North Zulch firefighters extinguished a grass fire that burned approximately 3 acres off Jenkins Road on Saturday, Aug. 16.

CENTERVILLE — The Texas Outdoor Heroes will host a co-ed softball tournament Saturday, Oct. 18, at Centerville High School Baseball Field.

AUSTIN — Texas Department of Public Safety rolled out a new design, Aug. 18, on Texas driver license and identification cards. All newly issued Texas DLs and IDs will feature a new look, which has increased security features. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date.

The Madison County 4-H Shotgun Club will host a new member orientation and safety training Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.

NORTH ZULCH — North Zulch Independent School District wants to spend $284,554 more next year even though 22 fewer students will walk through its doors. The district’s proposed $6.69 million budget for 2025-2026 marks a 4.44 percent increase over this year’s $6.4 million spending plan.

A 20-minute phone call on Friday, Aug. 15, revealed the story of a Madisonville kindergartener whose photograph will light up Times Square next month.

1940 – 2025 Charles Fred “Fred,” “Freddy,” “Fast Freddy” Hinds, age 84, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Bedias, Texas. Born on October 18, 1940, in Houston, Texas, Fred lived a life marked by adventure, achievement, and an unwavering spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Law enforcement seized methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine tablets and firearms during a search warrant execution in Bedias. Deputies also seized a large amount of U.S. currency and an SUV.

Madisonville High School football players burst through the inflatable Mustang tunnel as cheerleaders wave pom-poms during the Meet the Mustangs event Monday, Aug. 11 at Mustang Stadium. 

The Madisonville City Council voted Monday, Aug. 11 to maintain the property tax rate at 69.39 cents per $100 valuation for the fifth consecutive year while approving water rate increases of up to 9% to address infrastructure needs.