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In Huntsville Police news, on the day shift Wednesday in the 300 block of Highway 75 Anthony Davison was arrested for commercial burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and evading.
On the night shift Wednesday, a theft was investigated in the 600 block of I-45.
President Trump Speaks To Supporters In Ohio
In a speech to supporters at a Richfield, Ohio union training site Thursday, President Trump announced the next phase of his administration . . . .
The president’s plan would use $200 billion in federal money as a catalyst for at least $1.5 trillion in spending over a ten-year period to replace or repair bridges, highways, ports, airports and various infrastructure.
Easter Egg Hunt At Wynne Home
Everyone is invited to the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt at the Wynne Home Saturday March 31st at 11 AM. Earlier this month, we talked to City of Huntsville Cultural Services Coordinator Linda Pease about the event . . . .
County Receives “Clean Opinion” On Audit
At this week’s regular session of Walker County Commissioners, Kyle Heinemann of Davis, Heinemann and Company gave the County a “Clean Opinion” on their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2017 . . . .
Mayor Brauninger Comments On New Digital Sign
You may have been noticing the City’s new digital sign at the corner of Sam Houston Avenue and Montgomery Road.
Mayor Andy Brauninger recently updated us on the new installation . . . .
Mayor Brauninger will be our guest on “Around Town” this weekend.
Governor Abbott Announces Star of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2018 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, will officially open on April 15, 2018. Nominations must be submitted to the Governor’s Office by June 15, 2018.
The nomination form can be accessed through the Governor’s Office website.
Good Economic Report From White House
Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reported good economic news for the U-S . . . .
Huntsville Police News
In Huntsville Police news, on the day shift Tuesday a known suspect threatened to harm another person in the 200 block of I-45 South. In an unattended death, a person was found deceased in the 7000 block of Highway 75 South. In the 600 block of University Avenue, Jose Guajardo was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury in Family Violence.
On Tuesday’s night shift, an unknown suspect stole cash from a store in the 7000 block of Highway 75 South. In the 2900 block of Chimney Rock Road, Darius Evans was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. In the 400 block of FM 2821 East, James Robertson was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon and DWI.
Mayor Brauninger On Upcoming Council Elections
We were talking with Huntsville Mayor Andy Brauninger recently, and as he serves the City in his function as mayor at City Council meetings, he is beginning to look to the future of the council . . . .
New Businesses & Facilities
According to an article this morning in the Huntsville Item, several news businesses will be coming to Huntsville.
The new Whataburger in the Ravenwood Village shopping center is open.
The Aldi’s grocery store is coming in August next to the new Harbor Freight Store.
Shogun Japanese Grill will take over the location of Bob Luby’s Seafood Grill.
Taking the place of the old Golden Corral will be 7 Leguas Mexican Grill.
At the old location of HEB on Sam Houston Avenue, will be Sterling Huntsville Apartments.
Coming to an area behind WalMart, will be the West Hills Apartment complex.
Fairfield Inn & Suites, next to the Ravenwood Shopping Center, will be opening at the end of this month.
In mid-April, the new Husky Trailer store will open its doors on Highway 19.
The new Atkinson Toyota dealership is still in the early phase of construction on I-45.
The new Boys & Girls Club facility will be at 99 MLK Drive.
The Prison Museum has plans for a 4,500 square-foot addition.