A handheld grinder sparked a fire that destroyed approximately 500 round bales of hay in a barn on Farm to Market 1372, bringing six volunteer fire departments to the scene. The fire at Red King Ranch in the 15700 block of FM 1372 was reported at approximately 5 p.m.

North Zulch Independent School District received an overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency while the board approved a pay increase for substitute teachers at its Monday, Sept. 15 meeting.

The Midway City Council will dig into next year’s $311,527 budget during a workshop session Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

The City of Madisonville and the Hispanic Heritage Association hosted the Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Lake Madison on Sept. 13, featuring live music, cultural performances, contests, food, and family-friendly fun.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, September 7. through Sunday, September 14.

BEDIAS — Community members worried about hospital closures and medical funding cuts can get answers at the Grimes County Rural Healthcare Summit on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Madison County Commissioners Court proclaimed Sept. 17 through Sept.