Gov. Greg Abbott Monday, Aug. 26 announced that since signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, Texas has removed over 1 million people from the state’s voter rolls, including people who moved out of state, are deceased and are noncitizens. That removal process has been, and will continue to be, ongoing.

Madisonville High School launched a new initiative called Mustang Mentors, seeking local men to serve as positive role models for students. The program calls for volunteers to greet students as they arrive at school one Friday each month. Organizers are reaching out to dads, grandpas, uncles, father figures, and businessmen in the community.

AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence on Texas roadways leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own lives and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.

The City of Midway has received a 2024 Community Development Block Grant for $500,000 from the Texas Department of Agriculture. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s website, the “primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable community by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities.” As one might expect, a grant of this size, aimed at developing rural communities, is a competitive award.