February 2022

The race for Madison County District Attorney was on full display at the Truman Kimbro Convention Center in Madisonville Feb. 10 as current D.A. Brian Risinger and challenger Courtney Cain showcased themselves and fielded questions from the audience.

First and second graders at Madisonville Elementary participated in their annual Jumpathon in the gymnasium and are raising money for the American Heart Association through sponsors. The students’ goal was to raise $6,000 by the end of February and were well over $5,000 at the time of this writing. (Pictured: Second graders Di’lilah Rutherford and Darren Grimm) CAMPBELL ATKINS

Have you ever had one of those weeks when it would be better had you not gotten out of bed? I’m there. First, the dust blowing winds of late invited my allergies to celebrate their arrival.

Recently, our office was fortunate enough to see large groups from the district in and around the Texas Capitol. I want to remind you that we are always open and willing to meet with constituents or set up a tour of your State Capitol. So, whether during spring break in the coming months or sometime during summer vacation with your family, please do not hesitate to call if we can be of assistance.

Continued from Feb. 16 publication column MCFA history, both old and new (Part 1) 1986 proved to be a hard one for MCFA, and President Jimmy Fite blamed it on “hard times”.

Both the varsity and junior varsity tennis squads competed in events last week and saw top finishes from a number of Madisonville competitors. On the varsity side, the duo of Chais DiSanto and Jenna Yeager earned fourth place in women’s doubles while Caymen Forrest finished fourth in men’s singles.

The Madisonville baseball team opened their regular season slate with a home matchup against Malakoff at MHS Tuesday. The Mustangs will also host a home tournament Thursday through Friday. (The baseball season will be previewed in next week’s publication of the Madisonville Meteor) CAMPBELL ATKINS