Total eclipse message for Madison County
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Friday, April 8, 2024, is only 14 days away. Are you informed about the eclipse? Are you prepared? Do you even care about the eclipse? There’s a lot of excitement about this one.
From Passover to Resurrection
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Love Disciples and the Cross Pointe Church children’s ministry are hosting an interactive children’s event at the Kimbro Center on Saturday, March 30, at 6 p.m. The event will go over the events from Passover to Christ’s resurrection, all depicted from a child’s viewpoint while interacting with the story through a set of resurrection eggs.
Shelley King
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Singer-songwriter Shelley King is gearing up for a performance at the Madisonville Mudbug & Music Festival on Saturday, April 13, at Lake Madison Park. King, known for her “powerhouse” vocals and stage presence, is part of the Texas Commission of the Arts Rural Tours initiative to bring live music to underserved Texas communities.
MCISD PD TEACH MANDATORY CURRICULUM
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On Friday, March 15 Madisonville CISD Police Department’s Sergeant Mahler, Officer Ogle, and Officer Lawrenz taught a mandatory curriculum to some of the Madisonville CISD High School students.
By law, school districts must provide instruction to students in grades 9th-12th on proper interaction with Peace Officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
Joeli Hardy’s agricultural triumphs
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Madisonville Senior Joeli Hardy has been busy nonstop since the last time we sat and talked. She has shown at the biggest shows in the state: Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth.
Texas educators consider leaving jobs amid burnout
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A Texas American Federation of Teachers union survey reveals that some Texas teachers are considering leaving the profession. The survey, taken by around 6,000 education educators across the state, found that nearly 70% are ready to quit jobs due to various pressures, including burnout, according to KSAT.
Madison County sees spike in vehicle thefts
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of motor vehicle burglaries and thefts between Monday, March 4, and Sunday, March 10. Two vehicles were reported stolen from Hackett Branch Road.
Madisonville loop project progresses
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The Texas Department of Transportation recently posted the final environmental assessment for the SL 1853 Madisonville Loop project, marking a milestone in the proposal’s progress.
