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‘ROUND TOWN

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If you’re reading this on Wednesday, the day the paper comes out, FYI after three more days it will be August 1. By the way, in case you’re like Ronnie and thought FYI was a misspelled word, it’s the acronym for “For Your Information.” Living with Ronnie is always entertaining!
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Madisonville SPED students

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Madisonville SPED students (clockwise) Curtis Ledbetter, Christian Wilson, Hanna Shadle and Shawndrick Ross participated in Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley's Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) Program, which is aimed at Youth Vocational Rehabilitation Participants and was created as part of the organization's commitment to build a support system for students with disabilities. The four spent five weeks working at area businesses, including Walker Co.

Offensive messages associated with assault arrest

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A number of offensive text messages were sent from the phone of a Madisonville CISD employee last week, including a racial slur to the grandparent of a Black student in the early hours of July 21. The messages, which district officials say were not sent by the employee, sparked outrage from members of the community.
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PROFIT SHARE

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Madisonville Youth Football and Cheer teamed up with Texas Burger on Main Street in Madisonville for a profit share Monday. 25% of restaurant sales mentioning Madisonville Youth Football and Cheer were given to the organization. Pictured on the left are organization members (from left) Erik Garza, Mercedez Armenta, Jennesis Reed and Brooke Moffett. Pictured on the right are Dallas Rich (top) and Moffett. The organization is also holding a mini conditioning camp at the practice field behind the junior high school Wednesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. The camp is free of charge and attendees can sign up for the season during or after camp. COURTESY PHOTOS