NORTH ZULCH — Costumes and a selection of student-curated auction items will fill the North Zulch Elementary School gym during the annual Fall Festival fundraiser this Halloween. Hosted by the North Zulch Parent Teacher Organization, the event runs from 6-8 p.m.

Madisonville officials acknowledged the need for a new animal shelter during last week’s proceedings but stopped short of committing recently purchased land for the project. Police Chief Herbert Gilbert told City Council Oct.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures and tax proposals. The Houston Chronicle reported many of the propositions intend to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses.

MINGLE WITH KLINGLE The Illegal Aliens also began using Human medical treatment facilities and this of course drove up health care costs across the Nation. All hospitals were mandated to treat anyone, including the Illegal Aliens, whether they had the means to pay for those services or not.

Madisonville’s delinquent tax collection rate reached 100.1% in the last fiscal year, the city’s contracted law firm told council members Oct. 14.

Texas treasures on display for nation’s 250th anniversary A traveling exhibit highlighting Texas history will be on display at the Madison County Library through 2026. The Texas America250 exhibit, organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, features historical documents, photographs and artifacts from the state archives.

A comprehensive downtown review recently highlighted both promising assets and pressing challenges for Madisonville’s city center, offering a roadmap for future revitalization.

Local 4-H members combined promotion with community service during Madison County’s first project fair earlier this month. The Madison County Fairgrounds wrapped up National 4-H Week Oct.

Madisonville High School Life Skills teacher Suzanne Smith (left) celebrates with her students after performing the national anthem under Friday night lights in Mustang Stadium. The performance Oct. 17 kicked off the varsity football team’s matchup against Caldwell, where the Mustangs went on to defeat the Hornets 45-21.

Madison County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to deny a proposal that would standardize 911 addressing procedures across the region.