LARRY THOMAS
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Larry Thomas was born July 25, 1948 and departed this life August 16, 2023. He met and married the love of his life, best friend and soulmate August 1972.
WILLIAM RONALD “RONNY” NEAL
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A funeral service honoring the life of Ronny Neal, age 70, of Normangee, Texas was held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Bro.
DAVID WAYNE MARTIN
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David Wayne Martin was born on August 15, 1960, and passed on August 1, 2023, at the age of 62. David was the second son of Kenneth Wayne Martin and Betty Wilson Martin, and the last survivor of their three children. His father was a career Marine and absent during their upbringing for three tours in the Far East, including Vietnam, leaving the parenting duties to their mother during those years.
CHERYL ANN HOGARD
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“Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it all worth living.” -Bob Marley Cheryl lived an inspirational life. She loved sharing her humble, smalltown High Island beginnings with her brother, sister, cousins and lifelong friends.
Madison County Sheriff's Office Responds to Welfare Concern, Investigation Underway
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In a press release issued by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, it was confirmed that on August 18, at 4:44 a.m., deputies from the Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare concern call in the 21000 block of OSR in Midway. The call led officers to a residence where they discovered the body of a deceased male.
Cosino to head Brazos Valley publications
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From the moment she graduated Navasota High School, Examiner publisher Ana Cosino’s career path went only one way – up. Cosino’s 14-years with Granite Media Partners (GMP) and unflagging work ethic took her from the receptionist who did the jobs “no one else wanted to do” to Granite’s Lead Sales Director. Recently, she was promoted to Brazos Valley Area Publisher and is adding the Madisonville Meteor to her newspaper “family.”
It’s official, Drought is here again!
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Since we live in Texas we are always confronted with the possibility of a hot and dry summer. The rainfall we experienced during the winter and spring months was certainly a blessing. There are many things that we can do to lessen the impact of drought in our area. The most important thing we can all do is pray for rain. Until those prayers are answered, the best option we have is to practice conservation.
Dr. West prepares for first full year as superintendent
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As Madisonville CISD gears up for another school year, a plethora of new faces can be found in notable administrative and staff roles. Dr. Keith West, who has served the district for 28 years, will resume his position as MCISD’s superintendent, which he officially assumed in March after Keith Smith’s retirement.
Midway Summer Reading Program Wraps Up with School Supplies and Community Support
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Midway, TX - On Friday, August 11, the Midway Summer Reading program concluded on a high note, thanks to the support of Prairie View A&M University, Entergy, and the City of Midway. The program aimed to promote literacy and provide educational opportunities for local children during the summer months.
‘ROUND TOWN
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Food for thought. What if a disaster similar to the fires of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui happened right here? In Madisonville? What if the winds we are experiencing caught an unexpected ember, then pushed roaring flames through downtown, into neighborhoods where drought-ridden lawns fuel it to the pastures on the edge of town? That couldn’t happen, or could it? It’s a sobering thought since right now it would take such a small thing to ignite flames.
