Tacy Kay Webb, 26-year-old resident of Midway, credits much of her success in the rodeo arena to her dad, Dan Webb, who was an eighttime National Finals Rodeo qualifier. “He’s competitive like me,” says Tacy.

Voices for Children is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care in the Brazos Valley.

The Captain John McAdams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has named Lisa Michelle Wamsley, the recipient of the 2024 Woman in American History Award. Wamsley also serves as the coordinator of the local Son-Shine Outreach Center, Inc., she was recognized by the DAR for her contributions to the community surrounding Madison County and within the county.

An old Madisonville photo on Facebook attracted attention lately. It featured a corner business emblazoned “Burtis Grocery,” and I was among those who mistook it for John R. Burtis Drug. Luckily, Beth Burtis Richardson informed us that it was her father’s grocery in the 1930s.

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported. The three-day hearing, held in Pampa, investigated the Smokehouse Creek fire and others that burned more than a million acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, killed up to 10,000 cattle and resulted in two deaths.

North Zulch FFA members pose for a group photo after competing in the Area 9 CDE contest at Sam Houston State University, Tuesday, April 2. Lily S placed sixth in the individual poultry contest, while Riley W secured tenth place in the individual horse judging event.

On Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m., Madisonville High School will host a signing event in the Mustang Gym for seven student-athletes committing to various colleges to further their academic and athletic careers.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, March 31 through Sunday, April 7. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Students from Madisonville Intermediate School challenge themselves on a rock-climbing wall in front of the school, Tuesday, April 2. The activity was a reward for the 341 students who successfully met their Accelerated Reading goals for the third nine-week period.