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When you speak with Madison County Judge Tony Leago, it is apparent that he takes pride in the fact that he and his staff don’t shy away from challenges. Now, as he reflects on his first term as Judge and prepares for a reelection campaign, a new and unexpected challenge has presented itself.

Madisonville’s Girl Scout Troop #9504 did their part in spreading holiday cheer this week by delivering boxes of goods to local nursing homes, which included socks, word searches, cross word puzzles, candy, pens and pencils and lotions. Pictured are Brownie, Peyton Holub with Paula Jeffrey of Texas Loving Care Senior Living, LLC; Cameron Shadix and Cadette, Autumn Smith posing with Madisonville Care Center employee Amber Leitner; and Cadettes, Madi McClure and Emily Fetty, along with co-leader Penny Fetty, delivering items for Adar Healthcare & Wellness Center. COURTESY PHOTOS

Ben Armenta, a candidate for Texas Land Commissioner, attended the Madison County Republican Party’s monthly meeting in the Courthouse Annex Community Room Thursday. “My campaign is one where i feel like I need to meet Texans across the entire state,” said Armenta, who resides in the Katy area.

‘Keep Madison County Beautiful’ awarded the winners of the 2021 Christmas lights contest this week with victors coming from individual towns. The top six houses in Madisonville (no particular order) were awarded to Colby and Kayla Wells, Joey and Shannon Frederick, Armando and Cynthia Juarez, Juan Torres, Mary and Don Gilbert and Emilio Estrada. From North Zulch, top prizes went to Ricky and Brandy Palasota (First Place), Scott and Carrie Kilpatric (Second) and Dennis and Linda Altum (Third). Midway’s top prizes were awarded to Sarah Donaho (First), Betty Ann Neal (Second), Marie Driver (Third) with an Honorable Mention given to Diane Barrington. KAY WELCH