A Bushel & A Perk, a Cafe and Indoor Play Space, opened its doors late last week for a soft opening that continues this week in Madisonville on the square next to Lalo’s Mexican Grill. Operated by husband and wife team, Dan Garner and Renee Garner, The business’s name is a homage to Renee’s grandmother, who used to sing the song “A Bushel and a Peck” to her when she was a child.

Bridge Internet is the latest internet company to make its way into Madisonville, looking to secure customers with its promise of high-speed internet in rural markets. “We build internet systems in rural towns and communities in America,” said Trip Camper of Bridge Internet, who would list the many towns under their belt by their franchise program.

• October 6 th 5:30-7 p.m. North Zulch ISD Open House Free hotdog meal in the cafeteria Elementary Gym Ribbon Cutting Tour new facilities Family Night at the Library Book Fair Information booths in the gym October 6-7 th All day Midway Volunteer Fire Department 16th Annual Fall Fest BBQ Cookoff $7,500 guarantee payout 5612 School Road, Midway 936-348-8279 October 8 th 2 – 4 p.m.

Love Like Bailin Therapy Farm, a non-profit organization founded by Chet and Karina Hannon in memory of their son Bailin Ray Hannon, is hosting their grand opening Saturday, October 8, in Normangee, Texas.

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.

As anyone who has gone to a grocery store or gas pump lately knows prices are going up. The same is true with the costs related to generating and delivering electricity, according to Eliecer Viamontes President and CEO Entergy Texas, Inc. “Entergy Texas is providing more tools and resources customers need to manage rising power bills, Viamontes said. “Over half of the electricity Entergy Texas generates for its customers comes from power plants that run on natural gas. Unfortunately, the cost to buy that natural gas has more than doubled over the last year.”

The owners of Lucky 19 Brewing Company in Huntsville, Texas, have been brewing beers since 2013, and now close to 10 years later, they’re opening up their brewery and beer garden at the end of October.