June Yard of the Month

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June 9 through Sunday, June 16. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

As part of the organization of Miss Madison County, this year they will be putting on the first Miss Mushroom pageant a week on October 12, a week before the Texas Mushroom Festival in Madisonville. The organization is inviting anyone between the ages of 0-18 and each contest will receive a prize and winners will win the crown and sash.

Christine McCabe & Cathy Bernell, Co-Owners of Lone Star Olive Ranch What could have been a devastating setback for Cathy Bernell and Christine McCabe of Lone Star Olive Ranch was something that instead inspired change and creativity. Bernell, with her background in real estate investment, had always known her endgame was on a farm—it was only a matter of building the pieces to get there.

Erica Greene, Veteran Service Officer, Madison County As a Veteran Service officer for Madison County and a former U.S. Army soldier who served two tours in Afghanistan, Erica Greene understands the difficulties her clients face day after day.

In a small town like Midway, the city secretary is integral to everything that happens. From overseeing elections to handling utility billing, working on emergency management protocols and even securing books for local children -- all the functions of Midway meet in the middle at the office of Debra Newkirk.

Zulma Cuevas, Realtor & Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Broker Associate In Madisonville lies a real estate firm known for its roots in the community and its commitment to serving rural areas. It is known as DBL Real Estate, a family- founded business.

Haley Wells, owner/founder of Bronzed By Haley tanning salon Madisonville native Haley Wells is proof that owning a successful business can be a matter of iron will. Wells entered the workforce directly after high school, working in a chiropractor's office with no plans of becoming an entrepreneur.