LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Dear Editor, The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to find a thriving economy and a better quality of life. While that growth is wonderful to see, it does bring challenges to our transportation system.

Amending Texas’ Constitution, understanding the 2023 ballot Propositions 3 & 4

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Early voting begins Oct. 23 and the Navasota Examiner will publish the 14 proposed Constitutional amendments over the next seven weeks. The Condensed Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments, 88th Legislative Session for the Nov. 7, 2023, Election is published by the Texas Legislative Council and available at: https://www.tlc.texas.gov/ docs/amendments/analyses23_ condensed.pdf.
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Madisonville JH place in Navasota

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Madisonville Lady Mustangs junior high volleyball picked up a pair of championships at the Navasota Junior High Lady Fang Classic Sept. 9. The Lady Mustang 7th Grade A team won their division and the Madisonville 8th Grade B team also finished first. Madisonville’s 8th Grade B team finished second, falling to Anderson-Shiro in the championship.

TDCJ Initiates Lockdown Measures to Counter Rising Violence and Contraband in Prisons

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In a resolute response to mounting concerns over the surge in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking decisive action. Over the past half-decade, the influx of illicit narcotics into the prison system has seen a significant uptick, directly imperiling the safety of both inmates and staff.
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The Texas Master Gardeners Program Blooms

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The origins of the Texas Master Gardeners Program trace back to the fertile grounds of a horticulture training class at Texas A&M University during the 1970s. Since its inception, this pioneering initiative has flourished into a vibrant community of horticulture enthusiasts, with its inaugural Master Gardener class taking root in Montgomery County, attracting approximately 25 eager participants.

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.

CRIME LOG

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The following information was released to the public by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department via their Facebook page on March 25 Calls for Service: 76 Traffic Stops: 81 Arrests: 5 The following calls listed are only calls the Sheriff’s Office believes are of interest to the public. The listed calls do not reflect the entire workload that our Deputies respond to or Initiate, each and every day.
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Madisonville’s FFA Program Shines at State and National Levels

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The Future Farmers of America (FFA) was founded in 1928 with a mission to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. Over the years, FFA has become one of the largest youth leadership organizations in the world with over 850,832 members and 8,995 chapters. The vision of this organization has turned into growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.