The Madisonville Mustangs (5-2, 2-0) will hit the road for the first time since Sept. 19 after three straight wins at home to take on defending 4A Regional Finalist Sealy (6-1, 1-1) Friday.

The Madisonville football team (5-2, 2-0) claimed their third straight victory and backto- back in district play Friday with a 45-21 win over the Caldwell Hornets (3-3, 1-1). The Mustangs delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball with nearly 400 rushing yards as well as a defensive touchdown and a pair of turnovers.

NORTH ZULCH — Costumes and a selection of student-curated auction items will fill the North Zulch Elementary School gym during the annual Fall Festival fundraiser this Halloween. Hosted by the North Zulch Parent Teacher Organization, the event runs from 6-8 p.m.

Madisonville officials acknowledged the need for a new animal shelter during last week’s proceedings but stopped short of committing recently purchased land for the project. Police Chief Herbert Gilbert told City Council Oct.

Madisonville’s delinquent tax collection rate reached 100.1% in the last fiscal year, the city’s contracted law firm told council members Oct. 14.

Texas treasures on display for nation’s 250th anniversary A traveling exhibit highlighting Texas history will be on display at the Madison County Library through 2026. The Texas America250 exhibit, organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, features historical documents, photographs and artifacts from the state archives.

A comprehensive downtown review recently highlighted both promising assets and pressing challenges for Madisonville’s city center, offering a roadmap for future revitalization.

Local 4-H members combined promotion with community service during Madison County’s first project fair earlier this month. The Madison County Fairgrounds wrapped up National 4-H Week Oct.