This Week in Huntsville - July 17, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of ‘This Week in Huntsville’!
Huntsville showed its heart last week, turning out in force to help flood victims hundreds of miles away in the Texas Hill Country. More than two dozen volunteers, including staff from TDCJ–Huntsville Unit, teamed up with First Baptist Church Huntsville to load a U-Haul full of supplies, delivering critical relief to families impacted by recent flooding. Read how our community stepped up.
Here in Huntsville, more support is underway. A garage sale fundraiser at FBC Huntsville is helping raise money for flood victims, while volunteers are still needed to assist with flood recovery in San Angelo. If you’ve got time, energy, or extra supplies—now’s the moment to make a difference.
We also welcomed new businesses to town! Tamal on the Square is now open and serving up flavor downtown, Huntsville Nail Bar just launched, and sweet news is on the way—Crumbl is coming soon. So is Mortar & Pestle of Texas, adding to our growing local dining and retail scene.
Celebrations of community continue with the Huntsville Community Choir, which is still going strong after 31 years. The Piney Woods Wedding Association is making headlines by connecting vendors and brides across the region. Meanwhile, Adopt a Teacher invites residents to sponsor and encourage local educators this school year.
In legal tips from Sam A. Moak’s Legal Corner, be sure to review your insurance policies as hurricane season ramps up, and avoid the pitfalls of DIY estate planning with his reminder that heirs often pay the price.
Looking to buy a house? Our First-Time Homebuyer Guide is a great place to start. And don’t miss Kaye’s Wednesday Wisdom for a thoughtful take on the little things that make a big difference.
Finally, the community mourns the loss of a legend. David Adickes, creator of the iconic “A Tribute to Courage” Sam Houston statue, passed away. His legacy will live on in the art and spirit he gave to Huntsville.
Don’t forget to check out all that is happening this weekend under our events section! All this and much more in this week's edition of This Week in Huntsville!
Rob Hipp
Owner & Publisher, Hello Huntsville
In This Week’s Newsletter
🏡 First-Time Homebuyer Guide: What to Know Before You Buy
⚖️ The Legal Corner by Sam A. Moak: Read Your Insurance Policy – It is Hurricane Season
⚖️ The Legal Corner by Sam A. Moak: Heirs Pay the Price for a Do-It-Yourself Estate Plan
💡 Kaye’s Wednesday Wisdom: Why Spoonfuls and Tweezers Matter
💅 NOW OPEN: Huntsville Nail Bar
🌮 NOW OPEN: Tamal on the Square
🧪 COMING SOON: Mortar & Pestle of Texas
🎶 Huntsville Community Choir Still Singing After 31 Years
💍 Piney Woods Wedding Association Connects Local Vendors to Brides Across the Region
🛍️ Garage Sale at FBC Huntsville to Benefit Flood-Affected Families
🤝 Volunteers Needed to Aid Flood Recovery in San Angelo
🏈 Phil Longo Energizes Bearkat Nation with Return to Sam Houston and Auction Push
🕊️ Huntsville Mourns Passing of David Adickes, Creator of “A Tribute to Courage”
🚚 Huntsville Volunteers Deliver Hill Country Flood Relief, Urge Continued Support
🍎 Adopt a Teacher Campaign Launched to Honor Walker County Educators
🏅 Nominate Your Hero! "Huntsville's Hometown Heroes"
📖 Share A Story With Hello Huntsville!
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🌩️ Friday, July 18: Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. High: 90°F, Low: 75°F, Precipitation Chance: 70%
⛅ Saturday, July 19: Partly sunny with a stray thunderstorm possible. High: 92°F, Low: 76°F, Precipitation Chance: 40%
☀️ Sunday, July 20: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 93°F, Low: 76°F, Precipitation Chance: 10%
☀️ Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 94°F, Low: 75°F, Precipitation Chance: 10%
⛅ Tuesday, July 22: Partly sunny with a chance of a late-day storm. High: 94°F, Low: 76°F, Precipitation Chance: 20%
☀️ Wednesday, July 23: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 93°F, Low: 75°F, Precipitation Chance: 10%
⛅ Thursday, July 24: Partly sunny and humid. High: 93°F, Low: 74°F, Precipitation Chance: 20%
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July 18
CASA Christmas in July Bingo Fundraiser
SHSU Lowman Student Center 1802 Avenue I, Huntsville, TX, United States
Get ready for a holly-jolly evening of summer celebration at CASA’s Christmas in July Bingo Fundraiser. This mid-year twist on holiday cheer features exciting bingo rounds, door prizes, a silent auction, a live art auction, and plenty of festive fun.
July 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Huntsville Farmer’s Market
Huntsville Farmer’s Market
McKenzie's Barbeque 1548 11th Street, Huntsville, TX, United States
Come on out to the Huntsville Farmers Market every Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm. We are located in the parking lot of McKenzie's Barbeque (Huntsville, Texas) ! We have a lot of different items for you to enjoy! Vendors will be ready to serve you!
July 19 @ 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lighting of the Mural: A Tribute by Lee Jamison
Mortar and Pestle of Texas 1117 12th Street, Huntsville, TX, United States
A new mural celebrating Huntsville’s Texas heritage will shine bright during a special lighting event hosted by Mortar and Pestle of Texas. Local artist Lee Jamison, known for his vibrant depictions of East Texas life, created the mural, which now adorns the wall at 1117 12th Street in downtown Huntsville.
July 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Open Mic Night- Poetry and Spoken Word
Open Mic Night- Poetry and Spoken Word
Huntsville Public Library 1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX, United States
Whether you are a seasoned poet, a first-time presenter, or just a lover of literature, please join us for a night of community support of the arts! This free event is open to ages 16+ to recite or listen to the diversity of the voices in our community.
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