On Tuesday, March 12, the Madison County Commissioners court addressed a series of administrative and financial actions to enhance county services and operations. The court approved the annual renewal of the interlocal cooperation contract for the failure to appear program, designed for the follow-up process for individuals who do not appear for court appearances, including the issuance of warrants.

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District held its monthly meeting on Monday, March 11, during which Superintendent Dr. Keith West provided updates on educational stands, financials, facilities, technology, and safety.

According to a release, multiple law enforcement agencies worked to thwart a burglary attempt at United Rentals in Buffalo early Sunday morning, leading to a high-speed chase through several counties.

1951-2024 Mary Elizabeth (Fuchs) Fuller was born on February 20, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Frank William “Bubba” and Edna Freida (Rustenbach) Fuchs. She spent her early years near Cypress, Texas.

1938 -2024 Ruby “Aileen” Ne-Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on February 29, 2024, at her home in Wimberley, Texas. She was born to Melvin & Ozelle (Taylor) Manning on May 24, 1938, in Madisonville, Texas, and was raised in the heart of small-town Texas charm.

1942 -2024 Ellis Wayne Page, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on February 24, 2024, at his home in Midway, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Galveston, Texas on November 12, 1942, to Hamp Edward & Agnes (McDuffie) Page, Ellis enjoyed a life filled with simple joys and meaningful connections.

1952 -2024 James Rodger “Rod” Robinson died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home in North Zulch, Texas. Rod was born on October 3, 1952, to Chris and Patricia Brand Robinson and named after composer, Richard Rodgers, whose music Chris performed on Broadway. Rod was a kind and helpful man with a passion for motorcycles and deep love for his family and friends. Rod was a Master Carpenter with gifted hands that could seemingly fix or build almost anything.

1961-2024 Donna Dwayne (Grisham) Gurley, 63 years 1 month and 3 days; from North Zulch, TX, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her home. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m.

1955-2024 Ronda Kay (Cooper) Bruce, 68 years, 7 months, 24 days, from Madisonville, TX, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her home. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m.

The community is coming together to support Braden Zane Kangos, a five-year-old boy recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, through the “First Annual Strike Out” softball tournament organized by his older sister.