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The new year is fast approaching, with its registration for the 7th Annual Kid Fish. Make plans to attend Fort Boggy State Park’s 7th Annual Kid Fish Saturday, Feb. 24.

Madisonville Elementary named their Students of the Month for December. Back row, left to right: Kimberly Avelar, Aaron Torres, Kase Faw, Brylee Malota. Front row, left to right, Aiden Delgado, Morgan Wood, Raizley Nielsen and Noah Martin.

Our community is having a growth spurt. Most recently the Courthouse Square has two new retail establishments, both on the west side.

Coffee time with Jesus was the foundation of the dream for The Well, a place where you can come as you are, enjoy a nice cup of coffee with a snack, and make lifelong friends. With an inspiration of helping the community, local church and ministries, The Well emphasizes the importance of loving people.

City of Madisonville hosted the Inaugural Car Show & Toy Drive Saturday, Dec. 9, at Lake Madison Park in Madisonville. Car displays, live music, food trucks and prizes were among the festivities. The event was to help make Christmas a little brighter for local children. 

In a turn of events, Shanda Williams and Dwayne Johnson, who were once both on probation, now face significant prison sentences after violating their terms. On Feb. 1, 2018, Shanda Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 10 years probation.

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), unveiled a groundbreaking partnership.

Sales tax is crucial in fueling the City of Madisonville’s financial engine, comprising 8.25% of receipts from local transactions. The tax is assessed by local businesses with the State of Texas handling collection, of the total sales tax collected, 2% is remitted to the City, accounted for in the general fund.