I won’t pretend to know everyone in Madison County, but I don’t think there are folks carrying the name Connor, at least not ones carrying the name and being of the old Connor family. There are, however, 31 graves bearing that surname, and many folks carrying Connor DNA. Those last include but are not limited to folks named Westmoreland and Evans. Check back a few generations and you may find you have some too.

Cap: Nessa is a three-year-old, 50-pound Heeler mix and in need of a home. She is described as a beautiful, friendly girl who loves people and plays well with other dogs. Interested parties should contact the animal control division of the Madisonville Police Department at (936) 348-3317 to retrieve an adoption application.

Roy R. Reynolds, publisher of the Madisonville Meteor from March of 2019 through December, passed away at his Huntsville residence last week.

Madisonville Elementary Principal Dr. Rhodena Brooks received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Tourette Association’s Texas Chapter last month after she was nominated by MHS Senior, Stacy Fowler.

Alexandra Prieto poses with her dog, Arasy, at Rebuilding Warriors’ BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, which was also the 77th anniversary of D-Day. The event was held at the organization’s Madisonville headquarters and home of CEO and founder Jeff Anderson on State Street and a number of donors, veterans and law enforcement officials were in attendance. The event included a silent auction as well as activities and delicious BBQ. Rebuilding Warriors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides service dogs to honorably discharged veterans and first responders at no cost. PHOTOS BY CAMPBELL ATKINS