donations from the Walmart Supercenter that will provide much-needed search and rescue equipment and promotional materials. The gifts were given on July 6, 2018, during the grand reopening of the store, followi...

Regular Council meeting set for Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

The packet for the meeting is available here.

Regular Council meeting set for Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

The packet for the meeting can be found here.

National Night Out kicking off September 25

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is kicking off 2018 National Night Out-related events in a unique fashion this year, by joining forces with the SHSU Police Department (UPD) at the fifth annual Kats Safety Bash. By expanding the scope of the events,...

Smoke survey will take place on Monday

The City of Huntsville Wastewater Division will be conducting a sewer survey between 8 and 11 a.m. Monday, October 1, from the intersection of University Avenue and 14th Street to the intersection of University Avenue and 17th Street.

The affected area wi...

City announces new paid parking app, effective Thursday

The City of Huntsville is unveiling a new paid parking app, ParkMobile, which they plan to take live Thursday, September 6, 2018. Students and visitors may find that paying for a location will be more familiar, as Sam Houston State University has been usi...

UPDATED - Local Intruder Sought

Sept. 1, 2018 UPDATED INFORMATION - On Friday, August 31, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to several calls in which a suspect of similar description entered apartments near the Sam Houston State University campus. As in previous inst...

Council meeting to begin with workshop

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Councilmembers will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, to receive information on wellness initi...

UPDATE: Park Road 40 closure delayed

Due to weather, the closure of Park Road this weekend has been canceled.

Park Road 40 will be closed between the I-45 ramps from 7 p.m. Friday, September 14, until 5 a.m. Monday, September 17.  This closure is necessary to remove portions of the e...

Second auto theft arrest made

A second suspect has been arrested in concert with yesterday’s auto theft apprehension. Micah Harper was taken into custody by the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) after spending over 24 hours on the run.

At approximately 7:19 p.m....

UPDATED - November Election Candidate Filings

UPDATED 8/24/18, 5 p.m. - In accordance with a finding clarified today by the Texas Secretary of State's office, a third filer in the race for Position 2 is eligible for the Nov. 6, 2018, ballot. Accordingly, the City will be conducting a new ballot order...

FY2018-19 City Manager's Recommended Budget available on the City website

The FY2018-19 City Manager's Recommended Budget is available on the City website at https://tx-huntsville.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11323/City-Managers-Recommended-Budget-FY-2019.

Craiglist scammer arrested Monday by HPD

In response to recent vehicle thefts, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) conducted a surveillance operation at the Bill Fick Ford dealership which resulted in the arrest of suspected car thief Christian Cruz-Ramirez.

A Craigslist scam exists in which c...

Council adopts notice of maximum tax rate

At the August 7, 2018, City Council meeting, the Council approved a motion to announce their intention to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.3666 per $100 valuation for the City’s 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, which is the same as the current tax ...

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...

Council public hearing on FY18-19 budget

A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Huntsville fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019, will be held on September 4, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. during the City Council meeting in the City Council Chamber at City Hall...

Public hearing set for City Council Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

The packet for the meeting is available here.

Mayor Brauninger elected President for Region 14

Mayor Andy Brauninger has been selected as the new President for the Texas Municipal League’s (TML) Region 14. Mayor Brauninger served as the TML Region 14 Vice President for the last year and was unanimously elected to serve as President by are...

Expansion officially open for business

The City of Huntsville Tourism and Cultural Services Department is pleased to announce the opening of the expansion to the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center.

On July 20^th, the Department hosted an official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the William H....

City-wide cleanup encouraged next week

The City of Huntsville’s Solid Waste Division will be hosting Clean & Greener Huntsville by providing large roll-off dumpsters for a free residential cleanup the week of August 20-25. The community-wide event will allow residents to easily a...

Regular City Council meeting to include public hearing

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

Council will meet for a workshop beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The packet for the meeting is available here.

Back-to-school driving safety

School’s in!

The Huntsville Police Department asks all drivers to be especially mindful of the beginning of the school year and the associated traffic concerns.

According to HPD Lieutenant Jim Barnes, the renewed enforcement of school zones and th...

Candidate packets now available

Candidate packets for the 2018 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...

Charter amendments come to Council

The potential for a charter amendment election is in the air. The 2017-2018 City Charter Review Committee evaluated the City Charter from November until June, and their recommendations were presented to the City Council on June 19. Mayor Pro Tem Keith D. ...

Lightning Safety: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

It's summer, everyone's outdoors, and a storm is on the way. Does your family know what to do when lightning appears? Take advantage of the National Weather Service's (NWS) lightning safety toolkits through a link at http://huntsvilletx.gov/Lightning.

Ther...

Smoke survey will take place on Friday

The City of Huntsville Wastewater Division will be conducting a sewer survey between 8 and 11 a.m. Friday, August 10, east of Sycamore Avenue. The affected area will include sewer right-of-way running north and south between Oak Lawn Street and Bearkat Bo...

HPD closing part of FM 2821 to clear traffic issue

Huntsville PD will temporarily close FM 2821 from FM 247 to Hwy. 19 this afternoon to clear a truck w/a wide load through the electrical lines in the area. Please travel safely, obey law enforcement direction, & avoid the area if possible. Follow HPD ...

Public hearing and open house set for I-45

WALKER COUNTY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), as the Lead Agency, is proposing to widen a portion of IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting a public hearing for the proposed ...

Applications Being Accepted for City Boards/Commissions

Applications are available for Huntsville residents interested in serving on a City board or commission. Residents may pick up applications at City Hall or use the electronic form at Huntsvilletx.gov/Boards (there is also a link on the page to download or...

Council meeting to begin with workshop

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Councilmembers will meet at 5 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, to hear and discuss public safety staffing and ...

6th annual Frances Sprott Goforth Genealogy Weekend set

Calling all genealogists! The 6^th annual Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend will be held August 3^rd and 4^th at the Huntsville Public Library. This year's focus will be "Orphan Trains, Adoption, and DNA,” and is co-hosted by t...

Bond projects to begin construction

Construction on the City of Huntsville’s new 2.5 million-gallon elevated storage tank has begun. City Council heard updates to the Bond Proposition 3 City water and wastewater facilities at their most recent regular meeting, June 19.

Three propos...

Local Intruder Sought

Investigators with the Huntsville Police Department are currently investigating three residential intruder incidents and are asking for assistance from the public in identifying and locating a suspect.

On April 9, 2018, officers responded to a call at an a...

Visitors Center Expansion Grand Opening

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the newly expanded Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center set for Friday, July 20th. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., including the dedication of the William Hodges Education Building.“We ...

Fire reported in Wire Road area

A CodeRED has been issued. The Huntsville Fire and Police Departments are responding to a fire on the Wire Road. The area of Highway 75 may be intermittently closed while safety personnel responds. 

Please use caution in the area and follow all la...

Candidate orientation sessions open to interested parties

Considering a run for City Council? Not considering it at all but curious about the process? If so, mark the calendar for upcoming City Council candidate orientation sessions set for July 18 at 12:15 p.m.  City Secretary Lee Woodward acknowledges...

Workshop to kick off Council meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

Council will meet for a workshop on the annual pre-budget report beginning at 5 p.m.

The packet for the meeting is ava...

HPD officer takes Silver in 10K at the Texas Police Games

City of Huntsville Police Officer Ricky Roberts took the silver medal in the Texas Police Games held in Fort Worth June 10-16. Officer Roberts ran an amazing pace in the 10K in a field of more than 20 runners. The Police Games are held every year, giving ...

Hurricane Guide can help you prepare

The 2018 hurricane season has arrived! Hurricane season runs June 1-November 30. In preparation, the National Weather Service's Houston/Galveston office has released the 2018 Hurricane Guide (download at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Hurricanes). The 2017 hur...

UPDATE: Multiple lane shifts to happen on I-45 Monday

WALKER COUNTY – Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, July 9, the northbound I-45 traffic north of FM 1375 will be shifted from the existing northbound lanes into the newly constructed lanes in the median.  Traffic will travel on the middle porti...

Holiday schedule for services announced

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Department will not provide residential and commercial garbage services for Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Regularly scheduled Wednesday pickups (commercial routes and yard waste) will occur on Thursd...

Celebrate July 4th with a show

Make plans to come out and celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Huntsville’s Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park. The festivities will feature entertainment for all ages and a large-scale fireworks show. The celebration, which is sur...

City Council will not meet July 3rd

The Huntsville City Council will not hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 3. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, July 17th.The public is invited to attend the Fourth of July events scheduled at Kate Barr Ross. Complete details are availabl...

Rain will not damper Fireworks Show

The show will go on! According to Huntsville’s Fire Chief Greg Mathis and Assistant Fire Chief John Hobbs, the Fourth of July fireworks display will take place Wednesday evening.

“We are watching forecasts and hope to see the weather cl...

June 2018 edition of Between the Pages is available

The Huntsville Public Library has released their 2018 edition of Between the Pages. Readers will find information on the Summer Reading Program, Family History and the Psychology of Nostalgia, Coding for Girls, recognition of young readers completing the ...

Coffee with a Cop happening Thursday

The next Coffee with a Cop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at McNease Drugs. The Coffee is being hosted by Good News Cup, a new coffee company in Huntsville. This is a free, social gathering held throughout the year for citiz...

Kulhavy named City Manager

The City of Huntsville is pleased to announce that Aron Kulhavy, AICP, has been selected to serve as the City’s next City Manager. The Huntsville City Council made the selection official at their June 5 meeting. In support, all nine members seco...

Find your next adventure in Downtown Huntsville

Have you been considering a trip to downtown? Enjoy a fun-filled adventure with the Downtown Scavenger Hunt 2018 while exploring locally-owned businesses. The event is planned and coordinated by the City of Huntsville’s Main Street Program.

The f...

City Council to hear workshop before regular meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. 

Council will meet for a workshop beginning at 5 p.m.

The packet for the meeting is available here.

Officers recognized for Lifesaving effort

Over twenty breathing and chest pumping cycles are completed in five minutes when performing CPR. It can feel like a lifetime, hoping to revive someone and waiting for medical backup.

Three Huntsville police officers know this scenario only too well, and w...

Huntsville City Council meeting Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M. Council will meet for two workshops beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The packet for the meeting is available here.

Become a tourist in your own backyard

Remember how much fun scavenger hunts were as a child? Gather your family for the Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center’s Scavenger Hunt.

At the May 1 City Council meeting, Mayor Andy Brauninger proclaimed National Tourism Week in Huntsville, said K...

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...

One item was withdrawn from Board of Adjustment agenda

An item has been withdrawn from the Board of Adjustment meeting agenda for Friday, June 1, at noon. The public hearing and consideration of a Density and Parking Variance for the EPOCH Huntsville, LLC proposed student housing development will not be handl...

UPDATE: Highway 75 work to begin Thursday

The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) contractor will place a surface treatment on Highway 75 through Huntsville beginning Thursday, due to rain. The contractor will have alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night to perform thi...

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...

Sewer survey happening next week

The City of Huntsville Wastewater Division will be conducting a sewer survey in two locations from Thursday, May 24, to Friday, May 25. The first area being tested will be the front portion of Westridge subdivision located along Highway 30 South and exten...

Northbound lanes closed on Interstate 45

Beginning today, May 25th, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor will close the northbound outside lane on Interstate 45 in order to repair a water barrier that was damaged today. This closure will start at 6 p.m. and last ...

Greg Mathis named Chief of HFD

Newly appointed Fire Chief Greg Mathis isn’t new to the role of firefighting. He has a little over 27 years of employment with the Huntsville Fire Department, with his most recent job title including Captain and Fire Inspector.

Chief Mathis began...

Public Works at the City

The City of Huntsville is honoring the hardworking individuals of Public Works during National Public Works Week, May 20-26. City public works professionals include those who manage water, wastewater, and sanitation, as well as those responsible for maint...

Northbound IH-45 closed on Monday evening

WALKER COUNTY – Northbound IH-45 will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, until 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 15.  All northbound traffic must exit I-45 at Exit 109, State Park Road 40. 

This closure is necessary to set concrete traffic...

Huntsville City Council to meet Tuesday

The Huntsville City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.

The packet for the meeting can be found here.

Between the Pages available online!

Find the latest issue (and the archives of all issues) of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at Find the latest issue of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at here.

Remember you can always access all the ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Reception to be held before City Council meeting Tuesday

Regular Session of the Huntsville City Council will be held Tuesday, May 1, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.

A reception will be held of 2018 Youth Leadership Institute participants at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room.

The full packet for the meeting is a...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

Find the latest issue (and the archives of all issues) of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at Find the latest issue of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at https://tx-huntsville.civicplus.com/Archive....

The latest City Connection is now available!

Read on...

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 ...

The latest City Connection is now available!

Read on...

New issue of Between the Pages available!

Find the latest issue (and the archives of all issues) of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at Find the latest issue of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at https://tx-huntsville.civicplus.com/Archive....

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!

Find the latest issue (and the archives of all issues) of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at Find the latest issue of the Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages newsletter at https://tx-huntsville.civicplus.com/Archive....

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

Check out the latest edition of Huntsville Public Library's Between the Pages. Learn about events happening, genealogy and more!

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...

Between the Pages

Read the newest issue of Between the Pages from the Huntsville Public Library!

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

Between the Pages

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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...

Between the Pages

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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!

Read on...(PDF)

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...