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Rufus Refuge, a local nonprofit animal rescue organization in Madisonville, has started asking people for help, as the city’s growing problem of animal dumping is leading to a rise in homeless animals.

During the city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, City Manager Fabrice Kabona outlined a plan to boost economic growth through new development incentive policies.

Postcards Magazine Honors Betty Jo Farris Stevens.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has shown off three individuals who are wanted by the office, asking the public to help with information regarding the whereabouts of the individuals. Kevin Shuck, a 37-year-old male, last seen in Madisonville, who is wanted for possession of a controlled substance PG1 and PG3.

An Arctic air surge swept through Texas and Brazos Valley on Sunday night Jan. 14, with temperatures remaining at or below freezing since Monday, Jan 15.

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Madison County Commissioners Court held a session where they discussed some items on the agenda. The court approved an upgrade for the AgriLife Extension Office, authorizing a contract with UBEO Business Services for a new Ricoh IM Color Digital Imaging System to get a new printer.

People from the Madisonville community gathered for a fun-filled bingo event on Friday, Jan. 12, at the Madison County Fairgrounds. The fundraiser, hosted by the Madison County 4H Livestock Judging, aimed to support the team's future activities, It drew a large crowd from the local community, showing the community support for youth agricultural programs in the county.

Members of the local community and some from out of state participate in the 29th Annual Lone Star 5000+ Coon Hunt in Iola, Texas, from Jan. 11-13. The event featured traditional hunting and helped support the local Iola FFA Booster Club, which put on a steak dinner fundraiser during the hunt.

The 3 Heath Brothers perform at the Old Town Theatre in Huntsville on Jan. 12, during Postcards Magazine's New Year celebration. The event, organized by magazine owner Karen Stevens Altom, paid homage to her mother, Betty Jo Farris Stevens, for her lifetime dedication to youth work.