Local organizations that help to bring tourism to Huntsville can apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for 2021-22 beginning Wednesday, September 1. Applicants can apply for funds from the Huntsville Arts Commission or the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board. Read on...
On August 26, at approximately 12:37 am Detectives with the Huntsville Police Department and the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force located Tiezevion Lazaro Matthews in an apartment in Huntsville. The investigation is ongoing. Read on...
On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:13 pm, the Huntsville Police Department was called to assist a shooting victim. The initial investigation indicates that the victim was a passenger in an automobile traveling in the area of MLK and Thomason St. Read on...
The City of Huntsville will host a community celebration and parade honoring the 2020 NCAA Division I Football National Champion Sam Houston Bearkats on Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Read on...
On June 15, 2021, at approximately 2:45 pm The Huntsville Police Department received a call of a possible suicidal person with a gun. Officers responded to the area of Old Houston Road, where the subject had run into a wooded area. Read on...
School is out, now bring on the summer fun!! The Frank D. “Poncho” Roberts Aquatic Center will open for its summer swim season this Saturday, May 29, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, May 30, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Read on...
The City of Huntsville is offering a one-time bill adjustment at the customer’s request under the ordinance Sec. 46-105 of the Adjustments to bill for unusual circumstances for the February winter storm. Read on...
Permitting fees for emergency plumbing repairs are being waived for the next two weeks following the winter weather emergency that was declared by the Mayor on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Read on...
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's response to severe winter weather conditions and power outages throughout the state. Read on...
Join the Walker County Historical Commission, Sam Houston Memorial Museum, City Council, and the City of Huntsville Tourism Department for the annual Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston’s Birthday celebration on March 2nd! Read on...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has launched the Texas Rent Relief Program — the first statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households throughout Texas. Read on...
The West Frontage Road south of Park Road (PR) 40 will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 11, from PR 40 to the Interstate (IH) 45 Southbound Temporary Entrance Ramp. Read on...
Did you know that blowing leaves from your yard into the street, City drainage system, or your neighbors’ yard is a problem for everyone concerned? Read on...
COVID-19 testing and public health service startup Curative today announced the deployment of two new walk-up kiosks in Huntsville with up to 540 tests per day available to residents. Read on...
Because the U.S. supply of the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be limited at first, CDC is providing recommendations to federal, state, and local governments about who should be vaccinated first. Read on...
The City of Huntsville provides water, sewer, and garbage services to over 9,000 customers. Among those, approximately 500 customers are delinquent in payments. Read on...
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly numerous gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas, starting with Christmas Day. Read on...
The COVID-19 testing kiosk on the Sam Houston State University campus has moved to a new location at 2424 Sam Houston Avenue, near the Charles W. Tackett University Police Building, to serve the community through the month of December. Read on...
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is at home with the people you live with. Read on...
The Huntsville Main Street Program announced that, as a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program, they will be giving away tote bags, prize wheel, & small business bingo as part of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov 28. Read on...
As small businesses in Huntsville continue to suffer financial fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Huntsville seeks to provide financial assistance through a COVID-19 Small Business Resource Grant. Read on...
Beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, October 17th, and ending at 5 a.m. Sunday, October 18th, IH 45 southbound will be closed, weather permitting. Read on...
The Huntsville Public Library will reopen to the public on Monday, October 26, 2020, under the modified hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, following the guidance of City officials. Read on...
The City of Huntsville is conducting an online survey to receive citizen input on the renovation and expansion of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, and improvements to Emancipation Park. Read on...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Huntsville, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. Read on...
The City of Huntsville will be closing portions of 11th Street immediately due to a Water Main break in front of the Walls Unit. Public Works and Public Safety crews are on site. Read on...
Patrons of the City Pool can now enjoy splashing around in the pool while charging mobile devices on the newly installed solar-powered table and bench. Read on...
“Imagine Your Story” with the Huntsville Public Library! The 2020 Texas Summer Reading Program will be virtual to promote social distancing while still encouraging literacy during this time. Read on...
Southbound IH-45 and SH 19 Southbound Direct Connect to IH-45 will be closed overnight beginning at 7:00 p.m, Friday, July 31, through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, weather permitting. Read on...
November elections will look different in the future for Huntsville voters. Walker County Elections has received approval from the Texas Secretary of State to conduct Countywide Polling Places. Read on...
Applications are available for Huntsville residents interested in serving on a City board or commission, or to be considered for re-appointment to current positions ending August 31, 2020. Read on...
The City of Huntsville has four At-large Positions up for election on November 3, 2020, in the general election. Filing for the positions will run from July 18 to August 17, 2020. Read on...
AUSTIN – On average, one motorcyclist dies every day on Texas roads, and transportation officials are urging Texans to exercise caution and limit distractions while on the road, as traffic increases during the summer months. Read on...
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Police Department are aware of a threat to the Sam Houston Statue, aka "Big Sam", on Saturday, July 11. Read on...
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,848,750 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the City of Huntsville to make flood, drainage, and street improvements. Read on...
The City of Huntsville will celebrate Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2020, with a large-scale firework show at the Kate Barr Ross Park on North Highway 75 North. Read on...
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 June 8-13, with three new Ward locations. Read on...
In response to the latest orders by Governor Greg Abbott, the City of Huntsville will expand hours of operations and address events taking place at facilities throughout town. Read on...
Walker County Judge Danny Pierce administered the Oath of Office and Statement of Officer to newly appointed Councilmember Bert Lyle Monday, May 18th, in the City of Huntsville Council Chambers with Mayor Andy Brauninger watching from the dais. Read on...
The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department would like to remind the public that precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of all during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
The Huntsville Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of Samantha Lane around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020, to assist with a medical emergency call. Read on...
Walker County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced that public testing for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, April 13th, at Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park, 486 State Highway 75 North. Read on...
The City of Huntsville is continuing to follow Governor Greg Abbott’s directives to increase social distancing and avoid large groups gathering. Read on...
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers, and staff. This includes Huntsville State Park. Read on...
The Huntsville City Council will be meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. In an effort to responsibly address social distancing for the COVID-19 virus as prescribed by CDC guidelines, the meeting will be held telephonically, and City Hall will be closed. Read on...
While public health professionals are urging everyone to wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes to stave off the Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, City of Huntsville Public Works Director Brent Sherrod is concerned where those wipes are going. Read on...
The City of Huntsville will be closing all facilities to the public at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 20, in accordance with the order issued by the Governor’s office, to remain in effect until further notice. Read on...
Protecting the citizens is the City of Huntsville’s number one priority. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, the Council and staff are continuing to take steps to ensure the health of our community. Read on...
Beginning 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, until 5 a.m. Monday, March 30, east frontage road between FM 1374 and FM 1375 will be closed, weather permitting. Read on...
After careful evaluation of the ongoing public health situation, Texas State Parks will be limiting park programming and closing public access to park headquarters, visitor centers and park stores starting at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Read on...
The City of Huntsville continues to actively monitor the Coronavirus outbreak and want to assure our citizens that we are prepared to respond appropriately. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Rodriquez has amended the current Disaster Declaration as of 5 p.m. Read on...
In the interest of public health safety, City Manager Aron Kulhavy announced Monday that several locations will be closed until further notice effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Read on...
The City of Huntsville has been actively monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak and want to assure our citizens that we are prepared to respond appropriately. Read on...
The Office of County Judge Danny Pierce along with the Office of Emergency Management for Walker County announces that at 2 p.m. Judge Danny Pierce signed a declaration of local disaster for Walker County. Read on...
Ninety-five percent or about 143 million households in the country will receive an initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in their mailboxes between March 12 and 20. Read on...
The Walker County Historical Commission, Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center will be observing Huntsville's 39th Annual Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston Birthday Celebration on Monday, March 2, 2020. Read on...
The Huntsville Public Library, in partnership with the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Law, Engagement, and Politics (LEAP) Center, will present a free five-week Citizenship Preparation Course on Wednesdays in April. Read on...
Applications are available for Huntsville residents interested in serving on a City board or commission. There are currently several vacancies still available. Read on...
The Walker County Broadband Committee just launched a new effort to identify solutions for expanding and improving access to broadband (high-speed internet) across the county. Read on...
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. Read on...
The West Frontage Road will be closed between Park Road (PR) 40 and the Temporary Southbound IH-45 Entrance Ramp south of Augusta Drive from 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, until 5:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8. Read on...
Southbound Interstate (IH) 45 and Park Road (PR) 40 will be closed on Friday and Saturday nights, January 24 and 25, weather permitting, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. each night. Read on...
The City of Huntsville’s Streets Division will pick up Christmas trees at the street’s edge on Thursday, January 2, and Friday, January 3, 2020. Read on...
Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019, and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019, IH 45 northbound and southbound lanes will be closed, weather permitting. Read on...
Huntsville Police coninue searching for a suspect in the area of the 600 block of Interstate 45 North, north in the area of Nelson Creek. The suspect is described as a thin black man, possibly in his early 20s, wearing eyeglasses and dark pants. Read on...
The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor has closed the northbound inside lane of IH-45, between Park Road 40 to Veteran’s Memorial Drive. Read on...
The Huntsville Police Department will be joining the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day again this month to help get drugs off the streets and out of schools. Read on...
Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019, and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, IH-45 northbound and southbound lanes will be closed, weather permitting. Read on...
On Tuesday morning, October 8, beginning at 4 a.m. northbound SH 19 at Southwood will be closed until 6 a.m. the same day. Additionally, the Southbound IH-45 Temporary Exit Ramp at Mile Marker 107 will be closed starting Tuesday morning, October 8. Read on...
AUSTIN – Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and the TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are using and installing child car seats correctly. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
Southwood Drive/IH 45 Frontage Road that runs underneath the SH 19 flyovers will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, until 4 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019. Read on...
Three Huntsville Firefighters and one driver are in stable condition following an accident that occurred around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 18. Read on...
Southbound IH 45 & Park Road 40 under IH-45 bridge will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m., Monday, August 19, & Tuesday, August 20. All southbound traffic must exit at Park Road 40 Exit 109 & will re-enter using the ramp south of Park Road 40. Read on...
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. Read on...
Northbound IH-45 will be closed at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, until 5:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8. Northbound and Southbound IH-45 and PR 40 will be closed overnight from 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, until the following morning at 5:00 a.m. Read on...
