The Madisonville baseball team concluded their season over the weekend with a Bi-District series loss to Hudson in two games. The Mustangs fell to the Hornets by a score of 8-1 Friday in Lufkin and 7-0 Saturday at MHS.

National Day of Prayer is set to take place Thursday and individuals in Madisonville will gather at the Courthouse at noon. The theme of the event is “Pray for our Country”.

The Madisonville Sidewalk Cattleman’s Association (MSCA) held their 81st Annual Steak Dinner & Dance at the group’s pavilion in Madisonville Saturday and have estimated one of the largest turnouts in the event’s storied history.

Madison County Extension Program Assistant Leslie Lazenby has served the area’s youth for over 12 years in the position and has decided to step down with an upcoming marriage and move to Louisiana on the immediate horizon. Lazenby has held the position since 2008 with the exception of one year and has left a lasting legacy that will remain prominent for years to come.

The Pandemic of 2020 still hovers over us, especially for many businesses. After being closed by a pandemic, there is no such thing as “starting back up where you were.” If you’ve opened a house that has been closed several months, you have an inkling of reopening a business.

Grimes County Commissioner Chad Mallett has now put the ball in our court. For Grimes County to move forward with adopting our DH roadways, each Darrell Hall property owner must sign and return an “Acknowledgement and Release” to Commissioner Chad Mallett, PO Box 160, Anderson, TX 77830 (ATTN Chad Mallett).

With less than four weeks to go before the 87th Legislative Session comes to a close, there is a mad dash to hear as many bills as possible before “Sine Die.” With so much happening in these final thirty days, let’s jump right in…

In loving memory of James Reed Spencer born in Jackson KY on March 27, 1960 to Homer and Zula Faye (Potter) Spencer and passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021. James was the 3rd of 7 children and preceded in death by his father Homer and younger brother David. James is survived by his mother Zula Faye, his children Emilia Zoe, Kenneth James Fannin Spencer and his special friend Rita Dianne Fannin, his elder siblings Kenny and Thelma, his younger sister Mary Elaine and brothers Mark and Harold (affectionately known as Hippy). James will be remembered not only as the consummate hot rod enthusiast and the proprietor of “Spencer’s Texaco” in North Zulch, Tx. But also, for his gregarious personality, his love of life and his generous and loving spirit which he shared with all who knew him. He was an unforgettable presence who will be greatly missed by all.