Phelps leads Texas Legion Auxiliary
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Sharon Phelps ascended to the presidency of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas. The ceremony took place at the American Legion Convention in Austin.
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, July 21 through Sunday, July 31. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Expanded passenger rail again on the table
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A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard. Congress set aside $66 billion three years ago in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for rail projects across the country, sparking some interest in increasing passenger rail service between the state’s major cities.
Upcoming Exhibit about Local Churches
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On August 1, Madison County Museum’s most recent exhibit focused on local families closes, to be replaced with items from local churches. Such can include photos, membership directories, certificates, hymnals, Bibles, Bible School or Sunday School items, attendance charts, bulletins, sheet music, or such.
UPDATE: West Nile Virus test positive in Brazos County
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The Brazos County Health District Vector Surveillance Program has confirmed mosquito samples collected in Brazos County and submitted for testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services Arbovirus Laboratory have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The mosquito traps that collected the positive samples were located in: Brazos County: 77845 zip code of College Station All all of Brazos County should be considered positive for WNV and residents should take the necessary steps to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.
Seton Center hosts Date Night event
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The Seton Center will hold its third “Mini Date Night” event on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 4 p.m.
Community Calendar
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CALENDAR Send your events two weeks prior to scheduling to Richard.Sirman@madisonvillemeteor.com FARMER’S MARKET 113 N Randolph St. Madisonville 9 a.m.
MCISD maintains backpack policy
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Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District keeps its backpack policy. No lockers.
MVPD Animal Control Rufus Refuge
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All adoptions for the month of August are FREE with an approved application! Contact Madisonville’s Animal Control to adopt today: 936-348-3317 All adoption fees are $95 Contact Rufus Refuge to adopt an animal today: 936-581-1310 or 936-348-8508
