The North Zulch State Poultry Team placed 36th in the state at the Texas A&M University Poultry Science competition Saturday, April 26. Pictured: Kelby C, Macy C, Lily S and Thade B. 

NORTH ZULCH STUDENTS & STAFF OF THE MONTH

The SonShine Outreach Center, Inc., recognized volunteers at Madisonville First Baptist Church on Friday, April 25, with an appreciation lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

1958 – 2025 Randyl Lynn “Randy” Ferguson, 66 years, 11 months, and 1 day, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 in Kingwood, TX. Graveside services were scheduled for 11 a.m.

1941 – 2025 Barbara Anne Martin, a beloved mother, Granna/ Nonnie, sister, friend and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 84. A woman of grace, elegance, and quiet strength, Barbara lived a life marked by unconditional love, deep faith, and remarkable resilience.

For Christians, there is no Easter without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but there are still many who haven’t heard the Easter story. Saturday, April 19, Miss Rita’s Playschool & Daycare held its 44th annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt on the square in downtown Madisonville where the story of Jesus’ resurrection and redemption through his sacrifice was shared during traditional Easter festivities and old-fashioned family fun.

A man who pointed a gun at a Grimes County deputy constable during a traffic stop last year received a 15-year prison sentence last week. Nathan Boggs, 32, pled guilty April 14 to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by threat, a second-degree felony.

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