I began writing my Museum Musings in June of 2015. The previous Museum curator, Lynda Breeding, had done earlier ones. When Madison County Historical Commission got busy again a few years ago, I felt both it and the Museum deserved attention here.

The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week putting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party on notice, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Lately I have read of black bear sightings in East Texas. According to the National Science Research Laboratory site, American Black Bears, were widespread throughout our state years ago. From the 1960s to the early 2000s, those animals appeared only in remnant populations in mountainous areas of Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties).

I have worked for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office since 2014 and have witnessed many changes in our County, but one stands out above all others: the incessant increase in what I would call “excessive tolerance.”

First, remember that on Friday, November 29, I plan to begin displaying items for Madison County Museum’s new arts and crafts exhibit. Please bring items by then or soon afterwards! Madison County Historical Commission recently received notice that the state historical marker for A.V.

With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader. Republicans will hold at least a 53-45 edge in January, with Senate races in two states still undecided as of Friday morning.

As we are nearing the holiday season, I thought it prudent to write an article addressing home and property protection. It is typical for law enforcement (LE) to see a spike in theft and burglary cases as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller. Recent natural disasters – hurricanes, severe storms and wildfires – have prompted some insurers to limit or even eliminate coverage in Texas.

Today we focus on Madisonville High School’s 1984 football team and season. The latter began with our Mustangs playing Willis to a tie, 3-3.