Legacies engrained in Midway Cemetery
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Reverend John Haynie Chapter and the Madison County Historical Commission held a memorial medallion marking for the historic route of the Old San Antonio Road (OSR) and for deceased DRT member Julia Louise Robinson Wakefield on Saturday at the Midway Cemetery.
Couple raises funds for adoption
Madisonville residents Jason and Katie Amundsen are attempting to raise money so they can finalize the adoptions of Melissa and Caylee, who they have looked after since April.
Rain wreaks havok
Recent rainfall in the Madison County area caused the county to close roads, place sandbags and even go so far as to declare the county a disaster area. County records indicate that between …
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The inexorable slide into incivility
The biggest question in my mind in the latter half of election week was not how Texas Republicans could lose long-time seats in the House to …
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Doing what’s best a difficult call
I’ve made many a comment about being proud to be the son of an immigrant. My heritage is important, you see, but not as important as …
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A caravan by any other name is invasion
For the second time this year, a caravan of people is headed toward the southern U.S. border, and the country has pitched camps on each side …
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Larry Tryon
Larry Don Tryon was born Oct. 12, 1958, in Normangee to Frankie (Smith) Tryon and Jim Tryon. He was the youngest of eight children. He excelled in school in the Leon and …
Grace Harper
Grace Elaine Harper was born Jan. 18, 1948, in Port Arthur. She graduated from Kirbyville High School in 1966 and served her country in the U.S. Navy following graduation. She died …
Rae Lohner
Rae Marie (Reynolds) Lohner, 86, of Midway, passed away on Nov. 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at …
Carol Kirksey
Beloved mother and loving wife, Carol Jane Kirksey, passed away Oct. 24, 2018, after suffering complications from a chronic heart condition. Carol was born on Nov. 25, 1955, in the …
Larry Tryon
Larry Don Tryon was born Oct. 12, 1958, in Normangee, to Frankie (Smith) Tryon and Jim Tryon. He was the youngest of eight children. He excelled in school in the Leon and …
Carolyn Hicks
Carolyn Hicks, 68, of Marlin, passed away Oct. 24, 2018, at her home in Marlin. A memorial service celebrating her life took place Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Madisonville Funeral …
Eva Callaham
Eva Jean (Farris) Callaham, 87, of Madisonville passed away peacefully Oct. 28, 2018, in Bryan. Eva Jean was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Huntsville, to Lee and Eva Mae (Roberts) Farris. …
Joyce Henson
Joyce Fern (Thornton) Henson, 81, a long-time resident of Madisonville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Mansfield. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, …
Ethel Banks
Ethel Mae "Red" Banks, 69, of Houston; departed this life on Oct. 20, 2018, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services were held Saturday, Oct. 27, …
Carolyn Hicks
Carolyn Hicks, 68, of Marlin, passed away Oct. 24, 2018, at her home in Marlin. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Madisonville …
17th Annual Mushroom Festival
