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The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23Old News, Circa Summer 1952
Recently I came upon a Meteor dated June 20, 1952, and it intrigued me. I hope you feel the same.The front page’s top left corner included the words “Madison County has more cattle per acre than any c
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CommunityCalendar r ^ Community Calendar submissions may be emailed to Richard.Sirman@MadisonvilleMeteor.com JOINT RIBBON CUTTING: LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY MINISTRIESMadison County Chamber + Navasota Grimes
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23City approves Atmos rate settlement
Madisonville City Council approved an Atmos Energy rate settlement Sept. 21, clearing the way for residential gas bills to rise an average $13.37 a month starting Oct. 1. The agreement covers Madisonville and 181 other Mid-Tex cities after negotiations cut Atmos’s initial request…
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23National Night Out set for Oct. 6
Madisonville Police Department will host National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 at Lake Madison Park. The free event will feature door prizes, music, food and pet adoptions while bringing neighbors and law enforcement together.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23The Two Brothers
Last Saturday I went to a nearby grocery store to get some buttermilk so I could make cornbread. As I went inside I noticed a homeless looking person sitting on the sidewalk. When I came out, I went o
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23JAIL LOG
The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, September 13, through Sunday, September 20. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of la
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23Mustangs shut out Pirates 35-0
Madisonville earns rst win of the seasonThe Madisonville Mustangs earned their first win of the season with a 35-0 shutout of the Shepherd Pirates in a nonconference football game Sept. 18 at Shepherd
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23Library director earns UDC ancestor certificates
Madison County Library director Veronica Landmann received UDC certificates recognizing four ancestors who served in the Civil War. The McDonald-Sloan Chapter 2460 honored research she and registrar Patricia Stephenson completed on the Choate family’s wartime service and losses.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 23FARM BUREAU HEARS SCREWWORM WARNING
COURTESY PHOTOS BY TED BRITTON Madison County Farm Bureau members attend the annual meeting in Madisonville. About 200 members were served a steak dinner, and Dr. Greg Buenger of the Texas Farm Bureau
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 22North Zulch man sentenced to 50 years
A North Zulch man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography and aggravated sexual assault charges involving a 15-year-old victim. Prosecutors said he secretly recorded the teen, groomed her, and abused her in Madison County.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 18Midway delays budget adoption to Sept. 22
Midway City Council delayed adoption of its fiscal year 2027 budget until a special meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 after questions arose about how to show reserves. The council also approved fees, grant resolutions and a county subdivision agreement.
The Sealy News
Published September 16Sealy breaks through with 42-28 win over Madisonville
MADISONVILLE — After opening the season against a demanding schedule, the Sealy Tigers saw their work pay off Thursday night, using a dominant rushing attack and a defense that produced four intercept