At Juarez Tax and Services, the Juarez family journey started a little over 30 years ago, when Armando Juarez became a senior tax consultant at one of the largest franchises, for many years. Around 2006, Armando began showing his son, Micheal, the ropes of the business.

Under the guidance of CEO Joel Shaw, Normangee State Bank stands as a testament to local banking and the vision of family-led teams, as the bank prides itself on an approach that’s becoming rare in today’s landscape.

On Thursday, Feb. 15, the students at Madisonville Elementary participated in the Kid’s Heart Challenge, an event that benefits the American Heart Association.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Feb. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 25. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Madisonville Mustangs varsity baseball team showcased their skills on the field with a victory 15-0 over West Fork Gators on Saturday, Feb. 24.

One of the teams for the North Zulch Little Dribblers won second place in their own tournament to finish off the season.

The Lady Mustangs have shown they have a penchant for defense this season, and Tuesday night, they again applied that pressure on their way to a Class 4A Regional Quarterfinal win over Liberty 57-35. With the win, the Lady Mustangs moved to 30-5 on the season, dominating the Lady Panthers from start to finish.