Madison County commissioners authorized audits, voted to seek bids on road materials and approved a slate of agenda items during deliberations Tuesday, Oct. 28.

BEDIAS — The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl missing since Saturday night in the Bedias area. Emma George was last seen about 8 p.m.

Children played pumpkin ring toss and other games during the North Zulch PTO Fall Festival Oct. 31 at North Zulch Elementary School. The event featured carnival games, food, a silent auction and a costume contest. Admission was free with carnival game tickets sold for $1 each. Proceeds from the festival support teachers, students and scholarships.

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The Varsity Lady Mustangs volleyball team defeated Silsbee Thursday, Oct. 30 in the first round of playoffs, advancing as the top seed in Division 2.

The Madisonville football team (5-4, 2-2) dropped an intense, 48-45 shootout to the top-ranked Bellville Brahmas (7-2, 4-0) on Senior Night Friday, their 2025 finale at Mustang Stadium. “I am super proud of the kids for battling back in a heck of a ball game,” said head coach Russell Urbantke after the game.

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has launched Tip411, a new text, app and online system that allows people to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations anonymously through their Operation Game Thief program.