Peter Campbell had just reenlisted in the Navy when an explosion changed everything. The landing craft blast left him in a coma for 10 days and ended his military career in 1957.

Jason Phillips graduated from Madisonville High School in 2010 with no clear direction. Five years later, he returned home from the Marine Corps with discipline and purpose.

For more than 20 years, the Bedias Women’s Club has expressed its gratitude for the service and sacrifice by America’s veterans with a warm welcome and a hot meal. The tradition continued November 11 at the Bedias Civic Club with approximately 75 veterans and widows of veterans from Grimes, Brazos, Leon and Madison Counties. It wrapped up on an emotional note with Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to Be An American.”

Les Neal left the Texas Army National Guard in the 1990s but couldn't stay away after terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Madison County commissioners reviewed monthly financial reports Wednesday, Nov. 12, showing more than $300,000 in claims paid and over $2.3 million collected through the tax office during October.

North Zulch FFA members participated in the Sam Houston District Leadership Development Event Contest in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 14, with two teams qualifying for area competition.

Madisonville FFA claimed the sweepstakes championship at the Sam Houston District Leadership Development Event contest in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 14, with 12 teams advancing to area competition.