“Man’s best friend” holds an invaluable role in the ranks of military and law enforcement-related operations, making life easier for those who put everything on the line for everyday citizens. When the duty is done, dogs remain a critical part of the recovery process for countless individuals across the country.

Round-the-clock roadwork began to complete the intersection of FM 39 and OSR from 1st Street to Hall Street in Normangee Monday and was expected to take five days to complete at the onset of the project, according to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) press release.

Kevin Counsil (Madison County Republican Party Chair) and Gary Lindsey (Madison County Democrat Party Chair) have put together a candidate forum prior to early voting for the upcoming May 1 election. The decided date will be Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Kimbro Center in Madisonville.