HUNTSVILLE, Texas — One of the largest residential developments in Huntsville's recent history is moving forward, with plans that could bring approximately 1,800 new homes to the north side of the city. Spanning more than 500 acres, the proposed project reflects Huntsville's continued growth and increasing demand for housing as more families and businesses look to establish roots in Walker County. Huntsville, Texas, housing development. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Huntsville