Update on the Microchip Mandate

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Special to the Meteor The citywide mandate on microchipping all cats and dogs that was approved on Monday, July 11, 2022, is finally coming to fruition since now the microchips are available at Easterling Veterinary Services. “The pet owner would have to pay the microchip fee at City Hall where a receipt or voucher will be issued to them,” wrote Fabrice Kabona in the release.

JAIL LOG

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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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BLM announces new opportunity for partnerships with wild horses, burros

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and protect wild horses and burros. The funding opportunity is open to local and state governments, tribes, other federal agencies and non-profit organizations.

Application for liquor store submitted to the city

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By Richard Sirman richard.sirman@madisonvillemeteor.com Madison County is considered a “wet” county, which means only beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption, as well as mixed beverage sales for on-premise consumption at restaurants, can occur in the town. That is why Naveed Anwar Sunny, who owns Sunny Food Mart and other businesses in town, is looking to petition for a liquor store in Madisonville.
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Midway’s summer readers earn treats

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Midway’s 2022 Summer Reading Club came to a close as the beginning of the school season kicks off. The City has maintained this reading initiative program for students of the community for the last five years. This year, nine students, from Kindergarten to High School, participated and a reading a total of 68 books. Top readers were Michelle and Emily Penaloza.
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Kyle Kacal speaks to Madisonville teachers

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By Richard Sirman richard.sirman@madisonvillemeteor.com In the auditorium of Madisonville High School, Thursday, August 11, Superintendent Keith Smith of the Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District with Kyle Kacal, the State representative of District 12 of Texas, spoke to teachers before the first week of school. Speeches by the pair were on topics of school safety, the importance of public education, and teacher compensation.

JAIL LOG

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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.