ELEANOR MARIE (ALLEN) WHITE
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1933 – 2026 Eleanor “Ellie” Marie (Allen) White, 93 years, affectionately known to all as “Grammy Cookie,” passed away April 9, 2026 in Humble. Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m.
City rezones lot, popup apartment
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City Council approved rezoning a Madisonville property April 13 after an apartment was constructed without permits. The lot at 805 N.
School board moves elections, makes adjustments
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Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District trustees voted Monday to move school board elections to November, aligning with a new state law and potentially increasing voter turnout. The board approved the change April 13, shifting elections from May to November of odd-numbered years, beginning in 2027.
LITTLE LEGS, BIG LAPS
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Madisonville Elementary students run across Mustang Stadium's turf Wednesday, April 1, during the school's Fun Run.
MARKER UNVEILED FOR RECONSTRUCTION-ERA LEGISLATOR
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Dozens gather Saturday, April 11 for the unveiling of a state historical marker honoring Thomas Beck on the south side of the Madison County Courthouse lawn. Beck represented Madison County in three Texas Legislatures during Reconstruction.
Six generations of Thomas Beck’s family stand beside his state historical marker Saturday, April 11 at the Madison County Courthouse. Beck was born into slavery in Kentucky around 1819 and served three terms in the Texas House representing Madison and Grimes counties.
FFA POULTRY TEAM WINS AREA,ADVANCES TO STATE
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Macy Cunningham (left), Lily Scogin and Thade Brown display their first place pennants after winning the Area IX poultry contest at the Sam Houston CDE on Thursday, April 9. The team advances to the state competition. Scogin placed second as an individual.
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, April 5, through Sunday, April 12. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Mustangs sweep relay titles at district meet
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PALESTINE --- Madisonville High School track athletes claimed three relay titles and a handful of individual gold medals at the District 17-4A meet Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 at Palestine High School, qualifying for area competition in more than a dozen events. The boys 4x100 relay team of Jaden Simpson, Konnor Greer, Tristan Whaley and Kedrick Moffett took first place. Greer, Chris Tolliver, Simpson and Whaley also won gold in the 4x200 relay.
Lady Mustangs sweep district doubleheader with Center, Rusk
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The Madisonville High School Lady Mustangs varsity softball team won both of its district games last week, routing Center 16-5 on Tuesday, April 7 and coming from behind to beat Rusk 12-10 on Friday, April 10 to improve to 14-15 on the season. The Lady Mustangs buried Center early.
Mustangs win two straight in district to climb back to .500
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The Madisonville High School Mustangs varsity baseball team won both of its district games last week, beating Center 7-3 on Tuesday, April 7 and Rusk 4-2 on Friday, April 10 to improve to 13-11 on the season. Center struck first Tuesday.
