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Screwworm returns to Texas

19 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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JAIL LOG

4 months ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, January 11, through Sunday, January 18. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Cold front to bring freezing temperatures to Madison County

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County residents should prepare for freezing temperatures and possible winter precipitation this weekend as a strong cold front moves through the region.

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December reports show collections up, courts busy

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County officials last week reported a modest bump in tax collections and steady activity across departments ahead of the new year. COLLECTIONS Tax Assessor Karen Lane told commissioners at their Jan.

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North Zulch teachers adapt in Verizon outage

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

NORTH ZULCH — A widespread Verizon outage last week left North Zulch Independent School District without internet service for two days, forcing teachers to find creative ways to keep their students engaged. The outage began around noon Tuesday, Jan.

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Master Gardeners series underway

4 months ago By Special To The Meteor

CENTERVILLE — Leon County Master Gardeners opened its 2026 Lunch and Learn series last week with a session on pecan trees, kicking off an 11-month long program. The free public event began Jan.

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Man flees police, finds additional charges

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

A man faces four charges after fleeing Madisonville police during an early morning traffic stop last week. Madisonville Police Department officers stopped a vehicle with unconfirmed insurance about 2:20 a.m.

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MCISD STUDENTS AND STAFF OF THE MONTH

4 months ago By News Staff

Students of the month for January hold their certificates during the Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District board meeting Monday, Jan. 12. Pictured are board member Randi Pipes (left), Madison Perry, Addyson Tobias, Jeulianna Hernandez, Audrey Cupit and Board President Dale Hurst.

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Madisonville FFA earns ribbons at Fort Worth Stock Show

4 months ago By Special To The Meteor

FORT WORTH — Madisonville FFA students brought home six blue ribbons, one red ribbon and a third place finish from the Fort Worth Stock Show Sunday, Jan. 18.

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Midway greenlights engineering contract, ballot machine

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

MIDWAY — City Council signed off on an engineering services contract and took steps toward bringing the city’s May election into state compliance before addressing infrastructure concerns Monday evening. Council members Jan.

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Battery project near schools raises safety questions

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

A battery storage facility being built in Madison County has sparked concerns among some residents citing potentially toxic fires and a lack of transparency. The SOSA Energy Center rises two miles from North Zulch Independent School District and is expected to hold 150 megawatts of power when completed in the second quarter of 2027.

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