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GALA NETTLES Last week we shared with you the passing of Barbara Clute and I promised the addresses of her children for condolences. The address for her son Marty and wife Lastell Fraley is 1201 E.
April 2023
Sports stories of Madison County
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The Madisonville Mustangs showcased their athletic prowess at the District 17/18 Area Track and Field meet at Bullard High School for District 17/18 - 4A. The meet saw impressive performances from the Mustangs' track and field athletes, with several athletes qualifying for the regional meet.
Madisonville City Council Conducts Annual Strategic Planning Session
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The City Council of Madisonville recently conducted its annual Strategic Planning Session on Friday, April 14, through Saturday, April 15. Which focused on reviewing progress on the current fiscal year's goals and objectives, establishing the next fiscal year's goals and objectives, engaging in leadership exercises, and discussing the long-term vision for the future of the City of Madisonville.
Walmart Renovation Brings New Life to the Community
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The Walmart store in Madisonville, Texas, has been undergoing a significant renovation project since January 2023, aimed at improving the store's aesthetics and layout to provide a better shopping experience for customers.
Cattle Mutilation Mystery Deepens
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The recent unexplained deaths of six cows on properties along Texas OSR, discovered with body parts removed using 'apparent precision,' has left Madison County deputies searching for answers. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 19, the Sheriff's Office stated no signs of struggle, blood spills, or noticeable tracks at the scenes.
Mayor
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Uncontested: William L. (Bill) Parten Polling Location: Madisonville City Hall (210 W Cottonwood St, Madisonville, TX 77864) Early Voting: Started Monday, April 24, & ends on Tuesday, May 2 Election Day: Saturday, May 6.
Councilperson, Place 4
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Name: Brady D. Taylor Incumbent Reason for Running: Brady Taylor is highly motivated to address the city's challenges and positively impact the community.
2023 Voter Guide
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Councilperson Place 2 : Name: Jessie Jaenicke Incumbent Biography: Graduated from Madisonville High School in 1977 and had two children that graduated from Madison High School too. He was the chairman of the Planning Zoning Committee before being on the city council; Jaenicke was also Man of the Year in Madisonville, and he has been a resident of Madisonville for 45 years.
Some Parten History
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The surname or last name “Parten” has been a common one in Madison County history, though it seems there aren’t near as many Partens here lately as a hundred years ago. Across the county, there are 68 tombstones inscribed with it as either a family name or maiden name. It doesn’t appear that they are all blood-kin, but a good portion are.
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.
