The Bedias Creek Soil and Water Conservation District no. 428 held its recent meeting on Monday, March 4, where a topic of discussion regarding grant funding for improvements to the Lake Madison Dam came to the board.

Madison County Juneteenth Organization is hosting their annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 15. The annual celebration recognizes the day Texans were notified about the end of slavery.

The 7th Annual Kid Fish was held at Fort Boggy State Park Saturday, Feb. 24, and was a success. With over 100 participants and their families from as far away as Grand Prairie and Rosenberg and after months of preparations, the event came together and even had good weather.

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department held their 32nd Annual “PO BOY” Steak Dinner & Dance fundraiser Feb. 24.

Normangee State Bank opened a new branch in Madisonville on Tuesday, March 12, after serving Madison County for over a century. Under the leadership of President Jack Hunter, the branch wants to continue to cater to each customer by bringing the bank’s personalized experience to the residents of Madisonville.

According to a release, multiple law enforcement agencies worked to thwart a burglary attempt at United Rentals in Buffalo early Sunday morning, leading to a high-speed chase through several counties.

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District held its monthly meeting on Monday, March 11, during which Superintendent Dr. Keith West provided updates on educational stands, financials, facilities, technology, and safety.