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In a game where the Madisonville Mustangs (8-4) were the underdogs going into the matchup, the team came out on top on Friday, November 18, at Navasota Ratter Football Stadium with three field goals by Alexander Torres winning the game with a score of 9-3 beating the Bellville Brahmas (11-1) to become Area Champions in Class 4A Division II.

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.

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.

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.