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Deputies seize 14 dogs in North Zulch animal cruelty case

3 days ago By News Staff

Madison County deputies wore HazMat suits July 20 to carry 14 dogs out of the North Zulch residence, according to the Sheriff's Office. Jayne Elizabeth Taylor was arrested on a felony charge of cruelty to a non-livestock animal.

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Madisonville High School Introduces Baking Buddies Program

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

Madisonville High School will host a new Baking Buddies program Dec. 5, allowing elementary students to learn basic baking skills in a supervised environment.

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Christmas in the Park Returns to Lake Madison

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

The City of Madisonville will transform Lake Madison Park into a holiday celebration Dec. 16 during the second annual Christmas in the Park event, featuring live music, local vendors and a special toy giveaway sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Association.

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Madison County Seeks Relief from State Fuel Tax

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County officials took steps Tuesday to potentially save taxpayer dollars by supporting legislation that would exempt counties from paying state motor fuel taxes, joining a growing movement among Texas counties seeking relief from the 20-cent per gallon charge.

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NZ Board Approves Bank Change

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The North Zulch Independent School District board of trustees approved several key financial measures during its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 14, including transitioning the district’s banking services from Wells Fargo to First Financial.

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Fatal crash claims life of Leona man

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

A 25-year-old Leona man died Friday afternoon when his pickup truck crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on Texas 21 near Oxford Cemetery Road. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt.

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Community Spirit Saves Madisonville Little League

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

In a powerful display of small-town unity, 123 Madison County residents packed a meeting hall on November 18, rescuing the Madisonville Little League from potential dissolution and ensuring local children will continue to play ball next spring.

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Appeals Court upholds evidence suppression

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The Texas Court of Appeals in Tyler, in a decision issued Thursday, Oct. 31, upheld a lower court’s decision to suppress evidence in a pending criminal case against Christopher Tye Coleman, documents show.

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JAIL LOG

1 year ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov.

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Jingle & Mingle Hits Downtown

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

Downtown Madisonville merchants will host their annual Jingle & Mingle shopping event Thursday, Dec. 5, offering residents a chance to support local businesses while enjoying holiday festivities.

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New FCA chapter draws nearly 100 students

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

A new Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Madisonville High School attracted 95 students to its first worship service Wednesday, Nov. 20, marking a strong start for the student-led religious organization that began as a simple conversation in mid-October.

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