NORTH ZULCH — North Zulch Independent School District board members approved the 2026-27 school calendar and worked through a long list of facility problems during their meeting March 12. The board unanimously adopted calendar D, one of four options a district committee put together.

The Lady Mustangs capped a near perfect season and unbeaten district scorecard Monday with a 2-1 win over Palestine to claim the program’s first outright district championship. The Madisonville High School varsity girls soccer team finished 12-0 in District 16-4A with their victory against the Wildcats at Mustang Stadium March 16.

A $1.2 million street improvement project for new drainage and a fresh coat of asphalt on four Madisonville streets is on hold until officials clear one more hurdle. According to City Manager Kelcey Young, about 30 resident signatures for temporary easements are needed before work can begin on Bailey, North Casey, Arrow and Memorial (First) streets.

NORTH ZULCH — North Zulch Independent School District earned high marks in its latest academic performance report, claiming six distinctions with some grades ranking among the highest in the state, according to officials. Principals Janie Pope and Donald May reviewed the district’s A ranking and 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report scorecard with trustees during their meeting March 12.

MIDWAY --- Mayor Randal Dorman closed the doors on a guest presentation during the Board of Aldermen's Monday, March 9 meeting, calling an executive session so a real estate agent could read a letter asking the council to grandfather a property owner into an ordinance.

MADISON COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO RETURNS TO THE ARENA.

• Andrew Maxey 2nd place *State qualifier *Set school powerlifting squat record (685 lbs) • Jose Guevara 3rd place • Korlynn Wheaton 6th place • Colton Gatlin 9th place • Erik Garza 9th place • Carson Ferguson 10th place Maxey will compete at the 4A State Powerlifting Championships Thursday, March 27 in Abilene..

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Madisonville Mustangs Results VARSITY GIRLS • Team finish: 2nd place, 104 points 100 M Dash • 1. Cedaja Ford: 12.25 • 2.