The Pandemic of 2020 still hovers over us, especially for many businesses. After being closed by a pandemic, there is no such thing as “starting back up where you were.” If you’ve opened a house that has been closed several months, you have an inkling of reopening a business.

Madison County Extension Program Assistant Leslie Lazenby has served the area’s youth for over 12 years in the position and has decided to step down with an upcoming marriage and move to Louisiana on the immediate horizon. Lazenby has held the position since 2008 with the exception of one year and has left a lasting legacy that will remain prominent for years to come.

The Madisonville Sidewalk Cattleman’s Association (MSCA) held their 81st Annual Steak Dinner & Dance at the group’s pavilion in Madisonville Saturday and have estimated one of the largest turnouts in the event’s storied history.

National Day of Prayer is set to take place Thursday and individuals in Madisonville will gather at the Courthouse at noon. The theme of the event is “Pray for our Country”.

North Zulch Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) advanced two Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) teams the state meeting in Dallas April 8-10. The two teams included their Interpersonal Communications team (consisting of Summer Benham, Jannat Sunny and Bryce Lide), who placed third, as well as their Promote and Publicize FCCLA team (consisting of Luis Garcia, Fasial Sattar and Ali Sunny).

I urge you to come see the Museum’s new exhibit, a gun in its own special case and on loan from James Parker of Giddings. James grew up here and is Earl Parker’s brother. The information in the following five paragraphs is printed and framed on a Museum wall, along with photos of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather: