Articles Posted in the Local News Category
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Standoff in Huntsville Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday afternoon, following an hour-and-a-half standoff at a residence in the 200 block of Highway 75 North, 49-year-old convicted sex offender James Dale Pullin, Jr. was arrested by the HPD SWAT Team and the Walker…
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Lawsuit Against City Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by Huntsville resident Marian Harvey, who was severely injured in an accident on Veterans Memorial Parkway in 2009, has been dismissed in Judge Kenneth Keeling’s 278th District Court. Harvey’s suit claimed the…
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HISD Board of Trustees Meet at High School Tonight
The HISD Board of Trustees will meet this evening at six at the Huntsville High School. There will be Board recognitions for students and staff. On tonight’s “Consent Agenda,” the Board will consider approval of…
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Council Moving Forward on Search Firm for City Manager
At this week’s Council session, councilmembers discussed choosing firms to help in their search for a new City Manager. Mayor Mac Woodward commented on the effort . . . . [Audio] It was decided there…
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John Fortner on HEAP Registration
Huntsville Enrichment Activities Program Director John Fortner says HEAP registration will be beginning on June 11th . . . . [Audio] HEAP also welcomes participation from New Waverly, Richards, and Madisonville, private schools, and home…
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Tuesday’s City Council Session
It was a busy Council session at City Hall Tuesday night, besides allocating up to $300,000 dollars for repair to a broken wastewater line under Camelia Lake in Elkins Lake, several were recognized–among them KSAM…
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Commissioners Discuss Environmental Issues at Courthouse
Environmental issues at the Walker County Courthouse were discussed by Commissioners Monday. County Maintenance Director Ken Nabors says he’s at the courthouse “working everyday on the environmental controls . . . .” [Audio] Bob Lane…
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Crime Stoppers Report
Crime Stoppers reports these crimes– A residence in the 2200 block of Bobby K Marks was broken into on Sunday, May 6th. The suspect stole a 32-inch television and an X-Box. A residence in the…
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Samuel Houston Elementary Attempts World Record for Reading
This summer, more than 500 students at Samuel Houston Elementary will try to set a new world record for reading. They are participating in Read for the World Record as part of the Scholastic Summer…
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2012 Citizen Survey Still Available Online
Here’s a reminder that the 2012 Citizen Survey is now available on the City of Huntsville Website, and all residents are encouraged to take a few moments to provide their opinions about life in the…
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