The remains of local 27-year-old Megan Martinez were discovered by officials last week and two individuals were arrested on multiple charges in connection with her death. Martinez had been missing since Feb. 5.

Over 80 women attended Madisonville’s First Baptist Church’s Women’s Retreat Saturday with many area churches represented. Leah Holder Green, who serves in a full-time Christian Ministry as a Bible Study Curriculum Developer at Second Baptist Church in Houston Texas, was this year’s guest speaker. She is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Education Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Mrs. Green’s message focused on Colossians 2:6-7, about being deeply rooted in Christ and “how what we believe determines how we act.” The music for this year’s event was by Wendy Hunt with the assistance of her husband, Warren Hunt, the Minister of Music at Madisonville First Baptist Church. Betty Coleman provided this year’s meal. COURTESY PHOTO

Coleman & Patterson expanded their business with the addition of a new auction facility in Bryan, the company announced in a Tuesday press release. The primary goal of owners David Coleman, Tom Patterson and Bret Richards is to provide the local communities of Brazos, Madison and surrounding counties the ability to help sell their assets.

On Tuesday, Madison County citizens hit the polls to make their voices heard with local primary positions up for grabs such as Madison County Judge and Madison County District Attorney as well as numerous state positions. This publication’s press deadline was scheduled prior to the polls closing, but the election results will be covered in full next week. COURTESY PHOTO