Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Huntsville public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Huntsville from local and regional media.
Huntsville City Council OKs $1.2 million to rebuild Dawson Lake Dam
Huntsville City Council OKs $1.2 million to rebuild Dawson Lake Dam
Huntsville City Council extends ETJ by 1,000-plus acres south of town
The Huntsville City Council on Tuesday brought more than 1,000 acres of mostly wooded land south of the city into its extraterritorial jurisdiction, placing future development there under city rules.
Oct 8, 2026Walker County working with city to end issues with ETJ agreement
A Walker County commissioner’s motion to scrap the county’s 24-year-old development agreement with Huntsville died for lack of a second Monday, but County Judge Colt Christian said a replacement will
Oct 6, 2026Harris County receives 'final extension' to complete flood projects or lose millions
Harris County will get more time to complete flood mitigation projects to keep millions in grant money, although some state leaders have "grave concerns" the county can get them done.
Oct 1, 2026Liberty County approves property tax rate increase commissioners say will help fund jail
Liberty County commissioners say a property tax increase will help fund the county jail, which has not been brought up to compliance.
Oct 1, 2026Huntsville Memorial Hospital asks state to classify Walker County as rural
Huntsville Memorial Hospital is asking the state to classify Walker County as rural instead of urban, a change hospital leaders say would open health care funding now closed to local providers.
Sep 29, 2026Hospital district approves budget, tax rate, administrator chastizes district critics
The Walker County Hospital District adopted an $11.02 million budget and a lower tax rate Thursday after residents again questioned the district's financial practices and transparency.
Sep 26, 2026Perryman: Walker County positioned to benefit as Houston growth pushes north
Walker County is positioned to benefit as Houston’s economy pushes north, but capturing that growth will require investments in workers, water, power and infrastructure, Texas economist Ray Perryman told local business and government leaders last week.
Sep 23, 2026After complaints from constables and JPs, commissioners roll back civil writ fees
Huntsville, TX (77342) Today Sunny to partly cloudy. Continued hot. High 97F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.. ...
Sep 22, 2026Houston City Council pulls nearly $150 million public safety grant application from agenda
A federal grant application that could give the City of Houston nearly $150 million for public safety, if awarded, has been pulled from the city council agenda for the second week in a row.
Sep 22, 2026Commissioners deny Horseshoe Lake resident's request to waive groundwater study
Walker County commissioners unanimously denied a Horseshoe Lake homeowner’s request Monday to waive a groundwater study required for her to combine three lots into one.Julie Kremer told commissioners she wanted...
Sep 22, 2026Commissioners approve pipeline requests after meeting with company contact
Walker County commissioners on Monday approved 16 requests from Grand Prix Pipeline to install a 30-inch natural gas pipeline along roads in precincts 2 and 4.The approvals reverse a Sept. 8 vote in which commi...
Sep 22, 2026