The trial of Philip Cameron Carter (42) began Thursday, April 3, after a jury was seated and seven indictments were read to the court, including one for solicitation of capital murder of his ex-wife. The state’s opening statement, delivered by Madison County District Attorney Courtney Cain, portrayed Carter as a man determined to have his former spouse killed.

1947 – 2025 Patricia Gail (Wagers) Turner; 77 years; passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in The Woodlands, TX. She was born on June 4, 1947 in Edinburg, TX and lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.

The Trinity Regional Flood Planning Group seeks information from the public to help develop the 2028 Trinity Regional Flood plan Data can be submitted through the online survey and interactive web map at https://trinity.halff.com/.

A new local market featuring handmade crafts, homemade goods and fresh produce will make its debut in North Zulch. The Handpicked Haven Market will open Saturday, April 5 at the Little Red Barn across from North Zulch Grocery.

Madison County’s District Clerk’s office has seen a substantial increase in passport applications following the closure of the Bryan-College Station passport processing center. During the March 25 commissioners court meeting, the district clerk reported collecting $5,763.90 for passport services in January and February alone.