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The Summer of Wildfires

1 year ago By Richard Sirman Richard.sirman@madisonvillemeteor.com

The Austin Airtanker Base at the Austin-Bergstrom Internation Airport has been opened by the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist with increased wildfire activity across the state. Overall, the Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 1,240 wildfires since January, 2022.

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First Madison County Food Market

1 year ago By Laura Ann Cannon

Madison County Food Market hosted its first day of business Saturday, July 9, from 7 to 11 a.m. and at Prosperity Bank parking lot, 208 West Main. The next scheduled sale day is July 16 at the Kimbro Center. Paula Mason and Ashley Butler organized the market.

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Mustangs earn district distinctions

1 year ago By Campbell Atkins Campbell.atkins@madisonvillemeteor.com

Several Madisonville baseball players were singled out for their selection to the 18-4A All-District squad as a result of their efforts during the 2022 season. “I believe that earning such achievements means that these student athletes have worked hard throughout the season, and I feel that it shows that our program is moving forward, and other teams understand that we are very competitive and getting better every year,” said Madisonville head coach Adam Borgfeld on the selections.

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Young man killed Friday in an early-morning crash

1 year ago By Laura Ann Cannon

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate Highway 45 service road, half a mile South of Madisonville. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that on July 8, 2022, at approximately 2:50 a.m., a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling northbound.

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TEXAS GRID OPERATOR WARNS OF POTENTIAL FOR ROLLING BLACKOUTS AMID SCORCHING HEAT

1 year ago By News Staff

With extreme hot weather driving record power demand across Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a Conservation Appeal, asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity, for the second time this year.

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SIRMAN TAPPED FOR METEOR EDITOR

1 year ago By News Staff

Richard Sirman has been named the new editor of the Madisonville Meteor. A native of Houston, Texas, Sirman has lived most of his life in Magnolia while attending schools in Waller. He attended Sam Houston State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English while minoring in Creative Writing. He writes poetry and short stories in his spare time. You can also find him reading classic literature, like Hemingway and Faulkner, when he’s not working on the paper or writing his works.

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UM ARMY WAS HERE

1 year ago By Laura Ann Cannon

Residents may have noticed groups of young people around Madisonville recently. UM ARMY was here, an acronym standing for the United Methodist Action Reach-Out Mission by Youth. They were here a week and left Saturday, July 2.

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Faith in hot dogs

1 year ago By News Staff

Free hot dogs and snow cones were available on South State Street in Madisonville Friday, June 24. Donations were accepted at the fundraiser by the children offering the treats and on behalf of “You Are.”

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North Zulch non-profit aides Ukraine

1 year ago By Special To The Meteor

Getting needed medical supplies into war-torn Ukraine might seem like an insurmountable task. Routes for delivery by sea are blocked, and there are customs requirements to consider. On top of the logistical challenges are the surmounting costs, especially with jet fuel prices soaring. Nonetheless, a homegrown nonprofit in North Zulch, Texas is undertaking the cause – the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation. Founder and president Lena Denman is a member of FUMC Madisonville in the Texas Annual Conference.

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Foster wins Texas Humane Advocate Award

1 year ago By News Staff

Madison County Investigator Carly Foster was surprised with the 2022 Texas Humane Advocate Award Friday, June 24. The award was given to Foster for playing a very special part in our most resent Texas legislative session, where the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act was signed into law. The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act went into effect January 18, 2022.

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