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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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Parrish wins county commissioner seat

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

In the last local race in Madison County for the election cycle this year, Steve Parrish emerged victorious in the Precinct 1 County Commissioner runoff election on Tuesday, May 28. Parrish received 223 votes, while the incumbent and his opponent, Billy McNutt, received 106 from the residents of precinct 1.

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New leadership at Bedias Creek SWCD

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

The Bedias Creek Soil & Water Conservation District held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 3, to discuss essential leadership changes and ongoing projects. Teresa Reese is the new Texas State SWCB Representative for the district over Bedias Creek.

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JAIL LOG

2 years ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, May 26 through Sunday, June 1. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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MCFA holds board election

2 years ago By News Staff

The Madison County Fair Association Board of Directors was elected Tuesday, June 4, at the Madison County Fairgrounds. This year’s panel was diverse in experience and perspectives, presenting all candidates with various talents and skills.

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Cornhole tournament & fish fry at Midway VFD

2 years ago By News Staff

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for its second cornhole tournament as well as its fish fry on Saturday, June 29, at the Midway Community Center. The tournament is a double elimination bracket hosted by the Midway VFD.

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Trump convicted of felony crimes

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

Reacting to the news of Former President Donald Trump being found guilty of 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records for a “hush money” payment made to an adult film star before the 2016 election, political leaders from both sides of the aisle in Madison County shared their reactions.

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Madison County discusses security systems

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, May 28, to discuss and take action on various agenda items addressing topics ranging from event funding to infrastructure upgrades. The court accepted the City of Madisonville’s after-event report for the 2024 Mudbug & Musical Festival.

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Madison County run-off election concluded

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

Early voting for the May run-off election began on Monday, May 20, and ran through Friday, May 24. During that time Madison County recorded 605 early election votes.

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Homeowner arrested after minor’s accidental shooting

2 years ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested homeowner Jessica Nicole Sodolak, 24, for an accidental shooting that occurred at Sodolak’s home on Shepherd Hill in North Zulch on Sunday, March 24.