‘ROUND TOWN

Body
Editor’s Note: “Opinions in this column are not representative of the views of The Madisonville Meteor.” Did you know that according to the Gulf Coast Regional Center, “about 1,000 donations are needed every day to help save lives” in the Texas Gulf Coast region alone? Yet, because of previous illnesses or diseases, only 38% of Americans are eligible to donate. That, however, doesn’t mean 38% are willing to donate.
In-page image(s)

Supplying gear to game wardens

Body
Moody Ranch Outfitters hosted Gear Up for Game Wardens, Sept. 20, a fundraiser for Texas Game Wardens across the Brazos Valley. Gear Up for Game Wardens provides specialty equipment Texas Game Wardens need to maintain safety and ensure the highest level of service for the people of Texas. The state provides basic necessities for wardens to do their jobs, but there is still a critical need for additional equipment.
In-page image(s)

JAIL LOG

Body
The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, September 24, through Sunday, October 1. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
In-page image(s)

CRIME LOG

Body
Crime log 9/25-10/1 Calls for Service: 67 Traffic Stops: 42 Arrests: 4 The following calls/ incidents/arrests listed are only calls the Sheriff’s Office believes are of interest to the public. The listed calls do not reflect the entire workload that our Deputies respond to and/or initiate each day.
In-page image(s)

Airport Incident Leads to Criminal Trespass Charge; New Burglary Unveiled

Body
In a startling turn of events, an incident involving a highspeed drive down the runway of the City of Madisonville Municipal Airport has resulted in criminal trespass charges against an individual. Chief Herbert Gilbert of the Madisonville Police Department confirmed the developments, shedding light on the airport incident that unfolded on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
In-page image(s)

Christmas COMES EARLY TO MADISONVILLE

Body
MADISONVILLE — For several months, a billboard has loomed over Interstate 45 going into Madisonville, advertising Madisonville Christmas Company’s grand opening for Labor Day weekend. You may have driven by the building itself, an unassuming gray warehouse close to Buc-ee’s, whose appearance remained static for what seemed an eternity by the standards of anyone who counts Christmas as their favorite holiday.