VADA ROBERTSON
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Vada Reynolds Robertson, age 78, was taken to be with our Lord on Friday, May 20th, 2022. She departed from this world peacefully while sleeping in her bed at home.
May 2022
Phillip Campbell: A hardworking road to success
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Madisonville native Dr. Phillip Campbell is one of those unsung heroes.
Feeding Heroes
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Walkers Cafe started a helping trend in the community Saturday by donating 20 meals to TDCJ officers working long hours in the heat searching the area for escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez. The restaurant challenged other local establishments to give out meals, as well, resulting in donations from Joe’s Italian Grill, Mallett Brothers BBQ, McDonald’s and Sonic. (Pictured: Jeanette Ford of TDCJ picks up donated meals from Walkers Cafe Saturday) COURTESY PHOTO
St. Joe’s earns top quality grade
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The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit national hospital rating organization aimed at creating positive change in U.S. health care and the nation’s premier advocate for hospital transparency, announced today their Spring 2022 Safety Grades, assigning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan and St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital.
Arthur Monroe Henson, 1928-2022
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Arthur Monroe Henson, hailed local business founder, community leader and former Madison County Judge, passed away peacefully at his home May 9. He was 93.
Search still on for escaped murderer
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The search is still on for Gonzalo Lopez, the 46-yearold inmate who was serving a life sentence for capital murder and attempted capital murder when he assaulted a correctional officer on a transport bus and ultimately fled from the vehicle Thursday.
‘ROUND TOWN
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It all started last week after the escape of the TDCJ inmate. I’m sure you know about that by now.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
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LEAD STORY — THERE ARE RULES At the Rio condo building a few blocks from Central Park in New York City, building management has filed a lawsuit against resident Helen Hirsh, 83, alleging she “defecated in the fitness center’s pool and then again in the fitness center shower,” according to the New York Post. The lawsuit also alleges that Hirsh “screams and makes loud noises while using the gym and the pool” and doesn’t always wear appropriate attire in the gym.
Bits of Madison County baseball history
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The Museum’s MCFA exhibit is nearing its last days. We plan to put it all away when June starts.
HIGH PRAIRIE CEMETERY HOMECOMING
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High Prairie Cemetery will hold their Homecoming Sunday, May 22, and locals are welcome to come with their favorite dishes to spread together and enjoy a wonderful lunch with friends and family. A business meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. The cemetery is located at FM 2289 in Madisonville.
