Madisonville CISD held their annual ceremony honoring our nation’s Veterans at Mustang Stadium Thursday. Local Veterans were invited to attend and were provide with a free brunch following the festivities.

The North Zulch volleyball team poses after defeating Kennard in the Area playoffs Thursday in straight sets. The win sent the Lady Bulldogs to the Regional Quarterfinals match against Trinidad, which took place Tuesday in Buffalo. COURTESY PHOTO

The North Zulch volleyball team advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals Thursday with a win over Kennard in straight sets in the Area round in Buffalo. The Lady Bulldogs battled Trinidad Tuesday with a trip to the Regional Semifinals on the line.

Madisonville Varsity Cheerleaders of the Week (from left) Ciarra Merchant, Kate Hagaman, Makayla Ford, Olivia Williams and Asia Jordan pose together following the varsity football game Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Even though all parts of her game haven’t been sharp, Braydee Frederick has started strong in her college golf career. The Normangee High School graduate was the low scorer for Texas Lutheran University in its four fall tournaments.

Madisonville Elementary’s Students of the Month for November (back row, from left) Julian Zavala, Camilia Alvarez, Emiliano Fortaneli, Avery Garcia, (front row, from left) Hausten Walls, Kennia Jimenez, Sebastian Moreno and Blair Pipes. COURTESY PHOTO

Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?

The Madisonville volleyball team advanced past the Bi-District round of the postseason for the third straight season last week with a victory over Palestine in three straight matches at Crockett High School. The Lady Mustangs concluded their run with a loss to Giddings in Navasota Thursday. (See Sports for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS

David Guevara of Madisonville High School has been selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and will Wind Ensemble Participation at the storied venue. This distinction is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.

COLLEGE STATION – Coleman & Patterson of College Station and Madisonville is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 17th annual Aggie 100, which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. Coleman & Patterson was recognized as number 10 with a compound annual growth rate of 85%. The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.