Tour de Madison riders raise thousands
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Forty cyclists from across Texas pedaled through Madison County’s farm roads Saturday morning in support of local high school students during the annual Tour de Madison bike ride.
County rejects regional 911 proposal
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Madison County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to deny a proposal that would standardize 911 addressing procedures across the region.
Life sentence stands for Madison County man
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WACO — State officials have upheld the life sentence of a Madison County man convicted of sexually assaulting and trafficking a 14-year-old girl in exchange for drugs.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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Residents and first responders gather Oct. 7 at Lake Madison Park to celebrate National Night Out. The annual community event promotes neighborhood safety and partnerships between law enforcement and the public through family activities and outreach.
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, October 5. through Sunday, October 12.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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CALENDAR Madison County Library 605 S. May St | Thursday, Oct.
Amending Texas’ Constitution, understanding the 2025 ballot: Propositions 15, 16 and 17
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From Sept. 3 through Oct. 15, the Madisonville Meteor will feature a summary analysis with pros and cons of the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. The amendments address workforce education, bail, capital gains, the Texas Water Fund, a Texas stock exchange, the ‘death tax,’ Dementia research funding, judicial misconduct, parents’ rights, voter citizenship status with seven specifically related to property tax exemptions.
FFA team presents lab-grown meat debate
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Madison County Retired School Personnel got a preview Thursday of what judges will hear when Madisonville High School’s Agricultural Issues Forum team competes Nov. 14.
DAR, Stang Gang honor first responders
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Members of the Captain John McAdams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution joined forces Friday with Madisonville High School’s Stang Gang to deliver snacks and bottled water to local first responders.
MPD seek BBQ cookoff teams
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The Madisonville Police Department wants teams to fire up their smokers for the fifth annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Cookoff on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct.
