If you didn’t happen to catch Governor Abbott’s address Wednesday on the recent power outage in the state, he was quite explicit in regard to his own anger over the situation and in regard to serious actions to fix the problem . . . . He also said, “The Office of Attorney General has launched…… read more »
PRESIDENT BIDEN VISITS TEXAS TODAY
At Thursday’s White House Daily Briefing, Press Secretary Jen Psaki addressed reporters about President Biden’s visit to Texas today to talk with Governor Abbott and survey some of last week’s damage from the freezing temperatures . . . .… read more »
CORONAVIRUS TESTING
Curative testing Kiosks for Coronavirus are located at 125 Medical Park Lane in Huntsville. All testing is by appointment only, daily 8 AM to 5 PM, through Curative.com To find additional COVID-19 Test Sites, go to Curative.com… read more »
CITY TO APPLY FOR GRANTS TO BUILD MORE SIDEWALKS
This week Huntsville City Councilmembers held a Work Session on the Transportation Alternative statewide program to provide sidewalks and/or bike lanes in Huntsville. Mayor Pro Tem and Ward #4 Councilmember Joe Rodriguez updated us on the program this week . . . . Proposed sidewalk candidate projects include on MLK Jr. Boulevard from 9th Street…… read more »
HUNTSVILLE ISD SUPERINTENDENT SCOTT SHEPPARD THANKS HISD STAFF FOR THEIR WEATHER CRISIS EFFORTS
At Huntsville ISD’s regular Trustee session this week, Superintendent Scott Sheppard thanked school employees for their efforts during the recent weather crisis affecting Huntsville . . . . … read more »
SHSU IS RECOGNIZED FOR TOP DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE U-S
Sam Houston State University has been awarded top ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent.com. SHSU was judged among thousands of public institutions in the nation, with research based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The 2021…… read more »
MAYOR BRAUNINGER PAYS TRIBUTE TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR CRISIS EFFORTS
It was an exceptionally tough time for many Huntsville residents last week because of the storm and water issues. At this week’s regular council session, Mayor Andy Brauninger paid tribute to the efforts of the City’s staff . . . .… read more »
HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBER JASON SMITH TALKS ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE $1.9 TRILLION COVID RELIEF PACKAGE
There is some valid criticism of the Democrats $1.9 Trillion dollar COVID relief bill. At Wednesday’s Republican Leadership News Conference, House Budget Committee Ranking Member Jason Smith of Missouri passed along an interesting list of items in the bill . . . . A House vote on the bill is expected on Friday.… read more »
CELEBRATIONS OF TEXAS AHEAD
At this week’s regular session of the Huntsville City Council, Mayor Andy Brauninger read a proclamation dedicated to Texas Week in Huntsville March 1st through 5th. From the Walker County Historical Commission, Scott Collier addressed those in attendance about the upcoming Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston Birthday Celebration coming up in Huntsville on March…… read more »
SHSU’S DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY PLANS FUNDRAISER
SHSU’s Delta Tau Delta fraternity has a special fundraising event coming up. Fraternity members Joshua Barletta and Nicholas Flores stopped by the newsroom to update us. Joshua informs us . . . . Nicholas Flores added . . . .… read more »