April 2021

The Madison County Commissioner’s Court approved a resolution accepting the May 15 dedication proclamation of the Oxford Cemetery on Highway 21 in Madisonville during their bi-weekly meeting Monday.

Numerous citizens and elected officials gathered at the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattleman’s Association Pavilion Saturday for the Second Annual Madison County Republican Party ‘Reagan Dinner’. The event’s keynote speaker was former U.S. Representative for Utah and current Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz.

I urge you to come see the Museum’s new exhibit, a gun in its own special case and on loan from James Parker of Giddings. James grew up here and is Earl Parker’s brother. The information in the following five paragraphs is printed and framed on a Museum wall, along with photos of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather:

Even though Texas has felt a little cooler in recent days, things are heating up in your State Capitol - so let’s dive right in. The House Committee on Transportation met for a public hearing on Tuesday for eight hours to listen to and discuss public and stakeholder testimony. This committee covers a wide range of issues, from vehicle registration fees which fund local transportation projects, to improving peace officer’s ability to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. The most prominent challenge this session is finding available funds for transportation projects across the state after last year’s decline of gas tax revenue due to the pandemic. With the diverse committee membership that ranges from urban areas to the coast to the plains, I am honored to represent the interests of East Texas.