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  City of Huntsville, Alabama *** Huntsville *** Alabama ***
Huntsville, AL --- Although he has moved 14 times to advance his career, Jahazy Rooks has always considered Huntsville home and the city of Huntsville is glad he has returned to lead the city's Information Technology Services Department.
Huntsville is recognized in the most recent issue of National Geographic Adventure as one of the 50 most adventurous towns in the country.
Huntsville, AL --- Mayor Loretta Spencer announced at a press conference held today that the City of Huntsville was granted a Aa1 credit rating by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. This is an upgrade to the city's previous rating and the highest the city can achieve.
www.ci.huntsville.al.us   (3081 words)

  
  Utah History Encyclopedia
Huntsville is one of three small communities comprising what is known as "Ogden Valley," and is the only incorporated town of the three; the other two communities are Eden and Liberty.
In 1923 Huntsville presented a petition to the county commissioners requesting the privilege of again incorporating, and it was granted on 10 March 1924.
Huntsville had the first free public school in the state of Utah, and the first schoolteacher in the state--Mary Jane Dilworth Hammond--(who taught first in Salt Lake City) is buried in the local cemetery.
www.media.utah.edu /UHE/h/HUNTSVILLE.html   (1073 words)

  
 Huntsville travel guide - Wikitravel
Huntsville [1] is located in northern Alabama, USA about 20 miles from the border with Tennessee.
The Huntsville metro area, with 517,006 residents, is the third largest in Alabama, after Birmingham and Mobile.
Huntsville is accessible from nearby Interstate 65, approximately 20 miles west of downtown.
wikitravel.org /en/Huntsville_(Alabama)   (3040 words)

  
 Huntsville
Huntsville continues to play a key role in the United States' space shuttle and International Space Station programs; it is estimated that 1 in 13 of Huntsville's population are employed in some engineering line of work.
Huntsville's contributions to United States Cold War missile armament and technology earned it a "red star" designation as a target of the Soviet Union in the event of a nuclear exchange, fourth behind only New York City, Washington, DC, and NORAD.
Huntsville is home to the annual arts festivals Panoply of the Arts in the spring and Big Spring Jam in the fall.
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 Huntsville, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, Alabama.
As of the 2000 census, the population of Huntsville was 164,570.
Huntsville's economy was nearly crippled and growth came to a near standstill in the 1970s following the closure of the Apollo program, but the emergence of the Space Shuttle and the ever-expanding field of missile defense in the 1980s helped give Huntsville a resurgence that continues to this day.
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 Huntsville - Death Penalty in Texas
The City of Huntsville is part of Walker County in east Texas approximately 70 miles north of Houston, and 170 miles south of Dallas/Fort Worth via Interstate 45.
When Austin had been chosen to be the capital of Texas, as a compensation Huntsville was made to the center of the texan execution of the sentence.
The citizens of Huntsville appreciate the friendly atmosphere of their community - and in fact they are hospitable and ready to help.
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 History of Huntsville Public Library
Huntsville City officials during this time of building and planning for library services were; Raymond T. Wright, Mayor; Kate Barr Rosa, City Secretary; N.B. Davidson, City Engineer; and Weldon Coleman, Comptroller.
Huntsville Public Library today provides a wide variety of services to the people of Huntsville and Walker County, with programs for children holding a high priority in our service goals.
In 1970 the City of Huntsville adopted the Council/Manager form of government, and an ordinance establishing an advisory Library Board was enacted.
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 Huntsville
Huntsville today is famous as the Rocket City, the birthplace of America's space program at the Redstone Arsenal starring Wernher von Braun and his merry band of (ex-Nazi) rocket scientists.
But Huntsville should also be known for another first not shown on the historic marker in the photo above--the first human-induced extinction of a freshwater fish species in North America, the whiteline killifish, Fundulus albolineatus.
Above is Big Spring, around which Huntsville was originally built in the early 1800s.
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 Handbook of Texas Online:
Huntsville, seat of Walker County, is at the junction of Interstate highways 45 and 75, U.S. Highway 190, and Texas highways 19 and 30 at the approximate center of the county (at 30°43' N, 95°33' W).
In 1875 Huntsville was also a stop on four stage routes: Cypress (Harris County) to Cincinnati, Nacogdoches to Brenham, Huntsville to Waxahachie, and Huntsville to Chaneyville, Louisiana.
The population rose from 939 in 1860 to 2,485 in 1904, 5,028 in 1931, 11,999 in 1960, 23,936 in 1980, and 27,925 in 1990.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/HH/heh3.html   (1983 words)

  
 Huntsville, Alabama USA
'Huntsville's Blasting Ordinance', requires persons detonating explosives to be certified and requires a permit for blasting within the City of Huntsville.
'Huntsville's Noise Ordinance', limits the sound level of community and vehicle noise impacting area citizens.
Provisions of the Ordinance which address excessive noise from motor vehicles on public premises are enforced by the Huntsville Police Department.
www.ci.huntsville.al.us /NatRes/program.htm   (0 words)

  
 TPWD: Huntsville State Park
History: Huntsville State Park is a 2083.2-acre recreational area, six miles southwest of Huntsville, in Walker County.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Friends of Huntsville SP is a non-profit whose goal is to enhance visitor's experiences at the Park by providing education programs, outreach events, general park maintenance and fundraising.
Attractions in Huntsville include General Sam Houston's old homestead (Steamboat House), Sam Houston Memorial Museum, the Sam Houston Visitor's Center and Statue; Houston's Law Office and his grove; the Prison museum; the Walls Unit, the first Texas prison, as well as Historic Huntsville, one of Texas' oldest towns.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /spdest/findadest/parks/huntsville   (1461 words)

  
 Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville is presently classified by the Federal government as an attainment area, i.e.
Over the past few decades Huntsville has seen gradual reductions in ground-level ozone concentrations while continuing to enjoy growth in the area’s economy and population.
A personal commitment by each of us to reduce our contribution to air pollution could help Huntsville maintain air quality that is protective of public health and conducive to continued economic vitality.
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 At least 3 students killed in school bus crash - CNN.com
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (CNN) -- A school bus carrying 43 students plunged some 40 feet off the side of a highway overpass Monday in Huntsville, killing at least three students, according to school, police and fire officials.
Of those, 23 were taken by ambulance and the others -- who were not as seriously injured -- were treated on the scene before they were driven to the hospital in a minivan as a precaution, he said.
Huntsville is a city of about 160,000 in northern Alabama about 100 miles north of Birmingham.
www.cnn.com /2006/US/11/20/bus.crash/index.html   (423 words)

  
 Huntsville City Schools
The Huntsville City Schools Class of 2007 had 57 National Merit Scholars; 31 of those students are National Merit Finalists.
Huntsville City Schools combines an outstanding core curriculum with advanced learning opportunities and innovative magnet schools to help students develop their talents to the fullest.
All Huntsville schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges.
www.hsv.k12.al.us   (328 words)

  
 Huntsville Public Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Huntsville Public Library (Library Division) is to inform, educate, and culturally enrich the lives of the greatest possible number of citizens of all ages and from varying cultural and economic backgrounds by collecting, organizing, and providing easy access to educational, informational, recreational and cultural resources to meet their changing service needs.
The role of the Huntsville Public Library is to provide facilities, staff, programs, services, and collections which are responsive to the needs of the community that it serves.
The Huntsville Public Library adheres to the philosophy of Freedom of Information and strives to maintain collections which will reflect the interests of patrons of all ages, heritages, and economic backgrounds.
www.huntsville.lib.tx.us /mission.html   (0 words)

  
 Huntsville Campus
The Huntsville Regional Medical Campus of the University of Alabama School of Medicine offers a community-based clinical education program for junior and senior medical students in the University of Alabama School of Medicine.
Huntsville's clinical component has been planned from the outset as a community-based program, including in its educational program the physicians, professional personnel, and clinical facilities already established in the area.
Over 250 physicians from Huntsville and towns ranging as far west and east as Red Bay and Centre serve as clinical faculty.
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 Welcome to the Huntsville, Texas website!, texas bbq, huntsville attractions
Huntsville offers visitors an array of discoveries - history, nature, prominent state institutions, antiques - all mixed with hometown hospitality.
The small-town, historic flair of Huntsville brings new meaning to Texas Charm.
The Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Visitors Center help individuals, group tour operators, and meeting organizers with "no hassle" visitor planning.
www.huntsvilletexas.com   (123 words)

  
 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Country Inn Huntsville Hotel is home to three meeting rooms that can accommodate as many as 75 guests.
For guest convenience, the Country Inn Huntsville Hotel features a breakfast room where complimentary continental breakfasts with bagels, muffins, cereals, fruits, yogurt, pastries and beverages, along with hot items such as biscuits, sausage, eggs and gravy are featured.
The Country Inn and Suites Huntsville Hotel, located in the heart of the city's business district, is conveniently located to many nearby attractions including Madison Square Mall, Space and Rocket Center, Redstone Arsenal, Earlyworks Museum, a hands-on history museum, Wonderful Walking Tours and Montesano State Park.
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 Huntsville Stars
The Huntsville Stars announced the addition of several late-season promotions as the club's drive for the Southern League Playoffs continue in August..
The Southern League’s Huntsville Stars announced that tickets for the best-of-five games first round playoff series are on sale now today at the ticket office on the second level at Joe Davis Stadium.
The Huntsville Stars clinched a spot in this year’s playoffs by virtue of the team’s first half-division championship, but they won’t be the only champions in Joe Davis stadium on August 26.
www.huntsvillestars.com   (365 words)

  
 Huntsville, Alabama (AL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex ...
Back to Huntsville, AL housing info, Madison County, Alabama big cities, AL smaller cities, AL small cities, All Cities.
The ratio of number of residents in Huntsville to the number of sex offenders is 1697 to 1.
Back to Huntsville, AL housing info, Madison County, Alabama, AL smaller cities, AL small cities, All Cities.
www.city-data.com /city/Huntsville-Alabama.html   (2844 words)

  
 Town Services, Town Department,parks and trails
The Town of Huntsville's Parks Master Plan Working Group is seeking input from the public respecting issues and concerns that should be addressed in the municipal parks' planning process.
The trail starts at the Centre Street Bridge beside KWH Pipe and runs along beside the river, under the railway trestle, along the east side of Hunter's Bay, through Avery Beach Park, and onwards to the Highway 11 corridor.
Proposed future trails will connect the Town of Huntsville and Arrowhead Provincial Park; and the centre of Huntsville to the McCulley Robertson Ball Park.
www.town.huntsville.on.ca /town_services/parks_trails.htm   (0 words)

  
 Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, Huntsville Alabama Relocation Assistance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
After interviewing clients to determine their housing needs and preferences, we offer counseling and comprehensive search assistance.
We advise clients who are not knologeable of the greater Huntsville area regarding desirable schools and neighbourhoods.
We search for homes that meet the client’s needs and provide in depth market research as well as the listing and transaction history of any property they have an interest in.
www.huntsville-homes.com /relocationassistance   (0 words)

  
 Huntsville Photographers - Wedding Photographers in Huntsville AL
Huntsville Photographers, Huntsville Photojournalists for Huntsville Weddings, Mitzvahs, Corporate Events and more in Huntsville, AL Huntsville Photographers, Photography in Huntsville AL AL local pages
CJ provides her photographic artistry to the Huntsville, Madison County and the surrounding Tennes...
, Huntsville, AL - One of the most innovative photographers around, Charleson,who has been a professional photographer for 10 years, Is a master of lighting and shadows.
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 DJ Huntsville, AL - Madison, Alabama DJ, Huntsville DJs
Huntsville DJs are plentiful on Gigmasters, and most of our Huntsville Deejays have photos and videos available on their online press kits.
A top notch Huntsville D.J. may need to be booked 6 to 12 months in advance, especially if you're looking for the DJ to also serve as a Huntsville Master of Ceremonies.
Here are the online press kits of 45 professional Huntsville djs and djs who will travel to Huntsville to perform at your event.
www.gigmasters.com /DJ/DJ_Huntsville_AL.asp   (978 words)

  
 Huntsville, Alabama AL, city profile (Madison County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Huntsville is between the Tennessee River and the Tennessee border
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Huntsville was $24,015, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Huntsville, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $405.
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 Huntsville Job Openings and Huntsville Staffing Office - Aerotek
You can visit our Huntsville staffing office or contact us to find out how our local recruiters can find you a Huntsville job, or the perfect employee.
You can search Aerotek's entire database of Huntsville job opportunities at Thingamajob.com, our online tool for job seekers where you can search Huntsville jobs, post a resume, and use a wide range of career and job-hunting tools.
If you are looking for Huntsville jobs and you do not live in the Huntsville area you can talk to a recruiter in the Aerotek office closest to you.
www.aerotek.com /locations/United-States/Alabama/Huntsville.aspx   (0 words)

  
 LASIK Huntsville, AL - Surgeons Performing Laser Eye Surgery
Surgeons in Huntsville and the North Georgia and Huntsville, Alabama areas who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK.
Please note that the LASIK Huntsville Directory is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all LASIK surgeons in the greater Huntsville area.
Please consult with a qualified refractive surgeon in the Huntsville area to determine if you are a candidate for any refractive procedure, and if so, whether LASIK, another laser eye surgery or a non-laser eye surgery would be the most suitable choice.
www.allaboutvision.com /lasik-surgeons/huntsville.htm   (0 words)

  
 Huntsville Muskoka Ontario Canada
Huntsville, Ontario is the largest municipality in the District of Muskoka, with a population of about 18,000.
New life has been breathed into a lot of the older buildings that were constructed during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
HuntsvilleMuskoka.com has many exceptional Muskoka and Huntsville real estate agents listed to help you with your waterfront cottages, homes and property.
www.huntsvillemuskoka.com   (199 words)

  
 Huntsville Real Estate Agents, Huntsville Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Huntsville
HomeGain provides Huntsville, Alabama real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Huntsville realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Huntsville real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Huntsville home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Huntsville real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Huntsville, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/AL/huntsville.html   (492 words)

  
 WAAYTV.com - Huntsville, Alabama - News Weather, Sports | WAAY News and Home
Huntsville city schools have one program aimed at teaching students basic road safety before their feet can touch the pedal.
Between 300 and 350 yellow rental port-a-potties were melted, deformed and charred in a fire that erupted shortly after midnight Sunday.
HUNTSVILLE,AL- Investigators are trying to figure out how an overnight fire in Huntsville started.
www.waaytv.com   (717 words)

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