The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension offices served over 800 individuals in Madison County this year, delivering programs worth an estimated economic value of $219,102 while adapting to demographic shifts and emerging agricultural trends.

The Madison County Juneteenth Organization will celebrate the holiday season with its Christmas Ball Dec. 14 at the Truman Kimbro Center, marking the beginning of its 40th-anniversary celebrations.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, Dec.

My last column was ran in its entirety, even though my word count was triple of what it was supposed to be. Thank you to the Editor! Scotsmen are supposedly known for their brevity, but apparently my Irish ancestry overrides the Scot in my penmanship.

The Madison County Extension Office will host its 2025 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Conference Jan. 17 at the Madison County Fairgrounds, offering local producers a chance to maintain their certification while learning about the latest agricultural developments.

While the Madisonville varsity boys basketball team continues their undefeated season, the Lady Mustangs face early December challenges as both teams progress through their non-district schedules. The Mustangs boys team has charged through their early season schedule, compiling an impressive 6-0 record, including a championship run at the Buffalo Tournament on Dec.

Multiple Madisonville football players earned prestigious district honors for their performances on the gridiron and in the classroom during the 2024 season. Nine Mustangs, five on defense and four on offense, were named First Team All-District 11 in Class 4A for their elite efforts.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Dec. 01 through Sunday, Dec.