Articles Posted in the Local News Category
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City Council Meets Tonight
The Huntsville City Council meets tonight for their regular session at six at City Hall. Previous to the meeting at five, there will be a workshop to discuss information on storm water utilities. In tonight’s…
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Republican Candidate Primary Forum
At a big turnout last night at the Veterans Conference Center, moderator Gerald Skidmore kicked off the Republican Primary Candidate Forum . . . . [Audio] Indeed, candidates for both state and local offices in…
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Fireworks Ban Approved
At Monday’s session of Walker County Commissioners, local Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Davis recommended the fireworks ban against the use of skyrockets with sticks and missles with fins in the unincorporated areas of Walker County…
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Commissioners Move Forward Toward Jail Construction
Walker County Commissioners approved an “R-F-P,” or Request for Proposal form, for Construction Manager at Risk Services to be filled out by construction companies competing to build the new Walker County Jail. County Purchasing Agent…
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Voting Equipment is Election-Ready
The Walker County Elections Department conducted a thorough examination on Friday of the optical scan voting equipment in preparation for the May 29th Primary Elections. During the “Logic and Accuracy Test,” paper ballots were voted…
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Commissioners’ Court Meets at the Courthouse
Walker County Commissioners will meet at the Courthouse at nine this morning for their regular session. This morning’s “Consent Agenda” includes the purchase of five Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers for $19,740 dollars for the Sheriff’s…
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Early Voting Begins for Primary
Early voting begins today for the May 29th Primary election and will conclude Friday, May 25th. You can cast your early votes at the Walker County Annex at 1301 Sam Houston Avenue in Huntsville.
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Monday Candidate Forum
Tonight, the Republican Party of Walker County and the Walker County Republican Women invite the public to hear local Republican candidates in a party forum prior to the upcoming GOP Primary Election. SHSU Professor of…
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TDCJ Fallen Officers Ceremony Held Friday
TDCJ had their Fallen Officer Ceremony outside the Texas Prison Museum Friday morning. Special ceremonies were carried out for the memorial including the Lighting of the Memorial Candle, the Riderless Horse, Placing of the Memorial…
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Tickets for the 7th Annual SAAFE House Crawfest Available
Plans for the Big 7th Annual SAAFE House Crawfest are underway. It’ll be a night of good music, a super auction, and great food at the Walker County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 dollars, a reserved…
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