Local News in Madison County

Cornhole added at Lake Madison Park

Visitors to Lake Madison Park now have another way to enjoy some friendly competition while spending time outdoors.The City of Madisonville recently announced the addition of cornhole boards at the pa

JAIL LOG

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, September 6, through Sunday, September 13. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Sealy tops Madisonville 42-28

Mustangs rally falls short in non-confer enee lossThe Madisonville Mustangs fell to the Sealy Tigers 42-28 in a non-conference football game Sept. 11 at Mustang Stadium.Madisonville (0-3) scored 21 po

MUSTANG RUNNERS MEDAL AT NAVASOTA MEET

Madisonville runners Macyn Totten, Elliot McCreary, Liliana Guillen ana Grade Reyes stand together with their medals alter placing first, ninth, 12th and 13th at the Navasota meet on Sept. 9.Madisonvi

2026 HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Madisonville Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Madisonville marked Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration honoring the culture, history and contributions of its Hispanic community. The event brought residents together for music, food and a shared sense of pride.

SH OSR bridge closes Sept. 14 for replacement

SH OSR will close at the Two Mile Creek bridge on Sept. 14 for a six-month replacement project, TxDOT said. The shutdown, between I-45 and SH 75, will block through traffic while crews build a new bridge.

Brazos Valley ranks among the top 8% worldwide in 2026 City Nature Challenge

The results are in, and the Brazos Valley made a big impact during last spring's City Nature Challenge! For four days in late April, residents and nature enthusiasts across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson counties documented plants, animals and fungi as part…

County clerk presents records preservation plan

Madison County has approved a 2027 records preservation plan that will fund the restoration and digitization of decades-old deed, probate, criminal and marriage files. County Clerk Adrian Lawson said the work will continue for years as archive fees support the effort.

Paws and Strides

Pet owners, their dogs and a rabbit in a backpack wore paw-print medals after the Pet Fun Run at Lake Madison Park. The event raised funds for the park's future outdoor fitness court. COURTESY PHOTO

P&Z denies rezoning request for apartments

Madisonville’s Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denying a rezoning request for apartments at 301 N. Short St., citing concerns over traffic, flooding, drainage and a planned street widening. The final decision now goes to City Council.

County to sign off on proposed $13.8M budget

Madison County commissioners will review a proposed $13.8 million budget and hold the property tax rate at 50 cents per $100 valuation when they meet Sept. 22. The plan would raise county tax revenue by 3.4%, lifting the median homestead bill by about $205.