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YOUTH ARTISTS PAINT WITH “MOO-TIVATION”

11 months ago By News Staff

Children from Madisonville 4-H and Clover Kids painted cow portraits during a recent art day event. The young artists worked at tables with painting supplies before showing their completed artwork, which featured cows with flower decorations.

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Texas leaders support strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

Texas political leaders voiced strong support for U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday, with Madison County’s congressional representative calling the operation decisive action that eliminated an existential threat.

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JUNETEENTH KING & QUEEN

11 months ago By News Staff

King Azarias Brown and Queen Tamaria Shaffer reign over the Madison County Juneteenth parade from their decorated float Saturday, June 21.

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MADISONVILLE METEOR WINS TOP HONORS

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Madisonville Meteor captured the Division 8 Sweepstakes award at the Texas Press Association conference Saturday, June 21, taking home first place in the overall competition along with numerous individual honors.

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Madisonville police clarify immigration enforcement

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Madisonville Police Department released a statement Friday, June 20, clarifying its role in immigration enforcement following the signing of a new state law that will require county sheriffs to partner with federal immigration authorities.

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Deputy shot during standoff

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

NORMANGEE — A Leon County sheriff’s deputy was shot twice Saturday, June 21, during a welfarecheck that escalated into a deadly standoff, leaving three people and two dogs dead. Deputy Bill Sullivan responded to the 21000 block of County Road 456 after the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received a call about 6:21 p.m.

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Commissioners postpone grant vote

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

Madison County commissioners postponed action on Tuesday, June 24, on a grant application that could bring the county $32,000 for election equipment after learning they could receive nearly double the original amount.

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JAIL LOG

11 months ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June. 15.

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Madison County Library seeks stories of women veterans

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

The Madison County Library is collecting photographs and service stories from women who have served in the military. Library Director Veronica Landmann discovered information about a Madison County woman who received a medal for her World War I service while working on a genealogy project.

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Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

11 months ago By Richard Sirman

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a state ban on THC products Sunday night and immediately called a special legislative session to create regulations for the hemp industry.

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