Severe storms damage roads
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Heavy rains and severe storms damaged roads and caused flooding in Madison County over the weekend. Some areas received up to six inches of rain. The rain washed out roads and closed schools on Monday, April 29 The Crabb’s Prairie Volunteer Fire Department said Farm to Market Road 2989 near the Madison-Walker County line was utterly washed out. It left a 30-foot wide, 20-foot deep hole. TxDOT is working to repair the damage. The road is still closed.
Voices for Children hosting annual Back-To-School Clothing Drive
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Shop for CASA” provides back-to-school clothes for children in foster care in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, and Madison counties Every child wants something new to wear to their first day of school, and children who have experienced abuse and neglect are no different. Voices for Children is hosting its annual back-toschool clothing drive, benefitting children served by the program.
Madison County Library celebrates 55 years
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The Madison County Library opened its doors 55 years ago on April 27, 1969. Mr.
City of Midway: Election Guide
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On Saturday, May 4, at the Midway City Office located at 12250 TX-21, the election for the Board of Alderman or City Council members will be taking place. All candidates were asked to fill out a question and answer and have it submitted; only Randal Dorman and Marc Nelson turned it in.
Rumors swirl about potential Whataburger
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Talks of a Whataburger coming to Madisonville have been making the rounds. Sparking rumors and outcries for more information from the community.
High-end electrical users could strain grid
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The growth of industrial- scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 7 TH GRADE AG DAY J&P FARMHOUSE TOWN HALL MEETING WEEKLY SENIOR GATHERING Tuesday, May 2 at 12 p.m. Madisonville Courthouse Local pastors praying for our community, state and country.
Clothing Stores Here Through the Years
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Years ago, Madisonville had more businesses that sold clothing. Anyone needing new duds could choose among places at which to buy.
