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Though no local cases reported, COVID-19 makes impact in county Staff Reports respiratory virus identified in Health Organization declared break by a week . late 2019 in China, has spread the novel coronavirus a “pan- The Madison County Fair As of mid-Tuesday morn- across Texas, at first centered demic,” while a case reported and Rodeo Association post- ing, there were still no reported on the more populous cities . in Montgomery County – two poned opening ceremonies cases of COVID-19, also known Some more rural counties, counties south of Madison and the FCS auction sched- as the novel coronavirus, in cases in our immediate com- though, have begun report- County – may be the first signs uled for Thursday, as well as munity,” Madison County Madison County, though the ing incidents, including Lamb of “community spread” in the rodeo set for Friday and spread creeps ever closer with Emergency Management Co- County in West Texas, which Texas . Saturday . The MCFA revised a reported case in neighboring ordinator Shelly Butts said via has a population similar to Following the cue of other Brazos County . e-mail Tuesday . “We are work- Madison County . school districts in the state, the schedule for the fair, and “We are not aware of any ing with Texas Department of The Brazos County Health Madisonville Consolidated said all shows be closed to the cases in Madison County at this State Health Servicwes on this District Tuesday confirmed a Independent School district public, with attendance lim- time; however, since there are issue . I am not aware of any positive case of COVID-19 in said Friday it would cancel ited to an exhibitor and two private labs that are now test- self-reporting guidance at this Brazos County, a female in her all classes and school-related other people . ing for the virus, we could see time .” 20s . activities until March 30 . The a delay in becoming aware of COVID-19, a severe acute On March 11, The World move extends students’ spring see COVID-19 page 11 City agrees to debt measure, contract, kicking off new police facility build By Roy R. Reynolds – from JP Morgan Chase, Re- another emergency half-per- publisher@madisonville gents Bank, Prosperity Bank centage-point cut . The meteor.com and TIB Bank – that arrived spread of COVID-19 has sent Monday morning before Dow Jones Industrial Aver- Tumbling interest rates advising members of the age into a bear market for the in the wake of the spread of Madisonville City Council to first time in 11 years . the novel coronavirus may approve a 15-year non-call- “(Four Bids) was a good prove a benefit to the City able note from JP Morgan showing, considering the of Madisonville, which ac- Chase . Muncipal debt often anxieties in the market- cepted a bid during a special has a five-year callable op- place,” Guy Goodson of the meeting Monday night for tion that allows a government law firm Germer PLLC, also $1 25. million in debt across to refinance a note if interest advising Councilmembers on 15 years with an interest rate rates have fallen or the body the matter . “It’s a very com- of 1 .28% . is able to pay the remainder petitive rate . It shows that The measure, tax and reve- of the note early . they think a lot about (the nue certificates of obligation, With interest rates so low, city’s) credit rating .” will fund a new public safety though, advisors told coun- After accepting the bid facility for the Madisonville cil members there was little from JP Morgan Chase, the Police Department and ren- need . council also awarded a con- ovations to City Hall . “This rate is so low, you struction contract for the Certificates of obligation probably wouldn’t be able new police building of up are debt issuances allowed to refinance after five years,” to $958,558 to Madison- under state law without voter said Ben Rosenberg of U S. . ville-based Texas Source approval under strict condi- Capital Advisors . “We just Contracting . With that tions . They can only be used got really lucky with all that’s award, Fred Patterson of for construction, demolition going on ”. Patterson Architects told or restoration of structures; The total interest cost Councilmembers that con- purchase materials, sup- on the note will be only struction should be able to plies, equipment, machinery, $124,456, Rosenberg said . begin before May . buildings, land and rights of The U S. . Federal Reserve “This is something we’ve Courtesy Photo way; and pay for related pro- Sunday cut its target inter- looked at for several years, A hog that was shot on Kevin Counsil’s property in Madisonville. fessional services . est rate to nearly zero in but now it’s becoming a real- City financial and legal response to the COVID-19 ity,” Madisonville Mayor Bill advisors reviewed four bids pandemic, just weeks after Parten said . Wild Hogs NZISD manages abrupt changes By Campbell Atkins One of those changes was Feral hogs creating problem, campbell.atkins@ the annual STAAR Test re- madisonvillemeteor.com quirement, which Gov . Greg revenue for area residents Abbott officially waived Mon- The North Zulch Indepen- day . By CAMPBELL ATKINS Over the last two decades dent School District (NZISD) “I think it kind of relieves campbell.atkins@ especially, countless farmers held their annual board stress on the students and the madisonvillemeteor.com and ranchers have worked meeting for March Thursday schools,” said Andrus . “We tirelessly to manage the dam- before all school activities hit will still hold them account- s the pickup rum- age inflicted on their property pause as a result of the Coro- able and have our local test- bles along through by the ever-growing popula- navirus . ing to make sure our students a once-smooth tion of swine invaders . “It is constant right now are growing . But we have a hayfield on Kevin “When you kill these hogs Courtesy Photo and we are just trying to keep lot more important things to Counsil’s ranch in out, there will be another un- North Zulch Elementary up with all the updates,” said focus on right now like the A Student of the Month Madisonville, the feral hog related group that comes into Superintendent Alan Andrus health of our students and Grant Cooley poses with problem in rural Texas be- Elementary Principal Janie on the situation that, as of communities .” comes all too visible . see WILD HOGS page 11 Pope at the monthly board Tuesday, curtailed all school meeting Thursday. activities through March 29 . see NZISD page 11 Native given Marine leadership role By Campbell Atkins Jaster earned his Bachelor of time, two of my buddies in the said Jaster . “They had given me campbell.atkins@ Science degree in geology from graduate program would fre- some broachers, and by the madisonvillemeteor.com Centenary College of Louisiana quently exchange stories about time I got home, I had already in 1994 and a Master of Science their time in the service,” said pivoted my direction in life ”. Madisonville native Allan degree from the University of Jaster . He was commissioned a Jaster was promoted to Colo- Arkansas in 1997 . It was his He ultimately found his way Second Lieutenant in August nel in the United State Marine time at Arkansas that would to the Marine Corp recruiting of 1997 before attending The Corps this month upon assign- ultimately set the stage for the office in Fayetteville, where he Basic School and later the En- ment to his current position as rest of his life . inquired about further infor- gineer Officer Course . His first Courtesy Photo the Commanding Officer of the “I was going through this mation for a possible career in duty assignment was with 7th Colonel Allen G. Jaster, 1st Civil Affairs Group at Camp questioning phase in my aca- the service himself . 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www.madisonvillemeteor.com Page 2 The Madisonville Meteor March 18, 2020 Governor issues statewide disaster declaration AUSTIN — Gov. Greg COST WAIVING mentals of the Lone Star REVENUE TO BE ercise designed to simu- Abbott on March 13 de- REQUESTED State’s economy remain DISTRIBUTED late a scenario in which clared a state of disaster Earlier last week, Ab- strong, Texas Comptrol- Comptroller Hegar on comptroller employees in all Texas counties and bott and the Texas De- ler Glenn Hegar said on March 11 announced he were required to work listed actions agencies partment of Insurance March 9. would send cities, coun- from home. This exercise are taking to contain asked health insurers Texas has exposure ties, transit systems and will allow the agency to and minimize the spread and health maintenance if oil prices remain de- special purpose taxing identify and address any of the COVID-19 novel organizations operating pressed for a sustained districts $766.2 million in weaknesses in our con- coronavirus, a conta- in Texas to waive costs period of time, and local sales tax allocations tinuity plan under con- gious flu-like respiratory associated with the test- slowdowns in economic for March. trolled conditions,” Hegar disease. ing and telemedicine activity related to the The dollar amount is said. Abbott said agency ac- Capitol Highlights visits for the diagnosis COVID-19 outbreak 7.7% more than in the tions would include: of COVID-19. could also be a head- amount distributed in TEXAS JOINS • Provide immediate Ed Sterling Additionally, TDI wind, Hegar said. How- March 2019. CONSORTIUM ability to move resources requested that insur- ever, he added, it is now The allocations are The Office of the -Sec around the state, includ- ers report their actions only six months into the based on sales made in retary of State on March 9 ing resources obtained situations such as end-of- related to consumer state’s current budget January by businesses announced that Texas will through the Strategic life visitations; cost-sharing and access cycle, so it is too early that report tax monthly. become the 30th state to National Stockpile, an • Direct state agencies to services so that the to tell how current fluc- Details may be found join the Electronic Regis- emergency supply of to take any action nec- department can ensure tuations might impact online in the comptrol- tration Information Cen- long-term economic ter (ERIC), a non-profit pharmaceuticals and essary to facilitate tele- consumers are aware of ler’s monthly sales tax performance and state consortium that assists medical supplies; medicine and to provide their available benefits. allocation compari- revenues. member states in increas- • Restrict visitations flexible work and tele- “Consulting a phy- son summary reports at sician from home is a Hegar also pointed comptroller.texas.gov. ing voter participation at nursing homes, work policies; and practical way to avoid out that the Texas econ- and improving the accu- state-supported living • Empower the Texas getting sick, prevent the omy is less reliant on AGENCY CONDUCTS racy of voter rolls. centers, hospitals, day- Attorney General to pur- spread of the virus and oil and gas severance EXERCISE Governed and man- care facilities, prisons, sue cases of price-gouging help ensure that emer- taxes to fund the day- Comptroller Hegar aged by member states, and ensure that offenders jails and juvenile justice gency rooms are avail- to-day functions of state on March 11 said his of- ERIC was formed in 2012 facilities, while allowing are prosecuted to the full- able for those who truly government than it has fice conducted an agen- with assistance from The limited exceptions for est extent of the law. need them. We appreci- been historically. Addi- cy-wide telework exercise Pew Charitable Trusts. ate the collaboration of tionally, the state lead- on March 10. During its 2019 session, health insurers operat- ership has numerous In the exercise, some the 86th Texas Legislature We’re Looking ing in Texas to enhance financial management 1,800 employees repre- appropriated $1.5 million our state’s proactive tools that allow the state senting the majority of the for Texas to join the con- Out for You approach to addressing to react to and contend comptroller’s staff worked sortium. any potential outbreaks with economic pres- regular hours from home. Participation in ERIC of COVID-19,” Abbott sures. Critical operations of the will assist Texas elections said. “Having said that, we agency functioned nor- officials in identifying will continue to monitor mally, including call cen- and conducting outreach HEGAR: ECONOMY the economy and state ter agents who handled to eligible but unregis- IS STRONG revenues closely and normal call volumes while tered voters to encourage Texas faces current will provide updates to teleworking. them to register to vote, weaknesses in financial, lawmakers and the pub- “I want to stress that according to the Secre- commodity and energy lic as conditions war- this was a scheduled tary of State’s Elections markets but the funda- rant,” Hegar said. business continuity ex- Division.

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Jaina Wakefield, Tina assigned to the office of Marian Stone (Brown Frank Carter thanked For a great exhibit, we Barrett, Jim Standley, Post Chaplain at Fort De- Swiss), Mickey Fite (Hol- customers of Dairy D need your photos or bet- Pat Grizzle, Nell Wake- vens, Massachusetts. stein and Shorthorn), Lite, which was starting ter yet, copies of them! field Springer, Betty Mrs. Billie Shine’s and Vickie Fite (Ju- its 18th year in business. Years ago, I consid- Sue Knight, Ruth Closs, sixth grade music class nior-Shorthorn). Among other items ad- ered 50 years to be a long Elsie Farris, and LaM- provided entertainment Pat Grizzle, Elsie Far- vertised, their famous time. I’ve learned better. erle Sharp. Businesses for the March meeting of ris, and Linda Holsey fried pies, which came in Recently I indulged and Museum Musings involved were Grace’s Parent-Teacher Associa- invited shoppers to their apple, apricot, raisin, or looked through Madi- Laura Ann Shop, Viser’s, The Ladies tion. Mrs. Robbie Trant upcoming garage sale at cherry, sure sound tasty! sonville Meteors dated Cannon Shop, Ranch Way West- assisted and Kenneth the old Midway Post Of- Mr. and Mrs. Johnny March 1970. I hope I in- ern Wear, the Kozy Cor- Starns narrated. The fice. Lee Crocker announced terest you with news bits March 8 but killed in ner, and The Carousel. theme was “Far Away Mustang baseball the upcoming marriage from those issues: combat there March 27. Six candidates filed for Places”. players won 26-8 against of daughter Joyce Marie, Marion Sturgeon, 55, Records show that he election to three places Scott Drug Store North Zulch. Andy Whit- to Jay C. Coleman of owner and operator of “died through hostile ac- on the North Zulch Inde- touted weekday hours mire blasted in the first Midway. The bride’s Sturgeon’s Garage on tion, explosive device in pendent School District 8-6 and Sundays 9-11. home run of the season. father would officiate Highway 21 just south South Vietnam, Quang School Board. Incum- W.H. Scott and Marshall Mustangs picked up 19 at the March 28 service. of The Square, suffered Tin province, while serv- bents were Marvin Neu, Clouser were the phar- hits and 14 stolen bases. (The after-the-fact an- a heart attack and died ing in the Light Weapons C.A. Williams, and Joe macists. J.J. Morgan, of Route nouncement did not ap- March 6. He was sur- Infantry with the 196th W. Keefer. Also running Dorman Electronics, 1, Midway, advertised pear in the Meteor until vived by his wife, Lou- Light Infantry Brigade, were Etta Pearl Rush, at 206 South Elm, adver- heavy duty dozing with a April, but the wedding ise, sons Jimmie Earl 3rd Battalion, 21st In- Jean May, and C.S. Greer. tised having received a new D-7 Caterpillar bull- did take place! Now, Sheffield and Leon fantry, C. Company”. Russell Tinsley and new shipment of 8-track dozer. Contact info was happy golden anniver- Sturgeon, and daughter Before Vietnam, the son Alvin Emert competed stereo tapes selling for 348.2080. sary to Joyce and Jay C.!) Rose Marie. His brother, of Henry and Henrietta in the calf scramble the low price of $5.71. A permanent memo- B.B. McWhorter, 58, C.A. Sturgeon, of Dillon, House served on active at Houston Livestock They offered a $3.49 rial was dedicated at the died March 27 and was South Carolina, char- duty in Germany and Show & Rodeo. Tinsley special sale price on LP Naval Air Station in Mi- buried the 29th, with tered a plan to bring Korea, and then trans- caught a calf and Emert stereo albums, and also ramar, California. The services at Bedias Baptist his family here for the ferred to Fort Polk Acad- was awarded a hard-luck single 45s, regularly $.98, preceding December 22, Church. He was survived funeral, and the plane emy in Louisiana where calf for his efforts. Each for $.75. 14 men had been killed by his wife, Myra, 2 sons, Larry B. and Dennis, and landed at Madisonville’s he was a counselor, advi- would receive a $200 Dairy Queen, at 302 in an accident there, in- daughter Glyna. airport, which then sor, and drill instructor. certificate for the pur- W. Main, offered a Satur- cluding our own Robert Elwood 4-H’s an- didn’t carry much traffic. He turned 28 years old chase of heifer of their day special, Queenburg- L. “Bobby” Mosley, son nual livestock show was Madison Theater, less than a month before choosing, with Tinsley a ers, $.29! of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dan scheduled for March 28 open only Fridays and dying. Among other ci- beef breed and Emert a Several Madison Mosley, Sr. at Elwood Community Saturdays, was showing tations, he was awarded dairy breed. After feed- County 4-H members ex- Seven Mustang ath- Center, with Earl White Walt Disney’s 101 Dal- the Purple Heart. ing and caring for their hibited projects at Hous- letes under the guidance to auctioneer for the sale matians March 6-7. A front-page photo of animals, they would be ton Livestock Show and of track coach Gayle following the show. Ex- required to show them Madisonville’s own models for an upcom- Rodeo. Regina Drake Cosby qualified for the hibitors in the only class Staff Sargent John Lee ing style show/luncheon back at the stock show in competed in the Junior district meet in Nacogdo- of market hogs would House was recalled to publicized the event to 1971, supervised by their Broiler Show. Cattle ches set for April. They include Phillip Grisham, active duty in Vietnam be held at Oak Ridge vocational agriculture exhibitors and breeds included Bobby Downey, Charles Grisham, Lee Parrish, Bill Cross, Glyn Karber, Becky Karber, Bobby Fickey, Kenneth Fickey, and Rickey McK- inney. Girl Scouts sold lots of cookie, with three lo- A new meter for a cals selling 120 boxes or more, thus eligible for cookie sales awards. Lois Marie Shiflet sold 144 boxes and Elaine brighter energy future. Wier and Janis Sawtelle sold 120 boxes each. With the May 2 Dem- At Entergy Texas, we’re always looking for new ways to make energy delivery more reliable ocratic Primary loom- ing, newspaper notices and affordable. That’s why we’re upgrading your current meter to bring you great benefi ts announced who had like energy-saving tools, better customer service and faster outage identifi cation. filed for candidacy. Ed McLaran and J.C. Wells Together, we power life. were running for County Judge, Betty Winn for District Clerk, and energyfuturetexas.com/wepowerlife Marie Evans for County Clerk. Emma Orrick and -~ Enterw. Inez Bates had filed for County Treasurer, V.W. Buckhaults for Commis- sioner, Precinct 2, and L.A. “Babe” Windham for Commissioner, Pre- cinct 4. P.P. Rawlins was running for Justice of Peace, Precinct 1, and for Justice of Peace, Precinct 4, candidates were Marie Moore, M.E. Andrews, and J.C. White. C.L. McIver was on the ballot for Democratic Execu- tive Committee Chi, Lois Farris for Democratic Precinct Chair Box 1, and Lloyd Whitmire, Sr., for Democratic Precinct Chair, Box 9. Fifty years ago, things were cheaper and we could fill prescriptions here on Sunday. Folks listened to LP records or 8-track tapes. There was a movie theater in town. Let’s look back, and for- get illness and quaran- tine. Madison County Mu- seum, at 201 N. Madison Street, opens for the pub- lic Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Curators Karen Foster and Sharon Foster welcome your visit! You may wish to support the Museum by giving your time as a volunteer or with a monetary dona- tion (P.O. Box 61, Madi- sonville, TX 77864).

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The Madisonville Meteor and fellow AARP invitees that any decorative addi- gift shop. reserves the right to edit any letter for brevity and are already deep in the tion to my epidermis will Finally, I refuse to fall content. throes of “manopause” soon begin a precipitous victim to the allure of a • Letters that are considered by management to and have become ob- descent to an unintended young, nubile female per- be libelous or in poor taste will not be published — jects of pity and ridicule area of my body. As the son looking for a sugar this includes letters that attack private individuals – and not just from their years go by, I’d rather daddy. Not only would and businesses. Letters praising a business will be wives. 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Now, I realize that invest in a regimen of surance premiums, and to destroy my dignity and Harley-Davidson is a anti-aging and male-en- unlimited wireless data DEADLINES bank account. fine American company hancement products. I plans. In other words, My main strategy for deserving of support, admit that I had hoped I this daddy is now sug- defending myself against but that support should would age naturally into ar-free and binging on B Section – sports and school news, retail ads due doing anything that I come from men who look a well-seasoned state of the artificial sweetener of noon Friday. Word ads due 10:30 a.m. can’t afford, or for which more like the dudes from rugged handsomeness. credit card debt. Monday. there is no effective oint- ZZ Top, and less like es- Instead, as each day goes Some say the whole ment, is to recognize capees from a junior high by, it becomes more clear idea of a midlife crisis is A Section – news 5 p.m. Friday (unless it happened and reject the traps that school faculty meeting. that no amount of tes- just a myth perpetuated over weekend). Announcements (birthday, ensnare many men ap- Besides, I never really tosterone supplements, by our self-obsessed soci- weddings, etc.) 4 p.m. Friday. Retail ads 4 p.m. proaching their “best-if- mastered riding my ten- face polish, or belly bras ety – and the Russians. At Friday. We can accept late-breaking used-by” date. speed Schwinn, so I’m are going to keep me any rate, if it comes after obituaries until 4 p.m. Monday. First, I am resolved thinking my Softail Fat from eventually being me and I can’t outrun it, I to avoid purchasing Boy ship has sailed. mistaken for a pile of un- can always break out my any motorized products Next, I am determined folded laundry. ten-speed Schwinn. (or related accessories) to refrain from acquir- As for male enhance- Graves is an LEGAL DISCLAIMERS from the Harley-David- ing any permanent or ment, if I want to enhance award-winning humor son Corporation. These semi-permanent body my maleness, I’ll go hang columnist from East include additions to my art. Don’t get me wrong, out in a Bass Pro Shops Texas. The Madisonville Meteor is published weekly by Madisonville Newspapers, Inc., 205 N. Madison St., Madisonville, TX 77864-1509. Periodicals postage paid at Madisonville, TX 77864. Send address Let the sun shine on government business changes to The Madisonville Meteor, P.O. Box 999, Madisonville, TX 77864. By Donnis Baggett “I’m all for transparency, Terry Canales, Rep. 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There’s still p.m., his dressing room without the publication’s express permission. than it did a year ago. parade headlined by work to do, but at least was to contain, among The 2019 legislative singer Enrique Iglesias. Texans can again fol- other things, thirty-six The opinions expressed in The Madi­son­ville session brought reforms When the party was over, low how government is 500-milliliter bottles Meteor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the to restore muscle to the McAllen Monitor spending their money in of room-temperature staff, management or publisher of The Madisonville transparency laws that asked for details on pa- cases like this. spring water (‘Fiji only’), Meteor. were pounded to mush rade expenses — includ- Thanks to one of those one bottle of aloe juice by appeals court rulings ing a copy of the city’s reform bills, on Jan. 1, without pulp, one bottle in recent years. More on contract with Iglesias. 2020, McAllen’s contract of aloe juice with pulp The Madisonville Meteor that in a bit. The city refused, cit- with Iglesias was re- (‘Ask for clarification Est. 1894 2020 USPS 325-380 Sunshine Week is ob- ing a dumbfounding leased for public scrutiny if necessary’), six bot- ® served annually to spot- 2015 Texas Supreme at long last. tles of room-tempera- www.madisonvillemeteor.com light the importance Court ruling that allowed The city paid the ture orange Gatorade, of government trans- governmental bodies to singer $485,000 for a one bottle of KetelOne parency. By law, most keep their business con- one-hour performance. Vodka (‘NO SUBSTI- SUBSCRIPTIONS government actions are tracts secret for compet- Taxpayers also footed TUTES’) and two washed supposed to be readily itive reasons. the bill for a charter king-sized white sheets $42 per year in Madison County; $45 per year in Bra- transparent via public It took four years, a flight from Guadalajara, (‘THIS IS EXTREMELY zos, Le­on, Grimes and Walker counties; $50 per year meetings, public records major media campaign, Mexico, plus 24 hotel IMPORTANT’). elsewhere in Texas; $63 per year out of state. and public notices so two legislative sessions rooms for two nights. The McAllen case will citizens can hold their and intense lobbying by Here are additional be remembered for years AFFILIATIONS government account- transparency advocates details reported by the as a poster child for gov- able. to put teeth back into Texas Tribune: ernment transparency The Madisonville Meteor is a member of During an election some of the transpar- “The long-concealed and accountability. But the Na­tional Newspaper Association, the year, politicians of all ency laws eviscerated by document also sheds the fight to keep the pub- Tex­as Press Association, the South Texas Press stripes vow to let the rulings such as this by light on Iglesias’ pre- lic’s business in the pub- sun shine on govern- the Texas Supreme Court ferred pre-show menu lic eye will never end. As Association and the Madison County Chamber ment business. “I’m all and the 3rd Court of Ap- (one plate of chicken long as human nature of Commerce. for transparency” is as peals. with vegetables and is what it is, we’ll need common a refrain as “I Thanks to the lead- mashed potatoes, one Sunshine Week to re- pledge allegiance…” But ership of legislators like plate of steak with veg- mind us to stay vigilant. once they take office, Sen. Kirk Watson, Rep. etables and mashed po- Donnis Baggett is exec- T EXA S PRESS too many officials add a Giovanni Capriglione, tatoes, ‘simply cooked, utive vice president of the ASSOCIAT ION 1 0 word to that sentence: Sen. Kelly Hancock, Rep. no sauces’) and his post- Texas Press Association. March 18, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 5

Jail Log

The following persons • Carter, Adam Rex, trius, aggravated sexual • King, Herman III, unauthorized use of ve- • Taylor, Justin Slade, were arrested or booked aggravated assault with a assault possession of a controlled hicle criminal trespassing into the Madison County deadly weapon • Hannigan, Elizabeth substance • Rogers, Milton Rose, • Toland, Brandy Lo- jail. All persons are pre- • Cox, Douglas Wil- Marie, bond revoke • Konecny, Kevin possession of a controlled rine, possession of a con- sumed innocent until liam, sex offender • Herd, Kevin Ndifon, Dwayne, kidnapping substance trolled substance proven guilty in a court of • Curtis, Cornelius, forgery • Lara-Torres, Leop- • Ruiz, Espinoza, Karla • Turner, Lafelix Alex- law. tampering or fabricating • Hernandez-Sicardo, aldo, warrant Faviola, tampering/fabri- ander, court committal with physical evidence Jack, possession • Ledbetter, Richard cating • Weaver, Richard • Barton, Robert • Darnell, Desmond • Herring, Jeremy Wyatt, criminal mischief • Shedd, Paula Gay, Ezra, possession of a con- James, theft Ray, court committal Scott, unauthorized use • Lotts, Laeve Lekitt, theft trolled substance • Beavers, Jospeh • Davis, Jessica Mitch- of vehicle terroristic threat • Shepherd, Brian • Williams, Alaysha, Scott, terroristic threat ell, public intoxication • Jensen, John Rem- • Manning, Emmanuel Kyle, possession possession of a controlled • Brown, Tina, posses- • Doying, Amber Ni- ington, motion to revoke Joseph, harassment • Silva, Tracy, tamper- substance sion of a controlled sub- cole, burglary • John, Angelo, posses- • Moore, Thomas Pat- ing/fabricating physical • Williams, Jeremy stance • Emerson, Joshua sion of a controlled sub- rick Jr., tampering or fab- evidence Dequan, manufacture or • Cage, Demetrius Ber- Wayne, tampering or stance rication • Stewart, Barnell delivery of a controlled nard, court commital fabrication of physical • Jones, Marrion Bob • Price, John Elliot, Leve, child support substance • Carswell, Lisa Jo, as- evidence III, possession of a con- forgery • Taylor, Grady Mat- • Winland, Jennifer, sault • Farris, Joseph Deme- trolled substance • Purvis, Ronald Gene, thew, assault false birth certificate

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items vision was shooting an wardens noticed a pickup FOOD TRUCK authority to give away food trucks for several are compiled from recent automatic rifle at a buoy and ATV tucked away BANDITS material and he did not local developments, in- Texas Parks and Wildlife in the lake near houses into the woods. While While returning a re- give anyone permission cluding the one they law enforcement reports. and towards boats in the approaching the pickup, covered stolen game to take anything. All were caught in. water. A rental house was they witnessed two in- camera from a previous four individuals were GESUNDHEIT! located with eight people dividuals tucking things hunting case to the land arrested for theft $750- where the shooter was On Feb. 15, a Real into the toolbox of the manager of a local de- $2,500, a class A misde- CINESTAR CINEMA County game warden identified. The shooter truck. It appeared they velopment company, meanor. Upon further of Huntsville assisted the Real County admitted to hiding the had interrupted what was See our website for a Montgomery County questioning, the group movies & times Sheriff’s Department rifle inside the residence. about to be a hunt with- game warden learned www.huntsvillemovies.com on a call about a reck- Consent was given to out consent case. A bag caught stealing were dis- (936)291-0248 for show info that they had been hav- covered as the drivers of less driver that had been search the house which of hog-wild attractant ing theft issues from the pulled over just south of yielded the rifle, bags of was found in the toolbox active construction areas Leakey. After the dep- marijuana, unprescribed as well as a shotgun with on some of their devel- Navasota Livestock uty made contact with Adderall, and psilocybin buckshot and a rifle with opment properties. The the driver, he told the mushrooms. A total of a thermal scope. The ATV warden and a Grimes game warden the driver five people were arrested Auction Co. had been reported stolen County game warden was acting very nervous. for charges ranging from Market Report for Saturday, out of Liberty County in made a pass through the While the deputy was possession of marijuana, 2018, so it was seized for development while on March 14, 2020 running the driver’s in- deadly conduct- 3rd further investigation. The routine patrol the eve- formation the subject degree felony, and pos- registered owner of the Volume: 1009 Total Sellers: 193 Total Buyers: 96 ning of Feb. 15 and wit- sped away and a pursuit session of controlled sub- ATV listed a guide on his Trend of Market: $15 - $30 Lower due to Coronavirus nessed four individuals ensued. Real County stance 1>4 grams — 2nd hunting lease as his pri- loading thousands of WEIGHT STEERS HEIFERS sheriff’s office, the game degree felony. mary suspect. The guide 150 – 300 lbs 1.00 – 2.20 1.00 – 1.85 warden, the DPS trooper just happened to be the dollars of construction and the Real County Con- STOP METHIN’ same individual who was materials into the back of 300 – 400 lbs 1.00 – 1.61 1.00 – 1.30 stable were involved in AROUND in possession of the ATV. two pickup trucks. When 400 – 500 lbs 1.00 – 1.48 1.00 – 1.25 the pursuit. After pursu- On Feb. 10, an Ellis Charges Pending. the wardens contacted 500 – 600 lbs 1.00 – 1.47 1.00 – 1.20 ing the subject for about 5 County game warden the group, they claimed 600 – 700 lbs .90 – 1.25 .85 – 1.14 that an unnamed friend miles south of Leakey the received a call from the LIGHTS OUT Slaughter Bulls: .45-.80 Slaughter Cows: .25-.695 subject stopped and fled Cedar Hill police chief to who worked there told On Feb. 15, a Sabine Pairs: N/A Stocker Cows: $550-$1350 on foot. The driver ran to- discuss issues and com- County game warden them they could have wards the Frio river and plaints they were receiv- observed a truck travel- what they were taking. Plainer Cattle Bring Below These Figures jumped in the river. The ing on a rural part of the ing on State Highway 87 The land manager was FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: game warden drove to city where their officers near Milam, Texas with able to quickly contact GREG GOUDEAU 936-825-6545 OR 936-661-8432 the other side of the river couldn’t easily access. inoperable taillights and the construction super- OR FOR A FREE MARKET REPORT, GO TO http://www.navasotalivestock.com to try and apprehend After the game warden license plate lights. The intendent of the project the subject, but the sub- met with the chief and warden initiated a traf- who verified that no one GOATS AT 10:00 AM ! ! ---- CATTLE AT NOON ! ! ject made it back across lieutenant, he patrolled fic stop on the truck and other than him had the the river. A bystander the area and located a upon contacting the told the warden where white truck trespassing driver and passenger, the the subject crossed the with the driver still sitting warden located a white- river again, and he and in the vehicle. A meth tailed buck deer in the the other officers began pipe was in his hunting bed of the truck. After a a search for the subject. jacket and the suspect ad- brief interview, the war- While waiting for the Ed- mitted to waiting on his den was able to obtain wards County sheriff’s friend to go hog hunting. a confession from the office K9 unit to arrive, The game warden located individuals. The deer the game warden was 1.6 grams of meth in the was shot from the road continuing the search vehicle and a loaded with the aid of an artifi- when he heard some- 30-30 rifle. The suspect cial light. Both subjects one sneeze in the tall was a convicted felon and were arrested for hunting grass. The warden began the rifle came back as sto- white-tailed deer at night searching the area where len out of Montgomery and hunting with the aid he heard the sneeze and County. The subject was of artificial light. Cases shortly after found the arrested and placed in Pending. subject in a ditch covered the Ellis County Jail. Mul- up with grass. The sub- tiple charges pending. ject was apprehended transported to the Real EXTREMELY LOUD & County Jail. The subject INCREDIBLY DUMB said he fled because he On Feb. 22, while pa- was scared and was out trolling the San Jacinto on bond. He also had two River for fishing license bags of marijuana stuffed violations in eastern in his boots. Montgomery County, San Jacinto and Mont- WHAT HAPPENS AT gomery County game THE LAKE HOUSE wardens heard a gunshot On Feb. 8, Llano that sounded extremely County game wardens close. After looking at a responded to a shots map, they noticed a pipe- fired call with deputies. line about 50 yards away. CLUES ACROSS 45. The woman 17. Extreme scarcity of Multiple callers stated As they made their way 1. Currency of Guinea 48. Cools down food an individual in a subdi- down the pipeline, the 5. Avert something bad 50. Turkic language 18. Dash 10. Sounds 52. Body part 21. Philly culinary 12. Immediate dangers 53. Pulse steadily specialty 14. Legendary Tar Heels 55. Embedded computer 23. Popular lager __ coach hardware company 16. Californium Adams 56. Indicates shape CV RS 18. Work standards 24. Snitch government dept. 57. Thou (plural) 27. Trimmed (abbr.) 58. Odd and remarkable 29. Greek god of desire 63. An evening party NOW OFFERING SAME DAY 19. Coastal Scottish town 32. Take to the limit 20. Triangular lower back 65. National capital of 34. Cool! COGGINS TESTING. bones Zambia 35. Sound mental health 22. Trouble 66. Tantalizes 36. Native American 23. A way to smile 67. Dark brown or black group 25. Something that is not 39. Test for high schoolers what it seems CLUES DOWN 40. Rocky peak 26. Of she 1. Not naturally outgoing 27. Temporary living 2. Exclamation of pain 43. Preferences quarters 3. Polynesian garland of 44. Bother 28. Bag-like structure in a flowers 46. Call attention to plant or animal 4. Surrounded by water (slang) 30. Indicates near 5. Church towers 47. Snake-like fish CENTER VETERINARY AND 31. Spiritual leader 6. Hot beverage 49. Bulgarian capital 33. Soup dish 7. Body parts 51. Don’t know when yet 35. Philippine island 8. Travel documents REPRODUCTION SERVICES 54. Italian Seaport 37. No longer fashionable 9. Railway 59. Brooklyn hoopster 38. Peaks 10. Gradually wear away 3771 FM 811 • CENTERVILLE, TX 75833 40. 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FREE MAMMOGRAMS ter message from Minister The Texas Cancer Screen- Jocquavian (Joc) Hawkins of ing, Training, Education and the Full Gospel Holy Temple COME, NOW Prevention Program, or Texas in Dallas, an Easter egg hunt IS THE TIME TO C-STEP, will offer free mam- and surprises for children and mograms from their mobile refreshments. Guest churches WORSHIP! unit today at Madisonville First include Two Mile United Meth- Baptist Church. C-STEP is a odist Church, Wilson Chapel SUNDAY program conducted through Church of God in Christ and the Texas A&M Physicians other churches in the sur- Bible Study 9:30am Family Medicine Center and rounding area. For more infor- Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. funded by the Cancer Pre- mation, contact Brenda Sueing Evening Studies 5 p.m. vention & Research Institute Armour at 214-794-7980 or Juanita Nealey at 903-344- Evening Worship 6 p.m. of Texas. The free mammo- grams are offered to uninsured 2072. WEDNESDAY women in the Madison County FORT BOGGY STATE Adult, Youth & Children’s area, age 40-49 who haven’t PARK RAINBOW Events 6:30 p.m. had a mammogram in one year and age 50-74 with no TROUT FISHING mammogram in the past two Fort Boggy State Park has TELEVISED ON CABLE CHANNEL 5 years. Appointments must be been stocked with over 2,700 & BROADCAST ON 100.5 FM scheduled by March 4 by call- rainbow trout from Texas ing 979-436-0453 or 979-436- Parks and Wildlife Fisheries. Infant Program • Preschool • Before & After-School Programs Joshua Crutch eld, 0443. Park gates will open from 6 Pastor a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Entrance 114 York Drive • Madisonville HUNTSVILLE fee is $3 per person (13 years 936-348-5558 (936) 348-2686 CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S and older) and no fishing -li Curtis & Donna O’Brien, Owners P.O. Box 159, 300 S. Elm St. CONNECTION cense is required. Fort Boggy MARCH LUNCHEON is a participant in the Angler 936-348-0276 Madisonville, Tx. 77864 The Huntsville Christian Education “Tackle Loaner www.madisonvillefbc.org Women’s Connection will Program,” which means indi- Where we LUV your children! host a luncheon Thursday at viduals can borrow rods, reels Elkins Lake Clubhouse, 632 and tackle boxes with hooks, Cherry Hills Drive in Hunts- sinkers and bobbers during of- CrosswordPuzzle THISDAY IN ... ville. Visiting starts at 11 a.m., fice hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 then the lunch and program p.m., Wednesdays through are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Reservations are necessary. Speaker for the luncheon will MADISON COUNTY be Shaaron Rowland, Bay- LIBRARY SPRING lor graduate, speed reading STORYTIME teacher and the director of a Spring Storytime for babies, ladies ensemble choral group. toddlers, and preschoolers be- ISTOR Cost of the luncheon is $15.00. gins Thursday and continues For reservations, call Carol at through April 30. There is no • 1920:THE UNITED 936-295-6178 by 10 p.m. Mon- story hour on March 26 during day. the Spring Break Holiday. The STATESSE NATE program begins at 10 a.m. for REJECTST HETREATY OF MIDWAY CITYWIDE a 30- to 45-minute program VERSAILLES FORTH E CLEANUP that includes stories, songs, SECONDTI ME. The city of Midway and fingerplays, movement activi- Waste Connections will join ties, poems, rhymes, feltboard for the Spring 2020 Citywide activities, and a craft. Call 936- • 1962: BOBD YLAN Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 5 348-6118 for more information. RELEASESH IS FIRST p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 Only new attendees need to ALBUMF ORCO LUMBIA p.m. on Sunday. Dumpsters register. RECORDS. will be staged in the Church of Christ parking lot across DAR WORLD WAR II from the Midway City Hall PROJECT • 1979 :TH E U.S.HO USE and there will be assistance The Captain John McAd- OFR EPRESENTATIVES for residents to get items into ams Chapter of the Daughters BEGINS BROADCASTING the dumpsters. Freon, paint, of the American Revolution ITSDAY-TO-DAY tires, oils, batteries, hazard- is compiling for publication ACROSS DOWN the preservation of Madison BUSINESSO NT HECAB LE ous waste and chemicals are 1. Sunlightunbrok en 1. Seasonof the year not allowed. For more infor- County history during World NETWORKC-SP AN. mation, contact city hall at War II. Members are calling by clouds 2. Water vessel 936-348-6800. for people in the county to re- 4. Work 3. Powerfrom search and write a true story ST. THOMAS MORE of how World War II affected 6. No feeling resources FISH FRY their family during the difficult 7. State of atmosphere 5. Cleansein water St. Thomas More Catho- time. Submit stories to the lic Church will hold its Spring designated box location in Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the lobbies of local banks, the March 28, at the Community Madison County Library, the Center at Hilltop Lakes. Cost Madison County Museum, the for fried fish with all the trim- Madison County Courthouse DURINGTHI ST IMEOF TH EYEAR , mings is $12 for adults and and Walker’s Café by July 31. $5 for children. Raffle tickets, For more information, contact THENU MBERO F HOURSOF crafts and delicious desserts Patsy W. Strawther. gqwa-~ A~J:}Ut[ '£ imq1!1?S·z ~ uµds ·1 DAYLIGHTAND DARKN ESS will be available for purchase. UMOQ MULCH Raffle prizes include a $500 HEAD START ARE NEARLYE QUAL Visa gift card, STIHL MS 171 BVCAP Head Start is a pre- J:}qlll:}A\ 'L qUinN·9 mqti1· t gu~sans·1 materials pread chainsaw, Grand Station fun school program that provides SSOJ:>y package for five, RTIC Soft comprehensive educational over a plant to Pack 30 cooler, private din- social services to eligible chil- XON1nm (9Nl~dS) 7VN~3A:;,j3 MSNY .'S.l,MtSUV enricht hesoil ner for four at The Place, and dren. Head Start provides a a $50 gift certificate to Ronin rich, developmentally appro- Restaurant. priate educational curriculum, social services to help with MADISONVILLE everyday needs of life, mental CEMETERY health services and nutrition ASSOCIATION services. The facility is at 901 ANNUAL MEETING B W. Trinity St. in Madisonville. The Madisonville Cemetery Call (936-348-3915. Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. April 4 in PARENTING CLASS the Truman Kimbro Center. Safe Families of Brazos The meeting will include an Valley hosts a parenting class election of board members, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ENGLISH: Life discussions of cemetery re- Catholic Church for adults 18 strictions, changes to the cor- years or older. porate charter and long- and The class continues every SPANISH: Vida THESP RING IS A POPULAR short-term goals for the asso- Thursday until May 16, and TIMEO F THEY EARFOR ciation. meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Top- ics include communication, IIALIAN: Vita HOMEOWNERST O TANYARD family fun, problem solving UMC EASTER and more. Dinner and child- GIVET HEIRHOM ES CELEBRATION FRENCH: Vie care provided. A THOROUGH Canyou guess what Tanyard United Methodist There is no cost. For more the biggerpicture is? Church, 9866 Ranyard Lane information and registra- CLEANING. in Midway, will host an Eas- tion: contact Noemi Prado at GERMAN: Leben ).Wl3JJ.ng:-.i :IMGNV ter program at 2 p.m. April 12 (979-458-0325 or by email at featuring speeches, an Eas- [email protected]. March 18, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 7 ~ B & J Machine Works, Inc. ~ll~ CNC and Manual Machining • Sheer Screws 304S. May• Madisonville , TX77864 Custom and General Manufacturing “Quality Manufacturing” 936-348-9190 Church Directory Plant: (936) 348-6371 • Fax: (936) 348-6942 866-617-68S3 la-CKawasaki P.O. Box 568, Madisonville, Texas 77864

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Main St., Madisonville; David Norton, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m., 3202 Main St., Bedias, Ann Worrell, Pastor; he adisonville Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. 936-395-0300, www.bediasumc.org., The Madisonville T M S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. APOSTOLIC Primera Iglesia Bautista de los Hispaños Meteor Wed. prayer svc. 6 p.m. Meteor Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Joshua Refuge Apostolic Church 506 S. Elm St., Madisonville, 936-581-9892; Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 1922 Hwy. 75 North, Madisonville, TX 77864, Sylvester Mendez, Minister; W.S. Sun. 5 p.m.; 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 First United Methodist 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3783. Pastors Larry and Dorothy Willis. Wed. 7 p.m.; all Spanish 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 102 S. McIver, Madisonville; Bible Study, Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m.; Sunday Rock Prairie Baptist School, 10-11 a.m.; Morning worship, 11:30 a.m. Rev. Jim Jackson; 936-348-2691; CENTEX SUPPLY 9085 Oxford Cemetery Road, Madisonville; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 & 11 a.m. Madisonville Apostolic Church Olan Weaver, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & Your hometown oilfields upply store 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Pipes, Valves , Fittings, 601 N. May St. in Madisonville; Greg Roberts, Tanyard United Methodist TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT 936-348-9500 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 7 p.m. 9866 Tanyard Church Lane, Midway; 1610 E. Main • Ste. 133 Metal & Plasti c Culverts Sand Prairie Baptist BAPTIST Off Hwy. 39 on 1452W in George Community; Bro. Regina Greenwood, Minister; Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM - 9:30PM 348-3627 Hwy. 75 N. Bedias Baptist Larry Andrews, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; 1st Sunday; W.S. 11:30 a.m. Fri & Sat 11AM - 10PM W.S. 11 a.m., Bible study 5 p.m., Worship 5:30 3729 Main St., Bedias, 936-395-2311; Nathan Food, Family and Fun Glyna & Ray Brown, P.C. Hoke, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.,5 p.m.; W.S. 10:45 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Two Mile United Methodist Certified Public Accountants Hwy. 977, Leona; Regina Greenwood, Minister; ~elpslocal schools and community a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist m [email protected] P.O. Box 357 2nd & 4th Sunday; S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. FM 1696, Panky Community; Joe Gray, 710 S. M, dison Christ Chapel Baptist G.M: Maggie Garcia Madisonville, Texas77 864 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 936-348-5677 11574 Hwy 21 E., by Midway post office, Zion United Methodist 2602 East Main - Madisonville, TX 77864 (936) 348-2705 Simon Goncharenko, Minister; W.S. 11 a.m., Shiloh Missionary Baptist Iola, 936-394-2614; Beverly Tune, Minister Apply to: Glyna Brown, CPA www.McKinneymcd.com Ray Drown, CPA 936-348-6400 205 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; Madisonville; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Edward Collins, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; ..lz:.1G · Home • Aut o • Life Cross Baptist W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. -V.-11S['n.~!'JaRan ch • Co mmer cial Hwy. 39, Cross; Monroe Rice, Pastor; MORMON ~rake's ,Service REYGANFARRIS RICHARDSON S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Sweet Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ center, '7nc. FarrisI nsurance 305 Bogan Street, Madisonville; 936-245-7470; of Latter Day Saints Manager/Agent Elwood Baptist Rev. Tony Green; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Bible 1205 E. Main, Madisonville, 936-348-3116, AUTO REPAIR& WRECKER 602 S. MadisonS t. IMadi sonville,Te xas 77864 OSR, Elwood, 936-348-3337; Glenn Connor, study: 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Branch president Virgil Landry; W.S. 10 a.m.; 2303E . Main• Madisonville, TX 77864 (936)3 48-230211eygan @farris·insurance.com Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., S.S. 11:15 a.m. 936-348-6419• Fax 936-348-9291 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Union Baptist FM 2289, Normangee; Kerry Stroud, Minister; S.S. Faith Baptist PENTECOSTAL The Madisonville 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Awana Club meets Free Pentecostal House of Prayer Hwy. 90, Madisonville 936-348-3259; Wed. 6 p.m JohnR. Bankhead Meteor www.faithmadisonville.com; Mike Cousins, 716 W. Main, Madisonville; Elder James Davis, Attorneyat Law Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., CATHOLIC 110W . Cottonwood • Madisonville, TX 77864 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Wed. 7 p.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Office:936- 348-3400 Residence: 936-348-3816 100 S. Tammye Lane, Madisonville; Mark Mission Pentecostes First Baptist of Madisonville 902 S. May, Madisonville; Antonio Torres, 300 S. Elm, Madisonville 936-348-2686; Kusmirek, Minister; 936-348-6368; Confessions 11 a.m. Saturday; Mass in English 9:30 a.m. Minister; Dom. 6 p.m.; Mier. 7 p.m.; Vier. 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, Sunday; Mass in Spanish 1 p.m. Call for daily T M ~A~lf~ United Pentecostal E NT ERPR I SES a Wed. 6:30 p.m. services. Labeside 507 E. Magnolia, Madisonville; Don Grigs by, Meteor - ®- Restaurant Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 MAOISO NV ILLE. TX Minister; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist CHURCH OF CHRIST 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 • UTl!l'l WAV POB 10, North Zulch; 254 Madison Ave., Antioch Church of Christ (9 36) 348 -3703 102 N Madi son St 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-399-2331; Pastor, Chip Parmer, S.S. 9:45 15821 Hwy 21 E., Midway; Howard Watson, REFORMED a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pleasant Grove Reformed Church •Durham School Services Service, Youth and Teamkids 28277 Pleasant Grove Rd, North Zulch; Ryan Top Line Rental Bedias Church of Christ Dansby, Minister; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 a.m., Top Line Rental DURHAM 3475 Hwy 21 E School Services Freedom Missionary Baptist 22058 Hwy. 90 North, Bedias; 936-295-2004, Wed 6 p.m. 936-399-2227 Madisonville, TX 77864 CHARTER SERVICE Madisonville; O.L. Leveston, Minister; First S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Offi ce 936.348.5800 10 TO 1000 WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU Sunday of each month; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Fax 936.348.5802 Affordable and Safe NON-DENOMINATIONAL Delivering Children Safely Every Day! W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m. Highway 90 Church of Christ [email protected] 936-348-2133 Brazos Valley Power Center 1115 S. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-8448; 105 N. Madison St., Madisonville; 903-344-2769 Free Will Baptist S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., or www.thepowercenter.net Tim and Sheena PARTS MAD I S O N V I LL E 365 Zulch Ave., North Zulch; Warner Collier, Min- Wed. 6 p.m. Walmart:::'~ ister 936-399-2800; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 Doern, Pastors; W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. Pl.US • .: AUTO PART S s.ivemoney L111tbe ne r I p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Midway Church of Christ =a: 6 10 E M ain St. 10 mi. east of Madisonville on Hwy 21; Lanier Church of Hope Madi son ville, TX Grace Baptist Stevens, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 20260 Hwy 90 North, Bedias 936-395-7033 936 - 3 4 8 - 27 33 Store 446• 1620E. Main•Madi sonville,TX, 778 64 7171 Fm 1372, North Zulch; Don Sem on ski, 936-348-3715• Fax: 936-3411-3152 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Dewitt Rowe, Minister; W.S. 6 p.m. Sat.; Mon -Fr i 7-5:30 I Saturda y 7-12 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Prayer 10 a.m. Tues.; Teens 7 p.m. Fri. Hispanic Baptist Mt. Tabor Church of Christ The Madisonville 310 N. May, Madisonville; Pablo Palomino, 8 mi. N. of Madisonville on Hwy. 75; Stuart Cornerstone Bible Church The Madisonville Carter, Minister; W.S. 9:30 a.m., 936-348-6331 “Changing the world by being his church” eteor Minister 936-348-2319; Dom. 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., eteor M Mierc. y Vier. 6 p.m. 3367 FM 1452 W., Madisonville; M Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 North Madison Church of Christ 979-324-3619; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Hopewell Missionary Baptist 402 N. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-3517; Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 12695 FM 247, Midway; Kenneth Donalson, S.S. 10:50 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Sr. Pastor: David Medina, Associate 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & Pastor: Jerry Huff LEE’S AUTOMOTIVE 4th Sunday North Zulch Church of Christ James Lee 323 Zulch St., North Zulch; 936-399-2351; Cross Roads Cowboy Church Owner Lake View Baptist Fred Keefer, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; TEXASP!!~~ 3 Certifi ed !~~~~:Rs 1207 S. Madison St, Madisonville; 936-349-4401; (936) 348-3536 416 N. Short St., Madisonville; 936-348-9288; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Fax 936-348 -7554 (936) 348-3376 Fax 10 a.m. Sun., Wed. 7 p.m. Charleton Greene, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1115 1-45 North 1307-B North May Street West Main Church of Christ Madisonville, Texas 77864 W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Living Truth Church Madisonville Missionary Soc. Wed. 5:30 p.m. 804 W. Main St., Madisonville; 1100 N. May, Madisonville; Lon McVeigh, Freddie Anderson, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & Little Rock Missionary Baptist JubiLE W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 9'.w..~at.i.LLC F.M. 1428 south of S.H. 21, Connor com munity; The Madisonville 401 North May Street Danny Baker, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Southside Church of Christ New Life Church Meteor Madisonville,Texas 77864 W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday 6050 FM 247, Midway; Bro. Mack Bailey Sr., 11969 Hwy 21 East, Midway; Terry Bry an, Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 (936) 241-5121 minister. Bible Study 9:30-10:15 a.m., Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 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 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Sunday, 11 a.m. Salem Disciple of Jesus Christ Ministry EPISCOPAL Church The Madisonville Madisonville Christian Fellowship Holy Innocents Episcopal 600 N. McIver, Madisonville; 936-348-2034; 22470 Leon St., Bedias, TX eteor 3973 Hwy 21 East, Madisonville; 936-348-3923; Rev. David Burns 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 Sunday school 10:30 a.m., have Spanish translation for our 10:45am Worship service 11 a.m. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Sunday morning service. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal The Dwelling Place Mesquite Hill Baptist 201 N. Texas St., Madisonville; 979-549-2876 2185 Waldrip Rd. (I-45 N. & Waldrip); 7401 Rocky Ridge Lane, Madisonville; Ben Lyons, Minister; services on Sundays and 1-45 at Exit 116 ALEX CANNON Glenn Campbell, Minister 936-348-2772; Daniel Vines, pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Wednesdays; call for times. W.S. 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m. service at House of Hope, Acrossf rom Home Depot W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 901 W. Trinity St. REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LUTHERAN Bus 936-348-3253 I Fax 936-349-3835 New Life Baptist Church Bethlehem Lutheran Victory Bible Church 936-291-7500 PO. Box 387 I Madisonville, TX 7786 1508 E. Collard, Madisonville; Lloyd Jones, 5058 Church Lane, North Zulch; 936-399-5563; 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. S.S. 8:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:45 a.m. Minister. W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Page 8 The Madisonville Meteor March 18, 2020 Here’s My Card

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John R Bankhead, attorney for the estate. TheMadisonvilleMeteor Sincerely, JOHN R. BANKHEAD DBL Real Estate PUBLIC NOTICE Texas Land, Texas Proud! To All Interested Parties: The Region H Water Planning Group area includes all or part of the following Ho",ton Auoci■tion of counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Leon, Liberty, • REALTORS e 0=,,0IIIJN~-IT V Madison, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Waller. 1702 E. Main St. • Next to Mustang Car Wash Notice is hereby given that the Region H Water Planning Group (RHWPG) is Madisonville, Texas • 936.348.9977 requesting public review and comment on an Initially Prepared 2021 Region H Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker • Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Realtor • Terri Lalli, Realtor • Zulma Cuevas, Realtor Water Plan (the IPP). HOMES Bedias Dr., Bedias TX FM 2158 & FM 1428 Midway TX: A summary of the content of the Draft Initially Prepared Plan: The Initially 1304 Main St., Updated 3/2.5 Brick 21+/- Acres with Cabin,SOLD Water & Electric 10+/- Acre Lots with paved road frontage Prepared Plan (IPP) updates the 2016 Region H Water Plan that was included Home on LargeUNDER Corner CONTRACT Lot with Detached $159,000. $168,500 each. Possible Owner Finance. in the 2017 State Water Plan prepared by the Texas Water Development Board Carport and Extra Parking. $285,000. Kennard, Houston County $350,000 New Listing: 208 N Woodrow Frame 3/1 Fixer Upper 14.79+/- Acres Surrounded by National Hwy 21 W Old Farmhouse & Mobile Home (TWDB). The 2021 IPP addresses the following topics: or Investment. $65,000. Forest $85,000. on 5.00+/- Acres with 2 outbuildings. • Projected population and water demands 459 Madison Ave., NZ Rocky Ridge Ln. Great residential and/or commercial • Existing water supply sources Hardi Plank 3/2/1 (CP) on corner lot with Custom Cedar 3/2 home on approx. location!! 30% open/70% wooded 15+/- Acres with • Analysis of needs fence. $115,000. UNDER CONTRACT FM 977 Leon Co: workshop/carport, fruit orchard, fence, 1606 Eastridge, 3/3.5 Brick 205.268 Acres with picturesque views!! • Recommended water management strategies for meeting any identified water creek, and pond $399,000. shortages Home on 2 Acres with large workshop. Rolling hills, 2 ponds, fence and crossed $319,000. New Listing: FM 1119 fence, paved road access, excellent • Water conservation recommendations Leon County 49.00+/-SOLD Acres with paved exposure and fi ve miles to I-45. $3950/ Hwy 90: Road Frontage • Impacts of the Regional Water Plan 3/2 MH on .94 Acres with large $318,500 (6500/AC). Acre. • Drought response Workshop $99,000. Hwy 75 Madison County: • Regulatory, Administrative and Legislative Recommendations HOMES/ACREAGE This Week’s Feature Unrestricted 63+/- Acres with 2 • Comparison to previous regional planning FM 977 Marquez: 3/2 sides of frontage and high visibility MH on 20+/- Mostly Wooded Acres from I-45. Great for development or Public Comment: Public hearings to receive public comment on the IPP will with Workshop on Slab. $244,000. hunting. $715,000 for all. Owner will divide.. be held at the following dates and locations: FM 2289 Normangee Hardi Plank 2/2/2SOLD (CP) with 30x30 $875,000 Midway April 16, 6:00 p.m. Shop, Guest House, and Pond on 10 acres with Hwy 21E and FM 2158 City of Madisonville, Texas - Truman Kimbro Center 10.5 Acres. $345,000. 7870 Youngs Hill Rd., Midway, TX frontage. 111 West Trinity Street FM 2446 Robertson $358,000 COMMERCIAL Madisonville, Texas 77864 County Corner Lot at Hwy 75 N and OSR; Brick 3/1.5 on 74.2+/- Acres with Beautiful East Madison County Home located on Historic OSR with 10 Acres Available. Pristine, updated English 2.838 Acres with high visibility and paved road frontage and 2 ponds. April 21, 6:00 p.m. 1.5 story home featuring 2612 SF of living space, 4 ready for development. $50,000 Richmond, Texas Approximately 30% open/ 70% bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car attached garage. Interior wooded. $569,000. features include granite countertops, large walk in pantry, Mustang Loop Fort Bend County Libraries - George Memorial Library Mobile Home Park (land only) on 26056 Bankhead Dr. 7.5 +/- Acres, built ins, hardwood fl oors, recessed/art lighting, fi replace, SOLD 3.6 Acres with 6 Hook ups; income 1001 Golfview Drive 30% Open - 70% wooded. $89,000. loft, and 22’ beamed ceiling allowing for lots of natural light. Exterior features include handsome Chicago producing property. $139,000 Richmond, Texas 77469 Pee Dee Ln., Madisonville reclaimed brick, impact resistant Decra System roof, 12 2/1/1 (CP) brick home on 50.50 acres zone sprinkler system, fl oored attic and large outdoor Riverside, TX: April 23, 6:00 p.m. with barn and 1.5 ponds. Great for patio that is perfect for entertaining. The acreage is mostly Used Car Lot & Portable Builiding Conroe, Texas cattle, horses and hunting; all owned open with fence, cross fence, 3 stall barn/workshop, and Sales Business on 6.7 Acres. minerals to convey. $450,000. well house. This property is located within the Houston/ $650,000 Montgomery County Memorial Library System – Central Library Dallas corridor and provides easy access to I-45. If you Busa Rd., North Zulch New listing!! 2 Commercial 104 I-45 North UNDER CONTRACT are looking for an impressive home with enough acreage 7.5 Acres buildings on nearly 1/2 acre ready Conroe, Texas 77304 $79,000. for your horses or 4-H projects; this is it. ML# 90211420 Lou Bee Ln., 3/3 with 40x60 for your new business!! Bldg #1 has 2926 sf; #2 has 1972 sf (cad) along The Agenda for each public hearing will consist of (1) brief introductions on be- workshopUNDER on CONTRACT 14.9 Wooded Acres. New Listing: Midway $359,000. with an additional shed. $110,000 half of the RHWPG, (2) a summary of the planning effort and the IPP given by the 359.7 Acres with 2 ponds, fence, old Centerville 3/2 MH Mobile Ho me & FM 247 Frontage $350,000 New Listing: consulting team, and (3) individual comments of members of the public. on 20+/- Acres with Guest House, Pond, $5,995/acre. Hwy 21 W Old Farmhouse on 5.00+/- Workshop, Shed, Storage Bldg., Fence/ Acres with 2 outbuildings. The RHWPG will accept written comments until 5:00 p.m. June 28, 2020. Written New Listing: Owner Financing Cross Fence, Abundant Wildlife and Available!! FM 2158 Land Available: LOTS comments should be provided to: Beautiful Views. $329,000. 1-3 tracts of restricted acreage (20+/- 700 May St., Madisonville 3.328 Acres FM 1452 E Madison County acres each) offering unlimited opportunity with high visibility $49,000. Hon. Mark Evans, Chair, RHWPG 54+/- Acre Horse Ranch: Gated Entry for those wanting a permanent country c/o San Jacinto River Authority Property featuring 4/3/2 stone and residence or weekend retreat. Tracts 2 Lots, approx .40 acre together on Holly Springs in Hilltop Lakes. P.O. Box 329 brick home with fi replace and porches. present varying degrees of openness but $2500 each!! Amenities include a 9 stall horse barn, all are excellent choices for hunting and/ Conroe, Texas 77305-0329 New Listing: Settlers workshop, 2 implement barns, storage or agricultural purposes. This property Ln. Acre Lot $20,000. shed, loafi ng shed, 2 ponds, fence/cross is easily accessible with paved road RENTALS Written comments without attachments also may be emailed to fence and abundant wildlife. $980,000. frontage and electricity is available. No 303 A & 303 E Madison St; Commercial [email protected]. Newport Ln., Midway mobile homes or multifamily dwellings per Recreational 12.44 +/- wooded acres with restrictions; Rentals $600/month. Questions or requests for additional information may be submitted to: Jace creek. Bring your RV and Bow!!! $5,000/ 2677 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres $210,000 Madisonville - 3 Commercial Lease Houston, General Manager, San Jacinto River Authority, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, acre. 2803 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres $210,000 buildings located on Hwy 90, just off 2885 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres TX 77305-0329, telephone 936-588-3111. The San Jacinto River Authority is the Pearson Rd., Midway $210,000 the square. 303 C, 683 SF & includes 90+/- Acre Ranch Available!!! Features Owner Financing Available: FM 1428 & FM kitchenette; 303 E, 1718 SF, has large Administrator for the RHWPG. with 6 different tracts to chose from. open space & built-in desks; 301 C&D, include HomesiteUNDER CONTRACT area, fence, cross 2158 Features include new fence and mature 2400 SF w/ 2 bay doors & offi ce area. Call A copy of the Initially Prepared Plan for 2021 is available at the County Clerk’s fence, creek, 2 ponds, and heavy cattle pens. $449,000. trees!! Select your tract today!! $168,500. for Details. office and at a depository library in each county in Region H. A list of depositories and a copy of the IPP are available on the RHWPG website at www.regionhwater.org. A copy of the IPP also is at View all our listings at Accepting new Like us on Facebook https://www.twdb.texas.gov/waterplanning/rwp/plans/2021/index.asp. www.dblrealestate.com listings Page 10 The Madisonville Meteor March 18, 2020 Social distancing has upended financial lives of countless Texans By Mitchell Ferman and The announcements OpenTable reported a in group sociology. state and federal govern- verely disadvantaged by Carrington Tatum essentially pulled the 42% decline in restaurant “How we respond to ments,” Austin City Coun- not getting paid,” Rollins The Texas Tribune bottom out from under reservations in Texas as of the most vulnerable in cil member Gregorio said. “They’re not going countless Texas busi- Sunday. Other states have this pandemic is going to Casar said in a statement. to be able to pay their HOUSTON — Within nesses and residents, who also seen drops in restau- speak volumes about us Abbott’s tweet came rent.” minutes of officials shut- now teeter on the brink of rant reservations — Cal- as a whole society,” she days after his declaration Travis County has ting down the in-person financial calamity amid ifornia was down 55% as said. of a public health disaster. paused evictions until food and drink scene in a growing public health of Sunday, and New York As service-industry “Anybody who thinks April 1, and Austin Energy the nation’s fourth-larg- crisis. And it comes as was down 47%. workers roil from Mon- or feels or believes that tweeted that it is suspend- est city, Daniel Fergus’ people in several indus- By 8 a.m. Tuesday, bars day’s news, workers in they’re ill in any way, ing utility shutoffs indefi- chef was already calling tries were already taking and clubs will be closed in other sectors are expected they need to stay home nitely. The San Antonio with questions. financial hits as Texans Dallas and Houston, but to feel a similar pinch, and work from home,” Housing Authority also But Fergus, owner heed calls to stay home for now, restaurants there if they haven’t already. Abbott said Friday. “You suspended evictions and of the restaurant Brasil and only venture out for are expected to remain Kevin Richie, who em- may have the flu, you may late fees for residents due on the normally bus- necessities. open for drive-through, ploys 13 people at his light have some other infec- to the new coronavirus. tling Westheimer Road But Harris County takeout and delivery. and installation company tious disease. Or you may Rollins said many in Houston’s Montrose Judge Lina Hidalgo said The orders in Dallas and in Austin, said a safety net have COVID-19. We don’t workers may need past neighborhood, had few officials had to prioritize Houston came without does not exist for many need people who are sick April 1 to get back on answers. public health over eco- clear answers as to what small-business owners. coming into work.” their feet. She said county “We have to be con- nomic concerns. will happen to the work- “There are safety nets Mercedes Gutierrez and state officials should cerned about staff cuts,” “Simply put, the action ers who will either be out for employees if you lose doesn’t have that op- pause evictions or offer he said in an interview. all of us, including our of work completely or your job,” said Richie, tion. As a full-time Lyft stimulus cash to renters “What we’re letting peo- healthy residents, make faced with significant cuts who would have to lay off driver who prides herself until further notice to pre- ple know right now is that could affect whether to their income streams. his staff in order for them on her five-star rating vent amplifying the con- it could be two weeks, but somebody lives or dies,” “There are quite a few to collect unemployment, and who for years has sequences of the public people are saying eight she said. people that work for me he added. “I don’t want driven passengers from health crisis. weeks. We’re in the dark Dallas Mayor Eric who are paycheck to pay- to get rid of my staff. But the two major airports in “To add to homeless- just like everyone else.” Johnson echoed Hidalgo check,” Fergus said. with no income coming Dallas-Fort Worth to the ness at this time is just In a one-two punch and acknowledged the Meanwhile, San Anto- in, there’s nowhere really suburbs, Gutierrez relies going to make a public Monday, Dallas’ mayor fallout that is certain to nio’s mayor on Monday for us to look. There’s no on strangers sitting in her health disaster even more and officials in Har- follow for many in his city. night banned gatherings insurance we have that Dodge Caravan. disastrous,” Rollins said. ris County, Houston’s “It wasn’t easy at all,” of more than 50 people specifically handles this.” Ride-share drivers like Rollins said people home, followed the lead he said of the decision at a and asked restaurants to Gov. Greg Abbott has Gutierrez could be dev- who are losing income of America’s other larg- press conference Monday place tables 6 feet away not announced an eco- astatingly impacted, ac- due to COVID-19 should est cities and called for afternoon. “In fact, it was from each other. Aus- nomic package for busi- cording to Sandy Rollins, contact their representa- businesses that draw gut wrenching, actually.” tin Mayor Steve Adler nesses like Richie’s, but executive director of the tives about their situation large crowds to change Jaime Altieri-Ellis, a tweeted late Monday his he tweeted a link late Texas Tenants’ Union. and encourage govern- their operations or shut- line cook and student in support for closing bars Monday asking busi- Rollins said the economic ment officials to order ter altogether. The clo- Dallas who has already and restaurants, and he nesses owners to submit impact of social distanc- eviction stoppages and sures come as all levels lost one shift, said he will make a public an- information and find out ing will be felt hardest by approve stimulus pay- of government try to didn’t know what was nouncement along with if they qualify for a fed- workers who depend on ments. slow COVID-19’s spread coming. Travis County Judge eral Small Business Ad- everyday traffic, like wait- H-E-B, Texas’ large through Texas, where “It‘s really still up in Sarah Eckhardt at 11 a.m. ministration loan. Texas ers, bartenders or ride- grocery chain, has no the number of cases is the air,” he said. “Nobody Tuesday. is trying to qualify for the share drivers. plans to close. The com- expected to increase ex- really knows what’s going The mere prospect program, which provides “As people stop going pany is offering short- ponentially as increased on.” of closures can be de- some small businesses to restaurants where peo- term work opportunities testing capacity promises The service industry in moralizing, according to loans of up to $2 million if ple get tips and don’t go with the influx of shop- to provide a more accu- Texas had already taken Tammy Bracewell, a Texas they can’t obtain lines of to the movies ... and don’t pers amid the coronavi- rate view of how preva- a hit before Monday’s A&M University-Central credit somewhere else. conduct normal life activ- rus outbreak as more and lent the virus is among announcements. The on- Texas professor of crimi- “We need major re- ities, there’s a lot of folks more Texans are staying Texans. line reservation service nal justice who specializes lief packages from both that are going to be se- home.

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NOW HIRING NOTICE OF SALE Job Description • Long hours STATE OF TEXAS § BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE 1. 10-12 hours per day 2. 50-60 hours per week MADISON COUNTY § • Low starting pay with growth opportunity § • Physically & mentally demanding and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Madison County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter • Setting up, working with, and operating numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 27, 2020, seized, levied machinery upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2020, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the North Door, Madison County Courthouse of the • Drug free environment Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Madisonville, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at • Driving ability 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described 1. Valid driver’s license real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Madison and the State of Texas, to-wit: 2. Good driving record 3. Ability to learn to pull trailers and equipment Sale Cause No# Acct # Style of Case: Legal Description: Adjudged 4. Daily vehicle maintenance # Judgment Date Order Issue Value • Performance skills Date 1. Self aware 1 14-13631-4 34173 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 7.635 acres, more or less, situated in the Arter Crownover $68,800.00 2. Mechanically inclined 01/13/20 FEBRUARY 27, LINDA SUE DIXON, ET AL Survey, Abstract 13, Madison County, Texas, as described, 3. Motivated 2020 as Tract Five, in deed dated November 14, 1998, from 4. Good time management Mary Sadie Mele, et al to Sandoral Lurie Proctor, et al, 5. Ability to follow and learn from in Volume 488, Page 260, Official Records of Madison leadership County, Texas.(#34173 #34174, #34175, #40957) 6. Punctuality 7. Work within a team 2 15-14194- 18219 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 105.00 feet by 136.20 feet, containing 0.3283 acre, more $46,350.00 8. Safety conscious 012-04 FEBRUARY 27, WINNIE WILLIAMS or less, situated in the J. S. Collard Survey, Abstract 10, 9. Ability top lift 50lbs consistently (100lb capacity preferred) 02/04/19 2020 Madison County, Texas, described in deed dated October 10. Positive attitude (especially when 18, 1943, from Charley Williams et ux to Frank Williams, things get complicated) in Volume 64, Page 58, Deed Records of Madison 11. Ethically sound County, Texas. 12. Problem solving ability • Opportunity zone 3 16-14573 45793 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.014365 Royalty Interest in the Floyd Unit (01), Lease $12,540.00 1. Community impact 09/09/19 FEBRUARY 27, CHARLES DRAKE JR, ET AL #0025565, CML Exploration., and being assessed on 2. Positive/ professional work 2020 the tax rolls of Madison County, in the name of Charles environment Drake Jr., and Wendy Drake. 3. Education/ training available 4. Potential for group health insurance 4 16-14573 46201 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.011814 Royalty Interest in the Drake-Andrews Unit (01) $22,630.00 5. Long term stability 09/09/19 FEBRUARY 27, CHARLES DRAKE JR, ET AL (02), Lease # 0025977, CML Exploration LLC., and being 6. Personal growth 2020 assessed on the tax rolls of Madison County in the name 7. Family oriented company of Charles Drake, Jr., and Wendy Drake. Contact [email protected] 5 18-15035 24059 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. All that certain tract of land situated in the H. W. $16,100.00 01/13/20 FEBRUARY 27, FLORENCE WILEY Bozeman Survey, Abstract 260, Madison County, Texas, 2020 described as 3.00 acres, more or less, in deed dated July 18, 1980, from Oscar Wiley to Florence Wiley, in Volume 236, Page 454, Deed Records of Madison County, Texas; Crossword SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.50 acre tract described in the Dedication in Volume 923, Page 210, Deed Records of Madison County, Texas, leaving herein a Answers residue of 2.50 acres, more or less.

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Madison County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Madisonville, Texas, February 27, 2020 ______Sheriff Travis Neeley Madison County, Texas

By ______Deputy METEOR Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, CLASSIFIEDS the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH WORK!! HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN 936-348-3505 BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 872-3096 March 18, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 11

passed their school calen- year,” said Andrus. “The ticipate in their re- ery and rehabilitation NZISD dar for the 2020-21 school teachers really liked it and quired annual “Team of COVID-19 aspects of all applica- ble local or interjuris- Continued from page 1 year, which is similar to I think the students and Eight” training following Continued from page 1 this year’s. parents did, as well, so we the conclusion of next dictional emergency management plans and “Our calendar pretty kept it roughly the same.” month’s board meeting During Thursday’s Some area grocery authorizes the furnish- meeting, the NZISD Board much runs the same next The Board will par- April 9. stores have seen inven- ing of aid and assistance tories of items like toi- under the declaration. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo let paper, bottled water The state law also au- North Zulch North Zulch and disinfectants fly off thorizes a county judge High School High School the shelves. HEB, urg- to order evacuation if Student of Students ing customers to not the Month of the necessary and control hoard supplies, has re- the ingress and egress Jocelyn Month Alex duced operating hours Cervantes Huffman from the county. poses poses with to 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Other, simpler mea- poses with Elementary Dollar General, sures are also encour- Elementary Principal which has three lo- aged. Principal Janie Pope. cations in Madison “We just need to re- Janie Pope. County, said Monday mind people that we evening that it would need to practice the reserve Dollar General recommendations from Corporation will ded- the CDC, such as hand- icate the first hour of washing, improved hy- each shopping day to giene, covering coughs, senior shoppers. The not sharing drinks, and Dollar General loca- social distancing,” Butts tions in Madisonville, said. “We have so many North Zulch and Nor- people who could be mangee open at 8 a.m. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo greatly affected with this and normally close at type of lower respiratory North North Zulch 10 p.m. Zulch ISD ISD Staff infection. Older adults Teacher of Member of However, Dollar and persons with se- the Month the Month General said all stores vere underlying health Lisa Long Casey plan to close one hour conditions are consid- poses with Lucherk. earlier than current ered to be at increased Elementary close times to allow em- risk of more serious ill- Principal ployees to clean and re- ness after contracting Janie Pope. stock store shelves, as COVID-19. well as for their health “Having immune and wellbeing. Stores compromised condi- will continue to main- tions is seemingly pretty tain current opening common among our hours. population.” On Monday, Madi- Butts and Madison- son County Judge Tony ville City Manager Ca- Leago issued a declara- milla Viator participate tion of local disaster, a in daily conference calls measure that activates with state, federal and the appropriate recov- regional entities to pre-

Counsil, part of the “Hogs are smart,” Os- Osborne started his “We always guaran- the farmers and ranch- WILD HOGS Madison County Beef borne said. “If it looks like own hog hunting com- teed a shot opportu- ers still want them gone and Forage Committee, a trap, smells like a trap, pany, Tactical Hog Hunt- nity on a hog within 100 while their neighbors Continued from page 1 attended a County Com- feels like a trap, it prob- ing (THC), in 2009 and yards or we would give with hunting operations missioner’s meeting in ably is. The idea is to use featured sophisticated you your money back,” may not.” the exact same spots in January to request county a big, pin-like trap and equipment such as night Osborne said. Many farmers and these fields and does it action on controlling the put a feeder in there. If I vision scopes and ther- THC would charge ranchers sustaining again,” said Counsil as feral hog problem. see hog pictures via text, mals in favor of using $600 per person per damage to their live- he stood next to a partic- The Commissioners I can log into the cam- dogs. While the feral hog night and supplied all of lihoods have been ularly large patch of up- began discussing possi- era and switch into live problem became more the necessary equipment adamant about the de- rooted earth near a creek video mode. The idea is that runs through his ble plans at their Feb. 25 prevalent, particularly in for the endeavors them- velopment of a poison to property. “They have hit meeting, which included to wait until the last hog Texas, Osborne’s com- selves. They did not limit control the ever-growing every one of these fields I input from Madison is in the trap. You do not pany began to garner na- the number of hogs nor hog population. In 2017, got out here like this.” County Extension Agent close the door if there are tional attention. charge trophy fees. But the Texas Department As a result, the prop- Chadd Caperton. five standing outside, be- “I wish I knew how as the problem grows of Agriculture released erty owner is required “As long as you’ve got cause then you just edu- many hogs we killed,” more and more preva- a warfarin-based poison to disc the area or entire deer stands pumping cated those five.” Osborne said. “It is in the lent, numerous individu- (traditionally known as a field in order to regain the corn all around, you are Another potential thousands. It really just als are looking for a piece rat poison) for that pur- smooth surface necessary going to have feral hogs,” solution is to build a blew up. We were really of the action. pose, but the method to properly operate. Caperton said. “They are hog-wire fence around fortunate when we first “Everybody and their has been criticized by “That is what you have fat and happy.” the property where you started because we had brothers are becoming many due to the amount to do,” Counsil said. “You Other options dis- wish to keep the hogs a buddy with a booth in hog hunting guides,” Os- of time it can take a hog have to disc this all up cussed included investing out, as Counsil did on the Texas Trophy Hunt- borne said. “It is becom- to die from the poison as and do it three or four in traps and consulting his farm. ers Show. He let us share ing a cash cow and that well as environmental times until you can get it an outside professional “It is real costly,” his booth and we got is part of the problem. All concerns. nice and smooth. If you on the matter. Counsil said on the fenc- some of that publicity.” are not getting (the hogs) While high-quality ing. “But (feral hogs) are That publicity ulti- out, they will come right traps would be the best so much worse now than mately led to a story on back up at night and tear option, they are also what they were just 10 their operations on the it all out.” quite expensive. Clark years ago. If I do not start front page of the Wall Counsil’s property is Osborne of Madison- doing something now, Street Journal in 2011. 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The rapid spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus, has seemingly in- filtrated every aspect of life over the last week and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Whether it is local or profes- sional, the sports world is no ex- ception. The NBA was the first major organization to take dras- tic steps when they paused all activities indefinitely Wednesday after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for Corona- virus. On Thursday, a number of other sporting organizations fol- lowed suit and suspended or can- celed their current or upcoming activities as a result of the pan- demic. Most notably, the NCAA canceled all spring sporting activ- ities, including March Madness, while the MLB canceled spring training and suspended the start of their regular season until at least mid-May. It is an unprecedented time in sports as every level of competi- tion is impacted and numerous organizations across the world scramble to find safe and rational solutions. Campbell Atkins Madisonville women’s soccer seniors (from left) Alexandrea Gonzalez, Maria Ayala, Brianna Abad, Brinna Sims, Diana Rodriguez and see CORONAVIRUS page 14 Mariela Garcia pose together before the team’s 5-3 win over Crockett at MHS March 10. Taylor La Grange baseball tournament cut short By Campbell Atkins campbell.atkins@ named new madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madisonville baseball b-ball coach team picked up a 5-2 home By Campbell Atkins win at MHS March 10 before campbell.atkins@ competing against Bellville, madisonvillemeteor.com Sealy and La Vernia during a tournament in La Grange, which was cut short following Madisonville and Baylor Friday’s action due to Coro- Alumnus Brad Taylor will take navirus concerns. over as the new men’s head bas- Play has been suspended ketball coach at MHS, Athletic through March 29 as a result Director Rusty Nail announced of the pandemic. March 10. “Who knows what is going Taylor takes the reins from to happen now or if we will Chris Reid, who held the posi- be able to play or not,” said tion from 2017-20 and departs by head coach Adam Borgfeld. his own choosing. Taylor is also “The thing is everybody is currently in his first year as head going through this, not just track coach at MHS. us. Everyone has to follow the “(Taylor) is a tremendous same precedent. We just need young coach and tremendous to stay positive, play it by ear asset for both our boys and girls and take it one day at a time. program,” said Nail on the hire. That is all we can do.” Campbell Atkins “His coaching knowledge and ex- The Mustangs scored four perience go way beyond his years Landon Jackson rounds third and heads for home in Madisonville’s 5-2 win over Buffalo at MHS times in the bottom of the and are as good as I have seen March 10. second inning at MHS against in my 28 years in the profession. Buffalo March 10 and went on Borgfeld brought home off the bat of Cody Stapleton. gave the Mustangs another Madisonville, the Mustangs and to win the game 5-2. Cade Ha- the game’s first run in the Later in the inning, a Ha- insurance run with a double the Lady Mustangs look forward thorn and Cody Borgfeld led bottom of the second with thorn single extended Madi- to score Brad Rudis in the bot- to future success under his lead- the way with two hits apiece an RBI-single to left to score sonville’s lead to four runs. tom of the fifth. ership.” and were responsible for Dylan Stanley. Rayce Hudson After Buffalo chipped away Reid posted a tweet Tuesday in three of the team’s RBIs (two came around to score for the at the deficit with a pair of runs regards to his resignation: for Borgfeld). second run on a ground ball down the stretch, Borgfeld see BASEBALL page 14 “Got lots of messages in the last hour, so I want to clarify,” read the tweet. “I resigned as head basketball coach at (MHS) on my own accord… currently Lady Mustangs softball seeking employment elsewhere. Congrats to my friend (Taylor) on being named the next boys falls to Giddings, 12-2 coach at MHS. He will do awe- some!” By Campbell Atkins in the game with knocks from Taylor returned to MHS this campbell.atkins@ Jenna Yeager, Kyndall Creigh- year after serving as an assistant madisonvillemeteor.com ton, Martia Tyler and Grace track coach under Russell Ur- Williamson. bantke from 2014-17. The Madisonville softball Yeager knocked home one He played tight end at Bay- team lost 12-2 to Giddings at of the team’s two runs with an lor University from 2007-10 and MHS March 10, their final com- RBI-triple. She was the only was the head track and women’s pleted matchup before school Madisonville player to record basketball coach at Lehman High activities were suspended due to an RBI in the contest. Creighton School for a year before finding concern over the Coronavirus. and Tyler also recorded extra his way back to his hometown. “I hate that we are having base hits with a double apiece. “It has always been a dream to miss playing, but I totally Sidnie Smith got the start of mine to be the head basket- understand the caution,” said on the mound for the Lady ball coach here at Madisonville,” head coach Ashley Renner on Mustangs and was relieved by said Taylor. “Growing up here the situation. “I would rather Creighton after five innings of and watching Johnny Carter lead be cautious than not.” work. our program back in the day was Giddings posted a single run Madisonville’s scheduled always something that really mo- in each of the first four innings home contest against Navasota tivated me and made me want to build a lead at MHS and Friday was canceled due to the to get into basketball once I was broke out for six runs in the top virus. They were also scheduled done with football.” of the sixth to break the game to open district play Tuesday Campbell Atkins open. against Mexia. Instead, they Madisonville’s Maegan Anderson drops the ball on the The Lady Mustangs Mus- will be off at least through see NEW COACH page 14 mound at MHS after recording the final out of the inning. tangs managed just four hits March 29.

www.madisonvillemeteor.com March 18, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 13 Lady Bulldogs rally over Mumford By Campbell Atkins charged to North Zulch campbell.atkins@ pitching. Starter Dan- madisonvillemeteor.com nicka Diserens tossed two innings, allowing The North Zulch just one hit and walk- Lady Bulldogs softball ing six. She allowed six team split a pair of dis- runs, one of which was trict matchups with a earned. 13-3 loss at Normangee Diserens was relieved March 10 before de- by Hailey Pullin, who feating Mumford 9-8 at logged the game’s last NZHS Friday. It was their five innings and earned final matchup before the win. She allowed school activities were two hits and two runs, suspended in response neither of which were to the Coronavirus. earned. “Unfortunately, there All told, the North is not a whole lot we can Zulch defense commit- do,” said head coach ted nine errors in the Corina Barrington on win. the situation. “I am not Errors also plagued allowed to go up and the Lady Bulldogs in Campbell Atkins work on the field, I can- their 13-3 road loss at The Madisonville soccer team celebrates following their 5-3 shootout victory over Crockett at MHS March 10. not take the girls to an- Normangee March 10, in other school district to which they surrendered eight runs in the bottom workout, so I have just of the first inning and looked at the stats from Mustangs defeat Crockett in thriller could never find their our previous games and way back into the con- By Campbell Atkins planned ahead for when test. campbell.atkins@ we do face them again.” madisonvillemeteor.com Murphy picked up a The Lady Bulldogs pair of RBIs in the loss rallied for six runs in the while Pullin also drove The Madisonville soc- bottom of the seventh cer team moved into sec- home a run. Pullin and inning to complete a Diserens toed the rubber ond place in district with thrilling, comeback vic- a 5-3 shootout victory for the Lady Bulldogs. tory Friday. Cheyanne Only one of Norman- over Crockett at MHS Wallin led the team March 10, their final con- gee’s 13 runs were with three RBIs and charged to North Zulch test before school activi- was followed by Katelyn pitchers. ties were put on hold due Crocker with two. The team was origi- to concerns regarding the Crocker’s two runs nally scheduled to take Coronavirus. driven in came in walk- on district opponents “It was a big win off fashion in the sev- Burton and Snook this (against Crockett),” said enth with a single to week before competing head coach Baltazar centerfield with two outs in a junior varsity tour- Reyes. “The boys played to score Tessah Haggard nament in Somerville really well throughout the and Shae Keith. Saturday. whole game.” Campbell Atkins Back-to-back dou- Their district sched- Juan Polanco scored Goalkeeper Jesus Zavala celebrates on the turf following a key save in the team’s bles from Madison Mur- ule is on pause for the the team’s lone regu- March 10 win over Crockett. phy and Wallin earlier time being and at least lation goal. He added in the inning helped set through March 29. another in the shootout to the critical victory. Madisonville was participate in any activi- the stage for the come- There are no current along with Vladimir Mo- The Mustangs also scheduled to take on ties through March 29. back. The respective plans to make up for rales, Luis Lopez and An- picked up a 2-1 win over Palestine in their district “I just told the boys to doubles plated Crocker, the lost matchups as the tonio Vazquez. Mexia March 6 with goals finale Tuesday at MHS, stay calm with this situa- Murphy and Jordan length of the suspen- Goalkeeper Jesus Zav- from Morales and Chase but the matchup was cur- tion,” said Reyes. “I will Barrington. sion is always subject ala came up with two saves Couch and an assist by tailed by the virus. let them know as we get Only one of Mum- to change based on new to help guide the Mustangs Morales. The team is unable to more news.” ford’s eight runs was updates. Lady Mustangs impress on Senior Night By Campbell Atkins the years. It was an emo- ule. The district finale at campbell.atkins@ tional night for me as I Palestine was originally madisonvillemeteor.com have had many of these set to take place Tuesday, seniors in class and have but is tentatively resched- The Madisonville grown quite close to them uled for April 3 at 7 p.m. women’s soccer team im- over the last three years I “(The Coronavirus) is proved to 5-2 in district have been here.” definitely going to im- play with a 5-3 victory The Lady Mustangs pact every team,” said over Crockett March 10 secured their fifth dis- Rasbeary. “It has put the at MHS on Senior Night, trict win during the game season on timeout and their final matchup be- itself, their second over every team is going to fore school activities were Crockett. Sims scored all have to figure out how put on hold due to the five goals in the win while to adjust and make up Coronavirus. Ayala, Abad, Teliyah Mat- for the missed practices Prior to the game, thews and Alyssa Espino and games. Our coach- the Lady Mustangs cel- recorded assists. ing staff has relayed to ebrated the careers of “The game itself was the girls that, although seniors Brinna Sims, probably one of the most we do want them to con- Brianna Abad, Diana exciting games I have tinue their development Rodriguez, Maria Ayala, ever had the privilege to during this extended Mariela Garcia and Al- coach,” said Rasbeary. “I break, our main con- exandrea Gonzalez. The think our cohesiveness cern is their health and individuals were intro- showed as we were able well-being.” duced on-field with their to exploit the holes in our The Bi-District play- families. opponent. (Sims) had the offs, which were orig- “In one word, senior game of the season, scor- inally scheduled for night was amazing,” ing all five of our goals.” March 26-28, have been said head coach Travis The win put the Lady tentatively rescheduled Rasbeary. “These young Mustangs in second place by the UIL for April 14. ladies are so key to our in district play with just All UIL activities are program and the suc- one regular season game currently on hold until cess we have had over remaining on the sched- March 29. LimitedTime Only ... Starting at $210 LF ($65'1) SADDLE UP Courtesy Photo R,U, & SSPPanels Midway locals Faith Farris ~- _o 26-G~uge/3'Covera_ge and Riley Farris competed in - MultipleColors Available the Youth NCHA Rodeo Feb. 29 and garnered top Runto Length finishes. Faith was named the Co-Champion of the Senior Youth NCHA Cutting with a score of 223 and also placed fifth in Cutting with a 219 March 1. 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www.madisonvillemeteor.com Page 14 The Madisonville Meteor March 18, 2020 Little League holds softball clinic By Campbell Atkins campbell.atkins@ madisonvillemeteor.com

Madisonville Little League held a clinic with multiple coaches for youth in the com- munity at Lake Madison Park Saturday to raise interest in their softball program. The clinic con- sisted of drills centered around the fundamentals of the game as well as scrimmaging. “We are just trying to encour- age the girls and get them to learn some things,” said Stephanee Garrett, a member of the Madi- sonville Little League Board who was responsible for organizing the clinic. “We want them to love being out here and build up some confidence and hopefully build back up the program.” Interest in softball has already seen growth as the league is up to three teams this season, an up- grade from a year ago. They have also been working on growing their t-ball program. “Seeing the community come together and teach our girls is truly amazing,” said Garrett. The league would like to offer a special thanks to Randy and Ken- dall Campbell, Jose and Sara Na- cianceno, James Stanton, Tiffany Hickman and Sonnye Knight for Campbell Atkins assisting with the clinic Saturday. Jocelyn Aldava connects with a pitch during the scrimmage portion of Saturday’s softball clinic at Lake Madison Park.

communities to stay vigi- and consistent through- will be harder for base- Semi-Finals and Finals for determining all dis- CORONAVIRUS lant and take every possi- out our competitions,” ball teams to get them all April 24-25 and the State trict schedules, meets, ble precaution to remain said Madisonville Ath- in due to the pitch count Championships April 29- and tournament dates, Continued from page 12 safe and healthy,” said letic Director Rusty Nail. restrictions. Softball will May 2. along with determining UIL Executive Director “So much is up in the have an easier time with- “I know schools will procedures for deciding The University Inter- Dr. Charles Breithaupt. air and unprecedented out any pitch count re- make the best decisions postseason district rep- scholastic League (UIL) “We understand there is a that about all you can do strictions. Track may end for all athletes involved,” resentatives. announced a two-week lot of uncertainty during now is what is in the best up having to combine the said Kirschner. “Health Once activities re- suspension on all con- this unprecedented time. interest of our athletes’ Area meets to get them in comes first and I hope sume, the UIL will allow tests Friday and updated Please know UIL leader- and coaches’ health and if the cancelations extend this will be short-lived, for an exception to the the suspension Monday ship is working diligently safety. The rest will take to April.” but am not sure it will school week limitation to include all practices, to adjust to this rapidly care of itself.” As of Monday, the be. Kids will possibly go for varsity district con- rehearsals and workouts. evolving situation and “This is definitely a postseason slates for weeks without practice tests in soccer, tennis, They also released a ten- will share updates as difficult time for schools baseball and softball re- and, when they come softball, and baseball. tative list of rescheduled soon as possible.” in general,” said North main as scheduled. back to school, will be put Since the situation re- postseason contests for The suspension went Zulch Athletic Director The Bi-District Round straight into competition garding the Coronavirus the spring season to ac- into effect Monday and Matt Kirschner. “What for soccer has been re- due to trying to get games pandemic and possible commodate for the time will last through March is concerning is that we scheduled for April 14, caught up.” cancelations as a result is missed. 29. do not know if the UIL followed by Area April The UIL’s District fluid, visit uiltexas.org for “We are urging our “The UIL will ensure will change the dates of 18, Regional Quar- Executive Committee constant updates and new member schools and that everything is fair no competition again. It ters April 21, Regional (DEC) is responsible information.

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