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How can Christmas be only a week away? Granted, for many of us it always arrives too quickly, but this year it feels like the Grinch stole a few shopping, cooking and decorating days doesn’t it? We can’t blame this one on the grinch though . Instead, Thanksgiving is the culprit that snatched some preparation days . According to an article in Inc . magazine, because of- ficial holiday shopping begins with Black Friday, this year is the shortest holiday shopping Photo illustration by Roy R. Reynolds season since 2013 . The Humble Oil station, a local staple since 1931, will now be used for the headquarters of the Republican Party of Madison County. Usually we have 25 to 31 days between Thanksgiv- By Campbell Atkins The building, which has to be good stewards of that a storefront . He volunteered ing and Christmas, but this campbell.atkins@ graced the intersection of landmark .” that area at no cost to us ”. shopping season is six days madisonvillemeteor.com State Highways 21 and 75 Hardy allowed the party to The party has met at the shorter . If you feel more since 1931, will now play host establish their new headquar- Madison County Annex Christmas stress than usual, fter nearly 90 years to the Republican Party of ters in the space . courtroom in the past and blame it on Thanksgiving! of storied history, the Madison County . “(Hardy) has been a men- will likely continue to utilize Stress can also tax the A Madisonville Hum- “I told someone that there tor of mine since I moved to the bigger space to hold their printing presses when ble Oil station will add a new are no buildings in downtown the county,” said Counsil . meetings . Once ready, the Christmas falls on the day chapter to its lengthy legacy . Madisonville more iconic “Any time I needed sugges- new storefront will be open you get your paper . It means “You always see people than the Courthouse, Walk- tions or advice, he has been a at certain times during the next week the presses must getting out to take a photo,” er’s Cafe and the Humble Oil person I have visited . I knew week and be staffed by party run a day earlier so columns said John Hardy, who bought Station,” said Kevin Coun- they owned several properties volunteers . like this one must be ready to the station in the 1980s with sil, Chairman of the county’s in town and I talked to him go by this Friday instead of his wife, Toni . Republican Party . “We want about renting one to have for see HQ page 10 next Tuesday . Bottom line is if you have birthdays, celebrations or other memorable events for next week’s paper, please send them Thursday to gala@ Four-way race begins to nettlescountry com. or call 936-348-6541 . replace retiring sheriff Here’s what’s been hap- pening round town . By Campbell Atkins and national office, is is Charles Turner for Con- Last week’s chili contest, campbell.atkins@ Nov . 3 . stable Precinct 2 . compliments of the Madison madisonvillemeteor.com Other offices on the With four candidates County Chamber of Com- county slate are tax-as- seeking the party nomi- merce, made not only the Four hopefuls have sessor collector, two nation, the race for sheriff chili-cooking winners happy thrown their (mostly county commissioner is arguably the most com- but also those who sampled cowboy) hats into the seats and two constable petitive in the county . the goods . ring to replace retiring openings . All candidates Travis Neeley, who First-place honors went to Madison County Sheriff who filed for the open held the position from the American Legion Auxil- Travis Neeley, all Repub- positions are Republican, 1988-97 before returning iary, while MARI earned sec- licans . moving the deciding elec- for another stint in 2011, ond place and Madisonville The four hopefuls for tion to the primary . will retire at the conclu- Care Center captured third Madison County Sher- For tax assessor-col- sion of his term . place . People’s choice went iff include Les Neeley lector, incumbent Karen home with Mr . and Mrs . Ed (cousin to the current Lane of Midway will face LES NEELEY Collins . sheriff), Jon Stubblefield, Shanah Grisham, also of Les Neeley brings 42 The 14th Annual Pathway Billy J . Reeves and Bobby Midway . For Precinct 1 years of law enforcement Inspiration along of Light, the live presenta- Adams . Because each county commissioner, experience to his candi- tion of the story of Jesus from candidate is a member incumbent Ricky Driskell dacy . He was an inves- birth to resurrection, is now of the same party, the of Madisonville will run tigator with the Harris a memory but what a special March 3 Republican pri- against Matt Post, also of County Precinct 4 Con- Pathway of Light Campbell Atkins memory it is . A total of 1,677 mary could potentially Madisonville . stable’s Office in Hous- people attended the event . determine the overall In the Precinct 3 county ton and worked on the Tommy Dommert plays Jesus Christ in a scene Of that number, 716 were winner . If nobody wins commissioner race, in- Crimes Against Children portraying the crucifixion during the 14th there for the first time and 37 Annual Pathway of Light at First Baptist Church outright, a run-off elec- cumbent Carl Cannon task force before retiring of them received salvation . of Madisonville Saturday. The reenactment of tion will be slated for May will run unopposed . Jim July 31 . That’s impressive . Jesus’ life included over 250 cast members from 26 . The general election, Jackson is unopposed for One more thing . If you several area churches and lasted from Thursday which will include state Constable Precinct 1, as see page missed this year’s production, SHERIFF RACE 5 through Sunday. you missed watching out- standing performances by 250 of our neighbors and friends . We’ve got some really good Ag Issues team takes State actors and support people in Madison and surrounding By Campbell Atkins (SHSU) and will represent Madisonville sent five counties . Hats off to all of you . campbell.atkins@ Texas at the National FFA teams to SHSU on Dec . Congratulations to Devan madisonvillemeteor.com Contest in Indianapolis 6-7, including the Jr . Chap- Clute and Parker Dawson, ter Conducting team, Ag who wed Dec . 9 . Devan is the next year . Courtesy Photo Advocacy team and Junior daughter of Stephanie Ben- Madisonville FFA’s Ag The first place Ag Issues Members of the State Champion Madisonville nett Clute and the late Don Issues team won the State team consists of Layla Clark, and Senior Quiz teams . In FFA Ag Issues team (from left) Layla Clark, Kallie Championship during Kallie Tilton, Emma Hurst, order to advance to state, Clute and the granddaughter Tilton, Emma Hurst, Chase McBee, Brooke Huff and Kourtney Fleck pose with FFA coordinator the state event at Sam Chase McBee, Brooke Huff see NETTLES page 10 Lynita Foster (center). Houston State University and Kourtney Fleck . see AG TEAM page 5

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www.madisonvillemeteor.com Page 2 The Madisonville Meteor Dec. 18, 2019 Secretary of state convenes discussion on census AUSTIN — Texas mining the distribution ABBOTT DECLARES of wildfire across the House Speaker Den- Secretary of State Ruth of federal funds to the DISASTER affected counties. The nis Bonnen on Dec. 10 Hughs on Dec. 11 hosted Lone Star State in areas Gov. Greg Abbott on governor added that named seven people to a roundtable discussion such as healthcare, ed- Dec. 12 certified that ex- drought conditions pose the House Interim Study of state agencies to co- ucation, agriculture ceptional drought con- an imminent threat to Committee on Aggregate ordinate efforts to accu- and infrastructure and ditions pose a threat of public health, property Production Operations. rately count all Texans housing, as well as de- imminent disaster in and the economy. The panel will review in the upcoming 2020 termining the size of our the counties of Bandera, Abbott’s declaration the impact of aggregate Census. congressional delega- Blanco, Burnet, Concho, authorizes the use of all production operations Hughs was joined by tion,” Hughs said. Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, available resources of at rock-crushing facil- Dr. Steven Dillingham, “That’s why it’s im- Llano, Maverick, Medina, state government and ities, concrete batch U.S. Census Bureau di- perative that we work Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, of political subdivisions plants and hot-mix as- rector; Dr. Lloyd Potter, Capitol Highlights collaboratively towards Zapata and Zavala. that are reasonably nec- phalt plants across the Texas State demogra- Ed Sterling finding ways that our The declaration states essary to cope with the state and the implemen- pher; and representa- state’s agencies can help that significantly low disaster. tation of HB 907, a new tives from state agencies to ensure that we count rainfall and prolonged state law relating to the and the Texas Legisla- “The census plays all Texans in the upcom- dry conditions continue BONNEN NAMES regulation of such activ- ture. a major role in deter- ing census,” she added. to increase the threat COMMITTEE ities. Colored lights aren’t always Christmas decoration Recently the Museum ganizing our Christmas beth Lang (1892-1984) Dining’, a meal just for Pictorial History of received a donated pho- parade every year since and Daniel Webster children. Each of her Madison County, pub- tograph, from Claudia 1978. Since the book was Cole (1887-1980) mar- children could invite a lished in 1994, consists of Crouch Goolsby (Mad- published in 1984, so I ried on Christmas Day, guest, and often Blanche 95 pages and is available isonville High School checked about recent pa- 1912. Their children was included. for $35. It contains many Class of 1967) of the MHS rades and found that re- included A.D. “Buck” One year, Aunt Maude photos of schools and Class of 1932! It includes mains a fact. Cole, Blanche Cole Fan- walked into the din- their students around the her dad, Charles Crouch, I also found a funny nin, Boyce Gene Cole, ing room carrying plat- county long ago, as well with classmates Bernice Christmas story about and Dana Cole Lightsey. ter holding a big shiny as family and business Featherston, Lemma Mattie Farris Bruce Grandchildren include red mound that jiggled. photos well over a cen- Malone (Dean), Cecille (1887-1971). “Around Jerry Fannin, Danny Blanche was fascinated tury old. The book is full Ash (Chambless), Jim- Christmas time one year, Cole, Linda Fannin Fra- and never forgot that of treasures! mie Rappe (Bailey), Nora Museum Musings Mattie was on her way ley, Ralph Cole, King strawberry Jell-O, which We offer two cook- Bells Cotton (Shanks), Laura Ann home from work when a Cole, Allison Cunning- she had never before books, each entitled Reci- Kathleen Cooper (Sulli- Cannon policeman stopped her ham, Lori Smith, and seen! I’ll bet you can’t re- pes & Remembrances, for van), Mavinee Mayfield after she ran through a Amanda Murphy. member your first sight of $10 each. The cream-col- (Jones), Martha Wal- as the facts that Helen red light. He asked her Three and four years Jell-O. ored one was published lace (Hubbard), Lou- Pearson was valedicto- if she saw that red light ago at this holiday sea- Time for Christmas in 2009 and the blue one ise Whitten (Staples), rian and Charles Crouch she just passed. She said son, I shared in Musings shopping is short now, in 2016. Both are chock- Winona Bailey (Ott), salutatorian. Mr. Crouch ‘Yes, I did. I thought it Christmas memories and some of you may still full of mouthwatering Eva Jewell Batson (Mc- had later added the last was a Christmas light.’ gathered from local res- be searching for the per- recipes and include some Duffie), Pauline Cash names of the females She got away without his idents. I was tempted to fect gift. If the recipient enchanting photos also. (Thomas), Lucille Lucas that married, which I in- giving her a ticket too!” rerun either or both, but enjoys local history, the Madison County Mem- (Garrison), Helen Pear- cluded in parentheses. Christmas and accom- I reconsidered. Instead, Museum can help you ories Vol. 1 was published son (Schmick), Reginald We plan to frame and dis- panying family gathering I am sharing this favorite out. Consider some of in 2004 in paperback Rix, W.R. Cash, Wood- play this photo soon. have always made for a of mine: the suggestions below. and sells for $10. Locals, row Hensarling, Rodney Lately the Museum good time for weddings. The late Blanche Farris There are two books including Hugh Clark, Chambless, and Ross has received donations Jim Hensarling (1869- Dillon was born in 1901 of History of Madison Winifred Corley Grivich, Madole. The class spon- in memory of our late cu- 1958) and Ollie Emma in the Jenkins commu- County, Volumes 1 and Sandra Guice, Ray Isgitt, sor included the photo rator, Jane Day Reynolds, Runnels (1873-1945) nity in Madison County, 2. The first, published in Earl McWhorter, Jr., Wi- was Mrs. G.M. Byers, who and some others as well. married on Christmas near Maude and Caps 1984, is no longer avail- nona Charlton Salinas, I found was Nettie Eliza- Such donations are al- Day. 1889. They built Westmoreland and their able in book form, but and more, contributed beth Boyd Byers. ways appreciated. a lovely home that has family. Blanche once instead as a DVD (com- memories that will make On the back of the Christmas is in the air, since been sold but still confided, “Growing up, I puter disc), for $50. Via you laugh, cry, or both. photo class officers so I searched our local stands on State Street. absolutely loved to go to computer you may view My only complaint about were listed as President county history books for They were great-grand- Aunt Maude’s. She was that book’s 657 pages, this book is that I am tired Woodrow Hensarling, local Christmas history. parents of my school- a wonderful cook, was great photographs, and of waiting for Volume 2. Vice-President Kathleen I learned that the Madi- mates, Erin Ivie Crocker very creative, and loved fascinating facts. The sec- HELP! Cooper, and Secretary son County Chamber of and Linda Ivie Cousins. to do things in luxurious, ond, published in 1997, IS We also offer a charm- Charles Crouch, as well Commerce has been or- Also, Annie Eliza- elegant ways.” Every available in hardback for ing depiction of our his- year Mrs. Westmore- $75. It consists 284 pages toric Madison County land hosted ‘Christmas and many photographs. Courthouse that burned on Mother’s Day, 1967, for only $10. I feel like it is appropriate for framing. We’re Looking We also sell sets of six note cards showing the same Out for You courthouse, for $6. Madison County Mu- seum, located at 201 North Madison, has no curator for the time being. We are depending on volunteers to keep the door open. It is normally open Wednesday-Satur- day, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., but that may not be a fact the last few weeks of this month. If you want to come in and wish to make sure Call or visit us online today for a free, no-obligation policy review and rate quote! we are open, may call the number given at the very bottom below. In case of | Auto | Motorcycle | Home | no answer, call the above- Quality Coverage + Fast Claims + Friendly Service named author at 936-348- 1425, and I will try to help you. Should you want to mail something, the mailing address is P.O. Box 61, Madisonville, TX 404 C N MMay StSt. 77864. 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His passion for re- Joe’s tenure at KBTX God’s plan of salvation at never know how or when The memorial ser- earning a porting remained, allow- was his last in the inter- every opportunity. it will end. vice for Joe Brown, 56, reporting ing him to often get out of view chair, as he switched Often, you heard Joe He was preceded in of Bryan was at 11 a.m. position at the office and tell stories sides and became the before you saw him: death by his mother, Cin- Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cal- JOEY MACK KBTX-TV “JOE” BROWN about his community. source being interviewed He’d be laughing at his dia Brown of Bedias and laway-Jones Funeral in Bryan. His relentless reporting when hired as the public own or someone else’s father-in-law, Patrick Home. He left after just over a and skilled writing led to relations and marketing humor. He loved deeply, Cangelosi of Prosper. After battling cancer year to serve as the pub- many awards. director for the College including classic rock Survivors include for nearly 10 months, lic information officer Among the journalism Station Medical Center. groups that — to those his wife, Lisa Cangelosi he peacefully passed on for the City of Bryan. He accolades Joe earned in- He went on to serve as who knew him — became Brown of Bryan; father, to eternity Friday while served as spokesman for clude Best Newscast and public relations manager synonymous with Joe: Jerald Brown of Bedias; under the comforting all city departments for Best Feature Writing from for Methodist Health Sys- Van Halen, Aerosmith, brother and sister-in law, watch of caregivers with the Texas Associated Press a decade, developing tem in Dallas. The Cars. He was equally Bobby and Lisa Brown of Hospice Brazos Valley. communication strate- Broadcasters, as well as Throughout his career, enthusiastic about the Bedias; sister and broth- Joe was born in Hous- gies and working daily Favorite TV Personality Joe mentored young jour- Baltimore Orioles, Min- er-in-law, Natalie and ton, grew up in Iola and with the media and pub- from The Eagle’s “Reader’s nalists, many of whom nesota Vikings and Wres- Brandon Standley of Iola; Bedias, and graduated lic. When a highly publi- Choice Awards.” credit him for their ad- tleMania. from Madisonville High cized capital murder trial He’d tell anyone that vancement in the com- Among the commu- mothers-in-law Carol School where he played was moved from Jasper the true reward and ben- petitive business. nity service groups Joe Cangelosi of Brenham basketball. He attended to Bryan, Joe quickly be- efit from working at KBTX Joe truly loved his was involved with or and Sue Franz of McKin- Southwest Texas State came instrumental in de- was meeting his future Lord, his parents, older served as a board mem- ney, brothers-in-law and University where he ma- veloping media protocol bride, Lisa Cangelosi, brother and younger sis- ber include the College sisters-in-law Chris and jored in journalism. for the scores of journal- who worked in adver- ter. He did not have any Station ISD Education Rachel Cangelosi of Bren- He felt fortunate to ists from across the coun- tising. Describing each children of his own, but Foundation, City of Col- ham, and John and Hailey have had several different try who descended upon other as soulmates, the he adored and appreci- lege Station Medical Cor- Cangelosi of McKinney, careers, including jour- the courthouse for more two married in October ated his many nieces and ridor Committee, Boys and a multitude of nieces, nalism, public relations, than a month. 2008. They treasured a nephews. and Girls Club of the Bra- nephews, great-nieces marketing and media He took a year-long rare and powerful friend- He had a welcoming zos Valley and the Bry- and great-nephews, cous- relations. He excelled at break from public ser- ship, while being com- smile, big heart and invit- an-College Station Junior ins and other relatives. each but never boasted vice, joining Fogarty pletely devoted to each ing spirit. He was bright, League advisory council. In lieu of flowers, do- about his accomplish- Klein Monroe, a Houston other; together these at- funny and charming. He Joe showed us that no nations may be made to ments. advertising and public tributes navigated them was considerate, com- matter how difficult life Hospice Brazos Valley, KMVL-FM radio sta- relations firm. In 2001, through tough circum- passionate. Strangers can be, God can use our 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, tion in Madisonville was Joe returned to KBTX in stances and anchored and close friends could circumstances to min- 77803.

Doris sub- was continuously in- Daisy, Estelle & Dorothy Norman, Noah Norman, in Willowhole Cemetery Doris Mae sequently volved in various church Jean. Surviving relatives Makalah Norman, Alicia near North Zulch. became activities and loved her include daughters, Bil- Norman, Haley Norman, Pallbearers: Mike McGill the Post- church family. lie Norman of Friend- Skyler Lawson & Zachary Norman, Jason Norman, Doris Mae McGill, age master for Doris loved tatting swood, Bertha Lawson Norman, as well as, great, Zachary Norman, Joseph 91, passed away Thurs- a number and making lace the “old (Wilmer) of North Zulch great-grandchild, Cora Dalzell, David Lawson, day, December 12, 2019 in of years DORIS MAE fashioned” way. She also & Anissa Dalzell (John) of Rogers. Kevin Rogers Madisonville, Texas. She and retired MCGILL enjoyed reading, cook- Navasota, grandchildren, Funeral services for Honorary Pallbearers: was born September 20, in 1992. ing and attending her Mike Norman, David Doris were held 2 P.M., Noah Norman, Ethan 1928 in Rosebud, Texas Doris lived most of her great-grandchildren’s Lawson, Jason Norman, Saturday, December 14, Norman, Braden Norman to Joe B. & Bertha Jew- life in North Zulch and softball games. Wendy Drake, Chris Nor- 2019 at Madisonville Fu- Arrangements were ell (Locke) Akins. Doris was a faithful member Doris was preceded in man & Joseph Dalzell; neral Home in Madison- under the direction of grew up working in the of North Zulch Free Will death by both of her par- great-grandchildren, Keeli ville, Texas. Rev. Warner Madisonville Funeral post office. It eventually Baptist Church. As the ents; husband, James Lois Rogers, Ethan Norman, Collier officiated the ser- Home in Madisonville, became her full-time job. wife of a deacon, Doris and sisters, Annie, Alice, Cori Barrington, Braden vice. Interment followed Texas.

Tuesday; Seton Catholic Church Maria is survived by Maria F. Decem- in Madisonville, TX. children: Anselmo Gon- ber 10, The burial will follow at zalez, Rodolfo Gonzalez, (Resendiz) 2019 at St. The Madisonville City Enrique Gonzalez, Alicia Elizabeth Cemetery. Father Mark Gonzalez, Maria G. Gon- Gonzalez Ann Seton Kusmirek will officiate. zalez, Maria A. Gonzalez, Maria F. (Resendiz) Catholic MARIA F. Maria was born on and Irma Gonzalez; and Celebrate the Birth of Christ Gonzalez; 83 years, 2 Church (RESENDIZ) October 4, 1936 in Mex- numerous grandchildren months, 5 days; passed with the GONZALEZ ico to Malquides Resen- and great grandchildren. away peacefully at her rosary diz and Josefa Mendosa Serving as pallbear- home in Madisonville, scheduled and she was preceded ers are: Anselmo Gon- First United Methodist Church TX on Monday; Decem- to begin at 7 PM. The fu- in death by her par- zalez, Enrique Gonzalez, 102 S. McIver Street ber 9, 2019 surrounded neral mass is scheduled ents, her husband, Jose Ramiro Garcia, Sergio Madisonville by her loving family. for 11 AM on Wednes- C. Gonzalez Garcia and Castaneda, Ricardo Gar- The visitation is sched- day; December 11, 2019 her son, Benjamin Gon- cia, and Francisco Mar- uled to begin at 5 PM on at St. Elizabeth Ann zalez. rufo. Tuesday, December 24, 2019

(Osburn) becoming a full-time res- sonville. She was preceded Christmas Eve Service Marie Stanfill. ident of Riverwood Nurs- in death by both of her She loved ing Home, Marie had parents; husband, Hague Snowden her Lord enjoyed bringing cookies Snowden and daughter, Candles, Carols & Communion Funeral services for and her and drinking coffee with Pamela Snowden. She is Marie Snowden, age 94, church, the other residents. She survived by daughter, Jill 5:30 - 6:00 pm were held 2 P.M., Thurs- North did this for many years Acord (Damon) of Mad- MARIE or day, December 12, 2019 Madison SNOWDEN until her health prevented isonville and grandchil- at North Madison Church Church of her from doing so. Marie’s dren, Austin, Alexandra & of Christ in Madisonville, Christ, of which she was joy came from spending Audrey Acord. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Texas. Dale Underwood a faithful and devoted time with her family, es- Pallbearers: Austin officiated the service, member. Marie had lived pecially her grandchil- Acord, Chris Acord, Pay- and interment followed in Madisonville since dren. She attended every ton Acord, Ryan Fair- Everyone Is Welcome! in Park Cemetery. 1983. She was a very in- sporting event and live- hurst, Bob Choiniere, Ola “Marie” Snowden dependent woman, liv- stock show in which they Carey Price was born April 10, 1925 ing alone and driving were involved. Madisonville Funeral in Houston, Texas to Ar- into town by herself into Marie passed away De- Home was in charge of thur Lee & Fannie Ola her elder years. Before cember 9, 2019 in Madi- arrangements.

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HOURS Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Closed on Saturdays, Deck the halls and hit the deck Sundays and holidays es, I am one of living room. One serves ing installation of exterior “those” people. as our “fashionable” tree, lighting. Each year, I en- Y About thirty min- adorned with ornaments tertain the neighbors and utes after Labor Day has accumulated from several risk permanent paralysis LETTERS TO THE EDITOR officially ended, I feel trips my wife and I took by hanging several strings a strange compulsion overseas – before we had of C-9 bulbs from the un- to binge on my moth- our three daughters and necessarily steep eves of The Madisonville Meteor encourages readers to er’s iced sugar cookies started hemorrhaging our house. This process submit letters to the editor. Priority will be given to shaped like snowmen wads of cash on dance les- inevitably requires that those letters pertaining to Madison County issues. while listening to Nat sons, cell phones, and salt- I actually climb onto our All letters are published at the discretion of the King Cole croon about ed-caramel iced mochas. roof for a public perfor- editor. To be published, letters must adhere to the chestnuts. I usually resist The other tree fea- mance of uncoordinated following criteria: breaking out my collec- Guest Column tures mostly homemade acrophobia. • Letters must be signed by the writer and include a tion of “international” ornaments, many of Taking the advice telephone number where the writer may be reached Santa figurines – includ- Jase Graves which include photos of of my dad – a veritable for verification of authenticity; this information ing Las Vegas Santa in- our daughters at various Rembrandt of domestic will not be published. Unsigned letters will not be dulging his gambling spaz attack is the sheer ages. This tree is a favor- holiday displays – I stay considered for publication. The Madisonville Meteor addiction on the slots – magnitude of our Christ- ite of my wife and me, as low as possible while reserves the right to edit any letter for brevity and until after Halloween. But mas swag. I spend most and when the girls aren’t I’m scuttling around up content. once I’ve polished off my of the year expecting our vociferously expressing there and trying to avoid kids’ trick-or-treat candy, ceiling to collapse under their unmitigated disgust hurling on the housetop. • Letters that are considered by management to I go into full-out Christ- the mass of nativity sets, at the pictures of them- And I’m usually able to be libelous or in poor taste will not be published — mas-prep beast mode. Christmas villages, and selves with toddler bangs pick all of the shingle grit this includes letters that attack private individuals I realize that my pre- countless other seasonal or missing baby teeth, out of my ears and teeth and businesses. Letters praising a business will be mature Yuletide activities dust magnets stockpiled they secretly compete to by the new year. reviewed and published on a case-by-case basis. irritate some folks, and I in our attic. In fact, I’m see who can maneuver Once all of the deco- • Letters endorsing or denouncing political place the blame partly resigned to the prob- their own photo orna- rating is done and I’m in candidates are discouraged and will not be published on the retail economy, ability that I’ll eventu- ments to the highest and my easy chair nursing a after early voting has begun. which starts celebrat- ally be taken out by a most visible branches. pulled groin and a mug of • Letters from political candidates will not be ing HallowThanksMas Rubbermaid tub full of Eventually the tree hot cocoa with extra mini published during election season. around the time when decorative nutcrack- develops a distinct top- marshmallows, I look we East Texans are suf- ers. Seriously, though, heavy list, threatening to around at the twinkling fering from acute Eskimo I figure if I don’t start topple over and impale lights, the radiant poin- envy in the sweltering dragging out the décor our full-figured Siamese settias, and the stockings DEADLINES month of September. soon enough, I’ll still be cat, who spends most of hung by the chimney-in- And I must admit that it’s stringing up lights when the holiday lounging at sert with care, and I re- B Section – sports and school news, retail ads due a little disconcerting to it’s time to overdose on the tree’s base and wist- alize that it’s worth all of noon Friday. Word ads due 10:30 a.m. go to Walmart for a new Velveeta dip and chicken fully gazing upwards, the trouble. Monday. giant unicorn pool float wings during the Super wondering what it might And if I start packing and walk past a tempting Bowl. be like to muster the en- all of this away shortly, A Section – news 5 p.m. Friday (unless it happened display of Little Debbie As an example of our ergy to climb it – or even I can re-decorate the over weekend). Announcements (birthday, Christmas Tree Cakes. fanatical festooning, paw at a low-hanging house in time for Valen- weddings, etc.) 4 p.m. Friday. Retail ads 4 p.m. Thankfully, I can usually we don’t allow Santa to baby Jesus made of Styro- tine’s Day. Friday. We can accept late-breaking limit myself to five or six squeeze out of our gas- foam and pipe cleaners. 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That chunk ac- political districts. nario for Democrats isn’t $42 per year in Madison County; $45 per year in Bra- over his senators as any- counts for more than half That’s why the na- great, in other words, but zos, Le­on, Grimes and Walker counties; $50 per year one since Bob Bullock. of the district’s popula- tional Democrats are it’s better than the worst elsewhere in Texas; $63 per year out of state. 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The show — and of Commerce. term. Only one Dem- district, and the outcome same game Republican the real work, for both ocrat, state Rep. César could depend on what Tom DeLay pulled off sides — is in the House. Blanco, signed up to run happens above the state in 2003, turning enough Maybe state senators for that seat. He would Senate race on the ballot seats in a Texas congres- — from both parties — T EXA S PRESS have to be counted as the — up there where pres- sional map to change the will get bored and help ASSOCIATION 1 0 favorite to replace him in idents and U.S. senators odds in his party’s favor out. Dec. 18, 2019 The Madisonville Meteor Page 5

that they can go to work with drug users,” Stubble- tant warden and mainte- that may or may not be taining 24-hour patrol, SHERIFF RACE for any law enforcement field said. “I want to set nance supervisor. available to others. I stand even if it means answer- agency in this state and I up some new policies to “Building teams is my firm when it comes to ing calls myself.” Continued from page 1 want to treat them so well target burglaries and also specialty,” Reeves said. “I supporting the residents Adams also high- that they won’t want to focus heavily on the drug have always been good at of this county. I am de- lighted the need of jail He owns a Master leave.” activity in our county.” putting people in the right termined to make this a renovations and expan- Peace Officer Certificate Neeley has owned a Stubblefield also ex- places. I know how to find sanctuary county for good sions rather than spend- from the Texas Commis- house in Midway since pressed a desire for the experts in each field people.” ing tax money on a new sion on Law Enforcement 2007 but has roots in the change in certain poli- and put them to work.” building, a thought was (TCOLE) and is a certified county dating back to the cies regarding how crime During his career, he BOBBY ADAMS also expressed by Les Cyber Crimes Investiga- 1800s. scenes are processed, has handled millions Bobby Adams worked Neeley. tor, Sexual Assault-Fam- “I would like for the how evidence is handled of dollars’ worth of re- in the TDCJ from 1982 “I am the only can- ily Violence Investigator, public to look at the can- and the paperwork that sources and made struc- until 2002 and currently didate that has worn a instructor and field train- didates and their quali- goes to the courts. tural improvements to jail works for the district at- Madison County badge,” ing officer. fications and make their “I would like to work facilities. After over three torney’s office as Chief Adams said. “I know the “I want the citizens to choice based on who you on receiving more grants decades in law enforce- Criminal Investigator. citizens of this county and know that, if elected your think would be best to run for our county across the ment, he is looking to add He has been involved in they know me. I have al- Sheriff, I will be a faithful this department,” said board,” Stubblefield said. Madison County Sheriff to investigating every-thing ways been approachable steward of the tax-payers’ Neeley. “I am ready to “I would like to ask for his resume. from class C misdemean- and always will be. I am resources and I will never work with our judge and another deputy as well as “If you always do the ors to homicide cases. uniquely qualified with squander your money,” commissioners to bring heavy emphasis and re- same things you have He worked for the experience in corrections, Neeley said. this county the best law sources to drugs right off been doing, you will al- TDCJ for 20 years before patrol and prosecution.” While expressing ad- enforcement that we can.” the bat.” ways get the same results,” retiring as a lieutenant. Adams was involved in miration for the current As a father active in Reeves said. “I think we He then obtained his the case that resulted in department, Neeley out- JON STUBBLEFIELD Future Farmers of Amer- need a different approach peace officer license and two life sentences without lined examples of changes Jon Stubblefield, cur- ica, he also stressed a to several things.” worked as a volunteer parole for Felicia Mulkey, he would like to see made rently a deputy with the community involvement Among these differ- officer in Houston be- who pleaded guilty to sex- if elected. Leon County Sheriff’s De- theme for his campaign. ent approaches included fore joining the Madison ually assaulting her own These included in- partment and formerly a “I have been on the traffic in the county as County Sheriff’s Office as child. creased visibility of pa- member of the Madison- Domestic Involvement well as certain aspects of a patrol deputy. The candidates con- trol personnel on county ville Police Department, task force for nine years,” employment regarding Adams has inves- vened at the Kimbro Cen- roads and neighbor- has worn many hats Stubblefield said. “You re- law enforcement. Reeves tigated areas such as ter for a forum to meet hoods. He expressed a de- during his 13 years in law ally do not see the current states that most of the is- human trafficking, rural the citizens of the county sire to continue to expand enforcement. sheriff involved in much sues facing the sheriff’s organized crime and on Tuesday. Further in- the community policing He is also a Mas- of the school functions department are adminis- child abuse. In 2004, he formation regarding each philosophy of his prede- ter Peace Officer. With and other stuff through- trative. was awarded the Madison candidate can be ac- cessors. the MPD, Stubblefield out the community. That “We have employment County Family Violence cessed on their individ- “I want our deputies worked as a patrol ser- is one of the things I issues with jailers and Advocacy Program Officer ual campaign’s Facebook to know the folks in our geant, instructor, field would like to change.” deputies that need to be of the Year distinction. He pages. communities and for training officer, Sex Of- addressed as far as things is a member of the Texas March 3 voting will the community to know fender Compliance inves- BILLY J. REEVES like pay or how those District and County At- take place at the Madison them,” Neeley said. tigator and was a member Billy J. Reeves worked jailers are hired,” said torney’s Association and County Courthouse, Mid- He would also focus on of the Child Abduction in the Texas Department Reeves. the Sheriff’s Association way Community Center, working with county offi- Response Team. He also of Criminal Justice for 34 Reeves, who has lived of Texas. Elwood Baptist Church, cials to obtain grant funds oversaw property and ev- years with the Ferguson, in Madison County for “I would like to make North Zulch ISD and Sand to continue upgrading idence and was involved Ellis and Eastham Units 45 years, stressed that the streets safer for all cit- Prairie Baptist Church. county technology and in code enforcement. before retiring as an assis- he is running with a resi- izens,” Adams said. “This Early voting, which runs training. He is currently involved tant warden three years dent-first mentality. includes partnering with Feb. 18-28, will be located “I want our deputies, with the Madison County ago. “The voters need to parents to keep our chil- at the Madison County telecommunication and Domestic Violence Task His past positions know that I will put the dren away from drugs and Courthouse and North detention personnel to Force. include sergeant, lieu- citizens first,” said Reeves. eliminating drug dealers Zulch ISD. receive the best training “Burglaries are really tenant, investigator, main “Because of my previous by seizing their assets. I Voters wishing to vote available,” Neeley said. “I bad in this county and supervisor, captain, major position, I also have ac- will assure that no deputy in the primary face a Feb. want them trained so well that goes hand-in-hand (chief of security), assis- cess to state resources works alone while main- 3 deadline to register.

FFA coordinator Lynita Nathan Fleck, Rayce Wallace, Mackenzie Fos- mentary Procedures Ag Department definitely AG TEAM Foster. “To be ‘still in the Hudson, Caleb Corley, ter, Garrett Underwood consisted of statistical has a long gratitude list.” game’ in December is a Jacob Cole and Samuel and Logan Fraley. information and current This list includes par- Continued from page 1 great honor and we are Cole. The Junior Quiz team, issues from the agricul- ents, MCISD staff and ad- proud of these kids for The State Semi-Final- 23rd in state, consists of tural field. ministration, community teams had to place in the advancing to the state ist Ag Advocacy team Delaney Callaham, Al- “We humbly ac- supporters, the First Bap- top two at the district and level.” consists of Haley Fleck, yssa Kangos, Taylor Stub- knowledge and thank tist Church of Madison- area competitions. The Jr. Chapter Con- Brinna Sims, Taylor Bar- blefield, Avery Barker our Father in Heaven ville, substitute teachers, “Work for these teams ducting team, which rett and Madi Caperton. and Morgan Whitesides. for granting us the gift of such as Billie Reding and starts over the summer finished fifth in state, The Senior Quiz team, The Quiz teams’ test working with these amaz- Yvonne Morgan, Mrs. and continues through consists of Audree Phil- 18th in state, consists of over the Texas and Na- ing young people,” said Betty Coleman and her the fall semester,” said lips, Clay Williams, Brinna Sims, Courtnee tional FFA and Parlia- Foster. “The Madisonville crew, and Logan Bauer.

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Experience and Quali cations: 58 59 • 37 years experience in Criminal Justice • 1982 to 2002: Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retired as Lieutenant CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. No longer on the market 1. Trapped • 1993-2002: Volunteer Peace Offi cer for Houston County Sheriff Department 5. W. African language 2. About osmosis and Constable Precinct 2 9. A way to open 3. Romanian monetary unit • 2002 to 2008: Full time patrol deputy for Madison County Sheriff Department 11. A type of pigeon 4. Form of Persian 13. Japanese warrior 5. Cold wind • 2008-Present: Chief criminal investigator for Madison County Criminal 15. Pelvic areas 6. Leave out District Attorney 16. No seats available 7. Small vehicle 17. Not working 8. A little off 19. In a way, soaks 9. Soviet Union Master Peace Of cer License: 21. Growing outward 10. A narrow path or road • 292 hours of investigation training include: recovering human remains, cold 22. Ritzy local __ Air 11. Contrary beliefs 23. Telegraphic signals 12. One who speaks Gaelic case investigations, basic criminal investigations, human traffi cking, crime 25. Metric units 14. Private school in New York scene investigations, special investigator certifi cation, rural organized crime 26. Large wine cask 15. Jackson and Townshend are two 27. Fiber from the husk of a coconut 18. Soldier in an airborne unit and saving Texas children 29. Gets up 20. Taken illegally • 120 hours of latent fi ngerprint identifi cation (one of two offi cers in Madison 31. French river 24. Capital of Valais County that can certify as a fi ngerprint expert) 33. Witnesses 26. Male reproductive organs 34. They make great neighbors 28. State capital • 86 hours of management and police administration 36. The sun does it 30. One with supernatural insight 38. Used to store ashes 32. Starts all over again 39. First Chinese dynasty 34. Jai alai arena Memberships: 41. Network of nerves 35. Star Wars antagonist • Member of the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association 43. Word element meaning ear 37. Freestanding structure • Member of the Sheriff s’ Association of Texas 44. Metric unit of length (Brit.) 38. The ideal place 46. Tributary of the Danube 40. The extended location of something • Supporter of the Texas State Troopers Association 48. Off-limits 42. Made level 52. Appeal earnestly 43. Distinctive smell 53. It’s good to have them 45. Greek goddess of discord Honors: 54. Commercial flying company 47. Got older • 2004 Madison County Family Violence Advocacy Program Offi cer of the year 56. Acted out in protest 49. Type of monkey 57. Took to the sea 50. Travels to Contributions are welcome. Please make checks payable to “bobby Adams for Sheriff campaign” 58. Cuckoos 51. Geological times Please include your name and occupation. Political advertising paid for by Bobby Adams for Sheriff campaign. Shana Ellington-Adams as Treasurer 59. Drove fast 55. 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Wed. 6:00 p.m. 936-395-0300, www.bediasumc.org., 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 l!l www.fnbhunt svilletx.com - ,~ Bible Study, Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m.; Sunday Primera Iglesia Bautista de los Hispaños S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. School, 10-11 a.m.; Morning worship, 11:30 a.m. CENTEX SUPPLY 506 S. Elm St., Madisonville, 936-581-9892; Wed. prayer svc. 6 p.m. Sylvester Mendez, Minister; W.S. Sun. 5 p.m.; Yourhom etown oilfieldsupply store Madisonville Apostolic Church 601 N. May St. in Madisonville; Greg Roberts, Wed. 7 p.m.; all Spanish First United Methodist 936-348-9500 Pipes, Valves, Fittin gs, TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 7 p.m. 102 S. McIver, Madisonville; Rock Prairie Baptist 1610 E. Main • Ste. 133 Meta l & Plastic Culverts Rev. Jim Jackson; 936-348-2691; 9085 Oxford Cemetery Road, Madisonville; Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM - 9:30PM BAPTIST S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 & 11 a.m. 348-3627 Hwy. 75 N. Bedias Baptist Olan Weaver, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 Fri & Sat 11AM - 10PM p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. 3729 Main St., Bedias, 936-395-2311; Nathan Tanyard United Methodist Food, Family and Fun Glyna & Ray Brown, P.C. Hoke, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.,5 p.m.; W.S. 10:45 Certi fied Public Accounta nt s Sand Prairie Baptist 9866 Tanyard Church Lane, Midway; Helpslocal schools andcommunity a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. m [email protected] Off Hwy. 39 on 1452W in George Community; Bro. Regina Greenwood, Minister; PO_Ro x 357

710 $_ Mad ison Christ Chapel Baptist Larry Andrews, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; 1st Sunday; W.S. 11:30 a.m. G.M: Maggie Garcia 936-348-5677 Madisonville, Texas 77864 W.S. 11 a.m., Bible study 5 p.m., Worship 5:30 11574 Hwy 21 E., by Midway post office, 2602 East Main - Madisonville, TX 77864 (936) 348-2705 Simon Goncharenko, Minister; W.S. 11 a.m., p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Two Mile United Methodist Apply to: Glyna l3rown, CPA Ray Urown, CPA Hwy. 977, Leona; Regina Greenwood, Minister; www.McKinneymcd.com 936-348-6400 Shiloh Baptist 2nd & 4th Sunday; S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. Jt: 1G · Home • Auto • Life FM 1696, Panky Community; Joe Gray, 1 Cross Baptist V•1°Sf.JJ.~!1JaRanch • Commercial Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. ~rake's ~ervice Hwy. 39, Cross; Monroe Rice, Pastor; Zion United Methodist REYGANFARRIS RICHARDSON S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Iola, 936-394-2614; Beverly Tune, Minister center, '7nc. Farris Insurance 205 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; Madisonville; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Manager/Agent Elwood Baptist AUTO REPAIR & WRECKER OSR, Elwood, 936-348-3337; Glenn Connor, Edward Collins, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 2303 E. Main• Madisonville, TX 77864 602S. Madi sonSt. I Mad isonville,Te xas 7786 4 W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. (936)34 8-230211eyg [email protected] Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., MORMON 936-348-6419• Fax 936-348-9291 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sweet Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ 305 Bogan Street, Madisonville; 936-245-7470; of Latter Day Saints The Madisonville Faith Baptist 1205 E. Main, Madisonville, 936-348-3116, Hwy. 90, Madisonville 936-348-3259; Rev. Tony Green; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Bible JohnR. Bankhead study: 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Branch president Virgil Landry; W.S. 10 a.m.; Meteor www.faithmadisonville.com; Mike Cousins, S.S. 11:15 a.m. Attorneyat Law Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., 110W . Cottonwood• Madisonville, TX77 864 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Wed. 7 p.m. Union Baptist 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 FM 2289, Normangee; Kerry Stroud, Minister; S.S. PENTECOSTAL Office:936 -348-}WO Residence:936-348-38 16 First Baptist of Madisonville 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Awana Club meets Free Pentecostal House of Prayer 300 S. Elm, Madisonville 936-348-2686; Wed. 6 p.m 716 W. Main, Madisonville; Elder James Davis, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Joshua Crutchfield, Pastor; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; The Madisonville • ~A~lt~8 W.S. 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting, CATHOLIC E NT ER PR ISES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Mission Pentecostes Lobeside Wed. 6:30 p.m. Meteor ~'(/(S -@- Restaurant 100 S. Tammye Lane, Madisonville; Mark 902 S. May, Madisonville; Antonio Torres, Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 //li!l'J:'iir MA OI SOHVlLLE . TX WA'.. First Baptist Kusmirek, Minister; 936-348-6368; Confessions Minister; Dom. 6 p.m.; Mier. 7 p.m.; Vier. 7 p.m. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 ~ fS T l 973 T POB 10, North Zulch; 254 Madison Ave., (936 ) 348--3703 102 N Madison St 11 a.m. Saturday; Mass in English 9:30 a.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-399-2331; Pastor, Chip Parmer, S.S. 9:45 Sunday; Mass in Spanish 1 p.m. Call for daily United Pentecostal a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Durham School Services services. 507 E. Magnolia, Madisonville; Don Grigs by, Top Line Rental Service, Youth and Teamkids Minister; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Top Line Rental DURHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST 3475 Hwy 21 E School Services Freedom Missionary Baptist Antioch Church of Christ Madisonville, TX 77864 CHARTER SERVICE NON-DENOMINATIONAL Madisonville; O.L. Leveston, Minister; First Offi ce 936.348.5800 10 TO 1000 WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU 15821 Hwy 21 E., Midway; Howard Watson, Sunday of each month; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Brazos Valley Power Center Fax 936.348.5802 Affordable and Safe Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Delivering Children Safely Every Day! W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m. 105 N. Madison St., Madisonville; 903-344-2769 [email protected] 936-348-2133 or www.thepowercenter.net Tim and Sheena Bedias Church of Christ Free Will Baptist Doern, Pastors; W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 22058 Hwy. 90 North, Bedias; 936-295-2004, 365 Zulch Ave., North Zulch; Warner Collier, Min- PARTS MA D I SO N V ILL E 1 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pl.US fJt.:Au T □ PARTS Walmart) ( ister 936-399-2800; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 Church of Hope s.ve money L vt bett er I 610 E M ain St . p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Highway 90 Church of Christ 20260 Hwy 90 North, Bedias 936-395-7033 Dewitt Rowe, Minister; W.S. 6 p.m. Sat.; Madiso nv ille, TX Grace Baptist 1115 S. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-8448; Prayer 10 a.m. Tues.; Teens 7 p.m. Fri. 936 - 34-B - 2'733 Store44 6• 1620 E.Main• Madi sonville, TX, 77864 7171 Fm 1372, North Zulch; Don Sem on ski, S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., 936-348-3715• Fax: 936-348-3152 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. M on-Fr i 7-5 :30 I Satu rda y 7-12 Cornerstone Bible Church Hispanic Baptist Midway Church of Christ “Changing the world by being his church” The Madisonville 310 N. May, Madisonville; Pablo Palomino, 10 mi. east of Madisonville on Hwy 21; Lanier 3058 Johnson Ln., Madisonville, TX; The Madisonville Minister 936-348-2319; Dom. 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., Stevens, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 979-324-3619; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Meteor Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night Meteor Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Mierc. y Vier. 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sr. Pastor: David Medina, Associate Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Hopewell Missionary Baptist Mt. Tabor Church of Christ 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Pastor: Jerry Huff 12695 FM 247, Midway; Willie Claiborne, 8 mi. N. of Madisonville on Hwy. 75; Stuart 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & Carter, Minister; W.S. 9:30 a.m., 936-348-6331 Cross Roads Cowboy Church LEE’S AUTOMOTIVE 4th Sunday 1207 S. Madison St, Madisonville; 936-349-4401; James Lee North Madison Church of Christ 10 a.m. Sun., Wed. 7 p.m. Owner Im Lake View Baptist TEXASP!!!~3 !~~!~~RS Certifi ed 402 N. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-3517; (936) 348-3536 416 N. Short St., Madisonville; 936-348-9288; S.S. 10:50 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. Fax 936-348-7554 (936) 348-3376 Fax Charleton Greene, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Living Truth Church 1307-B North May Street 1100 N. May, Madisonville; Lon McVeigh, 1115 1-45 North W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wed. 6:30 p.m.; North Zulch Church of Christ Madisonville, Texas 77864 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & Madisonville Missionary Soc. Wed. 5:30 p.m. 323 Zulch St., North Zulch; 936-399-2351; 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Fred Keefer, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; JubiLE Little Rock Missionary Baptist W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. ~~•LLC F.M. 1428 south of S.H. 21, Connor com munity; New Life Church The Madisonville 401 North May Street Danny Baker, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; West Main Church of Christ 11969 Hwy 21 East, Midway; Terry Bry an, Meteor Madisonville,Texas 77864 W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday 804 W. Main St., Madisonville; Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 (936) 241-5121 Freddie Anderson, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Lone Star Missionary Baptist 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Gus Wehmeyer (936) 348-3376 Fax W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Sales Manager (936) 662-8768 Cell 22426 Gin Tank Rd., Bedias; 1st & 3rd Salem Disciple of Jesus Christ Ministry 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Sunday, 11 a.m. Southside Church of Christ Church 22470 Leon St., Bedias, TX he adisonville Madisonville Christian Fellowship 6050 FM 247, Midway; Bro. Mack Bailey Sr., T M Rev. David Burns 3973 Hwy 21 East, Madisonville; 936-348-3923; minister. Bible Study 9:30-10:15 a.m., eteor Sunday school 10:30 a.m., M S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., We now W.S. 10:30 a.m. Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Worship service 11 a.m. have Spanish translation for our 10:45am 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Sunday morning service. EPISCOPAL 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Holy Innocents Episcopal The Dwelling Place Mesquite Hill Baptist 600 N. McIver, Madisonville; 936-348-2034; 2185 Waldrip Rd. (I-45 N. & Waldrip); 7401 Rocky Ridge Lane, Madisonville; W.S. 10:30 a.m Glenn Campbell, Minister 936-348-2772; 1-45 at Exit 116 ALEX CANN ON Daniel Vines, pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m. service at House of Hope, Across from Home Depot W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL 901 W. Trinity St. REAL ESTATE APPRAISER St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Bus 936-348-3253 I Fax 936-349-3835 New Life Baptist Church 201 N. Texas St., Madisonville; 979-549-2876 Victory Bible Church 936-291-7500 P.O. Box 387 I Madisonville, TX 7786 1508 E. Collard, Madisonville; Lloyd Jones, Ben Lyons, Minister; services on Sundays and 3707 S.H. 21 W., Madisonville; John Weeks, www.wiesnerhuntsville.com Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call for times. Minister. W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Page 8 The Madisonville Meteor Dec. 18, 2019 Here’s MyMy CardCard

Keep the numbers of these locally owned businesses on hand for all of your service and shopping needs. Joel Douget • 936-438-0252 Business Spotlight C&D Automotive SPRAY ON SPRAY FOAM By Campbell Atkins INSULATION, LLC Residential ~ Commercial ~ Agricultural much experience, have built their dream with the support of friends and family. [email protected] “We pride ourselves on honesty, professionalism and experience.” said Cindy Harris. “We treat our customers how we want to be treated.” C&D is a fully equipped shop that can handle anyone’s Lopez’s Expert needs. Th ey strive to take care of their customers in a timely manner and off er the best service. in Tree Service “Th e people of Madisonville are awesome, and we 25 yrs. of Experience in Tree Removal and Insured wouldn’t be where we are without them,” said Cindy • Free Estimates Harris. “We had a lot of followers from the dealerships • Stump and Tree Removal who knew us personally. We’ve continued to serve them • Clean-Ups and Haul-Offs for 10 years. Our customers are what makes us.” • Pruning and Trimming C&D Automotive is in their tenth year serving the • Mowing Darel and Cindy are fortunate enough to live right Contact: people of Madisonville and is your one stop auto shop next to their business as well as work with their daughter. Juan Lopez that specializes in diesel and gas engines. Darel and Cindy Th is arrangement allows plenty of time with their eight (936) 828-6176 | (936) 662-9248 Harris, who worked for years in the dealerships and have grandchildren, who are oft en seen around the offi ce.

Bullard Unlimited Septic Systems (standard & aerobic) Tires – Sales & Repairs • Gooseneck Hitches & Maintenance Truck Accessories • Trailer Repair Now installing Storm Shelters! 301 Crossroads, Madisonville 936-348-9797 Alicen Collins • [email protected] • Alisgrooming.com Patrick Bullard (936) 348-3934 Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm & First Sat. of the month 1810 E. Main St. Unit B • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-0223

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LOW HOURLY RATES Brazos Valley Livestock DOZER/BACKHOE WORK Commission Co. Inc DIAMOND H • Cleaning Out or Building New Tanks & Lakes Providing the Brazos Valley with service and experience. WELDING & FENCE CO. • Land Clearing & Brushhogging Scott Scarmardo • Ditches Cleaned Out General Manger • Ditch Crossings Installed • General Dozer or Backhoe Work 6097 East S.H 21 BRADLEY HARRIS Bryan, Texas If you’re planning on any dozer/backhoe work, 979-472-0369 please give me a call. Phone 979-778-0904 Fax 979-778-7900 Raymond Marsh • Hm: 903-344-2327 Mobile 979-224-3764 • Home 979-272-0667 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL LOW HOURLY RATES Cattle Sales Tuesday at 12:00 Noon

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Business on 6.7 Acres. $650,000 Cross Fence, Abundant Wildlife and New listing!! 2 Commercial Crossword Beautiful Views. $329,000. buildings on nearly 1/2 acre ready for your FM 1452 E Madison County Lewis Ln., Midway new business!! Bldg #1 has 2926 sf; #2 has 54+/- Acre Horse Ranch: Gated Entry Property Cabin on approx. 30% open/70% wooded 1972 sf (cad) along with an additional shed. YOURAD featuring 4/3/2 stone and brick home with 20+/- Acres UNDER with fence CONTRACT and pond. Great all $110,000 around property for residential, cattle, hunting fi replace and porches. Amenities include a 9 $475,000 Answers stall horse barn, workshop, 2 implement barns, and fi shing $199,000. 21+/- Acres on Spur 67 & I-45. Residential, storage shed, loafi ng shed, 2 ponds, fence/ CR 134 Leona: 10+/- Acres great for Ranch and/or Commercial. cross fence and abundant wildlife. recreation, bow hunting!! ONLIN' $980,000. $65,000. $350,000 New Listing: New Listing: CR 115 Centerville New Listing: FM 1119 Hwy 21 W Old Farmhouse on 5.00+/- Acres 3/2.5 with Pavilion and Barn on 9.6 Wooded Leon County 49.00+/- Acres with paved Road with 2 outbuildings. Acres. $399,000. Frontage $318,500 (6500/AC). LOTS CR 132 Centerville New Listing: Mustang Loop 700 May St., Madisonville 3.328 Acres with 3/2.5 Metal Home on 21+ Acres with Pond & 2.5 Acres mostly open ready for your custom or high visibility $59,000. Barn. $395,000. mobile home!! $55,000. 2 Lots, approx .40 acre together on Holly Flynt Rd. Madison & Walker County Updated New Listing: Midway Springs in Hilltop Lakes. $2500 each!! 359.7 Acres with 2 ponds, fence, old Mobile Ho Farm House on 87.28 Acres $695,000. New Listing: Settlers Ln. me & FM 247 Frontage $5,995/acre. Newport Ln., Midway Acre Lot $20,000. Recreational UNDER 12.44 +/- CONTRACT wooded acres with New Listing: Owner Financing Available!! RENTALS creek. Bring your RV and Bow!!! $5,000/acre. FM 2158 Land Available: 1-3 tracts of restricted acreage (20+/- acres each) offering 303 A & 303 E Madison St; Commercial 90+/- Click on the Pearson Rd., Midway unlimited opportunity for those wanting a Rentals $600/month. Acre Ranch Available!!! Features include Classifi eds tab at permanent country residence or weekend Madisonville - 3 Commercial Lease buildings Homesite area, fence, cross fence, creek, 2 retreat. Tracts present varying degrees of located on Hwy 90, just off the square. 303 C, www.madisonvillemeteor.com ponds, and heavy cattle pens. $449,000. openness but all are excellent choices for 683 SF & includes kitchenette; 303 E, 1718 SF, Bedias Dr., Bedias TX hunting and/or agricultural purposes. This has large open space & built-in desks; 301 21+/- Acres with Cabin, Water & Electric property is easily accessible with paved road C&D, 2400 SF w/ 2 bay doors & offi ce area. THEN $159,000. frontage and electricity is available. 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ties into Exxon in 1973) in On to other things. 1617 East Main Street, lotte Barrett, Nora Pick- HQ the mid-80s and used the NETTLES Have you experienced Madisonville, Texas ens and Lori O’Neal, who building to support their a major fire? Then you 77864. blow out their candles Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 fuel business, selling fuel know the relief you feel Speaking of volun- Saturday. to farmers, ranchers and to see those fire trucks teers, our fire depart- Winding out our “People will be able to of Bunkin and Candy other locals. lumbering up the road. ment is always in need of week’s birthday list is stop by and pick up cam- Bennett and the late Dee The fuel operations on We owe a big debt of grat- more volunteers. Natu- Jerry Marhofer whose paign signs and other and Calvin Clute. the site ended in the early itude to the volunteers of rally these individuals birthday is Sunday. Mr. party merchandise like The newlyweds are 90s, just before Hardy the Madisonville Vol- have jobs so sometimes Jerry will be celebrating that,” said Counsil. making their first home decided to renovate the unteer Fire Department finding enough volun- his 80th birthday! They have already right here in Madison- structure, preserving the and now is a good time to teers who can leave that And finally, I recently placed a sign across the ville. building around 1995 for show it. job to fight fires can be read a blog on living fru- building’s awning stat- Adna Hawthorne is nostalgia’s sake. The City of Madison- a problem. More volun- gally. How about that for ing the new purpose of doing much better fol- “All those (Humble) ville funds the operat- teers would mean more reading material during the building. Members lowing her surgery last stations were built by one ing expenses for the fire availability of fire fight- the Christmas season of the party will continue month, but recovery will architect,” said Hardy. department. However, ers. when we probably spend to volunteer their time to take a while. Drop your Indeed, John F. Staub, there isn’t enough tax Would you be inter- the most money? While repaint the building and encouragements to her best known for building revenues to replace ested? Think about at- it would be challenging work on other necessary at Paradise Springs, 5600 Ima Hogg’s Bayou Bend equipment and other tending a first or third to make Christmas shop- renovations. Cypresswood Dr., #342, mansion in Houston, de- needs. Thankfully in the monthly Monday night ping a frugal event, hey, it The station was built Spring, Texas 77379. signed the prototype for past people like you have meeting to see if this fits might be fun to try. in 1931 at a cost of There’s something about all Humble stations in the supported the fire de- you. The first Monday is The blog’s author $3,778.78, according to reading a collection of 1920s. The Madisonville partment time when they a business meeting while stated, “when you need an old ledger provided by cards over and over that location, one of the few were in need of equip- the third Monday is for less money to live, your Hardy. The two bays on makes you feel warm in- remaining in the state, ment. It’s time to do so training and equipment earning needs reduce, the south side of the sta- side. draws plenty of attention again. maintenance. Check it too. You can work less, tion were added in 1953 Heidi Ellis, who un- from passers through Our volunteers now out. retire early, take time to for $14,340.52. derwent brain surgery town. need to replace the al- On this week’s birth- travel. In short, you have The Hardys bought several weeks ago is also The Republican Party most 40-year-old rescue day list; happy belated more lifestyle choices the station from then- home recovering and won’t be the only entity boat that had to be re- birthday to Miss Malley open to you.” owner Exxon (Standard by the time you read that has used the station tired. Presently they must McClure. Malley turned You’re about to have Oil acquired Humble Oil this young Ryder Davis three years old Monday more reading choices for something other than rely on other fire depart- in 1959, merging the enti- should be home follow- and I think she’s watch- offered you here as well. its original use. Hardy ments should they need ing his month-long hos- ing to make sure I tell Round Town is about to said Henson Family Deal- to use a rescue boat. if pital stay. Ryder is tough! everyone. Hope your be more frugal, in words erships used the place for you have an extra dollar Monday, he underwent birthday was very special that is. Our paper needs CINESTAR CINEMA a number of years as a or so in your pocket, you of Huntsville an early morning pro- Malley! space to add other info “make-ready” space, pre- might consider donating See our website for cedure and that evening Also on this week’s but that doesn’t mean movies & times paring and servicing new he and his walker made it to our Madisonville www.huntsvillemovies.com birthday list is Wade yours won’t be shared; cars sold at the collection (936)291-0248 for show info a lap around the nurses’ Volunteer Fire Depart- Phillips, Janie Mathis and I’ll just squeeze it a little of dealerships. station. ment. That address is Kelly Cole, who celebrate tighter. their birthday Thursday. In the meantime, I’m Then Cathy Closs and giving that frugal shop- Navasota Livestock Sharon Nixon will do the ping stuff a try. I’ll let you Earn instant cash Auction Co. same Friday and Char- know next week! when you sign a new Market Report for Saturday, Auto or Personal Loan! DECEMBER 14, 2019 Volume: 2059 Total Sellers: 306 Total Buyers: 152 Community Calendar Trend of Market: STEADY Huntsville Christian Women’s to the top three displays from WEIGHT STEERS HEIFERS Connection Christmas Madisonville, Midway, and luncheon North Zulch. The organization UP TO $150 CASH BACK* 150 – 300 lbs 1.00 – 1.85 1.00 – 1.65 The Huntsville Christian will reveal the winners will be 300 – 400 lbs 1.00 – 1.85 1.00 – 1.63 Women’s Connection invites revealed Friday. ON PERSONAL LOANS all ladies to luncheon Thursday 400 – 500 lbs 1.00 – 1.80 1.00 – 1.49 at Elkins Lake Clubhouse, 632 Winter Storytime at library UP TO $350 CASH BACK* 500 – 600 lbs 1.00 – 1.51 1.00 – 1.33 Cherry Hills Drive, Huntsville, Winter Storytime for babies, 600 – 700 lbs 1.00 – 1.34 1.00 – 1.25 TX. Visiting starts at 11 a.m., toddlers, and preschoolers at ON AUTO LOANS then the lunch and program the Madison County Library Slaughter Bulls: .40-.82 Slaughter Cows: .15-.62 are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. continues through Feb. 27, with Conquer holiday shopping and December automobile Reservations are necessary. some holiday closures. Storytime Pairs: $750- $1575 Stocker Cows: $650-$2300 Speaker and special feature begins every Thursday at 10 a.m. discounts with all the perks of a Community Service PLAINER CATTLE BRINGING BELOW THESE FIGURES will be Huntsville singer and for a 30- to 45-minute program of composer Latrelle Lindon. Cost stories, songs, poems, rhymes, Credit Union loan. Apply today! For more information call: of the luncheon is $15. For fingerplays, feltboard activities, *Certain restrictions apply. All loans subject to credit Greg Goudeau 936-825-6545 or 936-661-8432 reservations, call Carol at 936- movement activities, and crafts. approval. Membership eligibility required. 1!f!JC!Jmmuni~Service Or for a free market report, go to http://www.navasotalivestock.com 295-6178 by 10 p.m. Monday. The library will host a Christmas CreditUnion party Thursday and a Valentine Federally insured by NCUA. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! Christmas light contest party on Feb. 13. Registration Keep Madison County is required. Please come by ~~- HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Beautiful continue to judge the library at 605 S. May St. www.cscutx.com/jingle | 936.295.3980 NCUA NEXT SALE JANUARY 4, 2020 residential Christmas light or call 936-348-6118 for more displays. Prizes will be given information.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE EMITIR NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICADOS DE OBLIGACIÓN CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP DE LA CIUDAD DE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION THE STATE OF TEXAS Applicant’s Attorney: MADISONVILLE, TEXAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the COUNTY COURT Alan L. Tinsley, Attorney at Law POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Concejo Municipal City of Madisonville, Texas shall convene at 6:00 p.m. on MADISON COUNTY P.0. Box 160 de la ciudad de Madisonville, Texas, se reunirá el lunes 9 de Monday, March 9, 2020, at its regular meeting place at the Madisonville, Texas 77864 marzo de 2020 a las 6:00 p. m. en su lugar de reunión City Hall of Madisonville, located at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas, and during such meeting, the City CAUSE NO. P19040 habitual en el Ayuntamiento de Madisonville, ubicado en 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas, y durante esa Council will consider the passage of an Ordinance and take To all persons interested in the Estate of: reunión el Concejo Municipal considerará la aprobación such other actions as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City of Madisonville, Texas $1,250,000 FLOYD ALBERT JOHNSTON, SR, Deceased de una Ordenanza y tomará las medidas que considere necesarias para autorizar la emisión de Certificados de Tax & Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020 Beverly Ann Wilson, Applicant, has filed an Application obligación de ingresos e impuestos de la Ciudad de (the “Certificates”) for the purpose of paying, in whole or for Determination of Heirship and requests that County Madisonville, Texas, por $1,250,000, Serie 2020 (los in part, contractual obligations to be incurred for design, Court Madison County, Texas,determine who are the heirs “Certificados”), con el fin de pagar, total o parcialmente, construction, development, redevelopment, improvement and only heirs of the Decedent and their respective shares obligaciones contractuales que se contraerán para el or rehabilitation and equipping of public works, buildings, and interest in such estate. diseño, construcción, desarrollo, nuevo desarrollo, parking facilities, landscaping, drainage, land and right-of- Said application may be heard and acted on by said Court mejora o rehabilitación y equipamiento de obras públicas, way and purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and after 10 o’clock a. m. on the first Monday next after the edificios, instalaciones de estacionamiento, jardinería, machinery, for authorized needs and purposes to fund (i) expiration of ten days from the date of publication of this drenaje, terrenos y derecho de paso y compra de materiales, a public safety facility for the City Police Department, (ii) citation. suministros, equipos y maquinarias, para las necesidades renovations to the City Municipal Building (collectively y propósitos autorizados para financiar (i) una instalación the “Projects”), (iii) professional services for engineering, All persons interested in this said estate are hereby cited to de seguridad pública para el departamento de policía de la surveying, geotechnical, auditing, financial advisory, legal appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written con- Ciudad, (ii) renovaciones al edificio municipal de la Ciudad counsel and (iv) cost of issuance of the Certificates. The test or answer to this Application should they desire to do (denominadas en conjunto los “Proyectos”), (iii) servicios Certificates shall be payable from an ad valorem tax levied, so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must profesionales de ingeniería, relevamiento, geotécnicos, within the limits prescribed by law, on taxable property file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with auditoría, asesoramiento financiero y legal, y (iv) costo located within the City and from a pledge of certain net the County Clerk of Madison County Texas, on or before de emisión de los Certificados. Los Certificados deberán revenues (not to exceed $5,000 in aggregate amount) the above-noted date and time. pagarse a partir de un impuesto ad valorem aplicado, derived from the operation of the City’s waterworks and Given under my hand and seal of the County Court of dentro de los límites establecidos por ley, sobre las sewer system (the “System”). Madison County, Texas, at the office of the Madison County propiedades imponibles ubicadas dentro de la Ciudad y de Clerk in Madisonville, Texas, this the12th day of December una promesa de ciertos ingresos netos (sin exceder $5,000 The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of 2019. en monto total) provenientes del funcionamiento de las the City is $4,330,000. The current combined principal and plantas de tratamiento y el sistema de aguas residuales de la interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations, SUSANNE MORRIS, Ciudad (el “Sistema”). secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, of the City CLERK COUNTY COURT on time and in full is $5,253,900, and the estimated MADISON COUNTY TEXAS El capital actual de todas las obligaciones de deuda pendientes principal and interest required to pay the proposed de la Ciudad es de $4,330,000. El capital e interés combinado 103 W. Trinity, Suite 104 Certificates on time and in full is $1,555,000. The actual que se requiere para pagar todas las obligaciones Madisonville, Texas 77864 Certificates shall mature not later than year 2040 and with de deuda pendientes, garantizadas por y pagaderas de interest, payable semi-annually, at a rate not in excess of the impuestos ad valorem, de la Ciudad a tiempo y en su maximum legal rate of interest as prescribed by Chapter totalidad es de $5,253,900, y el capital e interés estimado 1204, Government Code. Don't Get Fa/ce,d Ouc. que se requiere para pagar los Certificados propuestos en su totalidad y a tiempo es de $1,555,000. Los Certificados This Notice is issued pursuant to the authority and direction vencerán a más tardar en el año 2040 y con un interés of the City Council of the City of Madisonville, Texas pagadero de forma semestral a una tasa que no exceda la and in accordance with the provisions of the Certificate KNOW tasa de interés legal máxima establecida por el capítulo of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Local Government YOUR 1204 del Código de gobierno. Code §271.041, et seq. and the Public Securities Procedures Este Aviso se emite en virtud de la autoridad y dirección Act, as amended, §1201.001, et seq., Government Code. NEWS del Concejo Municipal de la ciudad de Madisonville, Texas, CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS y de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de SOURCE! certificados de obligación de 1971, con sus /s/ Rosa Barrera _____ modificaciones, el Código del gobierno local, City Secretary Trusted Journalism & Local Reporting Since 1894 sección 271.041 y siguientes, y la Ley de procedimientos de títulos públicos, con sus modificaciones, sección 1201.001 y siguientes, del Código de Gobierno. THE MADISONVILLEMETEOR METEOR Your Verified Local News Source CIUDAD DE MADISONVILLE, TEXAS /s/ Rosa Barrera In Print & Online | 936-348-3505 CLASSIFIEDS WORK!! Secretaria del Concejo Municipal www.madisonvillemeteor.com 936-348-3505 Dec. 18, 2019 The Madisonville Meteor Page 11 Holiday Coloring Contest Enter to win an Amazon gift card for the Christmas present you really want! First place will receive a $30 Amazon gift card, Second place receives a $20 card and third place $10.

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e 12 The Madisonville Meteor □Dec. 18, 2019 Sports Mustangs fall to Brenham in close contest By Campbell Atkins We just came up a little juniors, they are always good practices.” campbell.atkins@ bit short in a tough road competitive games for us The team’s defensive madisonvillemeteor.com game to a good, veteran that our younger players press has been a high team. But I was pleased can learn from,” said Reid. point for Reid throughout The Madisonville bas- with their play.” The loss at Brenham the young season. Offen- ketball team dropped a Wayne Roundtree led was the last game the sively, they are trying to 74-72 contest on the road the way in scoring for the team played before bat- improve on half court ex- in Brenham on Dec. 10. Mustangs with 21 points, tling Sealy on Tuesday, ecution. They were idle on Friday eight of which came in the giving them a week of no “No matter how good before hosting Sealy at fourth quarter. Armando games to work on and off you are at the press, you MHS on Tuesday. Juarez and Xzavier Wha- the court. are eventually going to “I was very pleased ley followed Roundtree “We took a little bit of run into situations where with the way the boys with 11 points apiece in time off just for reflection the game is going to slow played,” said head coach the loss and Ronaldo Wil- and rest,” said Reid. “We down,” said Reid. “We Chris Reid on the per- lis added 10 points. have also had some team need to be able to execute formance in Brenham. “Any time we play meetings on what we need in those situations.” Campbell Atkins “They played with a lot of a team like that, with a to do to be successful mov- Madisonville’s Armando Juarez drives to the basket heart, passion and hustle. handful of seniors and ing ahead along with some see MUSTANGS page 14 during a Mustangs home game at MHS.

CORRECTION Lady USA BASEBALL 12U In the Dec. 11 publication of the Mustangs Madisonville Meteor, we stated that North Zulch basketball player compete Kaleb Douga recorded 34 points in a Dec. 6 matchup against in Fairfield Latexo. However, it Winter ball was Emory Broussard By Campbell Atkins The Mustang 12U baseball team finished second at the Scrap Yard Holiday Classic Toy Drive who scored 34 points. campbell.atkins@ The Meteor strives to madisonvillemeteor.com Tournament in Conroe after falling to the top-seeded Houston Wild Things in the championship be wholly accurate in all endeavors and The Madisonville on Dec. 8. The team fought back with back-to-back victories to qualify for the title game after apologizes for any Lady Mustangs basket- starting 0-2 in pool play. Pictured are (back row, from left) coaches Anthony Campbell, Sean confusion. ball team dropped a road contest at Snook on Dec. Harding and Randy Campbell, (middle) players Cade Campbell, Malichi Kovar, Chance Byrd, 10 before winning one of Clayton Nash, Jaden Pope, Kendall Campbell, (bottom) Clay Fountain, Garrett Lummus, Colten four matchups during a tournament in Fairfield Harding, Jaquan Hastings and Malik Kovar. Over 1,000 toys were donated during the event. NZ B-Ball over the weekend. “It was stiff comple- splits in tion,” said head coach Shana Taylor on the ac- tion in Fairfield. “I thought Brenham we could have played a lot By Campbell Atkins better than we did. All of campbell.atkins@ the games were winnable, madisonvillemeteor.com but we did not always play well. We had two injuries and, for the entire year, I The North Zulch Bull- feel like we have not been dogs men’s basketball able to play and get better team split four matchups because of missing parts.” at a tournament in Bre- The Lady Mustangs mond over the weekend defeated Robinson 35-28 with victories over Bre- to open play in Snook. mond and St. Joseph’s Khyra Cooper led the and losses to Groesbeck team with eight points and Calvert. and three steals. Daiona “I thought we played Johnson led the way really well overall,” with 11 rebounds and said head coach Matt four assists. Jerkayla Kirschner. “We are start- Dickey logged six points ing to execute a lot of and eight boards while different things, both of- Tra’Shayla Smith scored fensively and defensively. six and five. They are starting to exe- The team then fell cute play calls and really behind early and could play well as a team.” never fight back in a 53-29 The Bulldogs began loss to Rudder. Dickey the action with a 51-29 and Cooper led the team victory over Bremond, the in scoring with 11 and 10 tournament’s host. They points, respectively. Coo- used an 18-point third per also recorded seven quarter performance to rebounds, which was sec- propel their way to the ond on the team behind comfortable win. Kristen Tolliver. Courtesy Photo Emory Broussard led In Friday’s lone the team with 17 points in matchup, Madisonville the win and was followed dropped a low scoring by Carson Radde with 11. contest to China Spring Stephen Harris and Tyler by a tally of 29-25. Dickey Cowboys ground and pound Rams Kirschner added eight led the team in scoring The Dallas Cowboys liott added 117 yards and 11-3 Seattle Seahawks, and seven points for the for the second straight slightly righted a sinking two touchdowns. Los Angeles was back in Bulldogs, respectively. game with nine points ship Sunday with a 44- Dak Prescott con- the playoff conversation North Zulch lost their and also added three point offensive outburst nected with eight re- and a clear favorite over second game of the tour- steals. Cooper recorded against the Los Angeles ceivers for 212 yards and the struggling Cowboys. nament to Groesbeck seven points along with Rams in Arlington. The threw a pair of touch- Dallas never allowed by a score of 60-56. They seven rebounds, which win evens up their re- downs to Tavon Austin Todd Gurley any breath- built an advantage in the led the team. cord at 7-7 with a road and Jason Witten. ing room, holding the first half but scored just In their final matchup matchup against the Ea- Despite a rocky sea- star running back to just two total points in the of the tournament on Sat- gles to decide their sea- son after last year’s run 20 yards on the ground. third quarter. urday, the Lady Mustangs son in week 16. to the Super Bowl, the Jared Goff padded his “Nothing was going fell 52-44 to Gatesville. The Dallas rushing at- Rams (8-6) finally ap- stats with a pair of fourth right and we could not Cooper logged 10 points tack was on full display Eye on Sports peared to have sorted out quarter touchdowns, score,” said Kirschner on and eight rebounds while in Sunday’s win over the Campbell their issues entering the but the L.A. offense was the third quarter. “I feel Daiona Johnson topped Rams with a lofty total of Atkins matchup in Dallas. With dominated throughout we should have won, but the team in scoring with 263 yards on the ground. victories in three of four the game. we just fell apart.” 12. Jyah Burns added nine Tony Pollard led the team carries (10.9 yards per matchups, including a points to the total while with 131 yards on just 12 attempt) while Ezekiel El- convincing win over the see CAMPBELL page 14 see BULLDOGS page 14 Dickey posted five assists. Dickey also recorded three steals in the loss along with Cooper and Brianna Johnson. Lady Bulldogs battle in Snook “We will only be ready if we play against differ- By Campbell Atkins The losses at Snook need to be able to grind ent teams and schemes campbell.atkins@ came to College Station it out when things are and by mastering our of- madisonvillemeteor.com JV, Schulenburg (3A), not going well.” fense and defense,” said Rockdale (3A), Elgin According to Taylor. “It is stiff com- The North Zulch Lady (5A) and Anderson (3A). Stenseth, Schulenburg petition, which is why I Bulldogs basketball “The theory is when was the only team that choose the tournaments team defeated Milano you play tougher teams was clearly superior to I choose.” on Dec. 10 before drop- and better competition, the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Mustangs ping five contests at a it allows you to find They opened tourna- were edged 44-39 in a sin- highly competitive tour- things that you need to ment play with a 53-51 gle road contest at Snook nament in Snook over work on, see them and loss to College Station before the tournament on the weekend. The team’s address them,” said JV. Lakin Madden led the Dec. 10. record was 9-7 enter- head coach Michael team in scoring with 14 Campbell Atkins ing Tuesday’s matchup Stenseth. “When playing Lakin Madden of North Zulch attempts to turn the see LADY MUSTANGS page 14 against Cayuga. big games in district, you see LADY BULLDOGS page 14 corner on a defender during a home game at NZHS.

www.madisonvillemeteor.com Dec. 18, 2019 The Madisonville Meteor Page 13 Luis Aceves shines at collegiate level Midfielder and Madi- have become a lot more WOMEN’S sonville High School gradu- clinical as the season has BASKETBALL ate Luis Aceves saw playing progressed. Normangee High School time for the Southwestern Aceves was an attack- graduate Jazzmyn Jones Christian University (Okla.) ing midfielder, so he had had seven points for Cen- men’s soccer team despite chances to move forward. tenary College of Louisiana a number of upperclass- Four of his eight shots were against LeTourneau. The men teammates at his po- on goal, and he scored freshman blocked a shot sition. once. and had one steal. Aceves, a first-year He said a main adjust- Longwood University transfer from Blinn Col- ment was trying to move point guard Tra’dayja lege, has started in three of the ball quickly. Smith had seven rebounds the first 15 games he played The Next Step “It was get the ball out and six assists against Nor- with his new team. Barbara wide (along the sideline) folk State. The Madison- Seven upperclassmen, Boxleitner and try to get a cross in,” ville alumna added two including four from out- said Aceves, who played points. side of the United States, 10 games for Blinn last Also from Madisonville also played at his position, said Southwestern Chris- year. High, Lexie Leveston had but the sophomore started tian head coach Adam six points for Langston or played in more games Kay. “He is kind of an in- MEN’S BASKETBALL University against Univer- than a number of them. dustrial player. He works Former Mustang Tommy sity of Science and Arts. The In addition to midfield, very hard for us and brings Holiday led Concordia Uni- forward had four rebounds Aceves has played two a certain energy to the versity Texas with nine re- and one assist. Courtesy Photo games at the right wing field. He has a lot of cre- bounds against Arlington Send updates about area MHS graduate Luis Aceves has started three position. ativity.” Baptist, tying his season athletes to Barbara Boxleit- games for the Southwestern Christian University “Luis is a fantastic per- Kay added that Aceves’ high. The sophomore had ner at jdanddoc@gmail. soccer team in Oklahoma. son, first and foremost,” decision-making skills seven points. com. BIG SAVINGS ON BIG TRACTORS!

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Bulldogs were without it brings in some team LADY BULLDOGS the services of Douga for building and trust,” said the majority of the game Stenseth. “Anytime you Continued from page 12 due to a minor injury. The are playing and compet- team was also without ing with different kids points and was followed Cheyenne Wallin for the making plays and step- by Katelyn Crocker and entire tournament. ping up, it can be good Katie Douga with 12 “We let a pretty good for team bonding.” apiece. Sam Moore also lead get away,” said Before the tourna- added nine in the loss. Stenseth on the Rockdale ment, the Lady Bulldogs The team also re- loss. “We were in that one defeated Milano 45-39 on mained neck-and-neck right down to the buzzer.” Dec. 10. with Anderson until the North Zulch was out- “We started out really final quarter. The Lady scored 17-4 in the fourth sluggish and got down,” Bulldogs managed just quarter to drop the con- said Stenseth. “We oper- five points in the final test 39-38. Madden led ated our basic defensive eight minutes of play and the team in scoring with principals after the first lost 51-41. 16 points and was fol- quarter and pretty much Madden led the team lowed by Crocker with 10. locked them down. The in scoring against Ander- The Lady Bulldogs final score was closer son with 17 points and managed just three than the game was, as was followed by Crocker points in the fourth quar- we were up by 18 at one with 12. ter in their final game point.” The Bulldogs al- of the weekend against North Zulch held Mi- lowed 20 points in the Elgin to fall 54-32. Mad- lano to just nine total opening quarter against den posted 17 points to points in the second and Schulenburg in their third lead the team in scoring third quarters combined. matchup and were never once again while Moore Douga led the team in able to get back into the followed with 10. scoring with 13 points game. Douga led the team North Zulch has one and was followed by in scoring with 16 points. more tournament sched- Crocker with 12. The closest contest of uled in their non-district The Lady Bulldogs the weekend came in a slate. hosted Cayuga Tuesday one-point loss to Rock- “They are spending a and will travel to Brazos dale, in which the Lady lot of time together and Christian on Friday. Campbell Atkins Eddy Medina of North Zulch attempts to dribble around a defender during a home game at NZHS. “When you play a games we can get,” said BULLDOGS team twice in three Kirschner. “It does put a days you get a little lot of pressure on us be- Continued from page 12 worried about it,” said cause we only have eight Kirschner. “They played guys. We do not have the Groesbeck stormed us differently and the depth to keep it full-tilt back with 27 points in game was a bit closer, and running all of the the final quarter to edge but to me it was never in time. That is allowing out the Bulldogs. Kaleb doubt. We led from start us to really work on our Douga led the team in to finish.” backcourt defense and scoring with 24 points, Both teams turned half court offense. The including 15 in the fourth it on offensively in the guys get tired because quarter alone. Harris fourth quarter with the they play hard.” added 14 points while Bulldogs posting 24 Kirschner’s biggest Kirschner posted 11. points in the final eight concern moving forward They dropped their minutes and St. Joe’s remains turnovers. The third game to Calvert by a posting 20. Radde led team is down on their score of 46-25 after post- the team with 20 points turnover average from a ing just nine points in the and was followed by season ago, but still com- first half. Kirschner led the Kirschner with 12 and mit 20 per game. team with seven points. Harris with nine. The Bulldogs hosted The Bulldogs bounced North Zulch is sched- Leon on Tuesday and back with a 51-43 victory uled to compete in two will take on Cross Roads over St. Joe’s, who they more tournaments be- on Friday. They are also defeated in a sepa- fore district play begins scheduled to compete rate matchup before the on Jan. 17. in a tournament at Rich- tournament on Dec. 10. “We need all the ards Dec. 27-28. Campbell Atkins Madisonville’s Khyra Cooper assumes a defensive position during a Lady Mustangs home game at MHS. JUST ANNOUNCED LADY MUSTANGS and Daija Martin with we believe we can win, we seven apiece. Dickey also will be much better and Continued from page 12 recorded six steals while more disciplined.” EMPLOYEE PRICING Cooper led the way with Madisonville traveled * Burns led the way with six rebounds. to Waco-Connally Tues- FOR EVERYONE! 10 points in the loss and “We are all trying to day and will compete was followed by Dickey develop a chemistry and a in the Aggieland Invita- with eight and Cooper belief,” said Taylor. “Once tional Dec. 26-28. 2019 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Edition 2019 Cadillac CTS

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