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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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Community Decorates Cemetery for Christmas

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

About 20 Madison County residents gathered Sunday at Madisonville Cemetery to honor fallen veterans by placing Christmas wreaths on their headstones, continuing a national tradition of remembrance. Madison County Judge Clark Osborne, who serves as president of the Madisonville Cemetery Association donated 300 wreaths for the ceremony, dramatically expanding the local effort that had secured only 17 wreath sponsorships throughout the year.

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FIGHTING HUNGER IN MADISON COUNTY

1 year ago By News Staff

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'TIS THE SEASON OF giving

1 year ago By News Staff

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AIRMAN GROOMS GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING

1 year ago By News Staff

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Man Gets 12 Years for Third DWI Offense

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

A Madison County man will spend 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to his third or more driving while intoxicated offense. Judge Hal Ridley sentenced Benny Burkett in the 278th State District Court on Monday, Dec.

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Teacher Resigns Amid Investigation

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

A Madisonville Junior High School teacher resigned Monday following allegations of inappropriate electronic communications with students, according to school district officials. Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District launched an immediate investigation into the matter after receiving reports about the communications.

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County allocates remaining ARPA funds

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

After extensive deliberations and revised calculations, Madison County Commissioners Court finalized the allocation of its remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during a reconvened afternoon session on Tuesday, Dec. 10, directing money toward library repairs and road maintenance needs.

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Santa’s Helpers Spread Joy

1 year ago By News Staff

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Fire Chief Proposes Tax Hike to Lower Insurance Costs

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Madisonville Fire Chief Thom Jones, speaking as a private citizen at the recent city council meeting on Monday, Dec.9, explained how improving the city’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating could significantly reduce residents’ insurance costs while strengthening fire protection capabilities.