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Heavy rains and severe storms damaged roads and caused flooding in Madison County over the weekend. Some areas received up to six inches of rain. The rain washed out roads and closed schools on Monday, April 29 The Crabb’s Prairie Volunteer Fire Department said Farm to Market Road 2989 near the Madison-Walker County line was utterly washed out. It left a 30-foot wide, 20-foot deep hole. TxDOT is working to repair the damage. The road is still closed.

Jeramie Garrett received a 20-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. District Attorney Courtney Cain announced the sentencing on April 22.

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The Madison County Library opened its doors 55 years ago on April 27, 1969. Mr.