According to Vina Young, a church member, the summer lunch program has been running for 17 years at West Main Church of Christ in Madisonville. The children’s program only runs from Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.

AUSTIN — Texans will soon experience a more streamlined process for receiving metal license plates when they purchase a car from a dealer thanks to a new state law. Under House Bill 718, passed by the 88th Legislature in 2023, starting July 1, 2025, motor vehicle dealers will begin issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles.

After more than six years of dedicated service, Deputy Lehman has officially joined the ranks of certified peace officers with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. He began his career as a jailer and rose through the ranks to Jail Sergeant before being selected by Chief Deputy Curtis Klingle, with approval from Sheriff Bobby Adams, to attend the TEEX Central Texas Police Academy.

Construction crews will break ground Thursday, June 26, on a massive highway project that will transform Texas 21 through western Madison County from a two-lane road into a four-lane divided highway. The Texas Department of Transportation awarded the $178,956,171.50 contract to James Construction Group LLC.

The Madison County Commissioners Court approved several agreements and personnel changes during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 10, at the county annex. All four commissioners and County Judge Clark Osborne were present for the meeting.

Terri “Brown” Davis and Melissa Hinojosa retained their City Council seats Saturday after winning their runoff elections. Davis defeated Dawn Knight 265-227 for Place 3.

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A traffic stop for a window tint violation led to the seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana Sunday, June 1 on Interstate 45. A Department of Public Safety trooper pulled over a southbound vehicle at 3:19 p.m.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, June. 01.