🌱 Runoff Election Update + HuntsvilleCon Information

Good morning, friends! Let's take a look at everything happening today in the Rocket City:

• HPD K-9 Rekon retired this month
• HuntsvilleCon info
• Runoff election update

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 96 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. HPD K-9 Officer Rekon retired this month after working with the department since 2016. Rekon will live out his days with his partner, Officer Robert “Hoss” Glaser, and his family. Huntsville Police's K-9 Officer Rekon is retiring. (Huntsville Police Department)
2. The first-ever HuntsvilleCon is this weekend! It will be at the Huntsville Embassy Suites from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (WHNT)
3. The Quarterly Music Meetup is set for this Thursday at the Orion from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The Huntsville Music Officer, Matt Mandrella, is set to announce a new music initiative! (Patch)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Social Security Seminar (6:00 PM)
• Huntsville Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting (6:30 PM)
• Firefly Garden Hike - Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)

Primary Runoff Information:

Polls are open from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. today. Here is who you might see on your ballot. Some positions will be dependent on location:

Republican:

• U.S. Senator
• U.S. Representative- Congressional District 5
• State Representative- District 4
• State Representative- District 20
• Secretary of State
• State Auditor
• Public Service Commission- Place 1
• Public Service Commission- Place 2

Democratic:

• Governor

From my notebook:

• This week’s $5 After 5 at the Museum of Art, local artist Ann Moeller Studios will be giving an oil painting demonstration. (Details)

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Events:

• Social Security Seminar (June 21)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 24)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Amy Young

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