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COURTESY PHOTOS The North Zulch Independent School District FCCLA chapter competed at the Texas FCCLA Leadership Conference in Dallas April 8-11. Attendees included Harper Richie, William Kirk, Dalila Cervantes, Emily Cohen, Kylie Lawson, Jaylene Sanders, Zailey Crocker, Alyssa Lawson, Mariah Williams, Abram Afshar, Jonathan Garcia, Brayden Stewart, Abree Schramm, Chloe McLain, Dayana Medina, Levi Price, KJ Williams and Lance Wallace.  

North Zulch FCCLA students win state offices, nationals berths

1 month ago By News Staff
Special to the Meteor DALLAS — Two North Zulch Independent School District students won state offices and three competitors advanced to the national competition at the Texas FCCLA Leadership Conference April 8-11. Harper Richie was elected state president of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Taylor sentenced to life for continuous sexual abuse of child  

Taylor sentenced to life for continuous sexual abuse of child

1 month ago By News Staff

A Madison County jury found Glenn Taylor, 61, guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child Wednesday, April 15, and sentenced him to life in prison the following day after deliberating less than 10 minutes, according to a press release from Criminal District Attorney Courtney Cain.

Judge Tracy Sorensen handed down the sentenced Thursday, April 16, in the 278th Judicial District Court. The life sentence is the maximum punishment allowed by law for the charge, according to the press release.

A rainbow arcs over a lone tree at High Prairie April 12, a few miles west of Madisonville. A second, fainter rainbow could be seen stretching above the town after storms rolled out Sunday afternoon.  

Double the Luck

1 month ago By News Staff
A rainbow arcs over a lone tree at High Prairie April 12, a few miles west of Madisonville. A second, fainter rainbow could be seen stretching above the town after storms rolled out Sunday afternoon.
LINDA KAY HALEY  

LINDA KAY HALEY

1 month ago By News Staff
1949 – 2026 Linda Kay Haley, known to her family as “Wonder Woman,” 76, of Kyle, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on April 4, 2026. Born November 11, 1949, in Madisonville, Texas, she lived a life marked by love, kindness, and devotion to those around her.
ELIZABETH 'ANN' RICHIE  

ELIZABETH 'ANN' RICHIE

1 month ago By News Staff
1941 – 2026 Elizabeth 'Ann' Richie, born June 14, 1941, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, love, and family. Her life was a testament to the quiet strength of a woman who built a life and home where everyone felt safe, welcomed and deeply loved.