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.
Reward Offered for Man Making Terroristic Threats
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces an increased reward for fugitive Hardy Carroll Lloyd, who is wanted for making terroristic threats. Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to Lloyd’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Lanier Stevens Memorial Gospel Singing
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The Midway Church of Christ will host the Lanier Stevens Memorial Gospel singing on Tuesday, June 14th in the Church’s fellowship hall. Finger food will be served at 6:00pm and the singing will start shortly thereafter. Dennis Ivey will be hosting the event and anyone who likes to sing, play an instrument or just listen to some good ‘ole gospel and country music is invited to attend.
USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers
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The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses.
Texas olive crop fails for second straight season
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Texas olive producers face another season of setbacks due to weather conditions, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Like in 2021, the 2022 olive fruit crop is expected to be a near-total failure, said Stephen Janak, AgriLife Extension program specialist, Hallettsville.
Henson moves, expands and celebrates
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Henson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership, formerly located at 105 South May St., officially completed its move to their new location at 204 I-45 South in June 2019. It now stands on the west side of the freeway, across from Buc-ees.
BIG FISH BAY: HOOKED ON GOD’S MERCY
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Join us for a Vacation Bible School adventure at Sand Prairie Baptist Church (co-host Rock Prairie Baptist Church) June 6-10, from 6- 8p.m. Activities include bible stories, music, games, skits, craft and snack. Daily offerings will be collected for the Sun Shine Center. Open to completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Sand Prairie Baptist Church is located at 12652 FM1452 West, Normangee, Texas. For more information, call 903-374-5703.
‘ROUND TOWN
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Have an extra dollar or two in your pocket you could share? If so, consider the Go-fund me page on Facebook under Making Miracles for Mary Martha. Mary Martha, wife of Kevin Parrack and owner of Under the Apple Tree florist, was recently diagnosed with a tough aggressive renal cancer Since both she and Kevin are self-employed, they have no health insurance Presently Mary Martha is seeking treatment outside the U.S.
Kacal secures republican nomination
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Despite low voter turnout, Kyle Kacal secured the Republican nomination for Texas House District 12 during the primary runoff election June 24. Of the 1,110 votes cast in Madison County, Kacal won 720 against republican challenger Ben Bius, or 65 percent.
One hundred and twenty
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One hundred and twenty one Madisonville High School seniors walked across the stage at Bernard Johnson Coliseum at Sam Houston State University May 26, signifying their completion of applied credits – and graduates of the class of 2022.
