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North Zulch proposes $417,000 in teacher bonuses
North Zulch ISD is proposing $417,000 in teacher incentive payouts this year, a move that would bring 22 of 32 teachers into the program. Superintendent Lea Ann Andrus said the district is being more conservative as TEA tightens scrutiny.

North Zulch seeks marker for 1930s work center
North Zulch ISD has approved an application for a Texas Undertold Historical Marker honoring the North Zulch Work Center Co-Operative Association, a Depression-era community project built in 1934 with local labor, donations and ingenuity. The marker would recognize a center that…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Madisonville CISD Family and Community, With a heart full of deep gratitude, pride and reflection, I write to announce my intent to retire as Superintendent of Schools of Madisonville CISD.Servin

Ross Garrett Youth Outreach Project offers help for 4-H, FFA exhibitors
Madison County 4-H and FFA exhibitors facing financial hardship can apply for the Ross Garrett Youth Outreach Project by Sept. 30. The program helps cover animal and Ag Mechanics project costs, with up to $1,000 available for approved assistance.

Midway 4-H Club to Host Registration Events
The Midway 4-H Club will hold registration events for new and returning members on Sept. 10 and Sept. 12 at Midway City Hall. Youth interested in agriculture, leadership and service can learn more and sign up at the two sessions.
FIFTH 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
MCISD 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.
MHS 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