COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Morning Muster with breakfast Breakfast dedicated to Wilmer Lee Lawson - Vietnam Vet Date: Tuesday, August 15 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Child care centers closing across state
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An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.
CRIME LOG
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Calls for Service: 45 Traffic Stops: Arrests: 3 The following calls listed are only calls the Sheriff’s Office believes are of interest to the public. The listed calls do not reflect the entire workload that our Deputies respond to or Initiate, each and every day.
Madisonville Monthly Newsletter - August 2023
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Special to the Meteor ANIMAL ADOPTION The Madisonville Animal Shelter is bursting with love and furry friends in need of forever homes. We are currentlyat full capacity, and our adorable residents are eagerly waiting for a warm and loving place to call their own.By adopting from ourlocal animal shelter, you not only provide a home to a deserving pet but also help create space for more animals in need.
Veteran’s Corner
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As you may know, last August Congress passed the (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) PACT Act because of the association between burn pit exposure among veterans, and certain ailments, including many cancers. This law makes nearly 3.5 million veterans eligible for care and benefits they have earned.
Josey Bell, 2023 NCHYA World Champion
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Madisonville native Josey Bell will always remember this past year. She spent much of her time chasing a dream, and she miraculously caught it. On July 29, she was named as the 2023 National Cutting Horse Association Junior Youth World Champion. Fort Worth will always be one of her favorite places. Looking back over the hauling year, Josey recalls how much fun she had and the talented horses she had the opportunity to ride. She can talk horses with anyone, and she does.
Change Has Come for Faith Farris
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Faith Farris, Midway, Texas, is 19 years old. She is a third-generation cutter, competing in National Cutting Horse Association events.
Madison County Feels the Burn
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As triple-digit temperatures grip Texas in an unrelenting heat wave, residents are facing scorching conditions that are pushing the limits of endurance. Day after day, temperature records have been shattered across the state, soaring to a blistering range of 106 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
