RITA B HUFF CASINO NIGHT
February 08, 2010
The Rita B Huff Humane Society is sponsoring "Casino Night" on Saturday night, February 27th, at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse.
Marketing Director Lauren Marble fills us in . .
(Play Clip)
For reservations, call 936-295-7629.
WALKER COUNTY-HUNTSVILLE CRIMESTOPPERS
February 08, 2010
Congratulations to Walker County-Huntsville Crime Stoppers and thanks to Wal-Mart. HPD Detective Marvin Hyvl recently accepted a check from Wal-Mart Co-Manager Karen Allen for $1,000 dollars for the organization.
You can check out Crime Stoppers website at walkercounty.crimestoppersweb.com.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET TODAY
February 08, 2010
Walker County Commissioners get together for a regular session at the Courthouse at nine this morning.
Walker County Emergency Coordinator Butch Davis will discuss "Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week" which comes up February 21st through 27th.
Commissioners will hear several presentations. Director of Sales Leigh Sides will represent TrafficPayment.Com. Corporate Education Liasion Director Erica Gault will talk about the University of Phoenix. And, Transportation Funding Specialist Terri Miller will discuss TX-DOT Traffic Enforcement and Traffic Safety Education Grants.
Vickie Spiess from Kerbow and Associates will discuss a resolution authorizing signatures for the 2009 Texas Community Development Block Grant and the approval of a resolution promoting fair housing.
Judge Danny Pierce will discuss possible action regarding an Energy Consultant Study with CSR/Chevron. Administrative Assistant Sherri Pegoda will discuss approval of booth space at the Trade Expo March 4th. And, Judge Danny Pierce will talk about funding approval for the Pine Prairie Volunteer Fire Department for a grant match.
Commissioners will also hear reports from the County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Director, and Planning and Development Director.
HARLEM AMBASSADORS
February 08, 2010
Alpha Tau Omega and United Way of Walker County are bringing the Harlem Ambassadors to Huntsville High School tonight at 7 PM in the High School Gymnasium. A tailgate party event with local charities and churches will be going on inside the high school prior to the game.
Local community leaders, dubbed the "Huntsville Hoopsters," will be taking on the Ambassadors in this fundraiser for United Way.
We asked Harlem Ambassador Coach Lady Magic to tell us a little about the team . . . .
(Play Clip)
For tickets call 291-8986.
BLOOD DRIVE FOR TROOPS
February 08, 2010
Today and tomorrow the SHSU Army ROTC will be holding a blood drive from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Second-Lieutenant Justin Castro tells us more . . .
(Play Clip)
The drive will take place in the Health and Kinesiology Center Multipurpose Room 3. Donors must bring a valid picture identification in order to give. You should weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health, without any flu or symptoms.
YMCA OUTREACH PROGRAMS
February 08, 2010
One of the many beneficial programs offered by the Huntsville Family YMCA is their "Outreach" program.
YMCA Program Coordinator Trent Coots, our weekend guest on "Around Town," tells us all about it . . . .
(Play Clip)
To donate to the Huntsville YMCA, you can call them at 295-8009.
