County still eyeing unchanged tax rate for 2020
Madison County Commissioners moved the ball forward on next year’s property tax rate Monday at their regular meeting, even if the rate itself hasn’t moved from last year’s.
MCISD plans drop in tax rate
Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District (MCISD) announced that the district tax rate will be lowered by four cents this year at their monthly board meeting for August on Monday. It is the district’s lowest tax rate in 30 years.
NZISD lowers tax rate
The North Zulch Independent School District announced that district taxes will be lowered by just over seven cents this year. It is the third straight year NZISD has lowered their tax rate, totaling a decrease of over 17 cents.
Errant agenda postpones council meeting
A mistaken posting of a past agenda for the regular Madisonville City Council meeting led to a postponement until 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Madisonville City Hall.
Officials meet to discuss public safety following deadly shooting
Abbott, Patrick react after 20 die in deadly shooting
Appeals court squelches Grimes County suit against high-speed rail
Not everyone has back-to-school blues
Officer, Deputy involved in Friday collision
College Station med center acquired by CHI St. Joseph
A&M program on horse management set for Sunday
Texas agriculture needs USMCA now
Paxton lauds ruling against preclearance for redistricting maps
New tower planned to loom over county
Cowboy fest spurs small crowd downtown
Ferguson fracas curbed with CS gas
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Unity and strength over division and hate
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Fake meat deserves the same regulations, oversights as beef
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Early courthouses faced a firebug infestation
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Dora (Mendoza) Longoria
Dora (Mendoza) Longoria; 87 years, 6 months, 6 days; passed away on Thursday; August 8, 2019 in Webster, TX. The funeral mass is scheduled for 10AM on Monday; August 12, 2019 at St. …
Johnny Louis Caldwell
Memorial services for Johnny Louis Caldwell, age 62, of Madisonville, Texas have been set for 5 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Faith Baptist Church in Madisonville. Mike Cousins …
Robert Eugene "Bob" Samuel, Jr.
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Julian Wilson "Sonny" Burtis
Julian Wilson "Sonny" Burtis; 87 years, 9 months, 29 days; passed away on Friday; August 2, 2019 in Texas City, TX. The funeral services are scheduled for 2PM on Friday; August 9, 2019 …
Raby J. Wallen
Raby J. Wallen, 88 years and 29 days of age, of Bedias, Texas; passed away peacefully at Seasons Assisted Living, a caring and loving community, in the compassionate care of Encompass …
Curtis Joe Skains
Curtis Joe Skains, 80, of Huntsville, Texas, died unexpectedly July 23, 2019 in Conroe Regional Hospital.
Wanda June (Smith) McLain
Wanda June (Smith) McLain; 81 years and 17 days, of Midway, Texas; passed away on Thursday; July 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services are scheduled …
Frances Alberta (Lackey) Arnold
Surrounded by loved ones, Frances Alberta Arnold, 92, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord and Savior this past Saturday.
Shane Ray Yarnell
Shane Ray Yarnell was born September 7, 1972 in Modesto, California to parents, Johnny Ray Yarnell and Rebecca Cora Combs. He grew up and lived most of his life in California.
Andrella "Ann" (Sanchez) Karr
Andrella "Ann" (Sanchez) Karr; 85 years, 4 months, 24 days; passed away on July 13, 2019 in Conroe, TX. Memorial services are scheduled for 2PM on Saturday; July 20, 2019 at Day …
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