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New judge in town
Tony Leago has edged out incumbent County Judge C.E. “Butch” McDaniel to become the Republican nominee for the position in the November …
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Madisonville duo cook for community, competition
Mike Cotter and Mike Brooks have been through the fire. After all, the duo, who call themselves Top Hand Cookers, have been a fixture at the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Association annual …
Book signing features Meteor founder
The founder of the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Association and a former publisher of the Madisonville Meteor is the subject of a new biography by longtime East Texas journalist and writer …
North Zulch hires athletic director
NZISD announced the hiring of new athletic director Matt Kirschner at their last board meeting as well as his wife Laura Kirschner to teach kindergarten.
Local students receive donated books
Madison County Retired School Personnel participated in the Texas State Retired Teachers Book Project last week by contributing 337 new books to Madisonville and North Zulch Kindergarten and pre-K classes.
County approves mental health proclamation
Political newcomers in commissioner seat runoff
Texas Central, Amtrak reach agreement
Precinct 2 JP to be decided in runoff
Three re-elected in Midway election
MSCA prepares for annual cook-off
Area officers lauded for lifesaving efforts
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Looking ahead while honoring the journey
It’s an adage that has been around pretty much since adages were invented (which was a long time ago, probably): It’s not the …
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No options left but to take our lumps
Running a newspaper is a pretty intense business. There’s always a happening, or a piece of information, or a sale, or a great photo, …
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Letters to the Editor May 9, 2018
Dear Editor: As cofounder and an active participant in Rufus Refuge, a local animal rescue that has rescued 941 cats and dogs in the last two …
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Willie Bailey
Mr. Willie Bailey, 85, originally of Midway, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 17, 2018. All services will be held Saturday, May 26, at Fifth Ward Church of Christ, …
Lanelle Williamson
Lanelle Stewart Williamson died on May 9, 2018, in Palestine after an extended illnesses. She was born in Madisonville on Oct. 9, 1935. She attended school there through 1949, when …
Judy Fielder
Judy Fielder, 81, of Leona, passed away May 14, 2018 at her home in Leona. A graveside service was held Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Centerville Cemetery in Centerville. Judith …
Morris Tidwell
Morris Drew Tidwell, 62 of Madisonville, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Madisonville. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Drew, as he was known …
Joanne Massey
Graveside services for Joanne Massey, 57, of North Zulch, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Willowhole Cemetery in North Zulch. Arrangements were under the direction …
Barbara Smith
Barbara “Bessie” (Burzynski) Smith, 97, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, in Waco. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, May 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at Bedias Baptist …
Jack Mallard
Mr. Jack David Mallard, 90, of Bedias, died Sunday, May 13, 2018. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 17, at noon at the Southern Heritage Funeral Home Chapel of Bedias. …
James Baggerley
James Douglas Baggerley, 65, of Madisonville, passed away May 7, 2018, at his home in Madisonville. A memorial service has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018, at …
Carey Presley
Carey Wayne Presley also known by many as “Lucky,” 72, of Madisonville, passed away Sunday, May 13, at his home in Bedias. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May …
Wilma Bradley
Graveside services for Wilma Faye Bradley, 89, of Madisonville, will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Park Cemetery in Madisonville. There will be no public …
