City Connection Aug 2019C I T Y C O N N E C T I O N
AUGUST 2 019 V OL. 15, I S SU E 11
Learn more about City events at HuntsvilleTX.gov
P r e s e r v i n g H i s t o r yHFD FIRE
STATIO N #2
CLOSE D
PAGE 3
ELECTION INFO
PAGE 3
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
PAGE 4
I N T HIS ISS U E
The City of Huntsville plans to keep the seven Live Oak trees planted in
front of Fire Station #2 on Sam Houston Avenue, as the new fire station is
constructed with Bond Proposition 1 funds approved by voters in 2016.
The trees were planted by Southwestern Bell Company Gulf Coast Council
Pioneers (also known as Explorers), NASA and the City of Huntsville on March
1, 1990. Members of the Huntsville High School Garden Club participated in
the planting of the trees, according to Assistant Fire Chief John Hobbs.
The joint venture established the Living Memorial in the memory of the
Challenger Seven Astronauts.
Engineers recognized the area as a significant piece of Huntsville history
and designed plans to feature the memorial.
AUGUST 2 019 V OL. 15, I S SU E 11
The last piece of equipment was officially removed from Huntsville Fire Station #2 on Friday, July 12, in
preparation of demolition to begin construction of a new station. Bond Proposition #1 was passed in 2016 for the
construction of new public safety facilities, including a police station and fire station, not to exceed $31 million.
Fire Station #2, located at 2109 Sam Houston Avenue, was built in 1938 under the Works Progress Administration
(WPA). WPA is an initiative to employ millions of job-seekers across the nation, and the building at 2109 Sam
Houston Ave has served the citizens of Huntsville for over 80 years. This service came to an end Friday afternoon as
the last fire apparatus was relocated and the Huntsville Fire Department (HFD) Station # 2 closed its doors.
“Originally the building was constructed as a locker and shower facility for the city swimming pool,” said HFD
Captain Darren Parker. “The pool was just feet in front of the building where the current apparatus bay sits. This site
was also home to the city pool until 1950 when it closed.”
Officials with Sam Houston State University used the facility as a storage warehouse for the next 20 years.
“In 1970, the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department took over the facility and renovated the building to serve as
the second fire station in the city. The locker and shower facilities were modified into office spaces, a training room,
dayroom, and sleeping quarters,” Capt. Parker said. “The bay was installed over the top of the old swimming pool and
has housed various types of equipment.”
Fire Station # 2 has served as the central station and unofficial headquarters of HFD for many years now due to
its location and space.
“After being remodeled several times to accommodate a growing fire department, the facility has outlived its
useful life,” Capt. Parker said. “The passing of Proposition 1 by the citizens of Huntsville has provided the funding and
led the way to the revitalization of this property.”
The closure is temporary, and the new fire station will be built in its place and is projected to be completed by the
end of 2020.
Capt. Parker added that the equipment and crews have been relocated to other stations and placed to provide the
best services possible during this construction period.
If you need HFD services such as burning permits or reports, you can visit Fire Station #4, located at 1619 State
Highway 30 East or Fire Station #1, located at 1987 Veterans Memorial Parkway. For more information, call 936-291-
3047.
Huntsville Fire Station 2 is officially closed
AUGUST 2 019 V OL. 15, I S SU E 11
November 5, 2019 Election
What you need to know about the...
The City of Huntsville will be accepting
applications for candidates for the
November 5, 2019 election through 5 p.m.
Monday, August 19.
The Mayor and Council members from
Wards 1-4 are up for election in November
2019, with each respective seat serving
two-year terms. If you are interested in
serving #HomeSweetHuntsville, complete
Council Candidate packets are available
online at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Elections or in
person at 1212 Avenue M. For more
information, call 936-291-5413 or email
CitySecretary@HuntsvilleTX.gov.
The last day to register to vote is
October 7th!
AUGUST 2 019 V OL. 15, I S SU E 11
Huntsville Police Department
Officer Brandon Boyd had a hard
time choosing which donut to
enjoy with Huntsville-Walker
County-EMS from Hurts Donuts
Emergency Vehicle on July 19th.
The company, who hosted the
Crazy Donut Party in Huntsville,
features creations such as cotton
candy donuts, maple bacon bars
(with real bacon), and some
cinnamon rolls that really should
be renamed “sinamon rolls”.
Portions of sales benefited Alpha
Omega Academy.
Do'nut' makeme choose
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
1 - Planning Commission - Cancelled
6 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
7 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
14 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
15 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
20 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
21 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
28 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
August 2019
Submit requests for Heavy Trash pick-up before noon
on Wednesday, the week prior to pick-up, at 294-5796.
3 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
4 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
5 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
10 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
17 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
18 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
19 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
25 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
September 2019
Are you signed up to receive notifications from the
City of Huntsville? Visit HuntsvilleTX.gov
and click on Stay Notified! Have you seen the
2018 Consumer Confidence Report?
Check it out at HuntsvilleTX.gov/CCR.