Madisonville FFA teams place high at Area IX contest
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Madisonville FFA teams delivered strong performances at the Area IX Career Development Events held on Thursday, April 10 at Sam Houston State University. The Madisonville forages team earned second place with 1,858 points.
Legion fundraiser to support local heroes
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The American Legion Austin Reed Post 84 will host a community fundraiser on Saturday, April 26. Funds raised will establish a relief fund for first responders and veterans of Madison County.
Madisonville launches “Adopt an Elderly Neighbor” program
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City officials have launched a new program to help elderly residents maintain their properties through community volunteerism. The ‘Adopt an Elderly Neighbor” program was Mayor Bill Parten's idea.
North Zulch Poultry Team Advances to State
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The North Zulch FFA poultry judging team placed third at the Area IX contest held in North Zulch on Thursday, April 10, securing a spot at the state competition. The four-member team scored 1,458 points in the contest, which tested skills in poultry evaluation, carcass grading, and egg quality assessment.
Leadership Part 4 – ‘What a true leader looks like’
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Editor’s Note: This essay on leadership by Curtis Klingle will be presented as a four-part series over the upcoming weeks. The charlatan’s meretricious nature is never more evident than in meetings or in simple conversation.
Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing a challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American- Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”
Mustangs Fall in Two Games
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The Madisonville Varsity Mustangs suffered back-toback losses to the Center Varsity Roughriders in district play last week. Inahomematchup on Tuesday, April 8, the Mustangs fell to Center 8-3 despite collecting 11 hits.
MUSTANG SOCCER ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
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Charlie Chacon, Senior
Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District
1st Team All-District
David Zaragoza, Junior
Jackson Zanolini, Senior
Christian Leverette, Sophomore
Jesus Alvarez, Junior
2nd Team All-District
Erick Payan, Senior
Norberto Saldana, Junior
Isaac Hinojosa, Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Kaleb Strong, Freshman
Victor Michel, Junior
