The boys and girls FC Mustangs squads, who play under the Madison County Soccer Club, each brought home state titles from Temple last week. The U12 age group squads earned a trip to the state tournament after impressing on the field all year.

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How ‘bout those Bearkats? The Sam Houston State University football team not only won the FCS title last week, but did so with only 16 seconds left in the game – and are now National Champs! FCS stands for Football Championship Subdivision and is the highest level of NCAA championship football with 24 teams battling to emerge victorious. I bet more than a handful of Madisonville folks have some kind of certificate from our neighboring town.

Carpe Diem Dance and Fitness studio’s competitive team has brought home numerous awards to start their season in three regional competitions, including two in Houston, with two national competitions on the horizon, as well. The group qualified for Nationals at all three of their Regional events but have decided to compete in two, which will take place in June and July.

Over five years of hard work came to fruition Saturday as Oxford Cemetery held its official Texas historical marker dedication ceremony in front of a crowd of nearly 50 people. “I think about in our country how many communities are tearing themselves apart today and how many communities are destroying their history,” said Madison County Judge Tony Leago, who spoke at the Saturday ceremony.

The Madisonville Sidewalk Cattleman’s Association (MSCA) held their 38th Annual BBQ Cook-off over the weekend as countless vendors new and old descended upon the grounds to share their best Texas dishes.

Due to complaints on unreasonable noise from large truck engine brakes entering the city, the City of Madisonville has now posted signs on Highway 90 from the south, Highway 21 east and west and Highway 75 north and south. These signs are posted near the city limits and read: ‘ENGINE BRAKE PROHIBITED BY CITY ORDINANCE’. The Madisonville Police Department will be strictly enforcing the ordinance. COURTESY PHOTO