BELVA
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Belva Jean Baker was born August 16, 1941, in Madisonville’s Heath Clinic on North Madison. She grew up a few miles south of Madisonville, beside Highway 75, on property owned by her father’s family.
Abbott demands probe into power outages
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More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American- Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages.
Entergy Texas storm update
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Entergy Texas has successfully restored power to more than 95% of customers impacted by Hurricane Beryl. As of 11 a.m.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FARMER’S MARKET 113 N Randolph St. Madisonville 9 a.m.
Madison County 4-H announces 2024-2025 council officers
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The Madison County 4-H program, part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has unveiled its Council Officer Team for 2024-2025. Preslie Munsey will lead the team as Chairman.
MCSO impounds horse and bull
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office impounded two animals this past week: a horse and a bull. Officials are seeking their owners.
Roadwork delays soccer games
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Summer soccer games are on hold this week. The city of Madisonville is working on the roads, which have been slowed by recent weather and forced to be delayed.
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June 30 through Sunday, July 14. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
