The county seat of Walker County, Huntsville is home to the infamous Huntsville Prison, where state executions are carried out. Named after Huntsville, Alabama, the hometown of one of its founders, was the home of Sam Houston, who was the President of the Republic of Texas.
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An overview of the municipal government and its departments is offered on the city's official site, including a description of its services and hours of operation for city administrative offices. Online resources include various payments, and access to meeting schedules and public documents.
http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/
Operated by the Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Visitors Center, this guide to the city includes a schedule of upcoming events, area attractions, restaurants, guest lodging facilities and other resources, as well as information for meeting planners.
http://www.huntsvilletexas.com/
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce
Based in Huntsville, the Chamber is a voluntary membership organization comprised of business people and professionals focused on promoting and advocating for the business community and economic interests of its members. Chamber events are scheduled, and a business directory is presented.
http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us/
The web edition of the Huntsville Item, a print newspaper published in Huntsville, Texas since 1850, features highlights from local news, sports, entertainment, and obituaries, as well as a classified section and subscriber services.
http://itemonline.com/
