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We don’t think you should have to break the bank to enjoy a quality meal. ~ Ashley Hull, Owner 936-348-3927 texaslegends.net 115 South Madison St. • On the square • Madisonville Robber goes for cash, gets bump on noggin By Campbell Atkins The suspect was allegedly campbell.atkins@ hit in the head by the market’s madisonvillemeteor.com owner during the scuffle before he ran out of the store. An attempted armed rob- “A black man came into the bery of Fruteria El Mercadito, store with a T-shirt wrapped a fruit market located on High- around his face and a gun in way 75 across from Madison- his right hand,” said MPD Chief ‘Round Town ville High School, resulted in Herbert Gilbert on scene. “He the store’s owner taking the starts to reach over the counter Gala Nettles gun from the would-be rob- for the cash register and the Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins ber before he fled the scene on An armed man attempted to rob Fruteria El Mercadito on Highway xDOT’s newly de- Tuesday morning. see ROBBER page 11 75 in Madisonville on Tuesday morning. signed intersection of T state highways 75 and 21 is a hot topic of conversation these days. TxDOT County decided State Highway 75 would be better with a new turn lane and, while that passes 2020 should be the case in the future, right now it has caused some major traffic jams. budget I visited with Andrew Holick, Director of Trans- Contretemps over portation operations, and he county salary assured me they are aware of the problem and working increases almost on improving it. Hopefully that will be done soon. causes delay I learned more from Mr. Hollick and, while I hesitate By Roy R. Reynolds to share this information publisher@madisonville since it depends on driver meteor.com awareness, the tidbit might Meteor photo by Roy R. Reynolds help with afternoon grid- Workers make adjustments Sept. 4 to the traffic signals at the intersection of State Highways 75 and 21. A A disagreement over an lock. On the other hand, if change in the lane patterns on 75 caused major traffic woes at the intersection until the lights were re-timed. increase in salaries nearly you aren’t paying attention, derailed efforts to pass the you could cause more grid- 2020 budget for Madison lock! County Monday, but County “Based on what I have Commissioners acquiesced read in the transportation The pain of new lanes in time to pass the measure code,” explained Mr. Hol- without alteration. lick, “a driver can pull over left-hand turns along the route, the city manager report, you Monday’s regular, though onto the shoulder lane to Changed but it has also caused a flurry think the new striping on 75 animated, meeting of the turn but not drive down it. of verbal collisions from driv- looks nice,” asked Russell Bai- Commissioners Court rep- “The shoulder is not the ers unhappy with the new lane ley, mayor pro tem. resented the second public width of a full lane. It is a lane pattern pattern. “It looks clean,” said City hearing for the proposed paved shoulder, not a driv- “Stupid stupid, all I can Manager Camilla Viator. budget, the final required by ing lane. While you cannot say, real stupid,” said one “No comment,” replied Bai- state law. If commissioners use the lane to drive in, you on 75 sparks Facebook commentator on ley. had insisted on changes, a can pull over onto the shoul- the matter. “They took away TxDOT began the repaving delay could have endan- der lane to turn right.” complaints our two lanes! Big mistake!” and restriping project in late gered the ability for the Using the shoulder to posted another. July but revealed the new lane county to have an approved turn can only help if you pay By Roy R. Reynolds The commentary even slid pattern – converting the four- budget by Sept. 30 as re- attention. Major attention! publisher@madisonville into higher civic conversation lane road into two lanes with a quired. In Texas it is lawful to turn meteor.com Monday night at the regular central turning lane – a couple Precinct 1 Commissioner right on a red light if you meeting of the Madisonville of weeks ago. To very little fan- Ricky Driskell raised an ob- have stopped completely The new lane configuration City Council, in discussions of fare. jection during discussions of and no traffic is coming, so on State Highway 75 through the monthly city manager re- the budget about a proposed for turning purposes, if you Madisonville may help stem port: pay attention to blinkers and rear-end collisions caused by “Regarding the last line of see HWY. 75 page 11 see BUDGET page 11 other cars in the actual lane, you can slowly move over onto the shoulder lane and MADISONVILLE INDEPENDENT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT turn right. City asks for more Gotta pay attention though or you will cause an study on fracking accident! A passenger car in front of you may be sitting water proposal in the through lane with his By Roy R. Reynolds blinker on to turn right, so publisher@madisonville don’t pull up there! A trac- meteor.com tor trailer rig could need the lane AND the shoulder to have enough room to make Madisonville city council the turn, so if one is in the members Monday demurred lane, don’t pull up on the on a proposal by MD Amer- shoulder! ica Energy to pull water from And while we’re on the Lake Madison to use in hy- subject of driving, I think we draulic fracturing operations need signs at crosswalks that in the county, asking for Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins more study on the long-term say, “Do not block cross- New MCISD educators pose together before Monday’s school board meeting for September. walk.” I’ve yet to decide if it effects of the process. is the crossing of on the west Under the proposed side of the square or the agreement, MD America MCISD school board seeks new bleachers crossing of Commerce Street would take water from Lake at Highway 21 that gets Madison and transport it to By Campbell Atkins new semester. UIL football playoff games. blocked the most. When red fracking sites, refilling the campbell.atkins@ MCISD is currently taking Because of the construction, lights stop the traffic flow, lake with water from a well madisonvillemeteor.com proposals to replace the visitor they will not host any of these astute and respectful drivers they would locate according bleachers at Mustang Stadium. games in 2019. The visiting keep those road crossings to city directions. The city The Madisonville Indepen- The plan, once they have se- bleachers are right behind the open. Respect. It’s a simple would receive a fee from MD dent Consolidated School Dis- lected a proposal, is to begin baseball and softball fields, thing. America for the water used. trict (MCISD) board welcomed construction as soon as the but construction is planned Now on to what else is According to Mayor Bill a number of new educators to football season concludes. to conclude before the spring going on round town. Parten, who participated the district and discussed up- In past years, Mustang Sta- season. coming projects for the year dium has been a prime neutral see NETTLES page 11 see COUNCIL page 11 during their first meeting of the host location for a number of see MCISD page 11

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WedNesday, July 6, s2016 ohn Adam Home of J Churches ...... 7 Volume 122 • No. 27 Sheriff Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 She’s Back! probes ’ROUND robbery Meteor staff TOWN NORTH ZULCH — Madison County Sheriff’s Classifieds ...... 9 Hats off to the City deputies are searching for ‘Round Town is back of Madisonville and to two people who broke into Madisonville Market- a home in North Zulch, at- ing and Tourism for Inaugural tacked the residents and produc- stole unidentified items. ing an The robbery was report- we may gain a heart out- event a ed at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, standing according to a Sheriff’s Of- July 4 fice press release. Lake success The release states two Obituaries ...... 3 Madison By April Towery suspects, a man and a celebra- [email protected] woman, entered the home Gala Nettles, tion. Columnist Madisonville’s first In- while two female residents A gala@nettlescoun- dependence Day celebra- were asleep. try.com as a weekly feature large tion in recent history was The victims woke up, crowd, by all accounts a huge suc- and the suspects attempted and I do mean large, cess, and organizers are to restrain the two using enjoyed the day. Some already planning some- belts and duct tape. While set up tents under thing bigger and better for this occurred, one of the which they visited with next year. suspects suffered head Opinion ...... 4 family and friends, An estimated 3,000 to wounds while trying to fight others cooked out, 4,000 people attended the back, and was treated later more kiddos than you free event Monday at at CMI St. Joseph’s in could count played on Lake Madison, which fea- Bryan, the report states. the new splash pad tured live music from The two suspects then and almost everyonears, en- Razz Band, Sabrina Ozio TONY FARKAS went through the home and browsed the c METEOR PHOTOS BY took several items before of wisdom. and Wade Phillips andre en- of the Meteor. joyed the food and Rock Solid. Kids we leaving, the report states. then, as dark settled tertained by the city’s The two suspects left in 333 N. May Street on our part of Amer- newly-opened splash pad, in a small SUV, according ica, watched some a bounce house, face- The fireworks display frames Old Glory during the Fourth of July celebration at to reports. The victims went Records ...... 5 magnificent fireworks. painting and roping dum- Lake Madison Park on Monday. Below, the recently completed splash park was a to a local business to call In fact, Madison my. More than 30 vintage welcome relief from the heat. 911 since the suspects took County residents miles cars were on display, and their cell phones. away enjoyed those local food vendors sold The male suspect is de- The fireworks from their snow cones, frozen yo- scribed as a light-skinned own front yard. It re- gurt, sandwiches, barbe- Hispanic, wearing a grey ally is great to be an cue, tacos, funnel cakes and white long-sleeved American. and more. shirt and black pants. He •Lots of things are The highlight of the was wearing a mask and Don’t miss an issue, happening around our evening was a massive carried a black handgun. Sports ...... 13-14 town. First life-long fireworks display put on The female suspect is 936.348.3777 Madison County resi- by Sky Wonder Pyrotech- described as a white female, dent Margie Prescott nics. about is 5 feet 2 inches tall, now has a new home. “It was a great event,” 140 pounds, with reddish Margie, who will be 90 said Laura Lawrenz,rector of blonde hair and tattoos on years young in Novem- Madisonville’s di her neck and arms. ber, fell and broke her marketing and tourism. The case is being investi- hip Mother’s Day “The bands were amaz- gated with the cooperation weekend. Following ing; the fireworks display of the MCSO, the Nor- www.fnb hunt svillecx.com surgery she then was amazing. The weath- mangee Police Department stayed six weeks in er cooperated, and there and Department of Public Bank Bryan’s Generations were no mosquitoes. I Safety troopers. subscribe today. Rehab Center. haven’t heard a single After all of that, negative review.” though, Gran-Gran, as Attendees voted for her family and close friends know Margie , page 7 chose to move to I see Fourth Marathon, where her daughter Arlene lives. OF MADISONVILLE While Margie has always been a trooper, in 1992, followed by successful franchis-Madis- none of this is ever Madisonville homees in Conroe andto Montgomery. No. 4 easy, so drop your en- “I’ve been wanting to come to couragement to her at By April Towery 936-348-3505 onville for a long time,” McKenzie said. [email protected] P.O. Box 394 “We like the small towns, the hometown Marathon, TX 79842.of my Downtown Madisonville was abuzz A Divi.6ion of Fint Nati onal Bank of Huntsvill e rd feel. We’ve been coming here for years. I —Psalm 90:12 •Ever hea last week as word spread that there was a like sitting down with people and getting oston Prose? 1711 East B new barbecue restaurant in town. TOWERY Mr:mher FDI C to know them. They’re investing in our APRIL Stephanie Neal is glad McKenzie Barbeque, at lives; I would like to invest in their lives METEOR PHOTO BY 1il she knows all about it. Main St., held a soft opening on June 25 too.” Stephanie’s eyes were and already has a steady stream of cus- In fact, even though the McKenzies permanently damaged tomers. live in Huntsville, his daughters – one in Pictured from left are McKenzie’s Barbeque owner by a surgery making “We didn’t start out busy, but the junior high and one in high school – get Kevin McKenzie, daughter Madison, son Keith, wife Lisa , page 7 their education in Madisonville. 7 and son Matthew. I see gala word got out through Facebook and we , page actually sold out of some things,” said I see Business FROM THE BIBLE owner Kevin McKenzie. With his brother Darin, McKenzie "Watch out for false prophets. They come— to Matthew you in 7:15 opened his first restaurant in Huntsville sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

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Springs and Dallas. we stand together against other money to the state eight executive orders in texas.gov. hate, racism, white su- highway fund. hopes of preventing fur- “Texas must achieve SAFETY MEETINGS premacy and evil as one ther mass shootings. several objectives to bet- ARE HELD Texas.” REVENUE REPORT IS Abbott’s orders came ter protect our commu- The Lone Star State’s POSTED days after seven people nities and our residents first meeting of the newly TRANSPORTATION The state’s fiscal year were killed and 25 injured from mass shootings,” formed Domestic Terror- PLAN OK’D 2019 ended on Aug. 31 in multiple shootings by a Abbott said in a news ism Task Force was held The Texas Transpor- and Texas Comptroller lone gunman along thor- release containing the at the Capitol on Aug. 30. tation Commission on Glenn Hegar on Sept. 4 oughfares connecting executive orders. “One On Aug. 29, the sec- Aug. 29 approved a 10- released totals for fiscal the cities of Odessa and Capitol Highlights of those objectives is to ond-ever meeting of the year plan produced by 2019 state revenues, say- Midland on Aug. 31. The Ed Sterling marshal law enforce- Texas Safety Commis- the Texas Department ing “all funds” revenue suspect fired at law en- ment resources to stop sion was held in El Paso, of Transportation that was $127.94 billion, up forcement officers and violent criminals before the city where a suspect includes more than $77 6.5 percent over fiscal civilians, including while Posted online at gov. they commit mass mur- wielding an assault-style billion dedicated to 2018. driving a hijacked postal texas.gov, Abbott’s orders. But more must be rifle was arrested on Aug. improving safety, ad- Hegar broke down the van between the two cities. ders enhance reporting done. I will continue to 3 in a shooting that took dressing congestion and nearly $128 billion as fol- Law enforcement officers requirements and ensure work expeditiously with the lives of 22 people and connectivity and pre- lows: the legislature on laws injured 24. serving roadways for brought the rampage to a law enforcement and the halt in an exchange of gun- to keep guns out of the In El Paso, Abbott Texas drivers. — General reve- public have the training, fire resulting in the death of hands of dangerous crim- said the purpose of the Funds are earmarked nue-related revenue was the suspect when the van tools and resources to inals, while safeguarding meeting was “to help the for the widening of roads $57.87 billion, up 1.2 he was driving had come provide and respond to the Second Amendment community heal, com- and the improvement of percent over fiscal 2018; to a stop after ramming a suspicious activity re- rights of law-abiding Tex- bat the rise of extremist median barriers, bridges, — Sales tax revenue police vehicle. The suspect, ports, Abbott said. Ordi- ans.” groups and hateful ide- guardrails and intersec- for fiscal 2019 was $34.02 a 36-year-old white male nary citizens’ reports of The governor’s office ologies, keep guns out tions — including up- billion, up 6.5 percent armed with an assault suspicious activities are referred to the execu- of the hands of deranged graded traffic signals and from fiscal 2018; rifle, was identified as Seth accepted via phone call tive orders as “a starting individuals, and combat signage — plus safety — Oil production tax Aaron Ator of Odessa. to (512) 424-7981 or (866) point in the process to domestic terrorism in improvements for bicy- revenue was $3.89 bil- keep Texas communities Texas.” clists and pedestrians. lion, up 14.6 percent safe…to further advance Following the six-hour According to the com- over fiscal 2018; solutions and jumpstart meeting in El Paso, Lt. mission, many of the — Natural gas pro- JOIN NEW LIFE legislative action.” In Gov. Patrick told victims projects in the plan are duction tax revenue was related news, Lt. Gov. in attendance: “When roadway segments iden- $1.69 billion, up 17.8 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Dan Patrick and House one Texan is attacked tified on Texas’ list of percent over fiscal 2018; Speaker Dennis Bonnen all Texans are attacked, its 100 most congested and AT OUR last week named select no matter your political roadways. The projects — All funds tax collec- committees to study is- party, no matter if you are will be financed through tions were $59.38 billion, sues relating to the re- black, brown or white, legislative and voter-ap- up 6.8 percent over fiscal cent mass shootings and liberal or conservative. proved initiatives that al- 2018. Remembering the tragedy of Sept. 11 oday is an oppor- have contributed greatly formation on our pro- tunity to reflect on in service to the Bedias grams. T what happened 18 community. We invite Please go to our SATURDAY years ago… disbelief on you to send a gift to the page, www.facebook. SEPT. 14 hearing the news reports, Bedias Food Pantry or to com/BediasTexasChris- realization as we came to the Brazos Valley Food tianFilmFestival, or 11-3PM BOUNCY HOUSE accept that the unthink- Bank in their memory. www.facebook.com/ LIVE MUSIC able was happening… Want to know more FOCC1976, for more in- FOOD COMPLETELY FREE!! to those living during about the Bedias Civic formation on our pro- COME HAVE A GOOD these days, it may have Club, Bedias Women’s grams. GIVEAWAYS TIME - ON US! been how our parents Club and other civic orga- Bedias is a wonder- and grandparents felt on nizations active in the Be- ful community to live in, Ronnie Malone-936.855.9028 hearing the news of the Welcome to Bedias dias area? Please visit the and in which to share the bombing of Pearl Har- Dave and Sandra Bedias Civic Club page, joys of living in a small ACROSS FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT bor. 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El- Center District’s trust- I’ve been retired since * You are not to keep company with men. liot said to levy 25 cents ees E. J Batson and J. L. 2012. That means I’ve * You must be home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. to supplement State Blair said to levy 60 cents been observing educa- unless attending a school function. funds and 25 cents to pay to supplement State tion here for almost 50 * You may not loiter downtown in any of the ice cream funds and 15 cents to pay stores. interest, for a total of 50 years. Recently in Mad- * You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have cents. interest, for a total of 75 ison County Museum I permission of the board chairman. Hollis District’s trust- cents. was able to delve farther * You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with any man ees E.H. Walton and J. E. Chapel Hill’s trustees back. Museum Musings unless he is your father or brother. Williamson directed to T. B. Mott and Burt Mott In 1915, a teachers’ Laura Ann * You may not smoke cigarettes. levy 55 cents to supple- said to levy 20 cents to * You may not dress in bright colors. supplement State funds magazine listed the fol- Cannon * You may under no circumstances dye your hair. ment State funds and 35 lowing rules for teachers’ * You must wear at least 2 petticoats. cents to pay interest, for a and 30 cents to pay inter- conduct of that day: fire at 7 a.m. so the room * Your dresses must not be any shorter than 2 inches above total of 100 cents. est, for a total of 50 cents. * You will not marry will be warm by 8 a.m. your ankle. George District’s trust- When those 1924 during the term of your Also recently in the * Also, to keep the schoolroom clean, you must sweep the ees Noah Batson, E. H. school tax forms were floor at least once daily; scrub the floor at least once a week contract. Museum, I found a file Tallant, and B Mize said copied, some had other with hot, soapy water, and clean the blackboards at least things copied onto the * You are not to keep containing instructions once a day. You must start the fire at 7 a.m. so the room will to levy 50 cents to supple- company with men. to Madison County Com- be warm by 8 a.m. ment State funds and 50 back. I hate to waste * You must be home missioners Court from cents to pay interest, for a interesting things so… between the hours of 8 Madison County School total of 100 cents. check back next week for p.m. and 6 a.m. unless District Superintendent taxable property, for the and H.B. Whitmire said Jenkins District’s more revelations. attending a school func- Loula Malone (1872- purpose of supplement- to levy 55 cents to sup- trustees P. B. Wycough, The Madison County tion. 1961), directing them ing the State school funds plement the State funds J. R. Alexander, and J. C. Museum, at 201 North * You may not loiter to levy taxes in varying apportioned to the dis- and 20 cents to pay the Friery directed to levy 50 Madison, Madisonville, downtown in any of the amounts to the county’s trict for the maintenance interest, for 75 cents total. cents to supplement State TX 77864, is open to ice cream stores. school districts for the of public free schools Plainview trustees, funds but none for inter- the public Wednesday * You may not travel year 1924. therein. Also, a tax of 18 G.W. Rosier, George est, for a total of 50 cents. through Saturday 10 a.m. beyond the city limits un- Besides her signature, cents per $100 valuation Brigham, and Lewis Mc- Rogers Prairie’s trust- – 2 p.m. The Museum’s mailing address is P.O. less you have permission that individual school was to be levied to pay Lain, directed to levy 60 ees J. W. Patterson, R. L. Box 61, and the telephone of the board chairman. district’s trustees signed the one year’s sinking cents to supplement State Leveston, and A. J. Kess- number is 936.348.5230. * You may not ride in each form except for one. fund for the bonds for in- funds and 40 cents to pay ner said to levy 50 cents a carriage or automobile There must have at one terest on and provide said interest, for a total of 100 to supplement State with any man unless he is time been at least 33 local district. Elwood’s total cents (yes, that’s what the funds and 25 cents to pay your father or brother. school districts because school tax was 75 cents. form said). interest, for a total of 75 CINESTAR CINEMA Below, I did not include Union trustees G.E. of Huntsville * You may not smoke of the numbering, though cents. See our website for cigarettes. I did not find forms for “per $100 valuation” but Jones, Lawrence Stand- Cobbs Creek’s trustees movies & times it was, in every case. ley, and Sam Hendrix www.huntsvillemovies.com * You may not dress in all 33. I found no form T. N. McVey, J. H. Bates, (936)291-0248 for show info bright colors. for Madisonville. Maybe Connor’s trustees W. said to levy 50 cents to and H. C. Wells directed * You may under no some had been consoli- G. Massey and Luther supplement State funds circumstances dye your dated or closed by 1924. Floyd instructed to levy and 25 cents to pay inter- hair. I was astonished that not 50 cents to supplement est, for a total of 75 cents. Navasota Livestock * You must wear at all local districts were in- the State school fund, Oak Grove’s form least 2 petticoats. structed to levy the same and none to pay current must have been mis- Auction Co. * Your dresses must and I feel sure that many interest, for a total of 50 placed. Loula Malone not be any shorter than 2 landowners were un- cents wrote a simple notation Market Report for Saturday, inches above your ankle. happy with that fact. High Prairie’s trustees, on a single sheet, saying SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 * Also, to keep the Elwood School Dis- J. W. Fannin, H. B. Ratliff, “Levy 50 cents for Oak Volume: 1297 Total Sellers: 254 Total Buyers: 97 schoolroom clean, you trict’s trustees B L. and D.C. Cannon were Grove District #11.” No Trend of Market: STEADY - $5 Lower must sweep the floor at Dickey, J. W. Gibson, to levy 25 cents to sup- school trustees’ names least once daily; scrub and R. E Wilson signed, plement the State school were shown. WEIGHT STEERS HEIFERS the floor at least once along with Loula Malone, fund and 25 cents to pay Greenbriar’s trustees 150 – 300 lbs 1.10 – 1.75 1.10 – 1.70 a week with hot, soapy directing County Com- current interest, for a Matt Stewart and S. Win- 300 – 400 lbs 1.10 – 1.80 1.10 – 1.55 water, and clean the missioners to levy an ad total of 50 cents. ters directed to levy 50 400 – 500 lbs 1.10 – 1.575 1.05 – 1.65 blackboards at least once valorem tax of 57 cents Ten Mile trustees J. T. cents to supplement State 500 – 600 lbs 1.00 – 1.46 1.00 – 1.475 a day. You must start the on the valuation of $100 Harrington, J.A. Kinney, funds and 25 cents to pay 600 – 700 lbs 1.00 – 1.25 1.00 – 1.41 Slaughter Bulls: .55-.87 Slaughter Cows: .35-.58 Pairs: $750- $1160 Stocker Cows: $650- $975 For more information call: Greg Goudeau 936-825-6545 or 936-661-8432 Obituaries Or for a free market report, go to http://www.navasotalivestock.com is scheduled for 11AM attended Baylor Univer- Serving as pallbearers HUNGERFORD RECEIVING PENS OPEN Located 3 miles off Hwy 60 at the intersection of CR 207 and Diana on Saturday; September sity where she graduated are: Curtis Faust, Andy CR 211, between East Bernard and Hungerford, 14, 2019 at Day Funeral with a Bachelor of Sci- Faust, Dean Imai, Michael Open Fridays 3 p.m. to dark and Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Marie (Faust) Home Chapel in Madi- ence Degree. She then RECEIVING PENS NOW OPEN AT ROSHARON LIVESTOCK!!!!!!! Lummus, Mike Pilkenton, GOATS AT 10:00 AM ! ! ---- CATTLE AT NOON ! ! sonville, TX. Also on Sat- enjoyed a 20+ year career and Jake Mead. Ayers urday, beginning at 3PM, in the medical industry. Diana Marie (Faust) will be a service at Calvary Diana was preceded in Ayers; 48 years, 9 months, Baptist Church in Rock- death by her father, Ron- 1 day; from The Wood- dale, TX with the burial nie Faust and her aunt, AREA'S BEST BUSINESS REVIEW PRESENTED BY: METRO NEWS ©2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1-918-234-7768 lands, TX; to follow at Murray Cem- Hazel Dewey, She is sur- passed etery in Rockdale, TX. vived by her husband, HOME DEPOT, located at 215 Interstate 45 North in Hunstville, phone (936) away on MaryMartha Parrack will Greg Ayers; her children, 439-0200, has become known as the do-it-yourself headquarters in this community. September officiate at both services. Danielle Imai, Delaine Whatever your hardware requirement may be, you’ll find it here. They feature hand 5, 2019 in Diana was born on Imai-Lummus (Micah), tools, electrical and plumbing fixtures, power tools, lawn and garden supplies and Houston, much more, all at very reasonable prices. At HOME DEPOT, the service is always December 4, 1970 in Drew Imai, Dean Imai, courteous and you can count on their help in selecting the appropriate items for any TX with Giddings, TX to Ronnie and Ashton Ayers; her application. Whether you’re building a cabinet or staining the backyard fence, their her fam- DIANA MARIE Lee and Joann Helga mother, Joann Faust; her (FAUST) AYERS experienced personnel will assist you in selecting the proper tools and supplies. The ily at her (Cox) Faust. She gradu- brother, Andy Faust; and management of this well- respected store likes to feel that its good reputation is based side. A ated from Rockdale High many other relatives and on person service as well as durable hardware items. Quality name brand products, sensible working man’s celebration of Diana’s life School in 1989 and then friends. prices and superior service are three great reasons to rely on HOME DEPOT for all your hardware needs. We, the editors of this 2019 Area’s Best Business Review, wish to take this opportunity to recommend this well established firm to all of our readers. day, September 4, 2019 Survivors include her Carol Ann at her home. Memorial daughter, Robin Longron services are scheduled (Trenton); her grand- (Roeshot) for 3PM on Sunday; Sep- sons, Travis Longron MADISON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY tember 8, 2019 at Day (Makayla) and Matthew Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Longron (Hannah); her Carol Ann (Roeshot) Madisonville, TX. great grandchildren; Martin; Carol was born on Noah Grace Longron, INVITES YOU TO THE 80 years, February 6, 1939 in Wil- Gentry MaLynn Longron, 6 months, kes-Barre, PA to Robert Charles Michael 2019 Reagan Dinner 29 days; and Alma (Jones) Roe- Longron, Jase Ryder Faw, of Bedias, shot and she was pre- and Case Tyler Faw; her Saturday, September 28, 2019 TX; passed ceded in death by her sister, Janice Konarik; Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Pavilion away on CAROL ANN parents and her husband, and Spencer Savoy whom Wednes- (ROESHOT) Daniel Wayne Martin. she loved as a grandson. 800 N May St, Madisonville, TX 77864

and was always laugh- Thomas Miller IV, Noah Aaron ing. He will remain in the Alexander Miller, Kath- Honorary Speaker hearts of the many lives ryn Natalya Miller, Pay- Thomas he touched. ton Harper Miller, Kylie Lt. Colonel Allen West Aaron’s family in- Kayden Miller, Kade Miller cludes his parents, Thomas Miller; numer- Aaron Thomas Miller, Glenn Thomas Miller II ous aunts, uncles, cous- 32, passed away unex- and Tracy Reeves; wife, ins, extended family pectedly August 27, 2019 Katrina Miller; chil- members and friends. in Cypress, dren, Aaron Thomas Friends are wel- Texas. He Miller II, Annalynn come to join the family VIP Meet & Greet with Lt. Col. West 5 PM was born Marie Miller, Piper Ann for visitation from 5:00 Dinner 6 PM on July Miller; step-children, p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday, 14, 1987 Leigha Nicole Jackson, September 3, 2019 at Program and Auction 7 PM in Hous- Evelyn Claire Jackson; Carter-Conley Funeral ton, Texas step-mother, Sabrina Home. Funeral services to par- AARON Brossett; brothers and officiated by Pastor Joey ents Tracy THOMAS sisters, Glenn Thomas Westra and Pastor Shane Advance Paid Reservations Only (Hind- MILLER Miller III, Brian Thomas Hindman will be held at man) and Miller, Heather Raech- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Deadline for reservations is September 14, 2019 Glenn Thomas Miller, ell Robinson, Brandon September 4, 2019 in the II. Aaron was a loving Thomas Miller, Hailey chapel of Carter-Conley Catered by Leona General Store and dedicated son, hus- McCulloch; grandpar- Funeral Home. Grave- band, father, friend and ents, Glenn Thomas side services will im- General Reservation $60/ea. ◊ VIP Reservation $75/ea. uncle. Children were his Miller, Sr. and wife Mary, mediately follow at San For more information visit our FB Page at first priority and he was Anthony Allen Atzenhof- Jacinto Memorial Park “Uncle Aaron” to many fer, Sr. and Debbie, Mi- under the direction of Madison county,Texas Republican Party children that he was glad chael Wesley Hindman Carter-Conley Funeral or contact Kevin Counsil at (281) 808-5511 to help any way he could. and wife Linda; nieces Home. “Suck it up, but- Aaron had a big heart and nephews, Glenn tercup.” Page 4 The Madisonville Meteor Sept. 11, 2019 Opinion STAFF & MANAGEMENT

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After separat- ments to the Constitution Each address new issues published during election season. created. ing from England, they Article VI (6) Su- to “establish justice… This may be a touchy needed to make sense preme Law of the Land promote the general Wel- question to ask: when of what they had done. The Constitution is the fare”. DEADLINES was the last time you How did the Founding highest law of the land But what does this read the Constitution of Fathers want this new Article VII (7) Ratifi- mean for us today? Very the United States? Per- nation to be different and cation simply we do not know B Section – sports and school news, retail ads due haps in grammar or high what were the abuses and The Constitution be- where we are going if noon Friday. Word ads due 10:30 a.m. school, during a civics mistreatment they found came effective when 9 out we don’t know where Monday. class. under English rule that of 13 states approved it we have been. 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Send address sciences and useful arts, limits other powers ereignty. isonville. changes to The Madisonville Meteor, P.O. Box 999, Madisonville, TX 77864. The entire contents of each issue of The Prop 4 would ban, not create, state income tax Madisonville Meteor, including editorial and advertising copy, are protected under the t’s September, and with appraising property the state from imposing Federal Copyright Act. Reproduction of any that means football in the wake of a disaster, an income tax. By voting season in Texas is this amendment would ‘no,’ you are saying that portion of any issue will not be permitted I back in full swing. Like offer home and business the state should not in- without the publication’s express permission. so many of you, I rel- owners peace of mind clude this in the constitu- The opinions expressed in The Madisonville ish spending my Friday by providing a lower and tion, thus allowing for the Meteor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the nights this time of year more easily administrable possibility of an income under the bright lights of a staff, management or publisher of The Madisonville method of property tax re- tax in the future. Impor- football stadium, munch- lief to affected parties. It’s tantly, neither vote - yes Meteor. ing on a box of popcorn important to emphasize or no - would create an and supporting our East that this would only apply income tax on Texans. Texas schools. From the to political subdivisions The Madisonville Meteor band to the drill team, Capital Update setting tax rates on or after REMINDERS Est. 1894 ® 2019 USPS 325-380 from the cheerleaders the date the Governor de- The mobile office is on to the football players, I Trent Ashby clares a natural disaster. the road this month and www.madisonvillemeteor.com love the way this timeless With that here’s this Proposition 4 has cre- looks forward to seeing tradition brings students, week’s legislative update. ated some confusion you on the following dates, SUBSCRIPTIONS parents, grandparents, that I’ve addressed in a in the following locations: and residents of a com- LEGISLATIVE UPDATE previous column, but I’d 9-11 a.m. Sept. 18 at the $42 per year in Madison County; $45 per year in Bra- munity together to sup- This week we’ll dive like to reiterate in this Houston County Court- zos, Leon, Grimes and Walker counties; $50 per year port both their team and into propositions three column. Proposition 4 house Annex in Crockett, elsewhere in Texas; $63 per year out of state. each other. Additionally, and four, as we continue proposes a constitutional or 1:30-3:30 p.m. the same we’ve got students across our weekly examination amendment to prohibit day at Trinity County AFFILIATIONS our region participating of propositions that will the Legislature from im- Courthouse Annex in in fall extracurricular be on the ballot in No- posing a state income tax Groveton and finally, 9-11 The Madisonville Meteor is a member of activities such as vol- vember. – something Texas does a.m. Sept. 25 at the San leyball and cross coun- not currently have. This Augustine County Court- the National Newspaper Association, the Proposition 3 proposes try, with basketball and ballot measure DOES house in San Augustine. Texas Press Association, the South Texas Press a constitutional amend- soccer just around the ment to authorize the NOT create a statewide As always, please do Association and the Madison County Chamber corner. Whatever your Legislature to provide for income tax. The vote you not hesitate to contact our of Commerce. fancy, I hope that you get a temporary property tax cast is whether the state office if we can help you to spend some time over exemption on portions of should constitutionally in any way. Our District the next few months sup- land located in an area de- ban a state income tax. By office may be reached at porting our students and clared by the Governor to voting ‘yes,’ you are say- 936-634-2762, or you can TEXAS PRESS showing your community be a disaster area. Given ing that the state should call my Capitol office at ASS OCIATION 1 0 pride. the inherent challenges constitutionally prohibit 512-463-0508. Sept. 11, 2019 The Madisonville Meteor Page 5 Jail Log The following persons Alan, 48, unauthorized * Grisham, Allen 59, possession of a con- vated sexual assault nized crime were arrested or booked absence from correc- Lloyd, 32, criminal tres- trolled substance * Perez, Mario, 32, * Taylor, Matthew into the Madison County tional facility passing * Jones, Marrion Bob possession Ryan, 36, possession of a jail. All persons are pre- * Delacerda, Edward * Grisham, Matthew III, 39, possession of a * Rambo, David An- controlled substance sumed innocent until Dalton, 58, cruelty to an- Ryan, 32, aggravated sex- controlled substance thony, 20, unauthorized * Tillis, Corderro proven guilty in a court of imals ual assault * Lara-Torres, Leop- use of motor vehicle Devon, 24, failure to ap- law. * Farris, Joseph Deme- * Guy, Erica, 19, mo- aldo, 38, warrant * Roquemore, Zacha- pear, assault on a public * Brown, Tina, 45, pos- trius, 40, aggravated sex- tion to revoke * Martinez, Norman, riah Alexander, 20, court servant session of a controlled ual assault * Halpain, James 27, manufacture or de- committal * Villalpando, Gus- substance * Gonzalez, Adrian C., Franklin, 66, manufac- livery of a controlled * Sanchez, Jose Angel, tavo, 25, child support * Brunton, William 31, resisting arrest ture or delivery of a con- substance 50, criminal nonsupport * Weaver, Richard Ray, 33, assault * Gonzalez, Jose Amir, trolled substance * Moore, Thomas Pat- * Sanchez, Raul Jr., Ezra, 38, possession of a * Carnal, Dorothy Rae, 19, possession * Herd, Kevin Ndifon, rick Jr., 43, tampering 34, possession of a con- controlled substance 33, possession of a con- * Green, Anthony 37, forgery with evidence trolled substance * Young, Undray, 50, trolled substance Glenn, 59, court com- * Hernandez, Crystal * Mosley, Elisha Na- * Sills, Barry Lynn, manufacture or delivery * Coronado, Saul, mittal Lynn, 36, possession thaniel, 18, unauthorized 35, possession of a con- of a controlled substance 33, possession of a con- * Griffin, Travis Mi- * Honaker, Kelly, 30, use of motor vehicle trolled substance * Zartman, Steven trolled substance chael, 46, parole viola- resisting arrest * Mulkey, Felicia * Taylor, Justin Slade, George, 57, possession * Dannunzio, Kerry tion * Jester, Sherri Lynn, Broussard, 33, aggra- 41, engaging in orga- of a controlled substance Sheriff’s Report Sept. 2 Dee to assist with a medi- to a reported theft of prop- Sept. 7 Ash to assist with a medi- mestic disturbance. MVFD was called to SH cal emergency. erty. EMS was called to cal emergency. Trooper Garcia was 75N to assist with a fire. Deputy Kishino was EMS was called to Tam- Arbor to assist with a med- Deputy Kindon was called to I-45 SB to assist a EMS was called to McK- called to Cleveland in re- mye to assist with a medi- ical emergency. called to SH 21 to assist motorist. enzie’s BBQ to assist with a sponse to a harassment cal emergency. Deputy Klingle was with an animal bite. Deputies Kindon and medical emergency. report. EMS was called to SH called to Ferguson Unit in Deputy Kindon was Wilson were called to EMS was called to Mad- EMS was called to 21E to assist with a medi- response to a reported dis- called to Normangee in Waldrip to assist with ison to assist with a medi- McIver to assist with a cal emergency. turbance. response to a reported do- estray. cal emergency. medical emergency. Deputy Myers was EMS was called to the EMS was called to Tam- EMS was called to Col- called to FM 1452 to assist Ferguson Unit to assist mye to assist with a medi- lard to assist with a medi- with a civil matter. with a medical emergency. cal emergency. cal emergency. EMS was called to the MVFD was called to Deputy Kindon was MVFD was called to Ferguson Unit to assist FM 1452W to assist with a called to Jinkins to assist Madison in response to a with a medical emergency. grass fire. ~Tu~ with estray. reported smokey smell. Deputy Myers was EMS and MPD Officer COUNTRY CLUB EMS was called to the Sheriff Neeley and Dep- called to SH 21W to assist ~lSO ..N"VTLLJ. TIXAJ Messer were called to Mc- CD Ferguson Unit to assist uty Kishino were called to with estray. Donald’s to assist with a with a medical emergency. OSR in response to a re- EMS was called to Trin- medical emergency. Deputy Kindon reported burglary. ity to assist with a medical Deputy Klingle was sponded to an alarm. Trooper Arellano and emergency. called to Trinity River in SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET! EMS, MVFD, NZVFD Deputy Muscarella was EMS, Trooper Arellano response to a suspicious All You Can Eat! and Deputies Reese, called to Raney to assist and Deputies Muscarella person report. Skeide and Kindon were with a minor accident. and Myers were called to Trooper Garcia was Every Sunday, 12pm to 2pm called to FM 2865 to assist Deputy Myers was Dollar General to assist called to SH21 to assist Adults $15 • Children $8 (10 & Under) tax included in price with an accident. called to 7th Street in re- with a medical emergency. with estray. Bring the Family & Friends! sponse to a reckless driv- MPD Officer Bellard Deputy Kindon was Bring your Church Bulletin and receive $2 off adult price Sept. 3 ing report. was called to Wiseman in called to Rocky Ridge Lane Deputy Skeide was Deputy Myers re- response to a suspicious in response to a burn ban Club House Room Available for called to SH90 to assist sponded to an alarm. person report. violation. with estray. Trooper Arellano was Deputy Myers was Deputy Kindon was Special Occasions and Business Meetings Deputy Skeide was called to Idaho to assist called to Lonestar to assist called to Ranch in re- called to Puddin to assist with estray. with estray. sponse to a reported dis- with a civil matter. Deputies Myers and turbance. EMS was called to Mad- Muscarella were called to Sept. 6 ison to assist with a medi- Fulsome to assist with a EMS was called to SH Sept. 8 cal emergency. reported disturbance. 75S to assist with a medical Deputy Klingle re- Deputy Kindon was EMS was called to emergency. sponded to an alarm. called to Boyd in response McIver to assist with a Deputy Kindon was EMS and Deputy Skeide to suspicious person re- medical emergency. called to Strawther to as- 2006 Country Club Lane • Madisonville, Texas 77864 were called to Zulch to as- 936-348-6264 port. Deputy Myers was sist with estray. sist with a medical emer- Deputy Kindon was called to Watson to assist Deputy Kyle was called Take 21 W to 1452 E - down 1.3 miles on the right gency. Follow us on Facebook called to Musgrove in re- with estray. to 5th Street to assist with a MVFD was called to sponse to a suspicious ve- Deputy Myers was civil matter. hicle report. called to Diserens in re- Deputy Kindon was Deputy Kindon was sponse to a suspicious per- called to SH 21 to assist 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 called to FM 1452 to assist son report. with estray. with estray. Deputies Kindon and Sept. 5 Skeide were called to the Sept. 4 Deputy Kishino was Trinity River Bridge to as- 13 EMS was called to Pee called to King in response sist a stranded motorist. 16 Game Warden Notes 19 END OF A LONG TAIL photos taken by contes- THE POOL IS Texans don’t abide tants out on the water of CLOSED cheaters, particularly their catches placed on An Abilene game war- in their fishing tourna- a measuring board, with den received information ments. An individual was the angler having the about a family in Hamlin recently sentenced to jail most inches of bass in the possessing an alligator. time, restitution of nearly aggregate declared the The concerned citizen $3,000, suspension of his winner. Upon inspection stated that he saw pho- fishing license for a year of the violators vessel, tos posted on Snapchat. and banishment from a cut tail of a bass was The warden drove to the fishing in tournaments found in the paddle well suspect’s house, asked if after he was caught of the kayak. The violator he could see the alliga- 52 cheating. The court deci- initially stated he found tors, and was led to the the cut tail in the reeds sion was the culmination back yard where he dis- 53 of a game warden inves- and was taking it to shore covered five baby alliga- to turn it in. Later the vi- tigation into bass fishing tors in a small swimming 56 tournament fraud on olator confirmed to have pool. The warden seized Decker Lake in Travis and used the tail to place over the alligators and took 58 59 Bastrop counties. The in- another bass, using his them to the Abilene Zoo dividual used a unique hand to cover the ques- for holding until arrange- sleight of hand during a tionable area, to make ments could be made. CLUES ACROSS 44. Saps of energy 20. Got rid of catch-and-release kayak the fish look longer on Case is pending further 1. Babies’ eating 46. Type of sandwich fishing event that used multiple occasions. investigation. 24. Shortly accessories 48. Sets apart again 26. Confer 5. Charge on a coat of 52. Engage in a contest arms 53. Sufferings 28. Monies given as m 9. Set of five 54. Freestanding sculpture support 11. California town 56. Digs into 30. German electric car cv'fRs 13. One who cites 57. Fish have them 32. Objects of an earlier 15. Elected official 58. Speaks time 16. Japanese delicacy 59. Storage unit NOW OFFERING SAME DAY 17. Couldn’t be happier 34. 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Humbug Page 6 The Madisonville Meteor Sept. 11, 2019 How to build a house, responsibly By Don Grooms fire safety agent who intends to nets, counter tops and appliances that are not mitted within the next Madisonville code when construct, enlarge, alter, similar finish work. connected to a fixed pip- working business day to compliance officer camping repair, move, demolish or 7. Prefabricated swim- ing system and are not in- the building official. to keeping change the occupancy of ming pools that are less terconnected to a power R105.2.2 Repairs. Ap- Editor’s note: This one old tires a building or structure, or than 24 inches (610 mm) grid. Mechanical: plication or notice to the of a series of articles by out of the to erect, install, enlarge, deep. 1. Portable heating ap- building official is not Don Grooms, Madison- yard to DON GROOMS alter, repair, remove, 8. Swings and other pliances. required for ordinary ville code compliance of- even those convert or replace any playground equipment. 2. Portable ventilation repairs to structures, re- ficer, to help the citizens looking to electrical, gas, mechani- 9. Window awnings appliances. placement of lamps or and property owners in build, remodel or repair cal or plumbing system, supported by an exterior 3. Portable cooling the connection of ap- town have a better un- a house. the installation of which wall which do not proj- units. proved portable electrical derstanding of city ordi- Luckily, the City of is regulated by this code, ect more than 54 inches 4. Steam, hot- or equipment to approved nances. Madisonville Permitting or to cause any such work (1372 mm) from the ex- chilled-water piping permanently installed There’s an adage Department is here to to be done, shall first terior wall and do not re- within any heating or receptacles. Such re- you’ve probably heard help. Not everything re- make application to the quire additional support. cooling equipment regu- pairs shall not include since childhood from quires a permit, but we building official and -ob 10. Decks not exceed- lated by this code. the cutting away of any your parents, teach- also offer simple guid- tain the required permit. ing 200 square feet (18.58 5. Replacement of any wall, partition or portion ers and other authority ance. And can let you R105.2 Work exempt from m2) in area, that are not minor part that does not thereof, the removal or figures: Clean up after know if a permit actually permit. Permits shall not more than 30 inches alter approval of equip- cutting of any structural yourself. Well, even the is required. be required for the fol- (762mm) above grade ment or make such beam or load-bearing strongest city govern- This is a list of what lowing. Exemption from at any point, are not at- equipment unsafe. support, or the removal ments in the country will, and what will not re- permit requirements of tached to a dwelling 6. Portable evapora- or change of any required cannot clean up by them- quire a permit in the city this code shall not be and do not serve the exit tive coolers. means of egress, or rear- selves. of Madisonville: deemed to grant authori- door required by Section 7. Self-contained re- rangement of parts of a They must rely on each zation for any work to be R311.4. frigeration systems con- structure affecting the ordinary person, like you WORK EXEMPT FROM done in any manner in vi- taining 10 pounds (4.54 egress requirements; nor and me, on our choices PERMITS 2015 IRC olation of the provisions ELECTRICAL kg) or less of refrigerant shall ordinary repairs in- and our will to be respon- R105.1 Required. Any of this code or any other 1. Listed cord-and- or that are actuated by clude addition to, alter- sible. That ranges from owner or authorized laws or ordinances of this plug connected tempo- motors of 1 horsepower ation of, replacement or jurisdiction. rary decorative lighting. (746 W) or less. relocation of any water 2. Reinstallation of 8. Portable-fuel-cell supply, sewer, drainage, BUILDING attachment plug recep- appliances that are not drain leader, gas, soil, 1. One-story detached tacles but not the outlets connected to a fixed waste, vent or similar accessory structures used therefor. piping system and are piping, electric wiring or as tool and storage sheds, 3. Replacement of not interconnected to a mechanical or other work playhouses and similar branch circuit overcur- power grid. The stopping affecting public health or uses, provided the floor rent devices of the re- of leaks in drains, water, general safety. area does not exceed 200 quired capacity in the soil, waste or vent pipe; The above items are square feet (18.58 m2). same location. provided, however, that exempt by adoption of Non-residential locations 4. Electrical wiring, if any concealed trap, the 2015 International (less than 120 square devices, appliances, ap- drainpipe, water, soil, Residential Code adopted feet). paratus or equipment waste or vent pipe be- by the city of Madison- 2. Fences not over 7 operating at less than 25 comes defective and it ville, TX. for construction feet (2134 mm) high. volts and not capable of becomes necessary to standards. 3. Retaining walls that supplying more than 50 remove and replace the This would then re- are not over 4 feet (1219 watts of energy. same with new material, quire items such as, re- mm) in height measured 5. Minor repair work, such work shall be con- placing water heaters, from the bottom of the including the replace- sidered as new work and installing hot tubs, re- Infant Program • Preschool • Before & After-School Programs footing to the top of the ment of lamps or the a permit shall be obtained roofing, retaining walls wall, unless supporting a connection of approved and inspection made as greater than 1 to 1 slopes, RITA'S PLAYSCHOOL surcharge. portable electrical provided in this code. The sheds greater than 200 4. Water tanks sup- equipment to approved clearing of stoppages or square feet, any electri- & DAY CARE ported directly upon permanently installed re- the repairing of leaks in cal, plumbing, or heating 114 York Drive • Madisonville grade if the capacity does ceptacles. Gas: pipes, valves or fixtures, changes or expansions not exceed 5,000 gallons 1. Portable heating, and the removal and re- to have permits and ap- 936-348-5558 (18 927 L) and the ratio cooking or clothes drying Curtis & Donna O’Brien, Owners installation of water clos- proval. of height to diameter or appliances. 936-348-0276 ets, provided such repairs This also requires width does not exceed 2 2. Replacement of any do not involve or require them to be inspected We provide a safe, nurturing environment and stimulating, to 1. minor part that does not the replacement or re- and approved during and age-appropriate activities to keep your child happy and engaged. 5. Sidewalks and drive- alter approval of equip- arrangement of valves, upon completion of the ways. ment or make such pipes or fixtures. installations or construc- Where we LUV your children! 6. Painting, papering, equipment unsafe. R105.2.1 Emergency tion of said systems or tiling, carpeting, cabi- 3. Portable-fuel-cell repairs. Where equip- structures. ment replacements and If you have any ques- CreativeColoring repairs must be per- tions about permitting, THISDAY IN ... formed in an emergency please do not hesitate to situation, the permit ap- call the city hall at 936- Celebratesafe backpacks. plication shall be sub- 348-2748. Colorin thispicture to createyour own masterpiece. Iola ISD elementary creating own after school program ttention Iola ISD • 1850 : CALIFORNIA elementary par- BECOMEST HE31 ST ents: This is a STATE. A message from the elementary administration. • 1892: EDWARD Our previous plans for EMERSONBA RNARD our after-school program DISCOVERSAMALTHEA, fell through at the last THETHIRD MO ONOF minute. But we are creat- JUPITER. ing our own after school program this year! We are • 1956: ELVISP RESLEY working on the details APPEARSON THE now, and it will begin Iola News EDS ULLIVANS HOW. after the first six weeks. Julia Crosby More info to come. No school September If there is something 30. that you would like to be Varsity football will go placed in the Iola arti- to Anderson for a 7 p.m. cle, please contact me at Friday kickoff. Junebug.crosby@gmail. Junior varsity two, ju- com. Please let me know nior varsity, and varsity by Thursday afternoon so will host Fairfield Friday, I can place it in the article starting at 4:30 p.m. for the next week. TRUEOR FALSE? BACKPACKSSHOULD WE IGH NOMOR ETHA N5 TO10 PERCENT OFA CHILD'S WEIGHT. POSTURE

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710 S. Madison Christ Chapel Baptist Larry Andrews, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; 1st Sunday; W.S. 11:30 a.m. G.M: Maggie Garcia 936-348-5677 Madisonville, Texas77 864 W.S. 11 a.m., Bible study 5 p.m., Worship 5:30 11574 Hwy 21 E., by Midway post off ice, 2602 East Main - Madisonville, TX 77864 (936) 348-2705 Simon Goncharenko, Minister; W.S. 11 a.m., p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Two Mile United Methodist Apply to: Glyna Brown, CPA Ray Brown, CPA Hwy. 977, Leona; Regina Greenwood, Minister; www.McKinneymcd.com 936-348-6400 Shiloh Baptist 2nd & 4th Sunday; S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. -'z:.1G · Home • Auto • Life Cross Baptist FM 1696, Panky Community; Joe Gray, -... 11Sf.lJJ,~J1JaRanc h • Commercial Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. .z,rake's ,Service Hwy. 39, Cross; Monroe Rice, Pastor; Zion United Methodist REYGANFARRIS RICHARDSON S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Iola, 936-394-2614; Beverly Tune, Minister center, Jnc. FarrisIn surance 205 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; Madisonville; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Manager/Agent Elwood Baptist AUTO REPAIR & WRECKER OSR, Elwood, 936-348-3337; Glenn Connor, Edward Collins, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 2303E . Main• Madisonville, TX 77864 602S. Mad isonS t. I Madisonville, Texas77 864 W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. (936)34 8-2302 I [email protected] Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., MORMON 936-348-6419• Fax936 -348-9291 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sweet Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ 305 Bogan Street, Madisonville; 936-245-7470; of Latter Day Saints Faith Baptist 1205 E. Main, Madisonville, 936-348-3116, Hwy. 90, Madisonville 936-348-3259; Rev. Tony Green; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., JohnR.Bankhead - ~A~,f~8 Wed. 7 p.m. Branch president Virgil Landry; W.S. 10 a.m.; E N TER P R I SES Labe side www.faithmadisonville.com; Mike Cousins, S.S. 11:15 a.m. Attorneyat Law ~rf_h'S -@- Resta urant Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Union Baptist 110 W. Cottonwood • Madisonville, TX 77864 l''/(lbriiir MAD ,S D NVOLLE, ,X SUBWAY' Wed. 7 p.m. ~ !STl,13 FM 2289, Normangee; Kerry Stroud, Minister; S.S. PENTECOSTAL Office:936- 318-3400 Residence:936 -318-3816 (936) 348-3703 102 N Madison St First Baptist of Madisonville 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Awana Club meets Free Pentecostal House of Prayer 300 S. Elm, Madisonville 936-348-2686; Wed. 6 p.m 716 W. Main, Madisonville; Elder James Davis, Durham School Services Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Joshua Crutchfield, Pastor; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; HE ADISONVILLE W.S. 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting, CATHOLIC T M DURHAM School Services Wed. 6:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Mission Pentecostes METEOR CHARTER SERVICE 100 S. Tammye Lane, Madisonville; Mark 902 S. May, Madisonville; Antonio Torres, Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 10 TO 1000 WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU First Baptist Affordable and Safe Kusmirek, Minister; 936-348-6368; Confessions Minister; Dom. 6 p.m.; Mier. 7 p.m.; Vier. 7 p.m. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Delivering Children Safely Every Day! POB 10, North Zulch; 254 Madison Ave., 11 a.m. Saturday; Mass in English 9:30 a.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-348-2133 936-399-2331; Pastor, Chip Parmer, S.S. 9:45 Sunday; Mass in Spanish 1 p.m. Call for daily United Pentecostal a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer services. 507 E. Magnolia, Madisonville; Don Grigsby, Top Line Rental Service, Youth and Teamkids Minister; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Walmart~•~ CHURCH OF CHRIST Top Line Rental ~ ve money Live beu er I Freedom Missionary Baptist 3475 Hwy 21 E Antioch Church of Christ Madisonville, TX 77864 Madisonville; O.L. Leveston, Minister; First NON-DENOMINATIONAL 15821 Hwy 21 E., Midway; Howard Watson, Ofﬁ ce 936.348.5800 Sunday of each month; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Brazos Valley Power Center Fax 936.348.5802 Store446 • 1620E. Main• Mad isonville, TX, 77864 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m. 105 N. Madison St., Madisonville; 903-344-2769 [email protected] 936-348-3715• Fax: 936-348-3152 or www.thepowercenter.net Tim and Sheena Bedias Church of Christ Free Will Baptist Doern, Pastors; W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. Feed - Seed - Fertilizer 22058 Hwy. 90 North, Bedias; 936-295-2004, 365 Zulch Ave., North Zulch; Warner Collier, Min- PA/ITS M AD I S O N V IL L E StandleyFeed & Seed Inc. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. PlUS . : A UTO PARTS P.O. Box489 ister 936-399-2800; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 Church of Hope 42' 6 10 E M ain St. 201 East Trinity,Madi sonville, Texas77 864 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Highway 90 Church of Christ 20260 Hwy 90 North, Bedias 936-395-7033 Fax: (936)348 -5272 Dewitt Rowe, Minister; W.S. 6 p.m. Sat.; Madi sonvill e, TX Grace Baptist 1115 S. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-8448; Prayer 10 a.m. Tues.; Teens 7 p.m. Fri. 936 - 348 - 2733 Duane Standley JimSta ndley 7171 Fm 1372, North Zulch; Don Semon ski, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., (936)3 48-2235 (936) 394-2141 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. Mo n-Fri 7-5:30 I Sa turday 7-12 Cornerstone Bible Church Hispanic Baptist Midway Church of Christ “Changing the world by being his church” THE MADISONVILLE 310 N. May, Madisonville; Pablo Palomino, 10 mi. east of Madisonville on Hwy 21; Lanier 3058 Johnson Ln., Madisonville, TX; THE MADISONVILLE Minister 936-348-2319; Dom. 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., Stevens, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 979-324-3619; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., METEOR Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night METEOR Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Mierc. y Vier. 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sr. Pastor: David Medina, Associate Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Hopewell Missionary Baptist Mt. Tabor Church of Christ 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Pastor: Jerry Huff 12695 FM 247, Midway; Willie Claiborne, 8 mi. N. of Madisonville on Hwy. 75; Stuart 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & Carter, Minister; W.S. 9:30 a.m., 936-348-6331 Cross Roads Cowboy Church LEE’S AUTOMOTIVE 4th Sunday 1207 S. Madison St, Madisonville; 936-349-4401; James Lee North Madison Church of Christ 10 a.m. Sun., Wed. 7 p.m. Owner Lake View Baptist TEXAS • Certiﬁl!I ed 402 N. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-3517; '!!~~1~~!~:Rs (936) 348-3536 416 N. Short St., Madisonville; 936-348-9288; S.S. 10:50 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. Fax 936-348 -7554 (936) 348-3376 Fax Charleton Greene, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Living Truth Church 1307-B North May Street 1100 N. May, Madisonville; Lon McVeigh, 1115 1-45 North W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wed. 6:30 p.m.; North Zulch Church of Christ Madisonville, Texas 77864 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & Madisonville Missionary Soc. Wed. 5:30 p.m. 323 Zulch St., North Zulch; 936-399-2351; 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Fred Keefer, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; JubiLE1-L Little Rock Missionary Baptist W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. ~~~LLC.J F.M. 1428 south of S.H. 21, Connor community; New Life Church THE MADISONVILLE 401 North May Street Danny Baker, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; West Main Church of Christ 11969 Hwy 21 East, Midway; Terry Bryan, METEOR Madisonville,Texas 77864 W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday 804 W. Main St., Madisonville; Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 (936) 241-5121 Freddie Anderson, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Lone Star Missionary Baptist 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Gus Wehmeyer (936) 348-3376 Fax W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Sales Manager (936) 662-8768 Cell 22426 Gin Tank Rd., Bedias; 1st & 3rd Salem Disciple of Jesus Christ Ministry 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Sunday, 11 a.m. Southside Church of Christ Church 22470 Leon St., Bedias, TX HE ADISONVILLE Madisonville Christian Fellowship 6050 FM 247, Midway; Bro. Mack Bailey Sr., T M Rev. David Burns 3973 Hwy 21 East, Madisonville; 936-348-3923; minister. Bible Study 9:30-10:15 a.m., ~I ESNER ETEOR Sunday school 10:30 a.m., M S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., We now W.S. 10:30 a.m. Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Worship service 11 a.m. ~ @ have Spanish translation for our 10:45am 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Sunday morning service. EPISCOPAL 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Holy Innocents Episcopal The Dwelling Place lfoNTSVIL'-~ Mesquite Hill Baptist 600 N. McIver, Madisonville; 936-348-2034; 2185 Waldrip Rd. (I-45 N. & Waldrip); 7401 Rocky Ridge Lane, Madisonville; W.S. 10:30 a.m Glenn Campbell, Minister 936-348-2772; 1-45 at Exit 116 ALEX CANNON W.S. 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m. service at House of Hope, Daniel Vines, pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Across from Home Depot W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL 901 W. Trinity St. REAL ESTATEAPP RAISER St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Bus 936-348-3253 I Fax 936-349-3835 New Life Baptist Church 201 N. Texas St., Madisonville; 979-549-2876 Victory Bible Church 936-291-7500 PO. Box 387 I Madisonville, TX 7786 1508 E. Collard, Madisonville; Lloyd Jones, Ben Lyons, Minister; services on Sundays and 3707 S.H. 21 W., Madisonville; John Weeks, www.wiesnerhuntsville.com Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call for times. Minister. W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Page 8 The Madisonville Meteor Sept. 11, 2019 Here’s My Card

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Madison & Walker County Updated LOTS ONE to do ironing Farm House on 87.28 Acres $695,000. New Listing: FM 1119 2 Lots, approx .40 acre together on Holly www.prosperitybankusa.com Leon County 49.00+/- Acres with paved Road Springs in Hilltop Lakes. $2500 each!! Newport Ln., Midway Frontage $318,500 (6500/AC). mainly blue jeans Recreational 12.44 +/- wooded acres with TBD Hwy 39, North Zulch: under the careers section. creek. Bring your RV and Bow!!! $5,000/acre. Wood Lane, South Madison Co. Secluded 4 Acres plus 3 lots. $28,500. and work/casual 37+/- Acres with Travel Trailer featuring Pearson Rd., Midway 90+/- approx. 90% wooded terrain, Black Oak Creek New Listing: Settlers Ln. Equal Opportunity Employer shirts. Please call Acre Ranch Available!!! Features include & evidence of abundant wildlife. $5500/Acre. Acre Lot $20,000. Homesite area, fence, cross fence, creek, 2 Sonny Dean at ponds, and heavy cattle pens. $449,000. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE B I MD America Energy, LLC, 301 Commerce Street, Suite MD America Energy, LLC, 301 Commerce Street, Suite P E N T A T 0 2500, Fort Wort, Texas 76102, is applying to the Railroad 2500, Fort Wort, Texas 76102, is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a 0 R formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Shaly Woodbine, J. Rob proposes to inject fluid into the Shaly Woodbine, Carolina N E Fleming (Allocation) Lease, Well Number 1H. The proposed Lease, Well Number 1H. The proposed injection well is injection well is located 4.8 miles southeast of North located 3.9 miles southwest of North Zulch, in the Zulch, in the Madisonville, W. (Woodbine -A-) Field, in Madisonville, W. (Woodbine -A-) Field, in Madison County. Madison County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth subsurface depth interval from 9,331 to 15,675 feet MD. interval from 9,610 to 16,111 feet. LEGAL AUTHORITY: LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Requests Commission of Texas. Requests for a public hearing from for a public hearing from persons who can show they are persons who can show they are adversely affected or adversely affected or requests for further information requests for further information concerning any aspect concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted of the application should be submitted in writing, within R E in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of A G O N I Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone D E L EnglishTexas 78711 5”x16” (Telephone 512/463-6792). 512/463-6792). S A

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposition Number 4 or other properties held in the (HJR 38) permanent school fund to dis- Explanatory Park Cemetery Association HJR 38 proposes a constitu- tribute certain revenue to the 936/348-5888 or 904/813-2842 Statements for the tional amendment prohibiting available school fund. November 5, 2019 the state from imposing or The proposed amendment Fee Structure Effective September 2, 2019 What's Constitutional collecting an individual income will appear on the ballot as your Amendment Election tax, including an individu- follows: “The constitutional Annual Membership fee - $25.00 (covers up to 2 grave al’s share of partnership and amendment allowing in- plots) must be paid every year to keep your plots reserved story? Proposition Number 1 unincorporated association creased distributions to the (HJR 72) For additional reserved plots income. There is no current available school fund.” 3 or 4 grave plots reserved – $50.00 HJR 72 proposes a constitu- constitutional bar on imposing Proposition Number 8 5 or 6 grave plots reserved - $75.00, etc. tional amendment permitting or collecting an individual in- (HJR 4) an elected municipal judge to come tax. This annual fee must be paid every year by the end of HJR 4 proposes a constitu- serve as a municipal judge in September. If the fee is delinquent for two years. Your Call The proposed amendment tional amendment creating more than one municipality at current reserved plots will no longer be reserved and 936-348-3505 will appear on the ballot as the flood infrastructure fund the same time. Unlike an ap- can be reassigned to another active member. to share follows: “The constitutional as a special fund in the state pointed municipal judge, an your news! amendment prohibiting the treasury, using money appro- To Reserve Grave Plots elected municipal judge may imposition of an individual priated from the economic Beginning September 3, 2019 not concurrently hold another income tax, including a tax stabilization fund. The flood municipal judge office. This If you have immediate family buried in Park Cemetery on an individual’s share of infrastructure fund would pro- amendment would allow an (i.e. father, mother, siblings, grand-parents or children) partnership and unincorpo- vide additional resources to elected municipal judge to $100.00 per grave plot reserved (non-refundable) rated association income.” implement plans to mitigate E-mail the serve as a municipal judge in If you have distant relatives buried in Park Cemetery Proposition Number 5 flood damage. The proposed editor! more than one municipality at (i.e. uncle, aunt, cousins, etc.) (SJR 24) amendment would authorize ne w s@mod lso nvil le me te o r.com the same time, in the same the Texas Water Develop- $250.00 per grave plot reserved (non-refundable) manner as appointed munici- SJR 24 proposes a constitu- ment Board to use money in pal judges. tional amendment that would You must pay your annual membership fee for plots to automatically appropriate the the flood infrastructure fund remain reserved. The proposed amendment will net revenue received from for drainage, flood mitigation, appear on the ballot as follows: Contact Carla Wimberley for further information the portion of the state’s tax or flood control projects. The TnE MADISONVILLE~I ETEOR “The constitutional amend- 936/348-5888 or 904/813-2842 revenue received on sales of proposed amendment also itMM 133'JI" ment permitting a person to sporting goods to the Texas would authorize the creation of hold more than one office Parks and Wildlife Depart- separate accounts in the flood as a municipal judge at the ment (TPWD) and the Texas infrastructure fund as neces- NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST same time.” Historical Commission (THC). sary to administer the fund or On August 30, 2019, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an application to Proposition Number 2 The legislature would main- authorized projects. amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”) with the Public (SJR 79) tain the authority to determine The proposed amendment Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”). The proposed TCRF is requested SJR 79 proposes a constitu- the specific uses of the funds will appear on the ballot as in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act § 36.209 and 16 TAC § 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that tional amendment authorizing and their allocation between follows: “The constitutional have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility’s last base rate case for the Texas Water Development TPWD and THC. amendment providing for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission Board to issue additional gen- The proposed amendment the creation of the flood in- charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory eral obligation bonds, in an will appear on the ballot as frastructure fund to assist authority. ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it amount that does not exceed follows: “The constitution- in the financing of drainage, incurred from January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. ETI also seeks to recover $200 million, for the econom- flood mitigation, and flood approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through al amendment dedicating rates. ically distressed areas pro- the revenue received from control projects.” gram. These bonds can only the existing state sales and Proposition Number 9 The proposed TCRF would result in total TCRF retail revenues of approximately be used to provide financing use taxes that are imposed (HJR 95) $19.4 million, or $16.7 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI’s for the development of wa- currently effective TCRF. This $19.4 million amount would be a 2.3% increase in on sporting goods to the HJR 95 proposes a constitu- ter supply and sewer service ETI’s annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues Texas Parks and Wildlife tional amendment authoriz- approved in Docket No. 48371, ETI’s most recent base rate case, and a 1.4% projects in those economically Department and the Texas ing the legislature to create increase in ETI’s overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs distressed areas as defined by Historical Commission to a property tax exemption for as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket No. 48371. The impact of law. protect Texas’ natural areas, precious metal held in a pre- the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice. The proposed amendment water quality, and history cious metal depository located will appear on the ballot as by acquiring, managing, in this state. ETI has requested that the Commission make this change effective 35 days after follows: “The constitutional and improving state and lo- its application was filed. The proposed effective date is subject to suspension and The proposed amendment amendment providing for cal parks and historic sites extension by actions that may be taken by the Commission. All customers in ETI’s will appear on the ballot as the issuance of additional while not increasing the rate Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request. follows: “The constitution- general obligation bonds of the state sales and use Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact al amendment authorizing by the Texas Water Devel- taxes.” ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2019 TCRF Case, 350 Pine the legislature to exempt opment Board in an amount Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome Proposition Number 6 from ad valorem taxation not to exceed $200 million to to Entergy” select 1, then 5, then 6, then 2, then 2) during normal business hours. (HJR 12) precious metal held in a A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed provide financial assistance HJR 12 proposes a constitu- precious metal depository above. for the development of cer- tional amendment authorizing located in this state.” tain projects in economical- The Commission has assigned Docket No. 49874 to this proceeding. Persons the legislature to increase the ly distressed areas.” Proposition Number 10 who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the maximum bond amount for (SJR 32) Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline Proposition Number 3 the Cancer Prevention and will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be SJR 32 proposes a constitu- (HJR 34) Research Institute of Texas mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas tional amendment authorizing HJR 34 proposes a constitu- (CPRIT) from 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the the legislature to allow a state Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and tional amendment allowing the $3 billion to $6 billion to be agency or political subdivision speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the legislature to temporarily ex- issued by the Texas Public to transfer a law enforcement Commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in Commission empt from ad valorem taxation Finance Authority. CPRIT was animal to the animal’s handler proceedings is typically 45 days after the date the application was filed with the a portion of certain property Commission. However, ETI has proposed that the deadline for intervention in created in 2007 to promote or another qualified caretaker located in an area covered this proceeding be October 7, 2019. All communications should refer to Docket and fund cancer research in in certain circumstances. Cur- by a disaster declaration of No. 49874. Texas. CPRIT uses bond pro- rently, the Texas Constitution the governor. The proposed ceeds to award grants for can- prevents the transfer of certain amendment would allow the cer research and prevention. public property, such as law legislature to prescribe the The proposed amendment enforcement animals, to a pri- method of determining the will appear on the ballot as vate person or organization at Don't Get Fa/ce,d Out. amount of the tax exemption follows: “The constitutional no cost. This amendment au- and the duration of the exemp- amendment authorizing the thorizes the legislature to allow tion and also would allow the legislature to increase by $3 the transfer of a law enforce- legislature to create any addi- KNOW billion the maximum bond ment animal to the animal’s tional eligibility requirements amount authorized for the handler or another qualified for the tax exemption. YOUR Cancer Prevention and Re- caretaker at no cost, upon the The proposed amendment search Institute of Texas.” animal’s retirement or at an- will appear on the ballot as NEWS Proposition Number 7 other time if the transfer is de- follows: “The constitutional (HJR 151) termined to be in the animal’s amendment authorizing the best interest. SOURCE! legislature to provide for a HJR 151 proposes a consti- The proposed amendment will temporary exemption from tutional amendment allowing appear on the ballot as follows: ad valorem taxation of a por- increased distributions from Trusted Journalism & Local Reporting Since 1894 “The constitutional amend- tion of the appraised value $300 million per year to $600 ment to allow the transfer of of certain property damaged million per year to the avail- a law enforcement animal to by a disaster.” able school fund and also THE MADISONVILLE METEOR allowing the State Board of a qualified caretaker in cer- Your Verified Local News Source Education, the General Land tain circumstances.” Office, and other entities that Published by The Office of the Texas In Print & Online | 936-348-3505 manage revenue from land Secretary of State, www.VoteTexas.gov, 1/800-252-VOTE(8683). www.madisonvillemeteor.com Sept. 11, 2019 The Madisonville Meteor Page 11

pute would have poten- at 55 cents per $100 in having to change our tax Driskell telling the court BUDGET tially created weeks of valuation. Higher prop- rate of (55 cents per $100 that it was a regularly HWY. 75 revisions to the docu- erty values, though, ef- valuation),” she said. made request that had Continued from page 1 ment, which would have fectively constituted an County Judge Tony always been turned down Continued from page 1 to be approved nearly 11.36% in the tax rate, Leago admonished com- for lack of necessity. 4% increase in salaries “There’s such a wide sight-unseen to make the due to byzantine budget- missioners for waiting Commissioners also for county departments, turn lane (never seen one Sept. 30 deadline. ing rules in Texas. to bring the discord over voted to deny a request suggesting a 3% raise in- so wide before) and wide stead. When other com- “You have to adopt According to Joyner, salary increases until “the from Land of My Grand- shoulders, which to me missioners weighed in a budget today that you total General Fund bud- literal last minute.” fathers in North Zulch I would shrink the turn similarly, county audi- don’t have in front of geted expense is $9.82 “There is a schedule for an exemption to the lane to a normal width tor Toni Joyner advised you,” Joyner warned. million. The overall pro- that went out quite a while current burn ban in the and add back a second that changes would cre- The total 2020 Gen- jected expenses for the 20 back,” he said. “Going county. Officials with lane on either side,” ate delays in the budget eral Fund budgeted rev- funds that comprise the forward and in the future, Land of my Grandfathers, said Missy Allen, a math process, possibly even enue is $7.99 million in county’s budget would you should bring up is- a non-profit that operates teacher at Madisonville restarting the procedure. the final budget, which be $14.8 million, $5 mil- sues like this in a more a 25-acre retreat center Intermediate School who “Y’all are making my includes a 13.7% in- lion for special funds that appropriate timeframe.” on Diserens Road, made has to drive 75 most days. nerves twitch, because crease in total property have restricted purposes. The proposed budget the request for a charcoal The location of Mad- I’ve been working on this taxes raised, or $203,828. Overall projected rev- was posted on July 31 for fire under the promise it isonville schools was for 60 days,” she told the Property tax revenue enue for 2020 will total review and any suggested would be closely mon- one of the main thrusts body. “(The proposed raised from new prop- $12.7 million, with $4.4 changes. itored and fire safety of complaints, with traf- budget) doesn’t change erty – which includes million for special funds In other matters Mon- equipment nearby. fic backing up from the in about an hour. improvements, mineral that have restricted pur- day, Commissioners Commissioners ex- highway’s intersection “When you come extractions and other poses. voted down two, sepa- pressed concern about with State Highway 21 to this table and make items – will add $747,430. “This is where it is cru- rate, agenda items. the safety issues, but ul- south to the school cam- changes, you just rained The rise in taxes col- cial to know that we are First, a request to close timately decided it was a puses when classes let on my next several lected doesn’t represent utilizing previous gen- a road in a nine-acre sub- bad idea to set precedent out for the day. weeks.” a true increase in the tax erated revenues for cur- division on Wilson Shoals on providing exemptions “Most people seem to The late-arriving dis- rate, which will remain rent operations and not Road was denied, with to the ban. be trying to avoid that intersection at all costs now,” Allen said. and I can’t imagine that source around Madison- Department to lease a without blowing fuses in Relief did come re- COUNCIL doesn’t do something to ville. mower in recent years. the system. cently with a re-timed the fish.” The impact to Lake Council members also Water Well No. 3 - light at that intersection, Continued from page 1 Robert Carter, land Madison created a mulled a suggestion to which in addition to though. Police Chief manager with MD Amer- lengthy discussion during hire two added seasonal other uses, feeds the city’s in initial discussions with Herbert Gilbert said af- ica, explained that frack- Monday’s meeting, workers for mowing in Splash Pad attraction at ter-school congestion the energy company, the ing operations would sparking as many ques- 2020, but tabled that part Lake Madison Park – has has eased on the route lake would not be able require about 400-500 tions as answers. The of the budget amend- had electrical problems since the signal was ad- to go down more than 12 barrels of water per well, council eventually agreed ment until future needs since early this year, de- justed on Sept. 4. inches, the city would be or between 16,800 and to table the matter until are apparent. laying the planned open- “We intend to make able to halt the removal 21,000 gallons of water. its regular meeting in Oc- Kevin Story, director of ing of the Splash Pad by the signal adjustments of water during periods A water well is not able tober, giving time for fur- Public Works, told coun- weeks. The source of the today and to make signal of low water and the com- to produce the necessary ther study. cil members that Water problems confounded timing tweaks as neces- pany would be responsi- pressure for fracking op- “I think we need time Well No. 3, which has workers for months, but sary in order to get traffic ble for restocking any fish erations, creating the for more conversation vexed the city since ear- Story told the council to flow as efficiently as in the lake if the current need access to a large and more discussion,” lier this year, is nearing Monday that they were possible,” Bobby Col- stock is impacted. reservoir and a tempo- Bailey said. resolution of its electrical related to electric pro- well, public informa- “I don’t like the fact rary transport line to each In other matters, the issues. vider Entergy, who will be tion officer for TxDOT’s that you’re going to draw extraction site. council agreed to buy a “We’re still experienc- making repairs to resolve Bryan District said via down Lake Madison, The company already boom mower attachment ing a current underbal- the situation. e-mail that day. Colwell filling it back up again, pulls from other locations to help mow ditches ance,” Story said. But, he “There are still a few admitted that his office drawing it down again, near its operations in around town, replacing added, a new slow start things we need to replace had received “periodic” and so on,” said Rus- North Zulch, but railroad an often out of repair mechanism and subse- first, then Entergy will complaints, mainly re- sell Bailey, mayor pro crossings and other fac- boom mower that led quent adjustment allows come out and replace the volving around the peak tem. “I’m a fisherman tors necessitate a water the city’s Public Works the well to be powered on transformers,” he said. times when school lets out. Viator admitted the city has fielded a number over their enrollment it is the largest enroll- ber in attendance was Matt Newton. of complaints as well, MCISD numbers for the 2019-20 ment the district has had briefly introduced to the The MCISD school but simply forward them year. The campus as a at the start of a school board by the principal of board meeting for next to TxDOT. Continued from page 1 whole has added at least year in his tenure. The their campus. month will be changed to The renovation of 75 10 students from last year current number sits at In other news, the Tuesday, Oct. 15 in order also includes a planned During the soccer and is continuing to grow 2,404, but changes often. board approved both to accommodate Colum- new signal installation season, all fans in atten- quickly, comparatively The district got over the budgets proposed by bus Day. The meeting at Collard Street are also dance will occupy the speaking. 2,400 mark briefly after Madison and Grimes will begin at 5 p.m., half planned, as well as other home bleachers. “We are considered Christmas last year. County Appraisal District an hour earlier than the lighting work at I-45 and The district has also a fast growth district by The elementary cam- after a presentation from typical start time. 75. accomplished all but two TEA, which shocked us as pus is currently the larg- items on their long range much as anybody,” said est with 686 students, planning list, which was Superintendent Keith closely followed by the penned in October of Smith. “But there are a high school with 661. 2010. They are currently lot of school districts in Madisonville Junior High putting together a new the state of Texas that are currently serves 539 stu- Long Range Planning shrinking. We are fortu- dents while the interme- Committee to make a list nate with our proximity diate campus has 518. of things to accomplish to the Houston area and There are over 25 new over the next decade. the Bryan College Station educators in the district She’sGala Nettles returns asBack a weekly feature of One of the things that area that we feel like we for the 2019-20 school was not crossed off the will continue to grow. year, most of which at- the Madisonville Meteor list was a new early child- We have good, healthy tended the beginning of dlaach Stay P 936-348-3927 F BEJTPOWJMMMF hood pre-K campus. growth.” Monday’s board meeting. y Prreb TRVBSSFF t ..B w UU t 0OUUI I F StrawberryrtSaaw Patchw Saladies,rerb ..BBEJJTTPO 4 h Stiadthraraw S wlg SainrpS s, naced Petsa 4 PV UUI I les, TToTbumeo Cresehleu CB The board also went Smith also stated that Each new faculty mem- etetrigainy V t&raraw Sw y Vrerb

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While Wednesday, sept. 2, 2015 madisonvillemeteor.com‘R four-foot shoulders,Schools a sealcoat rley set up tents under thing bigger and better for From Staff Reports this occurred, one of the .B. Whea topping on most of the road, and Home of J OWN [email protected] A six-mile section of OSRT west hot mix toppingin on new high-traf- which they visited with next year. suspects suffered head of Normangee shut down Mon-Countyfi c areas such as the turn-ins at family and friends, An estimated 3,000 to Midway will say good- wounds while trying to fight Highway 75 behind the can American male who Volume 121 • no. 35 Normangee. ‘Round Town day until late this yearOkay as the guys: here’s the others cooked out, bye Saturday to longtime back, and was treated later Texas Department of Transporta- “We are replacingdistricts and widen- 4,000 people attended the avid com- and take it from him. Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 deal. From the time this APS paying fia ve bridges (which accounts more kiddos than you OOGLE M at CMI St. Joseph’s in Gala Nettles tion launched eff paperorts to hits“rehabili- your doorstep By Jason Chlapek free eventG Monday at munity sup- for $2.946 Million) on OSR, at tate the roadway.”you have [email protected] could count played on porter and Bryan, the report states. Congratulations to Th e closure began at 8 a.m. various locations we are remov- Lake Madison, which fea- exactly the new splash pad former may- The two suspects then OUND Peace beforehometown the son Joshua storm Monday and TxDOT10 days estimateslarge ing three feet depthGoing of east. existing tured live music from or James ’R PAGE 11 ARKAS will likely have a wound Brown who has been ac- the highway reopeningto make some- That is what the Madis- and almost everyone Wesley ONY F went through the home and market. MPD Officers T ■ SEE CLOSES, , en- Razz Band, Sabrina Ozio cepted as the Director METEOR ETEOR PHOTOS BY time in November,sure barring that bad onville football and North /MADISONVILLE ‘J.W.’ M “We have the T-shirt OWN browsed the cars OLLAND took several items before concern and WadeB ECKY PhillipsH andre en- T Y J.W. of Choral Activities at weather or unforeseenon day conditions Zulch basketball teams PHOTO B Williams. Ouachita Baptist Univer- that could extend the11 closure.By Tony Farkas will do for the next two joyed the food and Rock Solid. Kids we Williams, Williams leaving, the report states. It was a busy time sity in Arkadelphia, Ar- you’re [email protected] Nettles, years. The UIL realigned then, as dark settled tertained by the city’s 82, passed The two suspects left in in our town last Friday kansas. Joshua is the son not leep- A Columnist Madison CountyMadisonville in District 8- away Feb. 1 [email protected] on our part of Amer- in a small SUV, according knocked on every door of on the left side of his night. The football of Madisonville Glyna and ing in Commissioner’s Court4A-Division II for football, Traffic monitoring is the responsibility of Madisonnewly-opened County Sheriff’s splash Office Deputy pad, at his home after a lengthy and gun inside, at this field was humming Ray Brown. the dog- decision to keep anybut 18-3A for basketball, Eugeneica, Harbin. watched Road someconditions, drivers and aequipment bounce are house, key factors face- in how the Theillness. fireworks display frames Old Glory during the Fourth of July celebration at to reports. The victims went with the Josh and his wife Hil- house. THAT’Sand North Zulch was BULLjob gets done. He was born Dec. 30, salary increases at a 4 per- magnificent fireworks. Lake Madison Park on Monday. Below, the recently completed splash park was a to a local business to call first lary live in Hurst, where Friday,cent Feb. maximum 14, which was metaligned into 27-A. painting andSince roping he started dum- this posi- 1931, in the Cottonwood home he is presently the Direc- is day 10 fromwith skepticismWednes- by countyFor football, the Mus- In fact, Madison tion in October, Harbin welcomeCommunity reliefto Charles from A. the heat. 911 since the suspects took hicles who exceedmy. state More than 30 vintage game tor of Music at St. Philip day, Feb. officials,5, is Valentine’s and some confu-tangs will face schools east Riding the roads in thehimself countyhas made a little Williams and Lillian County residents milesand county regulatedcars were on display, and their cell phones. and the Presbyterian Church. Day and forsion a onlot theof those part of theand southeast of Madis- Lewis. a nearby apartment com- head. Locals with any Several of our neigh- By Becky Holland more than 500 traffic The male suspect is de- away enjoyed thoseweight limits. He looks After graduation from point we are still process- town of the femalecounty gender, judge. onville in district play – [email protected] local foodstops. vendors sold was bors are fi ghting health is- that’s almostThe as important county held aColdspring-Oakhurst, pub- Di- fireworks from theirfor equipment violations, His day begins early, North Zulch HighSchool, scribed as a light-skinned sues. First Grace Culbreth, snow cones, frozen yo- hum- as Christmas.lic hearing In fact, on its $8.8boll, mil- Huntington, Shep- Madison County Sher- and during traffic stops, Williams worked at Dow Gala Nettles, daughter of Walker Cafe own front yard. It re- and his route takes him Hispanic, wearing a grey ming Columnist since Valentine’slion proposed Day 2015-16herd and Tarkington. The iff's Deputy Eugene keeps his eyes opengurt, for sandwiches, barbe- Chemical Company until co-owners Angela and ay. all over Madison County with the gala@nettlescoun- touts all kindsbudget of onro- Thursd name stays the same in Harbinally rides is great the roads to inbe anpossible drug or alcohol the early 1960s. and white long-sleeved try.com Teddy Culbreth has been cue, tacos,over funnel some of cakes the best and It was then that second mance, it couldCommissioner be even PhillipMadisonville’s basketball11 MadisonAmerican. County over and violations. shirt and black pants. He plex to learn if anyone had relevant information are Friday in Dell Children’s Hos- more important. That , PAGE In layman’s and terms, more.worst roads – roads that Williams and his family DISTRICTS over again on a daily basis ing the scene.” pital in Austin since the Grisham announced n at SEE •Lots of things are may be only wide enough moved to Houston, where night Shop & Stroll. should bet hea big beginning clue for of the budg- – normally on an eight- Harbin is a ‘traffic cop,’The highlight of the was wearing a mask and The classic automo- middle of March fi ghting for one car to travel on, he began work for a retail you. et hearing that raises will hourhappening shift. around orour in this case, ‘traffic carried a black handgun. biles along the west a severe abdomen infec- Here’s another clue. His primary role, or re- evening wasroads a with massive lots of pot- chain, where he took a job tion. Grace is winning the be kept at 4 percent. town. First life-longdeputy.’ holes, dirt, dust and loose The female suspect is side of the square no Men are notoriousHowever, pro- most depart- sponsibility, is that of en- It is a positionfireworks that he, display put on opening drug stores. In the fight against those bad ETEORcrastinators, and that’s gravel that don’t always late 1960s, he moved to doubt created quite a M suringMadison safety for County all citi- resi- PAGE 11 described as a white female, bugs though and may get /MADISONVILLE ments said that their em- not only as a certifiedby Sky law Wonder Pyrotech-RAFFIC, few walks down mem- TONY FARKAS proven in a study report- County n SEE T Maryville, Tenn. During a seen anything regarding encouraged to contact HOTO BY zens, monitor traffic, stop The gun was not to come home next week.P ed on ww.academia.edu.ployees are extremely un- dent Margie Prescottofficer, but alsonics. has a hus- trip back through Madison about is 5 feet 2 inches tall, ory lane, the Austin Although wheel- derpaid. violators of traffic laws band, father, son and citi- English Band kept the Results of that study? fromnow speeders has toa new those home. “It was a great event,” County, Williams felt a 140 pounds, with reddish chair-bound from a bro- County Tax Assessor/ zen, takes very seriously. beat going while stores “The Tuckman Pro- picks who run stop signs, and calling to move back to ken leg, Helen Cole was Collector Karen Lane Margie, who will be 90 said Laura Lawrenz, blonde hair and tattoos on all over Madison crastination Scale and even those who drive ve- rector of Texas, which he did to County threw open on hand for the Madison Satisfactionsaid with she Lifehas done a survey years young in Novem- Madisonville’s di Garland, and a few years her neck and arms. their doors. And thered Members of the Madsionvilles to face Mustangs the Fairfield enjoy Eagles.a repast and Countymeditation Fair duringopening a visitcere- to Walker’s Café on Friday,Scale wereof administered surrounding counties,zone fell and broke her later, he retired. The case is being investi- the suspect. the Madisonville Police monies. Th e fair was ded- and starting salaries in ber, marketing and tourism. loaded, Gilbert said. are benches scattere just before the team wa to 314 (214 female, 100 Williams was driving By Becky Holland d town. You just icated to her son, Dave male) collegecomparable students positions are hip Mother’s Day through Midway to visit gated with the cooperation aroun [email protected] “The bands were amaz- can’t beat a good Cole, who lost his battle with malehigher students at otherre- counties Set, with family, and bought this not only includes the fire de- weekend. Following ing; the fireworks display of the MCSO, the Nor- bench to sit a spell and to cancer June 26, 2018. porting morethan frequent-what her employees some property in Midway. Helen is presently inpartment, Mad- but public works and the currently make. Last November, as a re- surgery she then was amazing. The weath- He went to work for mangee Police Department enjoy the scenery. See Fire Department’s annual budget city police. What we’re looking procrastinationfor thanse salaries fe- needsult to of HB 1025 and Sen- isonville Rehabilitation Tho Mesa Pipeline, and then you again Oct City seeks helptops $141,000.with firefightingis a little relief forcosts fires out in themale students do.” ate Bill 1747, rural com- stayed six weeks in er cooperated, and there and Department of Public According to Gilbert, “We do not have any Department at 936-348- •How about some getting rehab with that We’re btryinge adjusted to help in order to started Madisonville Serv- By Tony Farkas county.” munities in Madison Bryan’s Generations Safety troopers. birthdays? It’s not the Singletary providedleg. theHusband com- Arnold Cole you out here.stave Just off turnover.this were no mosquitoes. I ice Contractors with his [email protected] Of the $61,000 the city pays, 15 County are eligible for re- specific date, it’s the mission with a recapis ofalso Fire in Madisonville De- Re- week the groundhog,Commissioner Ricky Rehab Center. son, Dennis, in 1996. habilitation but they both questing financial assis- haven’t heard a single The city of Madisonville came partment calls from the last seven percent is charged to the Fire De- Driskell said that if an HOTO After finally retiring in thought that counts, so Punxsutawney Phil, pre- Love,After all of that, OURTESY P tance for county road re- C to the Aug. 24 meeting of the months, as well as forhope the to years be home soon.partment, 75 percent to the Police employee is deserving, negative review.” 2007, Williams served on how about a few be- dicted six more weeks of pair for damages from oil lated birthdays? Be- Madison County Commissioner’s 2011-2012; those figuresTh e couple show will celebrateDepartment, and 5 percent eachcold to weatherthat so raise that could dog- be though, Gran-Gran, as Attendees voted for the Midway City Council 61 years of marriage April and gas activity. lated happy birthday Court looking for relief. about 52.5 percent of the fires the Sewer and the Water depart-house isn’tgreater, going tobut be it would have Match! METEOR for five years, and was idea who the suspect is 3317. Madison County Judge her family and ADISONVILLEclose the suspect came back /M 5! Th at home addressments. is CHLAPEK to Braxtyn Busta- Madisonville City Manager tackled by the MVFD are in the very warmto and be takencozy if from a) other BY JASON elected mayor of Midway whose birthday 1306 N. May, Madison- e expect to pay when you dis- Art Henson9 told the Mete- friendsPHOTO know Margie 7 mante, Danny Singletary sought money to county. “W you procrastinate and ay, page , page in 2008. His tenure as may- ville, TX 77864. I see p or at that time that, Fourth was Aug. 25, while offset the cost of fighting fires in “Our problem, like everybody patch for police,” Singletary said.don’t buy a Valentine’s Madisonvillechose to tennis move player to Eric I see or ended in 2012. By the $61,000 way, the ad- , page 2 “through lobbying efforts Aceves serves during one of his two Lonnie Zachary’s the county, since the Madisonville else, is dollars,” he said. “We pay I see City gift or b) think just be- AGE 11 dress for the Dave Cole of the County Judges and matchesMarathon, on Thursday, where Jan. 30,her in AYOR, P birthday was Aug. 28. Volunteer Fire Department is J.C. Mortenson causecompetes she says in bull it’s ridingnot im- at the 2018 International Finals Youth Rodeo. Registration for the IFYR, which offers n SEE M the county approximatelyMemorial Scholarship Commissioners associa- Bryan. The Mustangs opened the Murphy Black had his funded mostly by the city. r dispatching services (per year), young rodeo competitorsportant that prizes it isn’t. of It$250,000 is. opens April 1. daughter Arlene lives. fo established at the time of tion, who were looking for 2014 tennis season with a tri-match fifth birthday Aug. 30, Currently, Singletary said, the Our suggestion is that as well as $30,000 forhis jailing death fees, is P.O. Box 1151 ways to tap oil and gas tax againstWhile Caldwell Margie and Somerville has al- last the same week he as soon as you finishyou go rgarten. county pays the city $10,000 to- Madisonville, TX 77864. Meteor revenues for county road week. More pictures and informa- started kinde e protection. However, the reading the ways been a trooper, eek, happy ward fir Heidi Ellis, her brother improvements, HB 1025 tion from the tri-match can be seen in 1992, followed by successful franchis-Madis- This w shopping. Don’t procras- in nextnone week’s of thisedition. is ever Shannon and grand- AGE 11 es in Conroe and Montgomery. Donna tinate and don’t forget ONE, P Madisonville home to No. 4 birthday to Z whose birth- daughter Kendall, were n SEE O’Brien, North theZulch card. Oneadd more more ISD days of instruction approves easy, innovation so drop your en- status “I’ve been wanting to come to in a serious accident last By April Towery day is Friday, Sept 4. thing, don’t forgetin the tofi signrst semester.” couragement to her at has his Saturday night on Hwy 75 onville for a long time,” McKenzie said. Troy Shepard By Campbell Atkinsthat card. Ladies,The you district’s new sta- [email protected] North. Th e crash was fatal Waiting for P.O. Box 394 birthday Sunday, Sept. Public hearing campbell.atkins@ might want totus strategical- willso also the allow them to “We like the small towns, the hometown for Shannon. Heidi was Meteor 6, while Steven Stover madisonvillemeteor.comly place the hire qualified instructors86 cars Marathon, TX 79842.of my Downtown Madisonville was abuzz will life-fl ighted to Bryan with her chance / feel. We’ve been coming here for years. I and Cody Cole man in your lifefor amight number ofTONY vocationalFARKAS •Ever heard and custom wooden toys, numerous broken bones. PHOTO BY METEOR Counsil, 21314 OSR, line up to last week as word spread that there was a blow out candles Mon- North Zulch ISDread passed this. As classes.we all know, MThADISONVILLE ey can now bring like sitting down with people and getting provides little Kendall was able to be a resolution to offimen cially need be- lotsin of experienced hints. industry Boston Prose? OWERY day, Sept. 7. treated in Madisonville. new barbecue restaurant in town. to know them. They’re investing in our APRIL T •Special belated come a District of Innova-Speaking 1-year-oldofexperts Valen- who Elizabeth havee-recycle not nec- Heidi and her husband, Holiday takes a stab at Stephanie Neal is glad McKenzie Barbeque, at 1711 East METEOR PHOTO BY park at Lake Madisonville tion at their monthlytine’s board Day, thereessarily are sev- receivedBy degrees Becky Holland lives; I would like to invest in their lives anniversary wishes to who is recovering from a volleyball while her NETTLES Jimmy and Carolyn budget inputPark, an additional police meeting for Marcheral on Thopportunities urs- in teaching to en- to [email protected] those she knows all about it. ain St., held a soft opening on June 25 too.” Meteor staff stroke, own Rockin Bar E sister, Mitzi Holiday, M Farris. The coupleth wed- cel- officer, a dedicated build- day. joy a night outcourses. on the Stephanie’s eyes were items for auction have The Madisonville City Leather. She is employed poses for freshman William McAdams and already has a steady stream of cus- In fact, even though the McKenzies Madisonville, TX 77864. ing code enforcement offi- “Since we are a smaller The process that led to ebrated their 60 in our county clerk’s offi ce town right hereteam inSt shots Madis-Eliza- during permanently damaged ding anniversary Aug. Council public meeting last cer, and a park on Trinity district, the class sizeonville. ratio Over Media Districtat Day of Innovationat Madis-stood began at the back of his tomers. live in Huntsville, his daughters – one in Pictured from left are McKenzie’s Barbeque owner week was attended only by Street. and is past president of truck, untying the safety by a surgery making 27. Also celebrating an and how to addressbeth-Ann that was Seton’s onvilleduringthere High the board’sSchool meet- HOTO Kevin McKenzie, daughter Madison, son Keith, wife Lisa the Madison Arts Council. “WeOURTESY didn’t P start out busy, but the junior high and one in high school – get city officials, and as such, Additionally, the budget Catholic Church,gymnasium.ing on Nov. 12, whenharness they from the televi- C anniversary this past Send your cards to Heidi one of the big things that we page 7 and son Matthew. was uneventful. SweetheartpassedThat’s aGala resolutionsions to thatcon- sat neatly in the ala, their education in Madisonville. 7 Tuesday was Wade. and includes new software for at c/o Glenda Landry, looked at,” said Janiewill Pope,be a I see g word got out through Facebook and we , page Tonya Phillips City Manager Danny the police department, to Dinner and Dance.sider seeking therow. status. It Business been donated by Pres- 209 North Tammye Lane, North Zulch Elementary He was in line at the actually sold out of some things,” said I see FROM THE BIBLE Have a question? Call •Here’s what’s Singletary said that the better link up with the mu- principal and a membera top-of-the-line of will candle-exempt them from cer- meeting was necessary as Madisonville TX 77864. Madisonville City Hall on going on round town nicipal court. On to what is happen- the school’s Districtlight of In-dinner withtain musicTexas Education Agency owner Kevin McKenzie. the city will be setting a tax Saturday to dropNorth off Zulch the FCCLA award winners (standing, from left) Kashaf Shahid, Luis this week. First, the About $250,000 is nova-dedi- novation committee.provided “We by thestipulations band, and allow them Garcia, Jannat Sunny, Tessah Haggard, Blake Housley, MackensiWith Green, his brother Darin, McKenzie rate above its effective rate. ing in our town and this is Love that band. old televisions for the first "Watch out for false prophets. They come— to Matthew you in 7:15 Continued from page 1 Woodbine Hotel is cated to the city’s re going to be a busy month! will also have moreRAZZ. control operate independently in a (kneeling) Abigail Cervantes and Madison Murphy pose with advisor Jane However, Singletary ever e-recycling event in open this week for tion of the former Madis- First, April means over the calendar,The which romantic number evening of is areas. Dill during the NZISD board meeting on Thursday. (Not Pictured:opened Katelyn his first restaurant in Huntsville sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves." lunch only Tuesday, said that the city will pres- $75 per couple butTh you’de board alsoMadison approved County. Crocker and Landon Theiss) ident Donald Trump, onville Christian Fellow- Lenten lunches at will have a more even num- “I PAGEfigured 11 they don’t Kevin at 281-808-5511. ent its new budget without best hurry. Reservations■ SEE NZISD, ETEOR 9 ship building into new city ber of days between both se- Feb. 11. M , page First United Methodist /MADISONVILLE gala changing the tax rate . work anymore, and maybe OLLAND I see offices. mesters. Th is wasmust a deciding be made by will be Normangee Tractor BECKY H Currently, the rate is Church. 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COMMUNITY CALENDAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER MADISON COUNTY minutes at 10 a.m. each CENTERVILLE “ART IN REPUBLICAN PARTY Thursdsay, featuring THE PARK” 2019 REAGAN session of stories, songs, The Centerville Arts DINNER poems, fingerplays, Commission will hold The Madison County feltboard activities, the second Art in the Park Republican Party will movement activities, Festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. hold the 2019 Reagan and a craft. There will be 26 in Fort Boggy State Dinner Sept. 28 at the a Halloween party Park, 4994 Highway 75 Sidwalk Cattlemen’s As- on Oct. 31 and a South. Admission to the sociation Pavilion, fea- Thanksgiving party on festival is $3. turing honorary speaker Nov. 21. Registration is Lt. Col. Allen West. required. BRAZOS COUNTY Courtesy Photo There will be a VIP Meet Please come by the EXPO PAVILION Madisonville Elementary Students of the Month (back row, from left) Ostin Oseguera, & Greet with West at 5 library at 605 S. May or Texas A&M University Bianca Johnson-Nagy, James Sullivan, Egael Barajas, (front row, from left) Vienne p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. call 936-348-6118 for and Bryan community Borbor, Logan Sullivan and Christina Bearden. (Not pictured: Kaylee Coffman) and a program and auc- more information. groups will host the Bra- tion at 7 p.m. Advance zos County Expo Pavil- paid reservations only. MC/MA REUNION ion, a community-wide Contact Kevin Counsil Organizers have international festival to at 281-808-5511. slated the Madisonville promote and celebrate the Colored/Marian Ander- international diversity and THE MIGHTY MUSTANG BAND FALL STORYTIME AT son High School reunion heritage of the Brazos Val- THE LIBRARY for Oct. 5. They are ley on Nov. 9 at 5827 Leon- Fall Storytime for ba- looking for graduates of ard Road in Bryan. Festival bies, toddlers, and pre- the 1969, 1970 and 1971 and event parking are free. schoolers at the Madison classes. Graduates from The festival includes cul- County Library begins those years should con- ture displays, demon- Sept. 19 and continues tact Jackie Johnson or strations, performances through Nov. 21. The Alice Turner at 936-348- on multiple stages, arts program runs for 30-45 8344. and crafts, storytelling, vendors, international cuisine and more. Con- necting Cultures. Hon- oring Heritages. More information about the

Mid Tex event can be found at http://brazosvalley- @!l™i::J Livestock Receiving Station worldfest.org. Hwy 90 South Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins HEAD START Members of the Madisonville Mighty Mustang Band perform during Friday’s 2 miles from the square on the right. football game in Woodville. The band will return to Mustang Stadium with the BVCAP Head Start football team for the first home game of the season on Friday and will perform is a preschool program at halftime. that provides compre- YOUR CATTLE WILL BE hensive educational social services to eligi- WELL TAKEN CARE OF! ble children. Head Start ness in the importance run every evening, while Fresh Hay and Water Provided provides a rich, devel- NETTLES of staying in touch with riding in his golf cart. Wednesdays 8AM - Dark opmentally appropriate friends, family, even ac- Mr. Pearson, who Thursdays 8AM - 11 AM educational curriculum, Continued from page 11 quaintances. joined the Navy when social services to help Just last week, my he was 16 and fought in with everyday needs The Madisonville sister and brother-in- the Korean War, lived Contact Gus Andrews of life, mental health team is coached by law Phyllis and Ralph in Houston where he today for your livestock needs! services and nutrition Randy Campbell, Mad- Strother discovered a reared a family of four services. The facility is isonville High School

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936-295-3980 - 250 FM 2821~Huntsville You and me. iii iii ANSWER Federally insured by NCUA 2526 Montgomery Rd. ~ Huntsville And you’re sitting there reading this! The Madisonville Meteor 13 Sports □Sept. 11, 2019 Mustangs break out with 8 TDs in first win By Campbell Atkins front,” said head coach campbell.atkins@ DISTRICT UPDATE Russell Urbantke, who madisonvillemeteor.com secured his first win at 4A-2 Region II District 8, week the helm in Woodville. two results: The Madisonville of- “Avery Scott had a knee fense had a night to re- Madisonville 55, Woodville issue, so we played Juan member in Woodville 12 Polanco at center all on Friday, posting eight Robinson 55, Gatesville 3 night and he did a tre- Waco-Connally 35, Glen rushing touchdowns in a Rose 17 mendous job for us.” 55-12 rout of the Eagles Fairfield 14, Brownsboro 6 Polanco, who is also in the second game of the Salado 52, Little River Madisonville’s kicker, regular season. Academy 21 changed his offensive Lorena 42, Franklin 21 The Mustangs saw Mexia 49, Teague 22 line position to center three touchdowns apiece this season after coming from new starting quar- up as a guard. He had no terback Armando Juarez “The offensive line errant snaps or missed and running back Roder- played much better blocks in Friday’s win. Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins ick Holiday in the perfor- this week and we han- Madisonville’s Roderick Holiday looks to beat a defender in a foot race during the last mance. dled their movement up see MUSTANGS page 14 of his three rushing touchdowns in Friday’s 55-12 victory over Woodville. Stingy RIGHT MadVille D continues ON success By Campbell Atkins campbell.atkins@ POINT madisonvillemeteor.com The defense of the Madisonville Mustangs was in a much more comfortable position to perform during the second week of the season against Woodville than they were against Bell- ville in the opener. Still, they faced a Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins similar run-heavy type Madisonville quarterback Armando Juarez checks with the line judge to ensure that he crossed the goal line for the second time in Friday’s of offense in Woodville 55-12 win in Woodville. Juarez would score three touchdowns in the victory. that allowed for the front seven to thrive against the Eagles. Woodville found rhythm with their Lady Mustangs take pair on the road running back. Keon Chatman, on two drives By Campbell Atkins 25-20, 25-18 and 25-21. from Sidnie Smith and during the second half, campbell.atkins@ They defeated Norman- Kia Moffett to help the but made no noise out- madisonvillemeteor.com gee by scores of 25-21, setters, Reagan Olvera side of the pair of touch- 25-13 and 25-20. and Grayson Bennett, downs. The Madisonville “We have really run a more efficient -of “They were running Lady Mustangs volley- been focusing on stay- fense. Grace Williamson right into the teeth of our ball team picked up a ing strong from start leads the team in kids strength, which is our pair of road victories at to finish of games and, and is followed by Khyra defensive line and line- Normangee on Friday besides a few minor let- Cooper. backers,” said Urbantke. and Teague on Sept. 3 to downs during the last “This week will defi- “(Defensive Coordinator improve to 15-11 on the couple of matches, I felt nitely be a test with Heath Brittain) and those non-district season. like the level of play was Navasota on Tuesday defensive guys do a great “The two wins were big higher,” said Hooten. and Caldwell on Friday,” job of getting us prepared for us,” said Coach Kris- “Winning always build said Hooten. “A couple and seeing what we need ten Hooten. “We played confidence and we have of more wins this week to stop.” pretty good in both already topped our win would be huge for our games, which is very pos- total from last year. All confidence heading into see DEFENSE page 14 itive since consistency of these factors will help district play.” has been somewhat of an us carry momentum and The game against issue this year.” confidence into district Navasota took place on There was nothing play.” Tuesday at home while inconsistent about Mad- Madisonville’s 15 the matchup with Cald- Tennis 1-1 isonville’s play away wins has outdone the well will be Jr. High Night from MHS last week. 2018 by four games al- and take place at MHS at in district It took them just three ready. Hooten describes 4:30 p.m. matches to claim victory the improvement as an District play is set to By Campbell Atkins over both Teague and all-around team effort begin for the Lady Mus- campbell.atkins@ Normangee with dis- from the squad that fea- tangs in Mexia on Sept. madisonvillemeteor.com trict play less than three tures a majority of junior 27. Their first home dis- weeks away. players. trict matchup will come Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins The Madisonville The Lady Mustangs The Lady Mustangs against Palestine on Oct. Madisonville’s Kia Moffett prepares to deliver a serve Mustangs tennis team beat Teague by scores of have seen clean passing 1. at MHS earlier this season. dropped a district matchup to Groesbeck, their second district contest of the fall season, at MHS on Thursday. The North Zulch Lady Bulldogs volleyball splits a pair loss comes after the Mus- tangs were victorious By Campbell Atkins win the game by a score that I implemented the over Palestine in their campbell.atkins@ of 25-17. day before. I will accept first district contest on madisonvillemeteor.com “We could have an error when it is an at- Aug. 29. beaten Snook, but we tempt to do something Madisonville’s match The North Zulch Lady made too many errors,” correctly, because even- wins came from the Bulldogs volleyball team said head coach Melissa tually it will become a men’s doubles duo of split a pair of non-district Padgett. “Not having habit.” Lazaro Almaraz and matchups with a loss to Osth as a blocker was North Zulch hosted Peyton Rose, men’s sin- Snook in four matches tough. We missed her Allen Academy at NZHS gles competitors Mason on Sept. 3 and a road stats and leadership, but on Tuesday, which will Railsback, Damion Phil- sweep of New Waverly (Barrington) did a great be their final game until lips and Rose. On the on Friday. job stepping into her role Sept. 20 at Livingston. women’s side, Zoie Stew- North Zulch battled and I am glad to know They play just one time art earned a match win in the Snook Blue Jays with- Meteor photo by Campbell Atkins that she can handle the in 17 days before their singles. Caymen Forrest out the services of one of Katie Douga of North Zulch goes up high for a ball position if needed in the first district matchup in and Stewart prevailed in their captains, Ana Osth. during the team’s home loss to Snook on Sept. 3. future.” Centerville on Sept. 27 at mixed doubles. Osth is also the source of Osth returned to 4:30 p.m. The mixed doubles most of the height you After an abysmal start again with four straight the court on Friday for “I do not think it will duo of Nathan Fleck and will find on the team’s that resulted in an 11-3 service line points from the Lady Bulldogs and impact us negatively to Emily Goodwin picked up roster. deficit, North Zulch Cheyanne Wallin. A helped guide them to have some down time a win in an extra match The shorthanded Lady came roaring back in the Katie Douga kill would a sweep victory in New and to get caught up in that did not go towards Bulldogs got off to a good second match to give the get them within five, but Waverly. The Lady Bull- school,” said Padgett. the overall team score. start with a 25-22 victory Jays an interesting finish. Snook was able to close it dogs won the matches “We are going to attend Almaraz also won an in game one over Snook. A kill from Jordan Bar- out for a 25-19 win. by scores of 25-23, 25-18 a Texas A&M game and extra match in men’s sin- Katelyn Crocker was able rington cut the deficit to The fourth and and 25-22. utilize the extra days of gles. to close out the first match 23-21, but they would get final game of the night “There were a lot of er- practice.” The Madisonville after a missed Snook serve no closer. was back-and-forth rors made,” said Padgett. The week’s split puts tennis team will look to set the Lady Bulldogs up After another poor throughout until the “But they were aggressive the overall North Zulch rebound with another for the win. The remain- start in game three, Jays were able to build errors that were made in record at 23-9 as their district matchup against der of the game would be- North Zulch would fight separation after a 16-16 an attempt to put some non-district slate quickly Mexia at MHS on Thurs- long to Snook. their way back into it tie. 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www.madisonvillemeteor.com Page 14 The Madisonville Meteor Sept. 11, 2019 Rudis makes strides in New England CHEERLEADERS OF THE WEEK att Rudis used his time pitch- ~-4Y, . ing in a summer M ' collegiate league to ready himself for his sopho- ~-- more season at Texas ~·l.~ lit ·: I :.. ., Christian University. t ,..,.- .•-,_ The Madisonville High School graduate played for Sanford in the New England league. He said he was not sure why he was placed in The Next Step that league but noted Barbara in an email, “I do know Boxleitner that previous TCU players have played in that MORE BASEBALL Courtesy Photo league and have always Previously at North came back with a great Coach Lori Hagaman named the entire Madisonville cheerleading squad ‘Cheerleaders of the Week’ Zulch High School, James for their week two performance in Woodville. The squad is pictured moments after a 55-12 win for the experience.” O’Neal is not on the ros- Mustangs on Friday. After appearing as a ter for Allen Commu- reliever in nine games for nity College, where he TCU during the spring, pitched in nine games as Rudis was a starter a freshman last year. touchdown runs went for came via the exact same them every day after last during the summer. He MUSTANGS less than 20 yards. play call on back-to-back week’s outcome.” had a 1-1 record and 2.78 MEN’S SOCCER “It felt like when you possessions. Each pass to The trend continues earned run average in six Former Mustang Luis Continued from page 13 are playing in the front Young would ultimately for the Mustangs this starts. The right-hander Aceves is playing for yard with your friends,” set up rushing touch- week as they prepare to struck out 27 in 32 1/3 Urbantke also gave a Southwestern Christian said Holiday after the downs before the half. host their first game of innings, more than four shoutout to other mem- University (Okla.) after game. “That is how we His first completion the new season. If you times the innings he bers of his offensive line, playing his freshman felt tonight.” came on a third-and-long count preseason match- threw in the spring. including Konner Atkins, season at Blinn College, Madisonville’s Ronnie in their first possession of ups, Madisonville has Rudis said he worked Tyrece Merchant, Q’Na- where the midfielder on throwing more strikes rius Butcher and Ale- Mosley also posted big the game. Juarez found been on the road for four and increasing com- played in 10 games. jandro Angeles. The unit numbers with 92 yards on Colby Sheppard for 16 straight weeks to start the mand of his pitches, both helped clear the way for nine carries (10.2 yards yards on the play to set new season. of which will help him go SOFTBALL a rushing clinic of nearly per carry) and a fourth up Holiday’s first score. Week three will see deeper into games. He Maci Sanders is a 400 yards for the Mus- quarter score. Juarez Juarez threw for just over the Caldwell Hornets lasted at least five in- freshman shortstop and tangs. kept it himself nine time 100 yards, 88 of which (0-2) at MHS in search of nings in five of his starts outfielder for Grayson “(Roderick Holiday) for 82 yards (9.1 yards per were credited to Young. their first win. The Hor- for Sanford and went College. She played for is the one who benefited carry) and matched Hol- The explosive perfor- nets dropped a week one seven innings in two of Normangee High. from all of those guys iday with three scores on mance was a memora- contest to Edna at home his last three outings. Another from the Pan- playing well up front,” the ground. Utility man ble way to mark the first by a score of 29-16 and “Mechanically, I was thers, Shelby Knippa is said Urbantke. “(Holi- Tyrese Brown also scored victory of the Russell Ur- fell in Rockdale 44-36 on focused on trying to a freshman pitcher for day) is patient, he lets all for the Mustangs. bantke era. The Madison- Friday. pitch with a stronger Clarendon College. of the blocks develop in After some troubles ville players ensured this “We need to get better lower half, or use my front of him and he sees in the kicking game in by covering the coach in and stay consistent,” said legs more,” he said. “It WOMEN’S the field really well.” week one, the Mustangs Gatorade from the side- Urbantke on the week’s helped with my com- VOLLEYBALL Holiday was close to appeared to sharpen the line cooler in timeless workload. “Yes, we mand, and hopefully it Trinity Valley Commu- untouchable in Friday’s process for Polanco. They football tradition. scored 55 points on Fri- will help me increase in nity College sophomore win. He rushed for 194 did not settle for any field “This is a high that I day, but there were sev- velocity, too.” Emma Baker had 10 digs yards on 10 carries (19.4 goals, but Polanco was have not had in a long eral drives where we had “Because the sum- against North Central yards per carry) and seven-for-eight on extra time,” said Urbantke im- to send the punt team mer was good for me, I Texas. The defensive spe- three touchdowns. He set points in the contest. mediately following the out there. That means we have more confidence in cialist and setter com- the tone for the Mustangs In the air, Juarez re- victory. “It was unbeliev- did not execute on some my pitching ability and peted for North Zulch. with a long touchdown corded three key passes able, but it is all about the things, but we need to more trust in myself,” Send updates about run on the first drive of on six attempts to lead kids. They did a tremen- keep getting better. We said Rudis, who throws a area athletes to Barbara each half, including a 61- his team downfield. Two dous job this week pre- cannot get complacent, four-seam fastball, cur- Boxleitner at jdanddoc@ yard sprint in the third of the completions were paring for this game. We and that goes for every veball and changeup. gmail.com. quarter. None of his three to Donovan Young and pretty much challenged position.”

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