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The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Appraisal district adopts $1.1M budget
Madison County Appraisal District approved a $1.1 million fiscal 2027 budget on Aug. 25, a 14.1% increase that will raise costs for local taxing units. The plan now enters a 30-day review period before taking effect Jan. 1.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Hispanic Heritage
Madisonville CelebratesMETEOR PHOTO BY RICHARD SIRMAN Valeria Silva Vera, the 2026-27 Hispanic Heritage Association queen, rides the Hispanic Heritage Festival parade route from a float adorned in the
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16City proposes $9.8M budget, at tax rate
Madisonville is proposing a $9.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that keeps the tax rate at $0.6939 per $100 valuation but raises the average homestead bill 9% to $1,157. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is set for Sept. 21 at City Hall.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Commissioners approve plats, table waste policy
Commissioners approved three minor plats Sept. 8 and voiced growing concern over declining solid waste service, warning the county may need a backup plan if its contractor falters. The court also heard monthly reports on revenues, law enforcement and other county business.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16County moves on state grants, school sale
Madison County commissioners approved three state grant applications Sept. 8, a 4% inmate health care contract increase and the $671,583 sale of a former elementary school. The court also backed hotel tax funding and reviewed healthy county fund balances.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16FIREFIGHTER CLIMBS 110 FLIGHTS FOR 9/11 TRIBUTE
A firefighter climbed 110 flights of stairs to honor the 9/11 victims, mirroring the ascent first responders made at the World Trade Center. The tribute served as a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Fly-In & Car Show set Sept. 26
The City of Madisonville and Lazy 8 Flight School will host a Fly-In & Car Show Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2207 Airport Lane. The free event will feature airplanes, classic and custom cars, family activities, food trucks and discovery flights.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Landowner workshop set Sept. 29
Madison County landowners can get free, expert guidance on cost-share opportunities, farm programs and conservation planning at a workshop Sept. 29 in Madison County. The 1 to 5 p.m. event at the fairgrounds will feature USDA, appraisal district and forestry speakers.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Appraiser forecasts growth for Madison County
Madison County is poised for a development boom, Chief Appraiser Randy Dudley told Madisonville CISD trustees on Sept. 14, citing proposed subdivisions, possible data centers and expanding land sales. He said the county may be entering its smallest era yet as growth accelerates.
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Weather Facts and Musings
Elma Park (1916-198 was the daughter of Tom L. Park and Tabitha Guerrant. That couple had 8 children and moved to Madisonville from Huntsville in 1923. You may recall one of those, J.T. Park, who was
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16Senate GOP opens wallet for Paxton’s campaign
Republican leadership is pouring tens of millions of dollars into the U.S. Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic nominee and state House R
The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 16COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITYCALENDAR Community Calendar submissions may be emailed to Richard.Sirman@MadisonvilleMeteor.comCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING: FORD OF MADISONVILLETues, Sept 22nd at 12:00 p.m.581 Interst