🌱 Proposed Law To Crack Down On Texting Drivers + Stars Team Reunion

Hi there, Huntsville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Huntsville City Council is considering an amendment to strengthen the city's existing law regarding the use of cell phones and other wireless devices while driving. If approved, the updated ordinance would ban drivers from reading, writing, or sending text messages, taking pictures, and watching or recording videos. It would also prohibit drivers from holding cell phones or wireless devices or engaging in voice-based communication while holding a device. The proposed update would allow law enforcement to treat handheld device violations as a primary offense. The City Council will vote on the updated ordinance at its next regular meeting on Thursday, Sep. 14. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
2. This Friday, Sep. 8, members of the Huntsville Stars will be reunited at Toyota Field. Dale Tofoya, author of "One Season in Rocket City," worked with the Trash Pandas to bring the members of the 1985 Huntsville Stars team to the annual reunion. Several former players are lined up to attend, including Charlie O'Brien, Greg Cadaret, and Rob Nelson. The reunion will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon at Toyota Field. To attend, contact Rick Davis at rjd8657@gmail.com or Jimmy Jones at jjones1616@gmail.com. (WHNT)
3. Home prices have stabilized in and around Huntsville, but that follows several years of increasing prices. In Morgan and Limestone counties, home prices have increased by around 70 percent over the last five years, according to Stacker.com. Bennie Waller, a fellow at the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business, theorized that the recent stabilization in prices is due to buyers waiting until they find a "good deal." However, prices are increasing in nearby Morgan County as buyers continue to seek more affordable options. (Subscription: AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, September 6

• Stand Up Comedy Class At Shenanigans Comedy Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Conspiracy Theory Trivia At Rocket Republic (6:00 PM)
• Music On The Patio Featuring Brandon Elder At Grimaldi's (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The annual "CulturA Festival" is set to return to the Orion Amphitheater on Sunday, Sep. 17. This free event celebrates Huntsville's Hispanic community by highlighting its culture, music, and food. (Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Housing Authority is gearing up for the next cohort of its YouthBuild program. Contact (256) 797-7890 to register or learn more. (Huntsville Housing Authority via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the second annual Huntsville Human Rights Film Festival will take place at the University of Alabama in Huntsville from Sep. 14-16. Click here to learn more. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.