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The Madisonville Meteor
Published September 09MUSTANG RUNNERS MEDAL, JV BOYS TAKE FIRST AT RAINY MEET
Madisonville JV boys cross country team holds the first-place plaque after winning the team title. Jordy Zavala, Michael Taylor, Justin Ramos, Adrian Acosta, Angel Gomez and Marcos Meza finished in th
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Published September 09FIFTH GRADERS PERFORM TEXT FEATURE SURGERY
Fifth graders at Madisonville Intermediate School don surgical gloves and hairnets to dissect text features on paper patients. COURTESY PHOTOS
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Published September 05Rattlers claim bragging rights in Hwy. 90 rivalry
Navasota turned the Battle of Highway 90 into a showcase Friday night, riding a fast start and a 414-yard passing performance from Jace Jablonski to beat Madisonville 56-28 at Rattler Stadium. Cameron Burrell rushed for 216 yards and four touchdowns as the Rattlers improved to…
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Published September 02Mustangs drop double-overtime thriller at Needville 36-34
Madisonville rallies from 14-point deficit, falls in second overtimeThe Madisonville Mustangs fell to Needville 36-34 in double overtime Friday night at Needville Blue Jay Stadium.The Mustangs trailed
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Published September 02City drafts future land use map to guide growth
Madisonville unveiled a draft future land use map Aug. 25 to guide growth around SpaceX and TeraFab. Officials said the plan is for long-range planning, not zoning, and public hearings could begin as early as late September.
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Published September 02Mustangs travel to Navasota for rivalry showdown
The Madisonville Mustangs travel to Rattler Stadium Friday night for a 7 p.m. rivalry showdown with the unbeaten Navasota Rattlers. After a double-overtime preseason loss to Needville, Madisonville is looking for a bounce-back win.
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Published September 02MCISD adopts $28.9M budget, lowers tax rate
Madisonville CISD trustees adopted a $28.9 million budget and lowered the tax rate to $0.8407 per $100 valuation Aug. 31, as enrollment begins to stabilize amid the district’s first year under state school voucher changes.
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Published September 02North Zulch 7th grader earns All-American cheerleading honor
North Zulch 7th grader AveryMae Craigo has earned All-American cheerleader honors and will perform in Walt Disney World’s Thanksgiving Day parade. One of only two junior high girls selected at her Varsity Spirit camp, she calls it a dream come true.
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Published September 02MHS Class of ’81 reunites
More than 70 classmates, guests and former teachers gathered in Madisonville on Saturday, Aug. 29, as the Madisonville High School Class of 1981 celebrated its 45th reunion. The event brought old friends back together for a memorable homecoming.
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Published September 02Midway VFD battles back-to-back res, seeks donations, forms auxiliary
Midway Volunteer Fire Department responded to two brush fires in two days last week and is now asking for donations and forming a new auxiliary.On Thursday, Aug. 27, firefighters responded to a 2-acre
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Published September 02MHS senior parent meeting set for Sept. 10
Madisonville High School will host a Senior Parent & Student Meeting on Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria.The meeting will cover graduation requirements, college applications, FAFSA and f
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Published September 02I-14 study driven by growth, military, economic factors
The I-14 Central Texas Corridor study is being shaped by rapid population growth, military needs and major economic development across the region. TxDOT is now gathering public input as projects like Terafab and Highway 21 expansion could influence the highway’s future route.