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Madisonville FFA Teams win big at Area IX contests

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Madisonville FFA Leadership Teams traveled to Nacogdoches on Wednesday, November 16th, to compete in the Area IX Leadership Development Contests hosted at Stephen F. Austin University. Last week, the eight teams who qualified at the District level had a very successful day, with six teams advancing to the State LDE Contest! Sam Houston State University will host the State FFA competition beginning in December.

Prevent spread of invasive pests, diseases by not moving firewood

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Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being knowledgeable when collecting, transporting, sand purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may unknowingly be bringing deadly, invasive pests and diseases along with the firewood.

JAIL LOG

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure people are able to get to and from their celebrations safely. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 27. DPS Troopers will be looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding and failing to follow the Move Over, Slow Down law, among other traffic violations.