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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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Early voting begins Oct. 24

3 years ago By News Staff

Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct.

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Mary Kaplan runs in the Shiitake 5k

3 years ago By Richard Sirman

During the weekend, the City of Madisonville held the Texas Mushroom Festival on Saturday, October 15. At the Shiitake 5k run, 83-year-old Mary Kaplan showed up with her husband to run in the event.

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LIBRARY STORYTIME WELCOMES FIRE DEPARTMENT

3 years ago By News Staff

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Locals winning with their American Quarter Horses

3 years ago By News Staff

It’s been a busy and successful couple of show seasons for some local members of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association. Harper Nash, Courtney Hammit, Channing Allen and Addison Allen have worked hard and marked quite a few wins this year showing their American Quarter Horses.

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COLA discussed at retired teachers' meeting

3 years ago By News Staff

Special to the Meteor The local chapter, Madisonville Retired School Personnel, met on October 13 at Fannin Oaks Golf Course and Event Center for their monthly meeting. Dr.

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Dennis Keith Campbell indicted in Madisonville

3 years ago By News Staff

Special to the Meteor The Madisonville Police Department received a complaint about the sexual abuse of a child. The suspect was identified as Dennis Keith Campbell.

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‘ROUND TOWN

3 years ago By News Staff

And it’s a wrap! The 21st Texas Mushroom Festival held last Saturday in historic downtown Madisonville is now in the books. Besides a great time for homefolks to visit with one another, visitors came from all around to attend the festival, making a positive impact on local retail businesses, restaurants, and hotels. Just as important as entertainment is the scholarships the proceeds from the festival provide.

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Villages of Greystone PID Rejected

3 years ago By Richard Sirman

At the last city council meeting on Tuesday, October 11, city council members rejected the proposal for the Villages of Greystone Public Improvement District. During this meeting section, most city council members used the word “Growth” when discussing why they rejected this motion for this new subdivision.

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Retirees attend District 6 Fall Conference for retired teachers

3 years ago By News Staff

Three members of the local chapter of Madison County Retired School Personnel attended the District 6 Fall Conference for retired teachers in Huntsville at the Education Service Center on Thursday, October 6.

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Community Calendar

3 years ago By News Staff

• October 15 th All day Annual Mushroom Festival Madisonville of Texas, Car Show, Art Contest, Contest, Shitake Fun Run Downtown Madisonville Taste of Texas, Car Show, Art Contest, Photo Contest, Shitake Fun Run Free admission 936-348-3317 October 15 th All day Leon County Salute to Our Vets Appreciation Event Leon County Expo Center Skeet shooting, corn hole competition, co-ed softball tournament 903-536-2331 October 15 th 6:30 p.m. MHS Class of 1966 Restaurant, Madisonville.

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