Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?

Madisonville Elementary’s Students of the Month for November (back row, from left) Julian Zavala, Camilia Alvarez, Emiliano Fortaneli, Avery Garcia, (front row, from left) Hausten Walls, Kennia Jimenez, Sebastian Moreno and Blair Pipes. COURTESY PHOTO

Joseph Michael “Joey” Murders age 39 of Burnet passed away unexpectedly Friday November 5, 2021. Joey was father to Cody, Tess, Taylor and husband to Dana of Burnet, TX; and son of Jerry and Debbie Murders of Madisionville.

Jimmy (Jim) Dean Harrell, 78, of Midway, TX, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 8:56 pm in Bryan, TX. He was born in Houston, TX, on October 3, 1943, to John and Katie Harrell and was the youngest of four children. Jim graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston, TX, in 1962. That same year, he met the love of his life, Rebecca Reynolds, at Elwood Baptist Church while playing the piano. He never believed the most beautiful woman in the world would have him, but he still got up the courage to ask her out and, to his surprise, she said, “Yes.” They married after she graduated, June 9, 1963.

Even though all parts of her game haven’t been sharp, Braydee Frederick has started strong in her college golf career. The Normangee High School graduate was the low scorer for Texas Lutheran University in its four fall tournaments.

Madisonville Varsity Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Ciarra Merchant, Kate Hagaman, Makayla Ford, Olivia Williams and Asia Jordan pose together following the varsity football game Friday. COURTESY PHOTO