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Library receives Texas Book Festival Grant

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The city’s Adopt an Elderly Neighbor program needs volunteers and sponsors to help older residents with yard work. The program connects volunteers with elderly residents who need help mowing, edging and clearing yard debris.

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MCISD announces cell phone ban rules

10 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District will ban cellphones and personal electronic devices during the school day starting Sept. 1, following state legislation requiring all Texas public schools to prohibit the devices.

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Kerr County death toll tops 100, with 161 still missing

10 months ago By Capital Highlights

As of press time, search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

10 months ago By News Staff

Dear Editor, I recently attended a meeting of the North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department. At this meeting, I can see the reason an Emergency Services District is needed and beneficial to the western area of Madison County. Numerous people have voiced their opinion of an ESD, but how many know the facts of the North Zulch Fire Department.

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Summer movie nights at Lake Madison

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Madison Community Coalition will show three free movies this summer at the Lake House at Lake Madison Park, with free popcorn for all who attend. The movies start Thursday, July 18, with “Migration,” followed by “Orion and the Dark” on July 25 and “Dog Man” on Aug.

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Explore the Youth Farmers Market

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

Young vendors will sell handmade goods and treats at the Youth Summer Farmers Market on Saturday, July 26, at the Prosperity Bank parking lot. The market runs from 9 a.m.

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Mushroom Festival still seeking vendors

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Texas Mushroom Festival continues accepting vendor applications for its Oct. 18 event in downtown Madisonville.

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Learning Spot expands classes

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Learning Spot at Madisonville Christian Fellowship will open a separate class for 3-yearolds this fall, expanding its preschool program to meet growing enrollment demands. The Christian preschool previously combined 3- and 4-year-old students in one Pre-K class.

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Fall Ball registration is open

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Madisonville Little League will open registration for fall baseball and softball on Monday. The fall season runs from July 14 through Aug.

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DPS advises public to download iWatchTexas amid potential Homeland Security Threats

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to download the iWatch-Texas mobile app to protect the public from potential homeland security threats, considering recent international events. Using iWatchTexas, everyone can take an active role in protecting Texas communities from possible terror attacks.

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