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A large tree uprooted by Wednesday’s storm smashed through fences and pulled down power lines as it fell into the Quick Pic convenience store at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and 11th Street. The hazardous weather left over 13,000 businesses and residences without power. Work crews and residents spent the day clearing roadways and repairing damages with much work still left to be done.

Strong storm rattles Huntsville
Early Wednesday morning Walker County residents found themselves smack in the middle of severe weather that left much of the area covered in debris and without power.

January 25, 2012 1 Photo
HISD makes reading fun with Carnival of Books
January 26, 2012 2 Photos
Johnson to remain at HISD
Seven members of the Huntsville Independent School District Board of Trustees came out of a conference room all smiles after a lengthy executive session Thursday night.

January 26, 2012
Hernandez put to death for Bexar Co. murder
A convicted murderer who raped and strangled a San Antonio woman 18 years ago became the first inmate to be executed in Texas this year.

January 26, 2012
University expansion continues
January 24, 2012 1 Photo

Sports

Huntsville swimming: 'We're ready to go, let's just do it'
The hardest part of the high school swimming season is over. Finally, it’s time for the fun stuff to start.
The swimmers from Huntsville High kicked off their after-school workouts more than four months ago. Without complaining, they’ve done hours of training, swimming lap after boring lap in the heated pool at the Huntsville Aquatic Center.

January 26, 2012 1 Photo
Bearkats cut down in OT
Down to the wire
Bearkat bareback cowboy going for threepeat
Lady Hornets crush Porter

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