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Screwworm returns to Texas

5 min ago By News Staff

A rural pest wiped out in the United States 60 years ago has returned to Texas, but local officials say Madison County livestock are not in immediate danger.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first New World screwworm case June 3 in a calf near La Pryor in Zavala County. Five more cases followed by June 9 — two additional calves in Zavala County, two calves in La Salle County, a goat in Gillespie County and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.

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Midway City Council Approves Multiple Resolutions

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The Midway City Council met on Monday, Feb. 24, and approved several resolutions and ordinances, including canceling the May election after two candidates ran unopposed.

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Sewer Project Progress: Timeline Extended to September

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Madisonville’s extensive sewer system overhaul, which began downtown in April 2023, will continue longer than initially planned, with officials now projecting a September 2025 completion date. The multi-year infrastructure improvement initiative, originally scheduled to finish in July 2025, has been extended by approximately two months.

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JAIL LOG

1 year ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

1 year ago By Prom Closet

North Zulch ISD PTO Saturday, March 1 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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North Zulch students selected as USDA food ambassadors

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

Four North Zulch High School students have been selected to serve as food ambassadors for the United States Department of Agriculture and MyPlate program, making them one of only five schools chosen in Texas and the only rural school represented.

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North Zulch FCCLA Excels at Regional Conference

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

North Zulch students brought home multiple awards and honors from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Region IV Conference in Galveston Feb. 13-15.

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Mudbug fest returns in May

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

Get ready for crawfish and guitar riffs. The third annual Mudbug & Music Festival returns to Lake Madison Park on Saturday, May 10.

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Annual Women’s Retreat

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

Over 100 women attended Madisonville First Baptist Church’s annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 22. This was the first retreat hosted by the church, drawing participants from several area congregations.

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Madison County Courts Issue Prison Terms

1 year ago By Richard Sirman

The 278th and 12th District Courts of Madison County sentenced four defendants to terms in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division in January for drug and assault charges. In the 278th District Court, Judge Tracy Sorenson sentenced Kevin Michael John to five years for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony that occurred on February 23, 2024.