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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.  

MARKER UNVEILED FOR RECONSTRUCTION-ERA LEGISLATOR

1 month ago By News Staff

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.

JAIL LOG  

JAIL LOG

1 month ago By News Staff
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.
Madisonville High School’s boys 4x200 relay team poses after winning first place at the District 17-4A meet in Palestine. Team members include Konnor Greer, Chris Tolliver, Jaden Simpson and Tristan Whaley. COURTESY PHOTOS  

Mustangs sweep relay titles at district meet

1 month ago By Richard Sirman
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.