Sign Up NOW for Huntsville Head Start       Help is available for children of low income families. Sign up NOW for Huntsville Head Start! Items that you need to bring to enroll your children are:   1040 Income Verification Birth Certificate Immunization Records Social Security Card   Children with disabilities will be given special consideration.       Huntsville Head Start is located near the intersection of FM 247 and FM 980 at 125 FM 980 in Huntsville (77320).    You can visit the Huntsville Head Start Website by clicking here!!   Sign Up NOW for Huntsville Head Start 04/02/2013

    Register NOW for the Huntsville Lakers Swim Team      Don't be fooled by the name "Huntsville Lakers Swim Team". The Lakers swim program is for children aged 4 to 18 that live in the following counties: Madison, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker.      Register now, as practice begins on May 2.  Children 10 and under must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards. Children ages 11 and up must be able to swim a minimum of 50 yards. Beginners ages 4 through 9 have no minimum requirement.     Practices are to be held at the Huntsville Aquatic Center and you can register online by clicking here.      The cost is $90 for the first child, plus $80 for each additional child from the same family.     The Huntsville Aquatic Centerand Splash Pad are located at 912 Avenue N in Huntsville. For more i... 03/31/2013

  Have Your Pictures Made With the Easter Bunny       The Easter Bunny sent a Bonnie (pictured right) to remind you to doll up the kids in their best Easter Egg Hunting Outfits and run them up to West Hill Mall tomorrow or  Saturday (March 29th and 30th), between 1 pm and 6 pm, to have their picture made with the REAL Easter Bunny!!     The cost for the photo is $8.00.   West Hill Mall is located at 2 Financial Plaza. From the intersection of I-45 and 30 , in Huntsville, Texas (77340), just head West and go to the first red light. You will see the mall on your left.            Have Your Pictures Made With the Easter Bunny     03/28/2013

Rita B. Huff Humane Society Seeks Garage Sale Donations Donation Items Needed! Accepting just about anything that WORKS! No old TVs or Old Computers, Please.   Please Call Nelda at (936) 439-5455   To make arrangements for pick-ups or drop-offs       Save the Date! Garage Sale to be Held June 1 and 2, 2013   Volunteers are needed to help pick up items!!   Stay tuned for more information regarding the actual garage sale! Right Now, Donations  are NEEDED!   Rita B. Huff Humane Society Seeks Garage Sale Donations       03/24/2013

Huntsville Community Theatre Seeks Volunteers   If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, look no further! The Huntsville Community Theatre is looking for volunteers to help with production as well as volunteers to help with the business side of things.   If being a part of Huntsville's ONLY community theater sounds exciting to you, call (936) 291-7933 -OR- email hct.board@gmail.com for more information!         Huntsville Community Theatre Seeks Volunteers   03/24/2013

YMCA is Now Registering for T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball       The Huntsville Family YMCA 2906 Old Houston Road Huntsville, Texas 77340     The programs are for children ages 4 through 8 as of January 1, 2013. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Visit the YMCA to apply.     If you have any questions, just call (936) 295-8009 or stop by the YMCA today!     YMCA is Now Registering for T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball     03/24/2013

  Local Christian Women's Club Hosts Step Into Spring Luncheon     Fashion Show from Boutique on the Lake in Onalaska. Enjoy viewing all  of the new Spring fashions.     Guest Speaker: Carole Chapel to share "Reflections of the Past, but Living in the Future.   Thursday, March 21, 2013 Cost $14.00    from 11:30 am to 1 pm   at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherry Hills Drive Huntsville, Texas 77340       Complimentary childcare is available. Please advise when making your reservations. Call Terri at (936) 295-2030.       Local Christian Women's Club Hosts Step Into Spring Luncheon     03/19/2013

GORGEOUS Sunsets and MORE await you in Elkins Lake.    Elkins Lake is a fabulous community started in the 70's featuring 27 holes of championship golf, clubhouse with terrific restaurant, tennis, 2 pools and 3 recreational lakes, stocked and ready for your fishing pole. www.ElkinsLakeRealty.com   Homes built in different time periods are well mixed throughout the neighborhood.  Taking a walk at sunset provides a beautiful surprise around every corner, the national forest and the deer, the gold course, the water.Come, enjoy Elkins Lake in Huntsville TX.  I like it SO well.  Elkins Lake is where I call Home!   FIND YOUR Elkins Lake Home with Mari Montgomery Realty 03/17/2013

What's Hot?   Huntsville TX Real Estate, Walker County Homes for Sale and Texas Barbeque! Walker County Fair Barbecue and Chili Cook-OffWANTED: The Walker County Fair Association is looking for all level of experience teams, beginner to medal laden for its annual Barbecue and Chili Cookoff.   The event is set to take place at the Walker County Fairgrounds  READ MORE! 03/17/2013

Mr. Hamburger Celebrates 59th Birthday With Specials! Mr. Hamburger is celebrating their 59th Birthday with 59 cent Fountain Drinks or Tea Fries Onion Rings Shakes ANY SIZE!!!! The birthday celebration continues through March 16h. So hurry on over to Mr. Hamburger to celebrate! Mr. Hamburger Celebrates 59th Birthday With Specials! 03/13/2013

  What Lake Livingston Subdivisions are in the Huntsville Independent School District? This is a very important question for buyers that want their children to attend Huntsville schools. Being rural, there are several Lake Livingston subdivisions that have a Huntsville mailing address, but they are actually located in a different county. When that is the case, these children will attend school in a completely different school district. To make things easy for you, here is a list of subdivisions with Lake Livingston access or waterfront properties that are located in Walker County, and the school district is Huntsville ISD. Carolina Cove Greenrich Shores Lake Livingston Heights Newman’s Sportsman Club Newport Village Riverside Harbor Riverside Lakeland Shorewood Forest (Bethy Creek) Ster... 03/10/2013

    Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Once Upon a Story' Wednesday  ♥ March 13, 2013 This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Once Upon a Story' focusing on fairy tales! The purpose of Story Hour is to promote your pre-schooler's reading skills and hep them to develop a love for reading.   Bring your child so they can also enjoy:       ♥ Crafts♥ ♥ Dance ♥  ♥ Finger Puppets ♥  ♥ Songs ♥  ♥ Storybooks ♥   Visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information. Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Once Upon a Story'  03/10/2013

    Raven's Revenge Bike Ride This Saturday ~ Register EARLY to SAVE $10 Saturday ♥ March 9, 2013   Pre-register online prior to the day of the event for $35.00. www.HuntsvilleRavenRide.org     OR   Registration at 6 AM on the day of the event for $45.00. Race Begins at 8 AM   Your Entry Fee Includes: ♥ T-shirt ♥ ♥ Lunch ♥ Benefiting charities supported by the Huntsville Lions Club as well as the Texas Lions Camp. The 'Ravens Revenge' ride offers 10, 20, 33, 45 and 62 mile courses. www.HuntsvilleRavenRide.org Raven's Revenge Bike Ride This Saturday ~ Register EARLY to SAVE $10 03/05/2013

  26th Annual Trade EXPO and Taste of Huntsville   Thursday   March 7, 2013 From 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm   @ The Walker County Fair Grounds Highway 30 West   Free tickets to the EXPO are available at the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce 11th Street Tickets at the door will be $2.00   $6.00 To enter the Taste of Huntsville from 5-7:15 PM where you will find samples from some of Huntsville’s finest restaurants! Bandera Grill ♥ Chicken Express ♥ Daisy's Diner ♥ Farmhouse Cafe ♥ Golden Corral ♥ Mama Juanita's ♥ Pita Pit ♥ Sugar & Spice ♥ Wing Stop ♥ Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill ♥   So head on over to the Chamber today and pick up your free EXPO tickets and we’ll see you at the 26th Annual Trade Expo and Taste of Huntsville! 26th Annual Trade EXPO and Taste of Huntsville   03/03/2013

    Huntsville Public Library NEWS: Kids Book Club Meeting     The Huntsville Public Library now has a Kids Book Club. The meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month. The March meeting is coming up this Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The younger readers will be reading Dr. Seuss early readers and picture books. Older readers will be reading chapter books that deal with magical adventures. The meeting will be held at 4:30 PM in the Children's Room at your Huntsville Public Library.   Visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information.   This community service announcement is brought to you by Joni Staples, your Huntsville/Lake Livingston real estate professional. Before you buy or sell, give me a call at (936) 650-9017. I look forward to th... 03/02/2013

FREE Admission to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Yes! You read that right! FREE Admission to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Why?! They are celebrating Sam Houston's birthday AND Texas Independence Day! More good news! The first 100 people to visit the museum will receive a free HONOR bracelet!  Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located at 1836 Sam Houston Avenue across from the main entrance to Sam Houston State University.   Hours of Operation   Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am till 4:30 pm   Sunday Noon till 4:30 pm This community service announcement is brought to you by Joni Staples, your Huntsville/Lake Livingston real estate professional. Before you buy or sell, give me a call at (936) 650-9017. I look forward to the opportunity to serve... 03/01/2013

  JUST SOLD! 315 Roundabout in Huntsville! We closed on this home just this morning. It is so exciting to help a first time home buyer! The buyers area young couple in their early 20’s. How cool is it that they already own their own home?!  I am so proud for them, and very thankful to have been a part of this special time in their lives. A big thank you to TMC Home Loans in Trinity, Texas.  TMC has an excellent reputation. Their clients love them, because they are problem solvers. They make “drama free” loans their priority by anticipating issues that may come up, and tackling it BEFORE it becomes a problem. Their pre approval letters MEAN SOMETHING. The TMC approval to closing percentage rate is 97%! Selling agents love getting pre-approval letters from TMC Home Loans! As always, TMC H... 02/28/2013

1st Annual Huntsville Hornet Military Marching Band Golf Tournament Saturday ♥ March 2, 2013 ♥ 12 Noon at the Texas National Golf Course in Willis, Texas Sponsored by the Huntsville Band Booster Club For Directions to the Golf Course, CLICK HERE. To Register, CLICK HERE. $80.00 Per person or $300.00 per Team of 4 1st Annual Huntsville Hornet Military Marching Band Golf Tournament 02/27/2013

  CASA “Superhero Run” 5K Fundraiser Run   Your Choice: 5K Run ♥ 8:15 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk ♥ 8:30 AM Kids 100 yard dash ♥ 9:15 AM   Saturday ♥ March 2, 2013 Check In at 7:30 AM   Bowers Stadium Sam Houston State University Runners and Supporters: Wear your superhero costume and enter the costume contest at the event!   Register online at www.CASAofWalkerCounty.org $30.00 per person for 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run   The Children's 100 Yard Dash is FREE!   Registration online at www.OneStopRace.com! For More Information Call: Liesa or Debbie at (936) 714-1338       CASA “Speak Up for Kids” 5K Fundraiser Run 02/26/2013

  It’s Time to Sign Up for the Walker County Fair Parade! 2013 Theme: Ridin’ ♥ Rockin’ ♥ & Livestockin’ Entry applications are available at:   Cole Insurance, 253 Highway 75 N, in Huntsville   First Financial Bank, 33 Highway 75 N, in Huntsville   Walker County Fair Website   Entry Fee $20.00 For More Information about the Walker County Fair Parade Contact: John Cole @ (936) 662-6440 Steve Gregory @ (936) 661-9931 Ty Willeford @ (936) 438-7791 For those of you who are planning to be spectators, you can line up anywhere along the parade route which begins at Sam Houston and 19th street, north to 11th Street, then west on 11th street, ending at Hastings. It’s Time to Sign Up for the Walker County Fair Parade! 02/25/2013