Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day

Early Voting turnout in Walker County has surpassed that of prior Constitutional Amendment Elections. Submitted by Julie Cooper Election Manager Walker County Elections Department Early Voting turnout in Walker County has surpassed that of prior Constitutional Amendment Elections. Election Day for the 2023 General Electionis next Tuesday, November 7th. Walker County registered voters may cast

Fire, Shooting Reported During Weekend Event

Combination Trail Ride / Outdoor Festival draws thousands to Crabb’s Prairie area A popular outdoor event held this past weekend drew thousands from all over the State to rural northwest Walker County. The event took place on FM 2550 in Crabb’s Prairie, complete with camping, trail riding and music. A Friday night music event kicked

I-45 NB Remains Closed Friday Evening as Shooting Investigation Continues

Law Enforcement working to re-route freeway traffic and prevent gridlock in New Waverly The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has cleared the scene of a motorcyclist who was shot in the back on I-45 north of Rayford Road on the feeder. That person was transported to the hospital in critical condition but passed away at about

Overnight Fire Destroys New Waverly Home

Fire and EMS crews rescue litter of puppies from the flames, no injuries reported. Just after 1am Thursday morning, a New Waverly family awoke to flames and smoke filling their mobile home on Martin Ln in the Emerald Woods subdivision off FM 1374 W. Fire and EMS crews on duty at New Waverly Stations 71

Rescuers Reunite with Fire Victim

Huntsville Police Officers rush into burning home and pull victim to safety. In the early morning hours of Saturday December 17th, the Walker County Public Safety Communications Center dispatched emergency personnel to reports of a house fire in the City of Huntsville. James Jones woke up, realizing his house was on fire and immediately started

Investigation Continues into Fatal Wrong Way Freeway Crash

The preliminary crash investigation indicates that a 2014 Jeep Wrangler was traveling south in the northbound lanes and collided with a 2006 Chrysler 300c head-on, killing the driver of the Chrysler.   Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate Highway 45 in New Waverly, Texas. The preliminary

SEAL COAT WORK BEGINNING SATURDAY ON SH 30

Weather permitting, the Bryan District asphalt rubber seal coat operations will begin work on SH 30, from IH 45 to Deerfield Rd, on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Drivers can expect delays and various lane closures throughout the operation.  This work is scheduled to take approximately 2 working days. TxDOT asks for the public’s patience during

Firefighters Tackle 18 Wheeler Fire on I-45

Northbound lanes shut down for hours as crews worked to clean-up aftermath of tanker fire Traffic on I-45 ground to a halt Thursday afternoon after an 18 wheeler hauling diesel fuel caught fire near the 131 mile marker north of Huntsville. Earlier accidents had slowed traffic on both sides of the freeway, and just as

Walker County Remains under a Burn Ban

County Officials urge residents to cease burning as numbers of illegal burning reports surges. The Office of Emergency Management is reminding citizens that Walker County remains under a Burn Ban. This means that there is to be no outside burning with very few exceptions. Walker County’s emergency services have been stretched thin due to violators

18 Wheeler Fire Leads to Overnight Freeway Shutdown

18 Wheeler Fire Walker County Firefighters and Pct 3 Commissioner battle burning load of cotton Crabb’s Prairie Firefighters were dispatched Monday evening to a report of an 18 Wheeler on fire on I-45 southbound north of Huntsville. The first units on scene summoned additional resources, including heavy equipment from Walker County Pct. 1 Commissioner Danny