Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade. “Texans understand the urgency of hurricane disaster response and recovery efforts, and our state is swiftly sending more support and resources to Florida as they continue responding to Hurricane Ian,” Gov. Greg Abbott said.

The Bedias Civic Club offers 1st Thursday potlucks, and 2nd Tuesday movies at the civic center. Please go to, www.facebook. com/BediasCivic-ClubAssoc, for more information. Mayor Gwen also shares that the civic assoc. will sponsor their Annual Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct.

Madison County has been blessed with good doctors through the years. Today I’m writing about Dr. J.B. Heath because he was exceptional and I owe him. He delivered me at birth and gave me excellent care for many years. We currently have some of his photos and diplomas on display in Madison County Museum.

Hello Friends and Neighbors! Since I believe in total transparency in government, I decided to make a deliberate effort to keep you, the citizens of Madison County, as informed as possible. It has been almost two months since I was appointed by the Commissioners Court to fill the unexpired term of our dear friend, the late Honorable Judge Tony Leago.

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year, while non-Hispanic white Texans made up 39.4%, as reported in the Texas Tribune.

This appeared in the September 23, 2015, Meteor. After requests for reprints, I have deleted or added bits below.

More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets reported.