April 2023

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Hi friends and neighbors! The subject matter for this article would probably fit better under the title of ‘Round Town, but Gala has dibs on that name. As many of you know, TxDOT is planning a new road in our little community. I’m not talking about the Hwy. 21 Widening project but instead, State Loop 1853!

FRED ARTHUR HENSON

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Fred Arthur Henson was born in Denison, TX on July 21,1950, to Arthur and Barbara Henson and was called to his heavenly home on Monday; April 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Fred was preceded in death by his father, The Honorable Judge Arthur Monroe ‘Art” Henson and is survived by his wife of 32 years, whom he hated to leave behind, Elizabeth “Liz” (Calfee) Henson; his children, Stefanie Erin Maslowski (Nick), Rebecca Carol Moutray (Chris), Rachel Ann Henson, and Justin McClain Henson (D'Lynn); his grandchildren, Erin McKinney, Kaylee McKinney, Jacob Hull, Colin Moutray, Cora Moutray, and Hardy Henson; his mother, Barbara 'Gigi” (Clark) Henson, his sister, Jeanne Marie (Henson) Thames (Buddy), his brother, David C.
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PATRICIA LEE DRAKE

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A funeral service honoring the life of Patricia Lee Drake, 86, of North Zulch was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Willowhole Cemetery Chapel. Bro. Glenn Connor officiated the service. Pat was laid to rest next to her late husband, Lemuel in Willowhole Cemetery.
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PATRICIA ANN “PATSY” MATEJKA

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Patricia Ann “Patsy” Matejka; 76 years, 9 months, 22 days; a longtime resident of Madisonville, TX and a current resident of Bandera, TX; passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Kerrville, TX. Patsy’s life will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Madisonville Christian Fellowship in Madisonville, TX with the burial to follow at Madisonville Cemetery in Madisonville, TX. Her son, Pastor Wade Phillips, will officiate. The visitation is scheduled from 5-7PM on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville, TX.
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Cattle Mutilations Leave Investigators Stumped in Madison County

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The unexplained deaths of six cows on properties along Texas OSR discovered with body parts removed using “apparent precision” has Madison County deputies looking for answers. 

In all the cases, “there were no signs of struggle or disturbance in the grass, no blood spill and no noticeable tracks,” according to a Facebook post Wednesday by the Sheriff’s Office. “No predators or birds would scavenge the remains for several weeks after death.” 

The mystery has prompted deputies to share information with other agencies. 

Texas DPS Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash on Texas 90

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Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers is investigating a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 90 near Florida Lane. 

The crash, which happened on Monday, April 18, at approximately 1:45 a.m., involved a 2007 GMC Canyon traveling northbound.

According to the preliminary crash investigation, the GMC Canyon was traveling at an unsafe speed for the roadway conditions and ultimately struck a group of trees. 

The driver of the GMC, identified as Julio Ocana Lopez, 38, of Crockett, was not secured by a safety belt at the time of the crash.

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LEAVING A MARK

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Bennett shines on golf ’s biggest stage l Sam Bennett, a fifth-year senior at Texas A&M University and Madisonsville native, made a name for himself at the 2023 Masters, leaving an indelible mark on golf’s grandest stage. After winning the 2022 U.S.