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Screwworm returns to Texas

3 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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‘ROUND TOWN

3 years ago By News Staff

With Thanksgiving this week, numerous businesses will be closed on more than on Thanksgiving Day. Since some won’t open until Monday of next week, you might check with your favorite retail store or restaurant so there will be no surprises Here’s what’s going on ‘round town.

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JAIL LOG

3 years ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Traditional holiday baking costs up

3 years ago By News Staff

Holiday baking will be more expensive this year as basics like milk, eggs, flour and sugar, as well as some popular sides, have all risen since last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

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Higher calf prices projected for 2023 in Texas

3 years ago By News Staff

Strong demand for beef continues despite higher retail prices Drought conditions in Texas and throughout the U.S. continue to take a toll on cattle numbers, with higher calf prices and less beef production projected for 2023, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock economist.

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Madisonville FFA teams compete at District

3 years ago By News Staff

Congratulations to the Madisonville FFA Leadership Teams for competing at the Sam Houston District Leadership Development Contests in Livingston on November 10th and for advancing eight teams to the Area LDE Contest next Wednesday, November 16th, at SFA in Nacogdoches.

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UTV suspected thieves identified in Madisonville, one in custody

3 years ago By Richard Sirman

James Arthur Wilson and Earl Royland Williams are the two suspected thieves who, in the early morning hours of Monday, October 24, allegedly stole five utility terrain vehicles from the Kawasaki Dealership on South May St in Madisonville.

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Madison County local election results

3 years ago By Richard Sirman

In Madison County, we had two spots open for election in this general election that took place on Tuesday, November 8; those were for Madison County Judge and Madison County Commissioner for Precinct 1.

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Madisonville Mustangs become Bi-District Champions

3 years ago By Richard Sirman

This season for the Madisonville Mustangs has been a rollercoaster of wins and losses, but they stayed true to one goal. That goal was making it to the playoffs, which is the first time since 2017, and on their first game of the playoffs, the Mustangs came out in full force against the La Grange Leopards, winning 41-22.

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GALA NETTLES

3 years ago By ‘round

Gals, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or the CEO of a big company, you can never learn too much or meet too many people. The new monthly Ladies Network Luncheons is proof of that.

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Madisonville students selected for the Heisman Trophy Trust

3 years ago By News Staff

On Wednesday, November 9, The Heisman Trophy Trust announced the 2022 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship. The two students that were selected from Madisonville High School were Grayson Bennett and Rayce Hudson.

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