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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.