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PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY 185 YEARS City of Huntsville ^ 1212 Avenue M v (936) 291-5400 ? huntsvilletx.gov The City of Huntsville, Texas is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally diverse, affordable, safe, and well-planned, with great opportunity for our citizens. The city is home to Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 170 YEARS The Huntsville Item ^ 1409 10th Street v (936) 295-5407 ? itemonline.com The Huntsville Item provides news, sports and community coverage for all of Walker County. Founded in 1850, The Item is believed to be the second oldest newspaper published in Texas. 122 YEARS Walker County Title Company ^ 1224 University Avenue, Suite 101 v (936) 295-8173 ? walkercountytitle.com Providing title insurance services in Walker County for 122 years, they will continue to make customer service our first priority. Their highly experienced personnel daily provides title examinations, title commitments and policies as well as closing and escrow services. Our mission continues to ensure an efficient closing process. 79 YEARS Cox Funeral Home ^ 1305 13th Street v (936) 295-2621 ? coxfuneralhome.net The caring and experienced professionals at Cox Funeral Home are here to support you through a difficult time. They offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. 63 YEARS Heartfield Florist ^ 1525 Sam Houston Avenue v (936) 295-5448 ? huntsvilleheartfieldflorist.com Personalizing your events since 1957, Heartfield Florist has served Huntsville on the same corner of 16th St and Sam Houston Ave. for 63 years. Danny and Cindy Pierce and their family have owned and operated the business since 1966. 49 YEARS Buckner’s Watch & Jewelry Repair ^ 1329 University Avenue, Suite C v (936) 295-0942 Coming to Huntsville in 1971 Ann Buckner McDuffie has been a staple in the community for 49 years. Along with her brother Darrell, son Todd and friends Donna and Patricia this family owned jewelry store specializes in all your jewelry needs from watches, batteries, custom made jewelry and all types of of repairs. 38 | HUNTSVILLE LIVING | FALL 2020