For more than 20 years, the Bedias Women’s Club has expressed its gratitude for the service and sacrifice by America’s veterans with a warm welcome and a hot meal. The tradition continued November 11 at the Bedias Civic Club with approximately 75 veterans and widows of veterans from Grimes, Brazos, Leon and Madison Counties. It wrapped up on an emotional note with Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to Be An American.”

Les Neal left the Texas Army National Guard in the 1990s but couldn't stay away after terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Madison County commissioners reviewed monthly financial reports Wednesday, Nov. 12, showing more than $300,000 in claims paid and over $2.3 million collected through the tax office during October.

North Zulch FFA members participated in the Sam Houston District Leadership Development Event Contest in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 14, with two teams qualifying for area competition.

Madisonville FFA claimed the sweepstakes championship at the Sam Houston District Leadership Development Event contest in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 14, with 12 teams advancing to area competition.

Three Madisonville High School FFA members became national champions last week, earning top honors for refining a local marketing plan with extensive research and data collection. Bynum Starr, Hadley Bridges and Harper Nash captured first place in the marketing plan competition Oct.

Madison County voters approved all 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution during the Nov. 4 election, mirroring statewide results that saw each measure pass.

Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District officials Monday night celebrated a perfect financial accountability score while addressing campus upgrades and board appointments.

Members of American Legion Austin Reed Post #84 carry the American flag, Texas flag and Legion colors as they lead Saturday's Veterans Day parade through downtown Madisonville while the Mighty Mustang Band follows in formation.