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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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JAIL LOG

1 year ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June 2 through Sunday, June 9. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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New faces join MCFA board

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Fair Association elected its new Board of Directors Tuesday, June 4, at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Voters had to choose from nine candidates, with only five available seats on the board.

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No reported cases of avian influenza in southern Texas

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

A spokeswoman from the Texas Animal Health Commission said that, so far, nothing indicates that there are reported cases of avian influenza in the southern part of the state, including the Brazos Valley.

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Junior Board of Directors successful year ends

1 year ago By News Staff

Prosperity Bank’s Junior Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 school year had a successful learning experience. The bank celebrated its 31st year of the Junior Board program, consisting of 14 high school seniors from Madisonville and North Zulch high schools.

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Olives, Peaches, and Rebirth

1 year ago By Gage Matthieu

The future of Lone Star Olive Ranch after its struggles in 2021

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Keeping Madison County beautiful

2 years ago By News Staff

Shirley Michels's yard is June's residence of the month from the Keep Madison County Beautiful committee.

Jo Lee Midkiff of the Business Bloom Learning Academy received the Keep Madison County Beautiful committee's Business of the Month award.

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Young golfer kicks off tournament

2 years ago By News Staff

A young golfer takes his first swing at the “Fire in the Hole” golf

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‘ROUND TOWN

2 years ago By News Staff

GALA NETTLES Editor’s Note: “Opinions in this column are not representative of the views of The Madisonville Meteor.” Hats off to ten outstanding youths who attend Crossroads Cowboy Church. They wanted to go June 17-21 to Mission 58, a Christian camp at East Texas Baptist University.

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Madison County braces for active hurricane season

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

As hurricane season officially began on Monday, June 1, Madison County Emergency Management urges residents to prepare for whatever may happen during the following months. “We always think that hurricanes are coastal issues in Madison County, but that couldn’t be further from the truth,” said Shelly Butts, director of Madison County Emergency Management.

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SNAP recipients approved for hot meals

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, May 28, that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval, allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients affected by recent storms in the state to purchase hot foods and readyto- eat meals with their benefits.

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