🌱 Space And Rocket Center New Artifacts + HU Gas Price Increases

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Huntsville Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today's update includes updates on...

• The Space and Rocket Center has put two new artifacts on display
• Athens Buc-cee's opening date has been announced
• Huntsville Utilities announces gas price increase

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center debuted two new artifacts yesterday in the “Dare to Explore Frontiers of Space” exhibit. Now, you’ll be able to see the Starline Pressure vessel and the Vulcan Rocket! (WHNT News 19)
2. The Athens location of Buc-ee’s has announced that its opening date will be Nov. 21! Doors will open at 6 a.m. so you can enjoy the 120 fuel pumps out front and snacks, drinks and retail shopping inside. (AL.com)
3. Thomas Blake Tucker, an itinerant special education teacher and coach at East Limestone High School, has officially resigned. Tucker was arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual act with a student that was under 19 after a tip came in to the sheriff’s office regarding the alleged act. (WAAY)
4. Huntsville Utilities has announced there will be a natural gas price increase. The approved change will make rates go from $10.22 per thousand cubic feet (mcl) to $11.02 per mcl. This is an increase of 81 cents per mcl and is expected to remain the same for the rest of the fiscal year. (WHNT News 19)
5. Auburn University has moved into Research Park with their Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville! This new space is expected to be a conference center, research space and collaboration engine for the university. (Huntsville/Madison County Chamber)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Talking and Playing the Blues (1:30 PM)
• School Board Meeting — Madison City (5:00 PM)
• CES Trail of Treats — Madison City (6:00 PM)
• Senior Night: Jemison vs. East Limestone (7:00 PM)
• Creative Writing Magnet Readers' Theatre in the Black Box Theatre (7:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Police are looking for information regarding the identities of these alleged credit card thieves. Check it out here.
• Lyrique Musical Productions is hosting its 3rd Annual “Halloween Musical Character Cabaret” on Oct. 29 & 30 at 2 p.m. at Bridge Street in the Belk courtyard. (Details)
• The City of Decatur has announced that the Street Department will start their Leaf Collection on Oct. 31. (Details)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Amy Young

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