Articles Posted in the Local News Category

  • Kimm Thomas on Travel and Tourism Week

    Our guest on “Around Town” this weekend was Huntsville’s Manager of Tourism and Cultural Services Kimm Thomas. It’s National Travel and Tourism Week through the 13th. Thomas said, as part of the celebration, starting Tuesday…

  • HISD Board of Trustees Workshop

    The HISD Board of Trustees will have a special-called meeting at the Hawkins Administration Building at six tonight. They will have a Board workshop where they will discuss facility renovations and upgrades for the Summer…

  • Tea Party Voter’s Rally

    Although there were a lot of events Saturday competing for the attention of Walker County citizens, the Sam Houston Tea Party’s third and final Voter’s Rally attracted a number of citizens to hear candidates answer…

  • HEARTS Veterans Museum Military Library Effort

    The HEARTS Veterans Museum is in the process of getting their collection of military books in order. Museum President Richie Harris fills us in on the effort . . . . [Audio]

  • Congressman Brady on Jobs for Youth Issue

    Congressman Kevin Brady checks in with an update on another aspect of the current economy. He says the jobless rate for young people is the worst since 1948 . . . . [Audio]

  • Update on Thursday’s New Waverly HS Bomb Scare

    No explosive devices turned up during a thorough search Thursday morning of New Waverly High School following a phone call stating there was a bomb at the school. The Walker County Sheriff’s Department was aided…

  • KSAM’S K-9 Call for Backup

    KSAM’s K-9 Call for Backup fundraising effort Thursday was a great success because of the many caring and generous Walker County citizens who contributed. Forty-two-hundred dollars was raised. The event’s purpose was to help raise…

  • Eight-Liner Machine Bust in New Waverly

    Walker County Sheriff Clint McRae reports that on Wednesday, May 2nd, around 9 AM, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division along with Precinct 4 Constable Gene Bartee and Precinct 3 Constable Steve Hill executed a…

  • Tea Party Voter Rally Tomorrow

    Sam Houston Tea Party here in Huntsville is hosting a Voter’s Rally this Saturday May the 5th. Tea Party Spokesperson Linda Thompson tells us more . . . . [Audio]

  • “Arts, Antiques, and Auto” Event Saturday

    The Farmer’s Market that will kick-off tomorrow will be held in conjunction with a special Downtown Business Alliance event called  “Arts, Antiques & Autos.” Main Street Coordinator Kim McAuliffe says, “From 10 a.m. to 4…