I cannot take credit for this piece. I borrowed most of it from Volume 1 of local history, from an essay by the same name from Reverend Marvin E. Martin (1909-1991). According to Findagrave, during World War II he was a captain in the U.S. Army, and he was ordained as a minister in 1970. He married Ethel Agnes McMurrough Martin (1921-2005) in 1937. They are buried in Willowhole Cemetery. The couple’s son had the same name as his father but he went by Marty. In 1995, he died in Tarrant County and was brought back to Willowhole to be buried with his parents. It does not appear that any descendants live here.

It is hot outside and many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure they stay safe this summer.

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. Results for grades 3-8, which showed across-the-board improvements in all grades and subjects, with especially significant gains in reading.

Several Madisonville baseball players were singled out for their selection to the 18-4A All-District squad as a result of their efforts during the 2022 season. “I believe that earning such achievements means that these student athletes have worked hard throughout the season, and I feel that it shows that our program is moving forward, and other teams understand that we are very competitive and getting better every year,” said Madisonville head coach Adam Borgfeld on the selections.