1928-2023 Johnny William Gierisch, Sr., 96 years, 4 months, and 3 days, of Belton, TX, passed away June 22, 2024 in Belton, TX. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m.

1949-2023 For many years Bee graced the lives of many people. When God saw that her work here was done, he called her home.

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Editor’s Note: “Opinions in this column are not representative of the views of The Madisonville Meteor.” July 4 comes early this year in Midway. The annual celebration with Fish and Fireworks begins at 2:00 p.m.

The Madison County Office of Emergency Management is urging those who suffered damages from the severe storms and flooding between April and early June to report their losses to qualify for possible FEMA reimbursement to aid recovery efforts.

The Madisonville Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office provided reports on crimes for 2022 and 2023, outlining some concerns and bright spots in the local struggle against crime.

The much-anticipated East Trinity Street bridge reconstruction ended on Friday, June 14, after months of traffic detours and safety concerns, much to the relief of residents and local businesses.

Superintendent Dr. Keith West of Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District has stated that the district is proactively seeking ways to access any new open education resource instructional materials developed by the Texas Education Agency.

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