May 2023
MHS Celebrates the Class of 2023
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Madisonville High School’s Class of 2023 celebrated their commencement ceremony Thursday at Sam Houston State University’s Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville. Over 150 candidates for graduation crossed the stage and took the next step in their adult lives in the presence of family, friends and MCISD personnel.
Annual Ruckfest in Centerville Shines a Spotlight on Veteran Suicide Awareness
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The small town of Centerville was abuzz with activity on Memorial Day as volunteers and veterans gathered for the annual Ruckfest event. Led by Eric Munoz, President of Texas Outdoor Heroes, the Ruckfest aimed to raise awareness about the staggering statistic that every 22 days, a veteran succumbs to suicide.
Class of 2023
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The North Zulch community came together on Friday evening to commemorate a significant milestone—the graduation ceremony of the class of 2023. Amidst the joyous celebrations, the event also recognized the outstanding achievements of the students through the presentation of scholarships, adding an extra layer of pride and accomplishment to the already momentous occasion.
Proposed State Loop 1853 Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion in Madisonville
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Madisonville residents and officials gathered at Madisonville High School for a public hearing on the proposed State Loop 1853, a relief route to alleviate traffic congestion. The meeting, organized by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), allowed the community to view project exhibits and share their comments.
Madisonville High School Students Shine as Ford Leadership Scholars
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The Texas FFA Association, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and Texas Ford Dealers, selected ten outstanding juniors, including the talented students from Madisonville High School. The selection process for the Ford Leadership Scholars Program was a challenging task.
Junior Board Members Gain Valuable Banking Insights at Prosperity Bank
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Prosperity Bank’s Junior Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 school year had a lot of fun and a successful learning experience. The bank celebrated its 30th year of their Junior Board program, consisting of 14 high school seniors from Madisonville and North Zulch High Schools.
U.S. Flags placed at graves of deceased Military at Ten Mile Cemetery in Madison County
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In advance of the Memorial Day Celebration, Board Members of the Ten Mile Cemetery and local youth placed United States Flags at the grave sites of 43 veterans. This activity has been done annually in recognition and celebration of individuals who contributed toward our freedom as U.S Citizens.
The cutting gate
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Almost every sheep or cattle ranch has one. It is a special gate used to separate animals without having to put your hands on them. You might even call it a separating gate. You put the animals in a large pen and then move them to a long narrow alleyway with a special gate at the end. There the owner stands and watches what comes down the alley and he can, with that gate, separate the animals. That gate reminds me of something in the Bible. Today in our world there is good and evil existing side by side, (Matthew 13:24-30). The Bible says it is going to get a lot worse before it gets better, (Matthew 24:9&21). But the Bible says there will come an end to those distressing times. God has a cutting chute and one day He will separate the good from bad or evil, (Luke 3:17, Hebrews 9:27&28). There are only two kinds of people in God’s view, those that have repented of their sins and put their faith in Jesus Christ, He calls good, (Ephesians 2:8&9, Titus 3:5, John 1:12). And those in the world who have not repented of their sins and have rejected God and Jesus Christ. Those He calls bad or evil, (3 John 11). We stand before God today either accepting and trusting in Jesus Christ or standing with those who have rejected Jesus Christ, (John 5:24).
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
