County now has 55 confirmed cases of coronavirus
Update: Madison County officials said Thursday that the Texas Department of State Health Services now reports 55 confirmed cases -- and reiterated the 21 active cases -- in the …
County exceeds 20 active cases, no longer exempt from mask requirement
Madison County has 25 active cases of COVID-19 according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), county officials announced to citizens via text Tuesday. The county now exceeds 20 active cases, meaning citizens are required to masks in public.
“Sonny” Knight 1941-2020
Roger “Sonny” Knight Jr., one of Madisonville’s most prominent citizens known for his civic involvement and philanthropy, passed away Friday morning following a six-month battle with a rare bacterial infection. He was 78.
Latest COVID-19 victim: Texas Mushroom Festival
Madison County luckily has seen no human fatalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State shows 45 COVID-19 cases in county, only two active
Madison County has joined the ranks of counties with swiftly rising totals of confirmed COVID-19 cases, with state data Monday afternoon showing 45 confirmed cases, though with only two of those cases active.
Hey Chad, Please Answer Your Email, Phone & Facebook Messages
We have corresponded with Grimes County Commissioner Chad Mallet several times about his offer to put forward the following proposal to, finally and properly, address long standing roadway issues in Darrell Hall developments, but have yet to receive a response:
Roger A. "Sonny" Knight Jr.
ROGER A. “SONNY” KNIGHT, JR., 78, passed away in the comfort of his home during the morning of Friday, July 3, 2020. Texas has lost a true original.
Billie Wells
Billie Wells, 88, of Madisonville, Texas passed away June 28, 2020. She was born January 19, 1932 in Singleton, Texas to parents, Earnest & Vera (Buckholtz) Peteete. Billie was a homemaker and lived in Singleton most of her life. She was an excellent cook and loved her family dearly. Billie was a member of the Church at Singleton and will be greatly missed by both her family and extended church family.
Sharla Mae (Dunham) Timberman
Sharla Mae (Dunham) Timberman, 87 years, and 13 days, of North Zulch, TX; passed away on Saturday; June 6, 2020 in Bryan, TX. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday; July 11, 2020 at 2pm at the Rivergate Church in Bryan, TX. Pastor Randy Scott will be officiating.
Governor’s order mandates wearing of face masks in public
Gov. issues face covering order
COVID-19 cases in county up to 30
Governor’s order restricts alcohol-serving establishments
COVID-19 cases bloom in June for county, state
Midway grads celebrated locally
Lakeview Missionary Baptist builds new home
County confirms three new cases of COVID-19
Gov. closes bars, limits other businesses as virus cases spike
Abbott halts further reopening as virus totals spike
COVID-19 specimen collection site opens Monday at Lake Madison
Governor, education commissioner say schools will open in fall
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The doctor is here with your tobacco
Dr. George Washington Robinson, born in Missouri in 1814, came to Texas at the age of 15. At the Siege of Bexar in 1835, he was a member of …
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Early school in county opened by pair of docs
Procrastination is one of my best talents or more likely, my worst fault. I’d rather do research and write Musings more than most anything, …
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Government of, by and for — but without — the people
The Texas Capitol has a capacity of 6,000 “if you throw the doors open,” according to state Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth. It was closed …
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Mary Jane "Janie" Swift
Mary Jane "Janie" Swift A graveside service for Mary Jane "Janie" Swift was held 2 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 at Bedias Baptist Cemetery in Bedias. Burial followed the service.
Ira Frances Cox McNatt
Ira Frances Cox McNatt passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 in Madisonville, Texas. She was weeks away from celebrating her 93rd birthday. Frances was born on July 29, 1927 in …
Jerry Lynn Grizzle
Jerry Lynn Grizzle, 75 years and 18 days, of Madisonville, TX; passed away on Monday; June 29, 2020 in Madisonville, TX. Memorial services are currently pending.
Sharla Mae “Grammie” (Dunham) Timberman
Sharla Mae (Dunham) Timberman, 87 years, and 13 days, of North Zulch, TX; passed away on Saturday; June 6, 2020 in Bryan, TX. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday; July 11, …
Jeffery Stringer
Funeral services for Jeffery Stringer, 64, of Madisonville will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Madisonville, Texas. …
Michael Brandon Sikorski
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Michael Brandon Sikorski, age 32, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed suddenly Monday, June 22, 2020.
Lina Elsa (Garreis) Scott
Lina Elsa (Garreis) Scott; 66 years, 8 months, 25 days; from Centerville, TX; passed away on Friday; March 29, 2020 at her home. Lina's life will be celebrated on Saturday; July 4, …
Freddie Jo “Jody” Sharp Merchant
Freddie Jo “Jody” Sharp Merchant was born in Houston, TX on November 23, 1942 and passed away on May 29, 2020 at the Huntsville Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, TX. Jody was the …
Ronald Lee Jones
Ronald Lee Jones was born August 12, 1952 in Houston, Texas. His parents were Gene Calvin, Sr. & Frances Marie (Johnston) Jones. Ronald worked as a welding supervisor at Hughes …
Billi Deann Huff
Funeral services for Billi Huff, 56, were held 11 A.M., Monday, June 29, 2020 at Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Bro. Bo Gunnels officiated the service. Interment …
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