Lady Mustangs Improve to 15-2
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The Madisonville Lady Mustangs volleyball team has won seven of their last eight matches, improving their overall record to 15-2.
The Lady Mustangs' recent streak began with a 3-1 victory over Teague at home on Aug. 20.
At the Anderson-Shiro Tournament on Aug. 22, Madisonville won four matches in a single day.
They defeated Latexo and St. Joseph in straight sets, overcame host Anderson-Shiro 2-1, and finished with a 2-0 victory over Normangee.
Texas Removes 1M From Voter Rolls Since 2021
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Gov. Greg Abbott Monday, Aug. 26 announced that since signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, Texas has removed over 1 million people from the state’s voter rolls, including people who moved out of state, are deceased and are noncitizens. That removal process has been, and will continue to be, ongoing.
Madisonville High Seeks Male Mentors for Student Program
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Madisonville High School launched a new initiative called Mustang Mentors, seeking local men to serve as positive role models for students. The program calls for volunteers to greet students as they arrive at school one Friday each month. Organizers are reaching out to dads, grandpas, uncles, father figures, and businessmen in the community.
Power grid again reaches record demand
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The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American- Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.
More Local Church History, Part 5
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Volume 1 of local history states that Freewill Baptist Church of North Zulch was organized in August of 1907 on George McGill’s front porch. The 7 original members included George and Emma McGill, Tom and Sarah Keefer, Plummer and Lizzie Taylor, and Brother Tom Search.
Midway Council Hikes Insurance Deductible
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The Midway City Council tackled a packed agenda at its meeting Monday, Aug. 26, addressing everything from insurance deductibles to fair housing.
TxDOT is teaming up with law enforcement to prevent drunk driving
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AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence on Texas roadways leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own lives and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.
Midway Secures $500,000
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The City of Midway has received a 2024 Community Development Block Grant for $500,000 from the Texas Department of Agriculture. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, the “primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable community by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities.” As one might expect, a grant of this size, aimed at developing rural communities, is a competitive award.
