The City of Madisonville and Sweet Magnolia Learning Center will host a Back to School Bash on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.

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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. These numbers were accurate at press time.

The 2013 FC Mustangs soccer team has earned a spot in the USYS National League Frontier Conference, becoming one of only four Texas teams selected for the prestigious league. “It was a big surprise, but that’s the goal we had planned for those kids,” Coach Luis Martinez said.

MINGLE WITH KLINGLE “I pay your salary.” (a bit of satire folks) I cannot but shake my head and chuckle when I hear someone exclaim, “I pay your salary.” This statement is most prevalent when someone wants to express their dismay with law enforcement or demand personal attention. I have found that in the former case, most of these people are just generally unhappy and are under the illusion that public servants are among those that MUST listen to their disgruntled opinions.

The Bedias 4-H Club will hold an ice cream social Monday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

Students in Madison County will have a chance to get free school supplies and learn about health services during a community event next week. The annual Back to School Health & Safety Day will take place on Thursday, Aug.

Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources. The company’s online Bill Toolkit connects customers to energy efficiency tips and resources, and information about bill management and financial assistance options.

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, July. 20.