A traffic stop on Interstate 45 last week ended with the seizure of 800 THC vape pens and the arrest of a 20-yearold man accused of transporting them, according to police. Alex Aguallo was arrested Oct.

Families in costume stop by the Madisonville Meteor office during the city’s annual downtown trick-or-treat event Friday, Oct. 31. Halloween guests included Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from “The Wizard of Oz” and masked slasher Ghostface from the “Scream” franchise.

A Madison County jury acted quickly Oct. 29 to convict a man with a lengthy local rap sheet of assaulting a Madisonville police officer — for the second time.

Madison County commissioners authorized audits, voted to seek bids on road materials and approved a slate of agenda items during deliberations Tuesday, Oct. 28.

BEDIAS — The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl missing since Saturday night in the Bedias area. Emma George was last seen about 8 p.m.

Children played pumpkin ring toss and other games during the North Zulch PTO Fall Festival Oct. 31 at North Zulch Elementary School. The event featured carnival games, food, a silent auction and a costume contest. Admission was free with carnival game tickets sold for $1 each. Proceeds from the festival support teachers, students and scholarships.

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has launched Tip411, a new text, app and online system that allows people to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations anonymously through their Operation Game Thief program.

BEDIAS — Lighthouse Family Ministries will host a birthday celebration marking two years of operation during its next Faith & Family Fun Night. The free event will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Bedias Civic Center, 3652 Main St.