The Walker County Office of Emergency Management reports that among regular residents of the county that as of yesterday, September 24th, there were 805 active cases of coronavirus reported, with 1,386 recovered and 13 deaths. Among TDCJ offenders in the county, there were 15 active cases reported, with 1,989 recovered and 31 deaths. Among TDCJ…… read more »
LOCAL CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO RAY HERNANDEZ COMMENTS ON OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
The Coronavirus has taken a toll around the country on various sectors of the economy. We asked local Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ray Hernandez if he thought economically we’re beginning to pull out of the pandemic . . . . Ray will be our guest on our “Around Town” public affairs program this…… read more »
MAYOR BRAUNINGER COMMENTS ON COVID-19 EFFECTS ON CITY’S REVENUE
Mayor Andy Brauninger during a recent “Around Town” public affairs program commented on the lack of big negative effects of COVID on the City’s coffers . . . .… read more »
UPDATE FROM HUNTSVILLE HORNET ATHLETICS
Huntsville ISD Hornet Athletics passes along: We want to thank all of our fans who purchased tickets to attend the Huntsville Hornet Varsity Football game vs Nederland scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020. Unfortunately, Nederland ISD had to cancel and we have been unable to find a replacement opponent. The Hornets will not be scheduling…… read more »
HUNTSVILLE ISD HAD SPECIAL-CALLED BOARD MEETING THURSDAY ON THE ASYNCHRONOUS MODEL OF INSTRUCTION
The Huntsville ISD Board of Trustees met at noon Thursday for a Special-Called meeting. Assistant superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Marcus Forney, addressed the Board regarding the approval of the HISD Asynchronous Model of Instruction. Asynchronous instruction does not require all participants to be virtually present at the same time such as self-paced online courses…… read more »
TEXAS COMPTROLLER ANNOUNCES $300 MILLION IN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RETURNED IN FISCAL 2020
The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid $300 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year This is the second time the Comptroller’s office has returned more than $300 million in unclaimed property in a fiscal year. In fiscal 2019, the Comptroller’s office returned a record $308 million to rightful property owners. For…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
The Walker County Office of Emergency Management reported that as of Wednesday, September 23rd, yesterday, there were among regular county residents 921 active cases of coronavirus, with 1,253 recovered and 13 deaths. Nine new community cases were reported as of September 22nd. Among TDCJ offenders in the county, there were 15 active cases reported, with…… read more »
HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS MEET TO VOTE ON TAX RATE
The Board of Managers of the Walker County Hospital District met last night, and broadcast via Go To Meeting Live Conferencing, a public hearing on a proposal to increase the property tax. Chair of the Board Anne Woodard addressed board members and those participating . . . . Ms. Woodard asked if anyone anyone from…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE MEMBER DR. FAUCI TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COVID EFFORTS
Wednesday, White House Coronavirus Task Force members testified to members of the Senate health Committee on the latest federal level response to the coronavirus pandemic. Among those testifying, Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci. Regarding the therapeutic arena of their efforts, he said . . . . He also talked about vaccine efforts underway .…… read more »
JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG MEMORIAL HELD
A memorial service for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was held at the building of the U-S Supreme Court Wednesday. Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt from Adas Israel Congregation in Washington spoke . . . . Chief Justice John Roberts heaped praise on the life and work of Justice Ginsburg . . . . The Chief…… read more »