Madisonville Police Department’s Cadets Bonji Ganza and Wayne Roundtree help distribute food at the Brazos Valley Food Pantry in Madisonville. The cadets’ volunteer work supports the community’s fight against hunger.

Madisonville High School tennis players hit the courts for their inaugural practice of the season on Monday, July 29. Coach Catherine Sedlacek played some rounds with the players as the collective team prepares for the school year and upcoming matches.

Former Texas A&M standout Sam Bennett notched his second straight top-3 finish on the Korn Ferry Tour Sunday. He tied for third at the NV5 Invitational.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, July 21 through Sunday, July 31. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

All adoptions for the month of August are FREE with an approved application! Contact Madisonville’s Animal Control to adopt today: 936-348-3317 All adoption fees are $95 Contact Rufus Refuge to adopt an animal today: 936-581-1310 or 936-348-8508

The Seton Center will hold its third “Mini Date Night” event on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 4 p.m.

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District keeps its backpack policy. No lockers.