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‘ROUND TOWN

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Thinking about a little road trip while the weather is still good? Still have a little western love in your heart? October 28-30 the 31st annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering will be held in the Fort Worth Stock Yards National Historic District. Tickets are already on sale, and you can’t beat the entertainment.
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What's cookin'?

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The International Barbeque Cookers Association held a Texas State Championship at the Midway Volunteer Fire Department’s 16th Fall Fest barbeque starting on Friday, October 7, and ending on Saturday, October 8. At the event, the Regional Director for Region 1 of IBCA, Mike Gomez, spoke a little about the job and what he enjoys about it, “It’s challenging, it has its moments, and it’s a lot of fun, the great thing is going places and meeting great people,” said Mike Gomez “We’re the largest sanctioning body in the state of Texas, so we try and sanction the best cookoffs,” said Gomez.

Soft opening of A Bushel & A Perk

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A Bushel & A Perk, a Cafe and Indoor Play Space, opened its doors late last week for a soft opening that continues this week in Madisonville on the square next to Lalo’s Mexican Grill. Operated by husband and wife team, Dan Garner and Renee Garner, The business’s name is a homage to Renee’s grandmother, who used to sing the song “A Bushel and a Peck” to her when she was a child.

Community Calendar

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• October 6 th 5:30-7 p.m. North Zulch ISD Open House Free hotdog meal in the cafeteria Elementary Gym Ribbon Cutting Tour new facilities Family Night at the Library Book Fair Information booths in the gym October 6-7 th All day Midway Volunteer Fire Department 16th Annual Fall Fest BBQ Cookoff $7,500 guarantee payout 5612 School Road, Midway 936-348-8279 October 8 th 2 – 4 p.m.

JAIL LOG

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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.