Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?

Dads, if you’ve got one of those fancy electrical vehicles on your Christmas list for Mama, you’ll want to read this. I ran across a hot-off-thepress article by Patrick Anderson, CEO of an economic consulting company. Anderson has worked with the auto industry for over 20 years.

24-year-old Christopher “Lane” Thornton was in custody as of Nov. 5 after the Madison County Sheriff’s Office released a Facebook post detailing the wanted person.

The Madisonville volleyball team advanced past the Bi-District round of the postseason for the third straight season last week with a victory over Palestine in three straight matches at Crockett High School. The Lady Mustangs concluded their run with a loss to Giddings in Navasota Thursday. (See Sports for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS

David Guevara of Madisonville High School has been selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and will Wind Ensemble Participation at the storied venue. This distinction is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.

David Guevara of Madisonville High School has been selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and will Wind Ensemble Participation at the storied venue. This distinction is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.

COLLEGE STATION – Coleman & Patterson of College Station and Madisonville is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 17th annual Aggie 100, which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. Coleman & Patterson was recognized as number 10 with a compound annual growth rate of 85%. The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.