Madison County Sheriff Deputy Frank McIntyre completed and passed an intense two-week K9 handler academy through Sector K9 Foundation on Thursday, July 21. At the completion of his course, Deputy McIntyre returned to Madison County with his new partner, and the department’s newest Deputy, K9 Maverick, by his side.

The North Zulch Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) would like to thank the NZISD and the Madison County community for helping them raise money needed to send their team to the National FCCLA Leadership Conference, held June 28 to July 4 in San Diego, California. The students represented Texas FCCLA in STAR (Student Taking Action for Recognition) Events and to receive a Scholarship.

Tough decisions are being made around Texas as drought conditions force ranchers to cull cattle herds due to lack of forage. Cattle producers must decide whether to continue feeding by purchasing available hay or find other economical feed options, or simply pare down herd numbers.