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Deputies seize 14 dogs in North Zulch animal cruelty case

1 day ago By News Staff

Madison County deputies wore HazMat suits July 20 to carry 14 dogs out of the North Zulch residence, according to the Sheriff's Office. Jayne Elizabeth Taylor was arrested on a felony charge of cruelty to a non-livestock animal.

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Collard wins Precinct 2 primary, Counsil takes JP race

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County voters decided four contested Republican races in the March 3 primary election, with the winners set to face Democratic nominees on the general election ballot in November. Thomas Collard defeated incumbent Precinct 2 Commissioner Carl Wiseman with 295 of the total 521 votes cast, about 57%, according to unofficial results.

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JAIL LOG

4 months ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, March 1, through Sunday, March 8. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

4 months ago By News Staff

CALENDAR MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME March Storytime for babies through pre-K at the Madison County Library will be on Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:00 a.m. The 30–45-minute program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, movement activities, and a craft.

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Floodplain practices kept as recommendations

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

HUNTSVILLE — Four action items cleared the Region 3 Trinity Regional Flood Planning Group Feb. 26, pushing the multi-county body closer to a completed 2028 Regional Flood Plan.

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Chamber brings back ambassador program

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its ambassador program, and Executive Director Kelly Mego said she needs the help. The chamber, which runs on a part-time staff, has gone without ambassadors for several years.

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NORTH ZULCH FEBRUARY STUDENTS & STAFF OF THE MONTH

4 months ago By News Staff

February Students & Staff of the Month

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Madisonville looking for volunteers for street cleanup

4 months ago By Special To The Meteor

Madisonville officials are asking residents to grab a pair of gloves and help clean up city streets. The city will hold a volunteer street cleanup at 8 a.m.

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Mahler promoted to captain

4 months ago By Special To The Meteor

The Madisonville Police Department has promoted Brittney Mahler to the rank of captain, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Capt. Richard Morris. Morris retired after 11 years as Chief Herbert Gilbert’s second- in-command and 20 years in Texas law enforcement. He remains on as a reserve officer.

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Bedias Creek competition shows strong turnout

4 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Bedias Creek Soil and Water Conservation District board reviewed participation in its annual land judging contest and addressed ongoing conservation projects during its meeting March 2. District Clerk Kenda Mahaffey told board members the 49th annual competition drew 235 students from 27 schools.

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Madison County primary results are in

4 months ago By News Staff

Madison County voters decided four contested Republican primary races Tuesday, with two incumbents winning reelection, one losing his seat and a new justice of the peace chosen for an open bench.
Thomas Collard defeated incumbent Precinct 2 Commissioner Carl Wiseman with 295 votes to Wiseman’s 226, taking 56.62 percent of ballots cast. The results are unofficial.
County Clerk Adrian Lawson won reelection over challenger Chairety Pellegrin with 962 votes to Pellegrin’s 737, or 56.62 percent.

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