Last Saturday, a case of criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 block of 19 ½ Street where a known person damaged property. At the same address, a known person violated a protective order and a person suffered minor injuries during an assault. In the 900 block of Thomason Street, Jose Ramirez was arrested for…… read more »
MAYOR BRAUNINGER UPDATES US ON PLANNNIG FOR AN ANIMAL SHELTER
A lot of people may have been wondering what is going on with the City having a local animal shelter. We recently got an update from Mayor Andy Brauninger on the topic. He said, the City has been talking with Rita B Huff “probably over the past two years about doing what we would term…… read more »
SHSU NAMES MICHAEL T. STEPHENSON AS PROVOST
Michael T. Stephenson has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Sam Houston State University. He will assume his position on July 1, 2021. Stephenson most recently served as the vice provost for academic affairs and strategic initiatives at Texas A&M University. In this position, he had oversight for student success…… read more »
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE AND CONTRIBUTORS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED FUND RAISING FOR AN INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
At the last regular session of the Huntsville City Council, Mayor Andy Brauninger honored the Junior Service League and the contributors to an inclusive playground at Kate Barr Ross Park . . . . At the meeting, a member of the Junior Service League clarified that, “Through the community efforts we have raised $124,000 to…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS & TESTING UPDATES
The Walker County Office of Emergency Management reports that as of Thursday, May 7th, yesterday, that DSHS reports after verification, and including offenders, there were 91 active cases of Coronavirus in the county with 125 total fatalities. Free Curative testing kiosks are located at 125 Medical Park Lane. All testing is by appointment only through…… read more »
SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST ROAD CLOSURES
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas received significant rainfall from the last storm system. Several roads within the Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests have sustained damage and are now temporarily closed or have restricted access until repaired. Sam Houston National Forest FSR 234 closed at the intersection of FM 1375 and also…… read more »
TEXAS SENATOR CRUZ OPPOSED TO RED FLAG LAWS
A Red Flag Law is a gun control law that permits police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves. Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, takes issue with Red Flag Laws and recently expressed his viewpoint…… read more »
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVED IN HUNTSVILLE
Today, the National Day of Prayer will be recognized in Huntsville. Mayor Andy Brauninger delivered a proclamation regarding the day at this week’s Huntsville City Council session . . . . Indeed, a National Day of Prayer Service will be held at the Walker County Fairgrounds today. There will be a complimentary lunch served at…… read more »
LOCATING VACCINES BY TEXTING & UPCOMING VACCINATION AVAILABILITIES
In a drive to get people vaccinated, the Biden administration has introduced their “Easy” campaign—making the location of vaccines easier to locate. Coordinator of the White House COVID-19 Response Team, Jeffrey Zients, passed along how during a press opportunity Wednesday . . . . Or, go to Round 2 of the COVID-19 MODERNA Vaccine on…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS & TESTING UPDATE
The Walker County Office of Emergency Management reports that as of May 5th, yesterday, that DSHS reports after verification, including offenders, 98 total active cases of Coronavirus in the county with 125 fatalities. Free Curative testing kiosks are located at 125 Medical Park Lane. All testing is by appointment only through Curative.com daily from 8…… read more »