County sees improvements in tracking local virus cases
Reported cases of COVID-19 in Madison County remain stable so far in November, though county records show 67 active cases of the novel coronavirus as of Monday morning.
FFA sends LDE teams to state
Madisonville FFA took first overall in Area Sweepstakes at the Fall Area IX Leadership Development Event (LDE) at Livingston First Baptist Church on Thursday. The contest was a hybrid of in-person and virtual activity.
Slight decrease seen for holiday traffic, even with lower gas prices
Despite official warnings about Thanksgiving gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic during the holiday is expected to only drop about 4.3% from 2019, driven by a combination of family tradition and still low gas prices at the pump.
MPD holds building dedication
The Madisonville Police Department held a dedication ceremony for their new station on Cottonwood Street Thursday with officers and city personnel in attendance.
Madison County under burn ban
Madison County Judge Tony Leago ordered a burn ban for the county Monday, citing a Keetch-Byran Drought Index between 500-600 and sometimes windy conditions. The order will last for seven days, …
County entertains proposed $8.5M Expo Center
Madison County Commissioners were presented with a proposal for a planned $8.5 million expo center at the county fairgrounds Monday at their regular (if irregularly located) meeting.
John Edward Wolfington
John Edward Wolfington 92 years old, of Normangee, Texas passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 29, 2020.
Kathleen Ann Wilson
Kathleen Ann (Corey) Wilson; 73 years, 5 months, 3 days; passed away on Sunday; November 15, 2020 in Madisonville, TX. Funeral services are scheduled for 2PM on Friday; November 20, 2020 at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville, TX with Bro. Monroe Rice officiating. The burial will follow at Cross Cemetery in Iola, TX. The visitation is scheduled from 1-2PM prior to the service.
Bonita Mae Hamburg
Bonita Mae (Gaston) Hamburg; 66 years and 3 days; from North Zulch, TX; passed away on Tuesday; November 17, 2020 in Bryan, TX. Graveside services are scheduled for 2PM on Saturday; November 21, 2020 at Steep Hollow Cemetery in Bryan, TX. Bro. Olan Weaver will officiate. The visitation is scheduled from 9-10AM on Saturday; November 21, 2020 at Day Funeral Home in Madisonville, TX.
History is sacred for some local churches
I admit, I was ignorant when I began writing about our county’s state historical markers. I was unaware of the number and of their fascinating histories. Most were too interesting for me to simply relate the inscriptions. Today I finally finished with the last five. I admit, I’m a bit tired and therefore more concise.
Readers share many tales of internet woe
City tables code enforcement measures
Spiking COVID-19 cases creating waves in area
MCISD announces uptick in COVID cases at upper campuses
Welcome to Bedias (Nov. 11, 2020)
City to get $3.9 million loan for wastewater improvements
Welcome to Bedias (Nov. 4, 2020)
New drink shop juices up downtown square
Smith prepares for her next stop
Bryant starting for Texas A&M equestrian
NZ V-Ball earns district honors
Lady Bulldogs split Monday matchups
Mustangs honor seniors in finale
Lady Bulldogs make playoff push
MadVille women's B-Ball takes the court
Mustangs fall to Carthage in road finale
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New(ish) markers in county show old history
Lately I’ve focused on local historical markers and I’m continuing in that vein today. I’ve written about several of them before. I’m …
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Marking the Bullard community on the road and in the museum
This Musings covers two purposes. I think you’ll get my drift and be able to keep up.
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A long wind down the OSR
Last week’s Musings focused on some of the local historical markers, including the one commemorating the establishment of Madison County plus …
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Richard Robert Landmann
Richard Robert Landmann, known to friends and fellow musicians as Rick “Brat”, died Sunday November 8, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas, after a …
Charles Bennett Bradbury
Charles Bennett Bradbury, 78, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 20, 1941, …
Milton Wayne Andrus
Milton Wayne Andrus; 81 years, 9 months, 24 days; passed away on Sunday; November 8, 2020 at his home in Madisonville, TX. Funeral services are scheduled for 2PM on Friday; November …
Margaret Louise Woycheshin
Margaret Louise Woycheshin, nicknamed Pug, was born in Houston, Texas August 15, 1937 and went home to be with our Lord, Friday, October 30, 2020 at age 83. She is preceded in death by …
Geraldine McNeil
Geraldine (Merchant) McNeil; 77 years, 11 months, 30 days; passed away on Sunday; November 1, 2020 at her home in Houston, TX, A celebration of Geraldine’s life is scheduled for …
Marilyn Simpson Connor
Marilyn Simpson Connor, 75, passed away in Bryan, Texas, on November 3, 2020. Marilyn was born to Murl and Odell Simpson on April 24, 1945, and was raised in Dickinson, Texas. She …
Rita Akers
Graveside services for Mrs. Rita Akers, age 82, were held 2 P.M., Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Leona Cemetery in Leona, Texas. Garry Dictson officiated the service.
Jonathan Guy Barrett
Funeral services for Jonathan Guy Barrett , age 50, of Spring, Texas were held 11 A.M., Monday, November 9, 2020 at McAdams Chapel in Walker County, Texas. Mike Johnston officiated the …
Ellwood Talmage Barrett
Retired Colonel Ellwood Talmage Barrett , 90, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A celebration of his life will be scheduled with The First United …
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