The Madison County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Oct. 8, to handle routine business and discuss several property matters.

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A new local nonprofit wants to make sure no child is left on the sidelines when it comes to youth sports. Blessed Ballers, founded in September 2024, provides funding and equipment to families who can’t afford registration fees or gear for their children to participate in sports programs.

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National Newspaper Week is Oct. 6–12. The Madisonville Meteor thanks the subscribers and readers who have helped continue the legacy of trusted, local, award– winning news in Madison County since 1894. Meteor staff pictured from left: Alexis Morgan, office assistant; Gage Matthieu, community marketing consultant/ sales; Ana Cosino-Mize, area publisher, and Richard Sirman, editor.

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Madison County 4-H students won multiple awards at the recent Heart O’ Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo in Waco. Case Foster won Class Champion in the Agricultural Mechanics Contest with his entrance gate.

The Madisonville Lady Mustangs volleyball squad has started district play with a 3-0 record. The varsity team won at Rusk High School in straight sets on Oct.