The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, April 26, through Sunday, May 3. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A Madison County sergeant pulled a man back from the Spur 67 bridge railing Thursday, April 30, after the man climbed over and expressed intent to take his own life, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bedias Creek Soil and Water Conservation District plans to apply for state operation and maintenance funds for two flood control structures it oversees in Madison County. Tony Resendez, flood control specialist with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, told directors Monday, May 4, that approximately $2.9 million remains in the state’s operations and maintenance fund.

Madisonville High School will lose its principal and band director when the school year ends in May. Shelli Sheppard graduated from MHS in 1987 and returned to the district to teach in 1992.

Three generations of the McMahon family of Madison County brought an 1836 soldiers camp to life Saturday on the grounds of Antioch Church of Christ, less than a mile from the historic Robbins

Madison County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a three-tract split of the John Paul and Carolyn E. Bailey property along FM 1452 W, granting a variance for the largest parcel.

An Eastridge Subdivision replat postponed by commissioners two weeks ago was approved after the property owners made changes to the access strip. Jack Dale and Jackie Jarrett, looking to split Lot 12 on Eastridge Lane into two residential tracts, switched the amount of accessible land to 45 feet for approval April 28.

A Brookshire man faces five criminal charges after a North Zulch saddle theft investigation expanded to include additional felony offenses, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Henry Charles Fowler Jr.

Residents reflect on community hub as owner’s health forces decision Madisonville Feed Center will close its doors April 30, ending 55 years of business at 803 N. May St.

State transportation officials are seeking public input on plans to widen Interstate 45 through Madison and Walker counties. The Texas Department of Transportation will host a public meeting April 30 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.