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Madisonville’s Rayce Hudson blanked Robinson and allowed no hits in the team’s 3-0 victory to open district play Friday. (See News for more) ALYSSA CLOPTON.
March 2021
Bailey steps down as Mayor Pro Tem
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Russell Bailey, who has served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Madisonville since May of 2011, attended his last city council meeting March 15. “It is always a little bitter sweet to step down from something,” said Bailey.
MCFA kicks off 2021 Fair
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The Madison County Fair officially kicked off this week with the opening ceremonies and dedication Thursday evening, where Reagan Gilbert was crowned the 2021 MCFA Queen. Madison Murphy of North Zulch ISD was selected as the MCFA Queen Runner-Up.
All adults eligable for COVID vaccine on March 29
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All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29, according to a release from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), although DSHS has directed providers to prioritize people 80 years or older.
Brown signs letter of intent
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Madisonville’s Jer’Tavius Brown signed his letter of intent to continue his football career at Sterling College in Kansas March 17 in the presence of friends, family and coaches in the high school’s competition gym.
Carter named a top Texas coach of the century
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If you would have told Johnny Carter the University Interscholastic League (UIL) would one day consider him to be one of the top 100 basketball coaches to ever walk the sidelines in the state of Texas back in 1966, he would have asked you to have your brain examined.
GALA NETTLES
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Our town has had some neighbors not feeling their best lately. Mrs.
Raise pedestrian safety awareness
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BY BRAZOS VALLEY INJURY PREVENTION COALITION AND STATEWIDE INITIATIVES Brazos Valley Injury Prevention Coalition and Statewide Initiatives is introducing pedestrian safety awareness programs to facilitate adults and youth having a conversation about pedestrian safety. Spring is just around the corner and with the warmer weather people become more active.
Midway VFD thanks community
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The Midway Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service allowing for the purchase of a 2021 Pierce Commercial Pumper. For years, the fire department has held many fundraisers, with the most recent being our 29th Annual “Po Boy” Steak Dinner & Dance on February 27.
Update from the State Capitol
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The Dogwood and Bradford Pear trees are starting to show their colors and, of course, there is yellow pine pollen everywhere. Only us lucky enough to call East Texas home know what that means... The start of Spring is behind us and we can now expect warmer weather and longer days. With many local fairs taking place in the next few weeks, as well as opening day of youth baseball season, I hope you will join me in attending many of these events in support of the hard-working young people in our communities. I’m planning to attend several of our youth fair auctions, and of course, who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful day at the park watching America’s favorite pastime?
