After much anticipated construction, Los Ranchos will officially open at their new location at 1101 East Main Street in Madisonville Wednesday. Sunday was the restaurant’s final day in their old location in the Madison Square Shopping Center. PHOTO BY ALYSSA CLOPTON

Sixteen Madisonville CISD educators were voted on by their peers as the top teachers in the district for the unprecedented 2020-21 school year Friday and received honors from Henson Brand in Madisonville and other local businesses. MHS math teacher Amy Clary was distinguished as the group’s top educator, earning her a two-year lease on a car provided by Henson.

Former Madisonville and current Sam Houston State University defensive lineman Chris Scott poses with the Southland Conference trophy earlier this season. Scott was a part of the Bearkats’ national championship run that culminated in a 23-21 victory over South Dakota State May 16. (See News for more) COURTESY PHOTO

The North Zulch baseball team fell 10-0 to the Kennard Tigers in the 1A Regional Semifinals on a wet night in Madisonville Friday to conclude their season. Despite the loss, it was a historic season for the Bulldogs.

Autumn Smith of Madisonville and her horse Beans won the High Point Award (18 and under) for her performance at the Greater Houston Quarter Horse Show at the Brazos County Expo Complex in Bryan May 23. Smith garnered ribbons in a number of events in Bryan to earn the High Point distinction. COURTESY PHOTO

The U12 FC Mustangs, who earned a state title in Temple last month, pose together after the win. Pictured are (back row, from left) Kaleb Strong, Victor Michel, Victor Silva, Ronaldo Chacon, C.J. Whaley, Levi Lewis, Ismael Rodriguez, (middle row, from left) Oswaldo Moreno, Oscar Martinez, Juan Soto, Jaiden Dickey, (front row, from left) Rodrigo Rodriguez and Jacob Zanolini. COURTESY PHOTO