Editor’s Note: This essay on leadership by Curtis Klingle will be presented as a four-part series over the upcoming weeks. Law enforcement officers have a great amount of autonomy, as it is a necessity.

Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure requiring home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates by more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

Madisonville Band Boosters will hold their first Mustang Flea Market on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Brazos Valley will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUSTIN - Maria Espinoza never imagined a routine walk to school with her 6-year-old son would turn into a life-altering tragedy. But in an instant, a distracted driver jumped the curb, striking her son and trapping him beneath the vehicle.

The Madisonville Varsity Lady Mustangs suffered a 5-0 shutout against Hudson on Tuesday, March 25, followed by a 20-6 loss in Friday's rematch. In Tuesday's contest, Hudson wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning when K.

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The Madisonville Varsity Mustangs baseball team dropped two games to Hudson last week, falling 4-0 on Tuesday, March 25 and 3-0 on Friday, March 28. In Tuesday's contest, Hudson pitcher C.