In Cross Country, our team has been showcasing remarkable dedication and talent. With the recent Madisonville meet, Alyssa Lawson, 8th grader, has placed 2nd in the last three meets, and has consistently improved her times with each race. Kylie Lawson, 7th grader, finished 4th, while fellow teammate Jaylene Sanders, 7th grader, secured 8th place.

Eligible Texans planning to vote in the Nov. 5 general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to both early and election-day voting.

I want to express my thanks to Editor Richard Sirman for allowing me to contribute to our local newspaper. It is an honor and a privilege to write a column for the Madisonville Meteor.

Please remember that Madison County Historical Commission is planning a Volume 3 of local history, with February 1 the submission deadline. That includes family histories, personal histories or stories, and church and organization submissions.

A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and had inadequate training” in one of the deadliest classroom attacks, The Dallas Morning News reported.

It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported.

The 2024-2025 school year is off to a fantastic start. Our goal is to make this an exciting and productive year full of academic- fun and learning, as well as a year of building friendships, partnerships, and social- emotional skills.

Dear Bulldog Families, We have had a great start to the 2024-2025 school year! As we begin this fresh chapter, I want to emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving our goals. I am committed to building a culture of collaboration, empathy, and mutual support.

MUSEUM MUSINGS Pleasant Grove Baptist Church stands between Iola and North Zulch. It dates back to 1881, when D.R.