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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Published September 16Cornhole 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
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Published September 16Sealy 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
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Published September 16MUSTANG 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
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Published September 162026 HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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Published September 09P&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.
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Published September 09Health First Health Fair set for Oct. 1
Health First’s 29th annual Health Fair is set for Oct. 1 at the Truman Kimbro Convention Center in Madisonville. Admission is free, and more information is available from the City of Madisonville.
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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