1947 – 2025 Ellen (Evans) Jenkines, 78 years, 2 months, and 10 days of Madisonville, TX, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Bryan, TX. Her life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

1934 – 2025 Joan Marsh Rigby Mitchell passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on October 26, 1934, in Angleton, Texas, to her loving parents, Mary Louise (Brooks) Marsh and William Elmo Marsh.

1936 – 2025 Mrs. Bernice went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

1953 – 2025 Harold Lynn Reed, 72, a Madison County native and servant to the community, made his entrance into glor y on December 8, 2025. His presence in the world began in Madisonville, Texas on November 6, 1953, as he was born to proud and loving parents, James Elmer Reed Jr.

Madisonville Elementary School students sing Christmas carols for family members Friday, Dec. 5. Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classes performed in the holiday pageant.

North Zulch FFA Broadcasting team members Brilynn C (left), Brayden S and Harper R pose Friday, Dec. 5 at the State Leadership Development Event contest at Sam Houston State University. The team advanced to the state semifinals after winning first at district and second at area but did not advance to finals.

MIDWAY — The Midway Board of Aldermen kept business brief this week and turned City Hall into a Christmas party and book sorting operation. Mayor Randal Dorman called the Dec.

Madisonville FFA students earned high marks at the State Leadership Development Event contests Friday, Dec. 5, securing multiple top-10 finishes and placing among the strongest teams in Texas.

NORTH ZULCH — Agriculture wasn’t just an interest for North Zulch FFA member Kelby Cobb — it was an inheritance. As a fifth-generation Angus cattle rancher, Cobb’s lifestyle is rooted in ranch culture.

Since mid-September, my Musings have focused on local military matters. I realized that for the most part I neglected the North Zulch area so I’m trying to make up for it here.