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Members of the local community and some from out of state participate in the 29th Annual Lone Star 5000+ Coon Hunt in Iola, Texas, from Jan. 11-13. The event featured traditional hunting and helped support the local Iola FFA Booster Club, which put on a steak dinner fundraiser during the hunt.

The 3 Heath Brothers perform at the Old Town Theatre in Huntsville on Jan. 12, during Postcards Magazine's New Year celebration. The event, organized by magazine owner Karen Stevens Altom, paid homage to her mother, Betty Jo Farris Stevens, for her lifetime dedication to youth work.

HEALTHPOINT – MADISONVILLE CLINIC Ribbon Cut ting January 22, 12 p.m. 712 S May Street NORTH ZULCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 7th Annual Chili Cook Of f + Gumbo & Beans February 3 Vendors, DJ music, Auction and much more 11757 5th Street, North Zulch MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce Banquet February 9, 6 p.m.

AUSTIN — TxDOT is raising awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and working with other state agencies to help stop this horrific crime. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, TxDOT is continuing its “On the Road to End Human Trafficking” campaign and working with other state agencies through the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council and the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.

The City of Madisonville has put out a Citizen’s Survey, encouraging all who live within Madisonville’s city limits to participate. The survey asks city residents about a variety of topics, including street maintenance, quality of the downtown square, animal services and the quality of their police services.

Madisonville’s Lazy 8 Flight School is becoming a saving grace in the aviation industry. Founded by Wanda Collins, a veteran pilot with 37 years of experience, including 24 years with major airlines like United Airlines, aims to make her flight school more accessible and affordable.

Registration continues for the 7th Annual Kid Fish! Make plans to attend Fort Boggy State Park’s 7th Annual Kid Fish, Saturday, Feb. 24. The Annual Kid Fish is for children ages 5-12. Children must be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2023.

The charity organization Texas Outdoor Heroes took Madisonville resident and Marine Veteran Jacob McWhorter, to the Weeks Ranch in South Texas, to hunt deer and other animals.

Officers from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Madisonville CISD Police, and Madisonville Police Department share smiles with students at Madisonville Intermediate School during Law Enforcement Appreciation Day festivities.