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Screwworm returns to Texas

16 hours ago By News Staff

A rural pest wiped out in the United States 60 years ago has returned to Texas, but local officials say Madison County livestock are not in immediate danger.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first New World screwworm case June 3 in a calf near La Pryor in Zavala County. Five more cases followed by June 9 — two additional calves in Zavala County, two calves in La Salle County, a goat in Gillespie County and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.

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Decades Off the Shelf

1 year ago By Gage Matthieu

The local library is the place where the pages of history relax on the shelves of their new homes, and librarian Veronica Landmann has been dutifully tending to the needs of the books, the seniors, and the youth for over 25 years. In a recent interview with The Meteor, she spoke of the challenges and the rewards a life of serving the county has brought her in over two decades of service.

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County Approves $133,163 Jail Security System Upgrade

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Commissioners Court approved a $133,163.55 contract with Sydaptic Inc. to modernize the county jail’s security control system during their Dec. 23 meeting, following weeks of deliberation and contract revisions.

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Madison County approves contracts

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County commissioners approved service contracts and heard departmental updates in their final meeting of 2024 on Monday, Dec. 23.

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Large Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Madison County Skies

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County residents and officials reported multiple sightings of large unidentified drones on Saturday, Dec. 21, raising concerns about their origin and purpose in the typically quiet Texas community.

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Wharton primed and poised for the 89th Lege

1 year ago By Connie Clements

According to Texas Policy Research, when the 89th Texas Legislature convenes January 14, it will include three new State Senators and 32 new State Representatives, one of which will be District 12 State Representative- Elect Trey Wharton.

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BLUE SANTA Patrols County

1 year ago By News Staff

Madison County Sheriff’s Office helped numerous Madison County families have a magical Christmas on Friday, Dec. 20, as part of their annual Operation Blue Santa event.

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JAIL LOG

1 year ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, October 1, through Sunday, October 8. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

1 year ago By News Staff

ELVIS TRIBUTE: TRAVIS POWELL Come see Travis Powell perform as Elvis in an award-winning act at the Historic Old Town Theatre. 1023 12th St, Huntsville, TX Jan.

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Abbott’s $500 Million Public Safety Package Boosts Law Enforcement

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, that his Public Safety Office will distribute more than $500 million in grant funding, with a substantial portion strengthening local law enforcement agencies across Texas through equipment upgrades and tactical support.

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Veterans Bill Passes; Rural Areas Wait

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Congress passed landmark veterans’ healthcare legislation on Tuesday, Dec. 17, promising sweeping reforms to VA healthcare delivery. Rural communities like Madison County may need to be creative in accessing the new resources.

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