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Deputies seize 14 dogs in North Zulch animal cruelty case

2 days ago By News Staff

Madison County deputies wore HazMat suits July 20 to carry 14 dogs out of the North Zulch residence, according to the Sheriff's Office. Jayne Elizabeth Taylor was arrested on a felony charge of cruelty to a non-livestock animal.

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CHARITY GROUP BUILDS 36 BEDS FOR CHILDREN

10 months ago By News Staff

CHARITY GROUP BUILDS 36 BEDS FOR CHILDREN.

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Sheriff confirms ICE picked up detainee from county jail/ El alguacil confirma que ICE trasladó a un detenido desde la cárcel del condado

10 months ago By Richard Sirman Richard.sirman@madisonvillemeteor.com

Madison County Sheriff Bobby Adams confirmed Friday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were at the county jail Thursday to pick up an individual with a detainer.

The sheriff addressed rumors circulating in the community about ICE activity in Madisonville on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.

"I know that there was an operation of some sort going on in Leon County. I don't know about the operation, that isn't my business. That's Leon County," Adams said Friday.

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Multiple departments respond to blaze at Red King Ranch

10 months ago By Richard Sirman

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.

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North Zulch ISD earns high marks from TEA

10 months ago By Richard Sirman

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.

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Midway council workshop set for budget review

10 months ago By Richard Sirman

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

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

10 months ago By News Staff

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.

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Madisonville budget hits $9.2 million

10 months ago By Richard Sirman

Residents of Madisonville won’t see a tax increase next year. The City of Madisonville’s 2025-2026 budget totals $9,239,003 but keeps the property tax rate at $0.6939 per $100 of assessed valuation.

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Jail Log

10 months ago By News Staff

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

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Amending Texas’ Constitution, understanding the 2025 ballot Propositions 5, 6 and 7

10 months ago By Connie Clements

From Sept. 3 through Oct.

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Healthcare summit set for Thursday in Bedias

10 months ago By Special To The Meteor

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.

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