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MadVille Football Travels to Columbus in Week 4

8 months ago By Campbell Atkins

The Madisonville Mustangs (2-1) will look to make it two straight non-district wins Friday when they hit the road to take on Columbus (1-2), who won the 3A State Championship in 2024. “I know (Columbus head coach Matt Schobel) is going to have those guys ready to play.

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Jail Log

8 months ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, September 7. through Sunday, September 14.

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Amateur artists invited to enter Texas Mushroom Festival contest

8 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Texas Mushroom Festival wants to see your mushroom art. The festival's annual Amateur Art Contest opens for entries with a Sunday, Oct.

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4-H ARCHERS TAKE AIM

8 months ago By News Staff

Young archers practice their form during the Madison County 4-H archery club's first session for new shooters on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

8 months ago By News Staff

From jalapeño eating and grito contests to dancing horses and a lowrider car show, families enjoyed a full day of entertainment at Madisonville’s Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 20. The event also featured a kid zone, giveaways, and live music from headliner Tatuaje and other performers.

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Madisonville budget hits $9.2 million

8 months ago By Richard Sirman

Residents of Madisonville won’t see a tax increase next year. The City of Madisonville’s 2025-2026 budget totals $9,239,003 but keeps the property tax rate at $0.6939 per $100 of assessed valuation.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

8 months ago By News Staff

The City of Madisonville and the Hispanic Heritage Association hosted the Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Lake Madison on Sept. 13, featuring live music, cultural performances, contests, food, and family-friendly fun.

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Midway council workshop set for budget review

8 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Midway City Council will dig into next year’s $311,527 budget during a workshop session Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

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North Zulch ISD earns high marks from TEA

8 months ago By Richard Sirman

North Zulch Independent School District received an overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency while the board approved a pay increase for substitute teachers at its Monday, Sept. 15 meeting.

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Multiple departments respond to blaze at Red King Ranch

8 months ago By Richard Sirman

A handheld grinder sparked a fire that destroyed approximately 500 round bales of hay in a barn on Farm to Market 1372, bringing six volunteer fire departments to the scene. The fire at Red King Ranch in the 15700 block of FM 1372 was reported at approximately 5 p.m.

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