The Madisonville Mustangs volleyball team defeated Center 3-0 on the road Friday, Oct. 3, to stay undefeated in district play.

The Madisonville football team (3-2, 0-0) returns to the gridiron Friday to host La Grange (3-2, 0-0), their first 4A District 11 matchup of the season. The Mustangs were on bye last week in preparation for district play following a thrilling 21-14 win over Center on Homecoming Sept.

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 congressional map are asking a panel of three federal judges to block using the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the March midterms.

In last month’s newsletter, we introduced our foundational purpose: “NZISD: Cultivating an Environment That Inspires Learning.” This month, we’re taking a deep dive into the system most critical to that goal-the Learning system itself.

We have had a whirlwind start to the school year. It has been a start that included many last-minute changes to laws and regulations that public schools are expected to follow.

Welcome to Fall! By the time you’re reading this, we will be closing out the first quarter of school and welcoming a full slate of exciting October events. We are incredibly grateful for the amazing community turnout at our recent family engagement events! Goodies with Grandparents was a huge success, with a record number of guests in attendance.

NORTH ZULCH— Law enforcement officials met with residents at the Pleasant Grove Neighborhood Watch Meeting Thursday, Oct. 2, at Pleasant Grove Church.

The Bedias Creek Soil & Water Conservation District #428 continued operations Monday, Oct. 6, at Madisonville City Hall, even as the federal government shutdown forced the absence of key agricultural officials.