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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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Arrest made in fatal highway street race crash

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

NORTH ZULCH — A North Zulch man faces two charges in connection with the fatal street racing crash that killed a driver on FM 39 earlier this month. Eric Chandler, 22, was arrested Feb.

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Court honors WWII vet

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County Commissioners Court honored a World War II veteran with a room dedication, amended a road use agreement and declined to issue a burn ban during their meeting Feb. 24.

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She heard a voice. It told her to see about the people.

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

Towanda Webber was praying when the Holy Spirit spoke to her. The message was short.

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A country boy from Midway who stayed close to home

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

Chris McGilbra's great-grandfather died in 1986. He was 107 years old.

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SPIRIT DELIVERS VALENTINE'S DAY CHEER TO TLC RESIDENTS

3 months ago By News Staff

Spirit, a miniature pony from the Hilltop Lakes Equestrian Center, greets residents at the Texas Loving Care senior center on Saturday, Feb. 14. Members of the Normangee Methodist Church also brought cookies, cards and treats for residents during the Valentine's Day visit.

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MCISD STUDENTS AND STAFF OF THE MONTH

3 months ago By News Staff

Board Vice President Jason Cleere (left) and board member Bo Williams (right) pose with February students of the month Caitlyn Patin, Donald Soza, Lilliana Roles and Braycen Warfield during the Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District board meeting. Patin represents Madisonville High School, Soza the junior high, Roles the intermediate school and Warfield the elementary campus

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JAIL LOG

3 months ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, February 15, through Sunday, February 22. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Seton Catholic Church hosts international dinner

3 months ago By Special To The Meteor

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will host its International Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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North Zulch FFA opens season with busy February

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

NORTHZULCH— North Zulch FFA members competed at six events across Texas over a 10 day stretch in February, fielding teams in wool judging, poultry judging, horse judging, floriculture, entomology and livestock exhibition.

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Madison County Fair opens March 7 with rodeo

3 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Fair opens Saturday, March 7 at the fairgrounds on Industrial Park Boulevard, starting a three-week run of livestock shows, rodeo and community events through Saturday, March 28. The Madison County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has served agricultural youth in the county for more than 40 years, hosts the annual event at 599 Industrial Park Blvd.

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