CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

JANUARY 1, 2025 Wharton primed for 89th Legislature District 12 State Representative- Elect Trey Wharton will represent Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker, Washington and rural Brazos counties when the 89th Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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A miniature pony named Spirit visited two senior care facilities in Madisonville this month as part of an annual Christmas tradition. Members of the Hilltop Lakes Equestrian Association brought Spirit to the Madisonville Care Center’s assisted living and nursing home wings for the group’s Christmas Spirit visit.

Milton Earl Roberts, 90 years, 2 months and 14 days of Willis, TX, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Conroe, TX. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m.

Two sisters in matching Grinch pajamas pose with Santa Claus at the Hispanic Heritage Association's second annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Lake Madison Front Pavilion.

A mother and son take a train ride at the Mustang Band's Winterfest fundraiser on Monday, Dec. 15 in the Madisonville High School parking lot.

A local mother is calling for accountability after she says her 10-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by another student while riding a school bus. Madisonville police responded to a report of sexual assault of a minor Thursday, Dec.