As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.

On June 14, American Legion Post 84 conducted their flag disposal ceremony on site. Assisting in the disposal of the flags was Cub Scout Pack 191, who received scouting awards and badges. The participating scouts included Jonathan Gonzalez, Ayden Gonzalez, Naomi Gonzalez, Chase Busa, Audrina Busa and Azaleas Brown. COURTESY PHOTOS

The Trailer Parts Outlet Team announced it will hold a grand reopening at their newly renovated facilities at 2209 I-45 North in Madisonville, a few miles past Henson Ford, Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to showcase what they have been building toward for six months. The free all day festivities will include music, food and prizes.

The best way to give back to the game of basketball is to teach the next generation of players how to compete and be successful. That’s what a former Mustang basketball player and company are doing: teaching and coaching local youth about the sport.

Though the summer baseball season is young, Zach Poe already is pitching like he did during the spring. The Madisonville High School graduate is competing for the Brazos Valley Bombers in the Texas Collegiate League.

The Madisonville football team is competing in seven-on-seven contests on Mondays in June to go along with their summer training in preparation for the 2021 season this fall. On Monday, the Mustangs laced up against the Centerville Tigers in a seven-on-seven contest at MHS. Pictured are Lorenzo Johnson Jr. making a catch across the middle of the field before sprinting his way to the end zone, Cody Borgfeld directing the offense from the quarterback position and head coach Russell Urbantke monitoring the action. PHOTOS BY CAMPBELL ATKINS

Boots is a beautiful and fun 12-18-month-old girl around 40 pounds. She doesn’t like being cooped up at the shelter and would much rather be someone’s running buddy or have a big yard to run and play in. Boots is a very friendly sweet girl who is up to date on all shots and preventative, heart worm negative, and is spayed. Her adoption fee is only $50. Interested parties should contact the animal control division of the Madisonville Police Department at (936) 348-3317 to retrieve an adoption application.