El Chico Helps Raise Funds for the  House of Hope!      Located on the East side of Interstate 45 in Huntsville   El Chico has graciously offered to host a fundraiser for the House of Hope on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 5 PM to 9 PM.  Just bring your family and friends to dinner at El Chico. Notify your server that you are there to support the House of Hope and El Chico will donate 10% of the proceeds to the House of Hope ministry. It is that easy!   House of Hope is a faith based ministry that teaches ladies how to overcome drug and alcohol abuse through the blood of Jesus Christ. House of Hope is not a detox center, or even your normal rehab. Residents are not under lock down and could actually walk away from the house at any time. These ladies have demonstrated a sincere desire to... 07/22/2013

  Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'America the Book-i-ful'     Wednesday  ♥ July 3, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'America the Book-i-ful' focusing on the 4th of July! 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: 'America the Book-i-ful'  07/02/2013

  'Diggin' Up Bones' @ the Huntsville Public Library Story Hour     Wednesday  ♥ June 26, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Diggin' Up Bones' focusing on dinosaurs and fossils! 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.     'Diggin' Up Bones' @ Huntsville Public Library Story Hour  06/24/2013

  Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Daring Dads'     Wednesday  ♥ June 19, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Daring Dads' focusing on Father's Day! 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: 'Daring Dads'  06/17/2013

  July Meeting of the Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection       The Huntsville Chapter of Christian Women's Connection meets the third Thursday of each month at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse located at 632 Cherry Hills Drive in Huntsville. Each month members enjoy special music as well as a guest speaker.  The cost for the event is only $14, which is all inclusive. Free childcare is provided, however you must make a reservation by calling (936) 295-6178.         The Huntsville Christian Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries. For more information about Stonecroft Ministries, visit www.stonecroftministries.org.        Join The Huntsville Christian Women's Connection on       Thursday, June 20, 2013     from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm     at the     Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherr... 06/17/2013

    Just Sold! New Construction in Brookview ~ Huntsville, Texas     Yesterday was a very exciting day! I have been working with this young couple for quite a while. They are getting married later this year, and this will be their first home purchase.       So besides the stress of planning and getting ready for an upcoming wedding... ⛪ ...  We've been looking at new homes and existing homes, and weighing the pros and cons of established neighborhoods vs relatively new ones.   Finally, they decided to go for the lesser HOA dues and the newer neighborhood -- since neither of them play golf.   I am excited for them. This one is the better location for both of their jobs. There is no need for them to spend BIG BUCKS in HOA dues every month when they can spend only $250 per YEAR right here!... 06/16/2013

  Huntsville State Park Offers Outdoor Explorer Classes   2013 Outdoor Explorer Class Dates   ♥ June 22 ♥ ♥ July 27 ♥ ♥ August 24 ♥ ♥ September 28 ♥   From 9 am to 1 pm   Cover Basic Safety in:     ♥ Biking ♥ ♥ Hiking ♥ ♥ Kayaking ♥   Supplies provided include bicycles and kayaks.         PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Call (936) 294-5725   $5.00 for Adults Children 12 and under are FREE!       Huntsville State Park Offers Outdoor Explorer Classes   06/09/2013

  Huntsville Public Library Begins Texas Reading Club       The Huntsville Public Library will begin registering children for the Texas Reading Club on Monday, June 10, 2013. The program will continue through July 29, 2013. You may register your child at any time during the summer reading program.   Children will be eligible to win prizes that have been generously donated by local businesses. This Texas State Library program is FREE. and is designed to keep our children (through age 18) reading throughout the summer break.   So drop by the Huntsville Public Library, tomorrow, June 10th, from 9 am to 6 pm, and get your child signed up! Hurry! Early participants will receive a book donated by the Huntsville Kiwanis Club while supplies last. Just one more way to help your child reach their... 06/09/2013

    University Heights Baptist Church Presents Camp UHBC       From 9:00 Am to 12:15 PM Monday, June 10, 2013 to Friday, June 14, 2013 @ 2400 Sycamore Avenue Huntsville, TX 77340   All Children entering 1st through 6th grades.   To register, show up before 9 AM on Monday, June 10, 2013. Registration will take place in the Worship Center Foyer.           University Heights Baptist Church Presents Camp UHBC   06/08/2013

  Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Books Arr Me Treasure'     Wednesday  ♥ June 12, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Books Arr Me Treasure' focusing on pirates and buried treasure! 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: 'Books Arr Me Treasure'  06/08/2013

  Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ St Thomas Catholic Church 1323 16th Street ♥ Huntsville, TX 77340 (on the corner of 16th Street and Avenue M)       The Knights of Columbus will be serving up fried fish and butterfly shrimp TONIGHT!!      June 7, 2013     From 5:00 to 7:00 pm         Pricing as follows:   $7.00 to $9.00 - Adults $5.00 - Children under 12         Side Dishes:    ♥ Cole Slaw ♥ ♥ French Fries ♥ ♥ Fried Okra ♥ ♥ Hush Puppies ♥ ♥ Iced Tea ♥     Knights of Columbus Fish Fry   06/06/2013

    June Meeting of the Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection       The Huntsville Chapter of Christian Women's Connection meets the third Thursday of each month at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse located at 632 Cherry Hills Drive in Huntsville. Each month members enjoy special music as well as a guest speaker.  The cost for the event is only $14, which is all inclusive. Free childcare is provided, however you must make a reservation by calling (936) 295-6178.     This month the the Huntsville Christian Women's Connection Luncheon special music and guest speaker is Jana Vice. Janice will sing songs from the musical "The Sound of Music." The message she will present is called "Finding the Best."       The Huntsville Christian Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries. For more in... 06/06/2013

  Huntsville Public Library Scheduled Computer Outage   Wednesday  ♥ June 5, 2013     The Huntsville Public library would like the public to know of their scheduled computer down time to occur on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 3:45 PM. The Library will be changing over to a new network and will need to shut down the public computers temporarily to make the necessary  changes.   As always, they have a back up plan in store for anyone that needs to use the computers during the brief down time. Call Kimberly Francisco for more information at (936) 291-5481.         Visit your Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com.     Huntsville Public Library Scheduled Computer Outage     06/02/2013

    Annual SAAFE House CRAWFEST Coming Up! Save the Date!     Thursday ♥  June 13, 2013   @ the Walker County Fairgrounds Individual Dinner Tickets $25 $200 for a Table of 8 Crawfish or Chicken Tenders, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes and Rolls   Dinner ♥ Live Music ♥ Auction   To make your reservations or to donate auction items: ♥ Call Dee Everett at (936) 291-3529 ♥ ♥ Email deverett@saafehouse.org ♥ ♥ Drop by the SAAFE House ♥   1426 Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville, Texas 77340     The SAAFE House provides FREE help to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.     For More Information visit www.saafehouse.org - or CALL (936) 291-3529.   Annual SAAFE House CRAWFEST Coming Up! Save the Date!   05/31/2013

  Memorial Day Service 2013 at HEARTS Veterans Museum in Huntsville, TX   Jr. ROTC Color Guard   The Huntsville Community Men's Choir   Keynote Speaker, Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner   Ray Whitney sings "I'm Proud to be an American"     Paying tribute to those who lost their life protecting our freedom. Honoring those who have served and lived to share their stories and keep their memories alive.   Memorial Day Service 2013 at HEARTS Veterans Museum in Huntsville, TX   This community post is brought to you by your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area real estate professional. Before you buy or sell real estate, call Joni Staples, Broker Associate at Prudential Anderson Properties. (936) 650-9017. I look forward to earning your business and exceeding your expectations! 05/27/2013

      Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Sizzilin' Summer'     Wednesday  ♥ May 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Sizzilin' Summer' focusing on SUMMER! 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: 'Sizzilin' Summer'      05/24/2013

    Huntsville Memorial Day Service 2013         The public is invited to attend Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum in Huntsville, Texas. You will enjoy some great patriotic music from the  Huntsville Community Men's Choir and the Greater Zion Baptist Church choir.     This year the guest speaker is State Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson.   If you know any veterans, please invite them to come as all of our veterans will be recognized for their service.     463 Hwy 75 North  Huntsville, Texas       The Huntsville Memorial Day Services will be held in the Veterans Conference Center adjacent to the  H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas.   Click here to see pictures from the event.       Huntsville Memorial Day Service 2013     05/23/2013

  Knights of Columbus Hosts Chicken Fried Steak Dinner for HEARTS Veterans Museum     Your local Knights of Columbus is hosting a benefit dinner for the HEARTS Veterans Museum tomorrow (Thursday), May 2, 1013 from 5 PM to 7 PM.  The dinner will be held at the Veterans Museum in the conference center. Tickets are only $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children.       'For more information, call (936) 295-5959.   Knights of Columbus Hosts Chicken Fried Steak Dinner for HEARTS Veterans Museum   05/22/2013

  Car Show Coming to the Walker County Fairgrounds For car enthusiasts that enjoy seeing the classics to those trying to check out their choices in NEW cars and trucks, the Huntsville Autorama is the place to be!     Monday ♥ May 27, 2013 From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm   ♥ Conroe Cruisers ♥ ♥ Huntsville Cruisers ♥ ♥ Hillcrest Ford ♥ ♥ Team Dodge ♥ ♥ Wiesner Chevrolet♥     Classic Car Space $25.00   No Admission Fee For the Public   Beat the Heat! Inside with AC!   ☺     SAVE THE DATE! The Huntsville Autorama is Coming to the Walker County Fairgrouds!     For More Information call Shellie at (936) 294-7271. Huntsville Autorama is Coming to the Walker County Fairgrounds     05/20/2013

I shot this photo yesterday when looking at property in Spring Lake subdivision in Huntsville, Texas. This guy was crossing the road. I don't think he was very happy. He hissed at me! 05/19/2013