BETTY JO ANDREWS KING
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1931-2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved mother and Mimi, Betty Jo Andrews King. She was the heart and center of our family, lost to us February 27, 2025.
DOROTHY M “DOT” “WOLF” WILLIAMS
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1938-2025 Dorothy M “Dot” “Wolf” Williams, 86, of Midway, Texas passed away on February 26, 2025, in Midway, Texas. She was born on August 5, 1938, to Wakefield Wiley and Carrie Harris in Midway, Texas.
JIMMY WILLIE GAFFORD
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1943-2025 Jimmy Willie Gafford, 81 years, 4 months and 18 days, of Bedias, TX passed away Wednesday; February 26, 2025 at his home. A time of visitation was scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m.
LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS RAISE $8,000
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Madisonville Elementary School students completed their Kids Heart Challenge on Thursday, Feb. 13, meeting their donation goal by raising over $8,000 for the American Heart Association. The nationwide program promotes heart health education and supports research for children with heart conditions.
Governor’s Small Business Plan Targets Regulations
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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott released the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council comprehensive report Monday, March 3, with specific recommendations aimed at cutting government red tape for small businesses across Texas.
NZISD Library Host Scholastic Book Fair
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The North Zulch ISD Library is bringing the joy of reading to the community with its highly anticipated Scholastic Book Fair, running from March 3-7. This event offers students, parents, and teachers the chance to explore a wide selection of books while supporting the school.
Bedias Creek Conservation District Sets Land Use Priorities
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MADISONVILLE — Bedias Creek Soil & Water Conservation District #428 officials met Monday at Madisonville City Hall to rank land use priorities amid federal budget cuts. Farm numbers are dropping across the region, according to data presented at the meeting.
Voucher bill has backing of House majority
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A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure.
