Fourth of July parade set for downtown
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The city’s annual Fourth of July parade will start at 4:15 p.m. with line-up at First Baptist Church, 300 S.
Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session
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AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a state ban on THC products Sunday night and immediately called a special legislative session to create regulations for the hemp industry.
CPS Board honors late member Shelly Stover
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The Madison County Child Protective Services Board honored the memory of Shelly Stover during its monthly meeting, recognizing her years of dedication to helping children in the community before her death in 2013.
JUNE YARD OF THE MONTH
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The home at 107 N Texas St. earned recognition as Madisonville’s June Yard of the Month with its lush landscaping, mature trees, and well-maintained flower beds.
‘BERNARD IN THE BACKSEAT’
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The Madison County Library hosted a special car seat and seat belt safety program, “Bernard in the Backseat” presented by Ms. Natalie of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office. Families enjoyed a story and demonstration and received their own book and coloring sheets to take home.
Lehman Sworn In as Deputy, Begins New Chapter at Sheriff’s Office
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After more than six years of dedicated service, Deputy Lehman has officially joined the ranks of certified peace officers with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. He began his career as a jailer and rose through the ranks to Jail Sergeant before being selected by Chief Deputy Curtis Klingle, with approval from Sheriff Bobby Adams, to attend the TEEX Central Texas Police Academy.
Real lives, real losses of drunk driving
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AUSTIN - Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light.
POST 84 HONORS RETIRED FLAGS
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Carl Ramsey, 1st Vice of the Sons of the Legion, places a worn American flag into the retirement fire during the Austin Reed American Legion Post 84 Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, June 14.
City Council Tables Collision Center
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The Madisonville City Council tabled a request for a collision center on Monday, June 16, after the property buyer raised concerns about repair requirements.
Plumlee named assistant CVSO
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Gordon Plumlee has joined the Madison County Veterans Service Office as assistant county veterans service officer. The 73-year-old Air Force veteran will work under County Veterans Service Officer Erica Greene to help veterans and their families access benefits and services.
