A small church with a handful of volunteers brought a large delivery of Christmas gifts to local seniors just after the holiday. Members of Living Truth Church loaded 184 presents into bags Saturday, Dec.

A new martial arts school opened its doors in Madisonville this week and brings a flair of faith-based instruction with its self-defense teachings. Crossover Martial Arts celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Jan.

The Madisonville High School girls soccer team poses with their medals after finishing 4-0 at the Navasota Lady Rattlers Soccer Tournament. Sophomore Arianna Nacianceno led the Lady Mustangs with 11 goals across the games Jan. 1-3.

Residents at Texas Loving Care Senior Living gather for an afternoon of bingo hosted by Jessica Lynn Murff of Luminos Hospice.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, December 14. through Sunday, December 21. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A local boutique is calling for extra outerwear to help neighbors in need of a little warmth this winter. Wild Bill Boutique will host a winter coat drive Saturday, Jan.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to stay alert and educate themselves about the signs of human trafficking throughout January. The department oversees statewide human trafficking enforcement efforts.

A child without a seatbelt could be one wreck away from death, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, and officials want residents to report it when they see it. TxDOT runs Please Be Seated, an anonymous tip line, out of its Bryan District office.

The Madison County Juneteenth Organization will host a bingo fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 24, to support its annual Juneteenth celebration and community programs.