GALA NETTLES Editor’s Note: “Opinions in this column are not representative of the views of The Madisonville Meteor.” Every Saturday morning a little before 9 a.m. some of our Madison County neighbors pull into the lot across from Prosperity Bank.

A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions across Texas on Friday, July 19. The outage affected Madison County and the state at large.

President Joe Biden won’t seek reelection in 2024. He announced his decision Sunday, July 21, shocking the political landscape.

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The Madison County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, July 23. They approved minutes, paid bills and heard reports.

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, October 1, through Sunday, October 8. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

An 18-wheeler crashed into Entergy power lines along State Highway 21 between Madisonville and North Zulch Monday evening. The accident left North Zulch and Normangee without power.