A milestone achievement turned into an unprecedented gesture of support for local veterans Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Leon County Expo Center, as Texas Pride Trailers transformed their 100,000th trailer into a symbol of gratitude for those who served.

1956-2024 David Arthur McGinnis, 68, of Madisonville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born in 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, the eldest son of Calvin and Clara McGinnis.

1944-2024 Tommy Doyle Ivey, 80, was born on February 10, 1944, in Crockett, Texas to parents, Ernest Freeman and Ethel Alvin (Starns) Ivey, and passed away October 27, 2024, at his home in Midway, Texas. There are many ways to describe Tommy Doyle Ivey.

The Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 15, addressing a packed agenda ranging from budget approvals to campus improvement plans.

The Madisonville City Council tackled a full agenda during their Tuesday, October 15 meeting at City Hall, approving several key measures including an ordinance to allow alcohol sales at the upcoming Veterans Day celebration.

The North Zulch Independent School District board of trustees met Thursday, Oct. 10, approving several campus improvement projects and recognizing outstanding students and staff.

Madison County Commissioners Court approved nearly $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocations during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, including a new generator for the sheriff’s department and road improvements across all four precincts.

Madisonville Police Department welcomed two new police officers to the department – Kyle Lolley and Robert Wolff. The officers were sworn in Friday, Oct.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office swore in and pinned their newest deputy, Jerry Reyes III, at his graduation ceremony Friday, Oct. 18. Deputy Reyes was sworn in by Sergeant Klute Kyle and pinned by his wife, Delaney Reyes. The ceremony honored Deputy Reyes’ recent competition of the Central Texas Police Academy’s 176th Basic Peace Course.