In a conversation on Thursday, Jan. 4, Garrett Riddler reminisced about the day he saved his sister from a choking hazard on Tuesday, Jan.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 8, FM 978 will be closed at Mustang Creek to allow for the removal of existing culverts and the construction of two bridges.

A hostage situation in Bedias involving two young children ended peacefully Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6.

Madison County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, which addressed financial grants under SB22 for rural law enforcement and the rural prosecutor’s office and approved salary increases for the sheriff’s office.

The March 5 Republican Primary will see many incumbents for Madison County and new entrants for County Commissioner Precinct 1 and County Constable Precinct 1. Bobby Adams is the incumbent for the Sheriff’s office and the only one on the ballot, the same as the County Tax Assessor-Collector Karen Lane.

1990-2023 A homegoing service for Rodrick Deshon Evans was held 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Lakeview Baptist Church, Madisonville, Texas. Interment followed in West End Cemetery.

1963-2023 Robin Lee Sullivan, age 60, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2023, in Huntsville, TX surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Sept. 19, 1963 in Houston, Texas to Shelby and Joan (Aldrich) Cook.

Sunday, Dec. 31, marked the one and half years of service that K-9 Sgt. Maverick has been with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

The children of Sweet Magnolia Learning Center spread holiday cheer to the residents of Adar Nursing Home in Madisonville Thursday, Dec. 21.