Madisonville Intermediate School third graders watched a giraffe during a field trip last month. Students learned how environmental changes affect wildlife and observed animals they had studied in class projects.

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning Texans to guard their personal and financial information as Cyber Monday kicks off the busiest online shopping season of the year. 'With so much shopping being done online, the holidays can be a prime time for online scams,' DPS Chief Information Officer Jessica Ballew said.

A cutline in last week's edition incorrectly spelled the name of North Zulch High School's 2025 homecoming king. The correct spelling is Wali Afshar.

Madisonville FFA students won seven events and claimed the overall sweepstakes title at the Area IX Leadership Development Events contest Nov. 21.

High school seniors can get help with scholarship applications this month during a special Madison County 4-H event. Scholarship night at the Madison County Fairgrounds FCS Building is set for Tuesday, Dec.

Madison County 4-H members are collecting used show clothes to help young exhibitors in need of proper attire prepare for the ring. Show attire has changed over the years and prices have climbed, according to 4-H program assistant Bethany Janner.

GIRL SCOUTS HIT THE TRIALS

How do you cook a turkey? 'Put it in the oven, take it out, cut it then eat it!' What are you thankful for this year? 'My family.' How do you cook a turkey? 'First, go to Walmart and get it. Then you stab it.

City officials Tuesday, Nov. 18, examined plans to extend Morris Street to Interstate 45 and address housing shortages during a joint workshop on the city's comprehensive plan.