The Madisonville Meteor, a county staple for more than 126 years, will return in 2021 under new ownership. Granite Publications of Taylor acquired the assets of the Meteor, effective Dec. 31, 2020, in a longterm, strategic plan designed to preserve and build upon the Meteor’s legacy, including a continued commitment to the community it serves.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) closure of OSR, which was originally scheduled to take place Wednesday, has been pushed back to Jan. 18 due to high water, the agency announced.

Colby Lovell experienced many sleepless nights on his long journey to the top. The 33-year-old Mad The 33-year-old Madisonville native, now a World Champion Team Roper, has worked tirelessly his entire life for the right to call himself just that.

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the results of the presidential election.

COVID-19 testing is being offered at the Bedias Civic Center today and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing will continue on Monday to Wednesday and again on Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, also 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. No appointment is needed for the cheek-swab test. You are requested to stay in your car for the drive thru testing at no charge, please bring photo ID.

An individual with a deep, male voice called in a bomb threat to American Glass & Mirror on May Street in Madisonville Dec. 9, resulting in a thorough and immediate investigation on-scene by local law enforcement officials.