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Founded in 1835, Huntsville is one of Texas' oldest cities and home of Sam Houston, the first and third President of the Republic of Texas and later Governor of the state. Huntsville has a population of 35,078 and is situated in the eastern Piney Woods region of the state.
Located in town are two of Houston's homes, a museum, and a 66 ft. statue which is the tallest statue of an American hero in the world. We are also home to Sam Houston State University, Texas Department of Criminal Justice (the only state agency with headquarters outside of Austin), and Huntsville State Park.
City News
- Channel 7 to Broadcast Story Hour
Published: Monday, February 08, 2010
Channel 7 plans to air the segment from Thursday February 4th of Story Hour on February 16th during the 5 o'clock news. - 15th Annual Trash Bash
Published: Friday, January 29, 2010
The 15th Annual Trash Bash, aimed at cleaning up the community, will be held at the City of Huntsville's Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Facility, 590 Interstate 45 North, from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2010. - Town Creek & October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations
Published: Friday, December 04, 2009
Town Creek and October 27th Town Hall Meeting Presentations. - Recycling Pilot Program - Elkins Lake
Published: Thursday, February 04, 2010
City Council approved the Pilot to test curbside recycling in the Elkins Lake area . The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7:00p.m. at the Elkins Lake Club House. The Pilot program is scheduled for 6 months, beginning Jan... - Chamber of Commerce Audit Documents
Published: Monday, October 12, 2009
Please read for information about the Hotel/Motel, CVB, VC, and Gift Shop, and related audit documents.
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