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Screwworm returns to Texas

1 day 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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Postcards Magazine Honors Betty Jo Farris Stevens

2 years ago By News Staff

Postcards Magazine Honors Betty Jo Farris Stevens.

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Economic Growth with New Development Incentives

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

During the city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, City Manager Fabrice Kabona outlined a plan to boost economic growth through new development incentive policies.

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The Legacy of Nancy Cahill

2 years ago By Lyndie Dunn

Texas City native Nancy Cahill found her love for horses at a very early age. Nancy’s father was a dentist, and her mother was a housewife. Neither had any riding knowledge. Nancy started out with English riding lessons in the greater Houston area.

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Madisonville City Council Tackles Rezoning

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

Madisonville City Council met Monday, Jan. 8, with an agenda that ranged from rezoning discussions to economic development plans for the city.

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Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center

2 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, on Sunday, Jan. 7, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of multiple weather threats over the next several days.

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P&Z delays rezoning

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

Planning and Zoning held a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 2, about rezoning properties north of Washington between N. McIver and N. May St. and south of E. Viser St. from Urban Single Family Residential District 2 (SF-2) to Manufactured Home Residential District (MH).

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Motorcyclist killed near Iola

2 years ago By Matthew Ybarra

IOLA — Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle accident that killed a motorcyclist near Iola Friday evening, Jan. 5.

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Community Calendar

2 years ago By News Staff

If you wish to put an item on the Community Calendar, please email the information to Lyndie.Dunn@MadisonvilleMeteor.com two weeks prior to the event. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY January 11, 10 a.m.

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JAIL LOG

2 years ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Dec. 31, through Sunday, Jan. 7. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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18-wheeler pushed on side by strong winds

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

On Interstate 45, heading north in Madison County, an 18-wheeler blocked the road on Monday, Jan. 8, after it flipped onto its side in the middle of the highway.

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