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VOL. 127, NO. 4 Hailed coach, councilman passes 12 pages • $1 By Campbell Atkins the City of his former coach until the end restored. campbell.atkins@ Madisonville, or of his life. “Once I got appointed and madisonvillemeteor.com perhaps patrons “I truly believe he was a hired, I told him, ‘Coach, I get at Walker’s Cafe, mentor to a lot of the athletes to quarterback for you one MCSO Jerry Harper, former Mad- you will learn that came through the program more time’,” said Gilbert. “He isonville High School Athletic that Harper was while he was there,” said Gil- didn’t make a comment, he just Director, head football coach a beloved staple bert. “Personally, I have always had a little grin on his face.” deputies to and Madisonville City Council- in the commu- JERRY respected him and I know he Harper began teaching and man, passed away in the early nity he called HARPER respected me as a child. He coaching at MCISD in the early hours of Monday morning. He home for five would be the one to load us 1970s and would eventually receive new was 83. decades. up and take us home to Bedias hold the post of maintenance One would be hard-pressed Madisonville Police Depart- (after practices and games).” director for the district. After to speak to anyone familiar ment Chief Herbert Gilbert, Years later, when Gilbert his official retirement, he re- body cams with Harper without receiving who played quarterback at was appointed Madisonville mained in the district in several the same resounding response: MHS under Harper when the P.D. Chief while Harper served capacities until 2008. By Campbell Atkins he was a great man. Whether Mustangs won the 1975 district on City Council, the head campbell.atkins@ you ask personnel at MCISD, title, remained a close friend of coach-quarterback duo was SEE HARPER, PAGE 12 madisonvillemeteor.com

The Madison County Commissioner’s Court MCISD approved contingency funds to purchase 10 new body cameras for the Sheriff’s updates Office’s deputies during their bi-weekly meeting Mon- day. The department’s 10 basketball deputies have already been wearing body cameras but will now receive upgraded procedures versions from Safety Vision to enhance their function. By Campbell Atkins “These are essential for campbell.atkins@ what we have to do today madisonvillemeteor.com for modern policing,” said MCSO Chief Deputy Steven Jeter, who spoke to the com- missioners along with Sheriff Madisonville CISD athletic Bobby Adams. “The cameras officials have updated practic- LLosos RanchosRanchos es for attending the school’s that we currently have fail more than they perform the junior varsity and varsity way they are supposed to.” basketball games in order to Adams and Jeter have ensure compliance with Dis- been in their positions awaitsawaits trict 18-4A guidelines. since Jan. 1 after Adams was “We have had growing elected the county’s new CAMPBELL abuse of the online ticket sheriff in a July runoff race. ATKINS system by some students and They stated much of those Amundson former students in the last three weeks have been spent Construction few games, which are causing attempting to repair the cur- makes progress some capacity and guideline rent body cameras, some of on the interior issues according to district which are beyond fixing. and exterior rules,” said MCISD Athletic of the new Director Rusty Nail in a Jan. 20 email. SEE MCSO, PAGE 5 Los Ranchos restaurant on In compliance with district Main Street in rules, Mustang basketball Madisonville players have been allotted two Friday. They or four tickets for each home Broadband are construct- game during the 2020-21 sea- ing a front son as a result of the ongoing patio for the COVID-19 pandemic. These contract new establish- tickets will now be provided ment for out- to each player the day before upgraded side dining. As the home game and allow shown above, the recipients, and only the the interior is recipients, to purchase entry at at library also making the gate. immense prog- “The ticket does not admit, ress. but allows you to purchase By Campbell Atkins admission at the home entry campbell.atkins@ gate to our competition gym,” madisonvillemeteor.com said Nail. “No Madisonville residents or fans will be ad- Working the line mitted with any online ticket, The Madison County as I have cleared that from our Commissioner’s Court ap- home fan access.” proved a three-year contract By Campbell Atkins storm struck East Only fans in possession of from EM3 Networks for in- campbell.atkins@ Texas earlier this month, the rostered players’ two or ternet service at the Madison madisonvillemeteor.com electrical workers were four allotted tickets will be eli- County Library, 80 percent tasked with repairing gible to purchase entry. These of which is covered by feder- power lines across the updated methods went into al E-rate funding. As coddled citizens of region in a safe and effect Friday, when the Lady The schools and libraries modernity, we can often timely manner. In an Mustang squads hosted Mexia universal service support find ourselves taking area unaccustomed to at MHS. program, or E-rate, helps the luxury of power for such weather, this duty The Madisonville men’s schools and libraries receive granted. But when this becomes endless and basketball team hosted La more affordable broad- luxury is taken away arduous. Vega at MHS to conclude their band services. After E-rate from us at the drop of a “For me, it is knowing first round of district play funding, Madison County’s hat, our lives as we know we are out there helping Tuesday. They will host China portion will be $1,749 per them come to a raging people get their lights Spring Feb. 2 and Mexia Feb. 9 year, according to Madison halt. back on,” said Lane to conclude their home district County Librarian Veronica While we wait, Duke, who works as a schedule. Grooms. powerless and patiently lineman for Primoris The Lady Mustangs will “High-speed internet is a (or not-so-patiently, in Services Corporation host Robinson at MHS Friday necessity,” said Grooms to many cases), countless (PSC), when asked what and Connally Feb. 5 to wrap the Commissioner’s Court unsung heroes spring gets him through a shift COURTESY PHOTO up their home district slate. Monday. “We have a lot into action when Mother Dalton Turner, an apprentice for Primoris See Sports for updates on Nature does her worst. SEE LINE, PAGE 12 Services Corporation, works a line in both Madisonville basketball SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 12 When a rare snow- November. teams INDEX COUNTYWIDE Normangee Tractor Business ...... 10 BURN BAN Churches ...... 9 Classifieds ...... 11 Obituary ...... 4 (936)396-3101 Opinion ...... 2 LIFTED NormangeeTractor.com Records ...... 4 Sports ...... 6-7 CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION “Nobody Beats Normangee Tractor” O PINION

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P.O. Box 999 PHOTO BY CAMPBELL ATKINS 205 N. Madison Street Charles Temme’s model train display cases are available for the public to view at the Madison County Museum available for Madisonville, Texas 77864 the public to view at the Madison County Museum through January. 936-348-3505 (phone) 936-348-3338 (fax) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: A history of trains in Madisonville The Madisonville Meteor encourages readers to submit letters to the Charles Temme is a Leon I’ve enjoyed seeing young also shows human actions editor. Priority will be given to those County resident but conducts people’s faces light up with and feelings and is from the letters pertaining to Madison much of his day-to-day busi- recognition. same authors and book series. OTO County issues. All letters are ness in Madisonville. He and At the center front of the Thomas and James were de- published at the discretion of wife Maisie are devoted and Museum, you can see a repli- veloped into a spin-off British the editor. To be published, very active members of First ca of a steam engine, railway children’s television series, letters must adhere to the United Methodist Church cars, and depot from the pe- Thomas & Friends. here. They have grandchil- riod when such stopped here. following criteria: Mr. Temme enjoys more • Letters must be signed by the dren that live here and attend The late Pete Hunter was than just train replicas. He writer and include a telephone school here. If home is good with woodworking tools, number where the writer may indeed where the heart is, that was Temme’s friend, and built has compiled a notebook of be reached for verifi cation of last makes Charles ours. the depot replica displayed Madison County railroad his- authenticity; this information Recently, Temme devot- with this train. tory plus fascinating photos will not be published. Unsigned ed time to Madison County MUSEUM MUSINGS Two other cases round and maps. I’ve noticed that letters will not be considered for Museum, arranging a portion things out. One holds two many folks are interested in publication. The Madisonville of his model train collection LAURA ANN CANNON train replicas “duded out” our area’s train history, so Meteor reserves the right to edit any into four display cases. If you for Christmas. The final one I borrowed from Temme’s letter for brevity and content. haven’t been in yet to see the Charles has brought trains holds a Thomas the Tank notebook. • Letters that are considered by trains, time is waning, so get a to the Museum. It IS the first engine with cars plus a James Madison County Museum, move on. engine and cars. Thomas management to be libelous or in time for this many trains here, located at 201 North Madison poor taste will not be published Mention model trains and and James have appeared in Street, is open to the public Temme’s face reveals his pas- and timing has been better many children’s books. Blue — this includes letters that attack now. The Polar Express mov- Wednesday through Saturday, private individuals and businesses. sion for them. He is quick to Thomas is an anthropomor- explain that his father worked ie and book garner attention phized (displaying human from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Letters praising a business will be during the Christmas season, mailing address is P.O. Box 61, reviewed and published on a case- Southern Pacific Railroad in traits) fictional steam locomo- the Houston area; in fact, both as does the excursion by that tive in “The Railway Series” Madisonville, TX 77864. You by-case basis. name in Palestine, TX, so this also might enjoy the Madison • Letters endorsing or denouncing sides of his family were rail- of books written by Reverend time Temme devoted one County Museum Facebook political candidates are discouraged road people. He can entertain Wilbert Awdry and his son display case to his Polar Ex- page, which we try to keep and will not be published after early you with train information. Christopher and published in This isn’t the first time press replica, book, and more. 1945. James the Red Engine busy with old photos and facts. voting has begun. • Letters from political candidates will not be published during election season. DEADLINES: Update from the State Capitol News 5 p.m. Friday (unless In recent days our country emergency items during the my new committee assign- it happened over weekend). has endured great challeng- first sixty days of a legislative ments. Announcements (birthday, es. These trials were met session. To this point, the Finally, I wanted to spot- weddings, etc.) 4 p.m. Friday. Retail with great bravery from law Governor has made no official light a couple of bills my ads 4 p.m. Friday. We can accept enforcement who put them- statement on emergency office filed this week. The first, late-breaking obituaries until 4 p.m. selves in the line of danger items for this session. This Monday. House Bill 1256, which passed to protect the United States process, which is outlined in the House with nearly 140 Capitol from civil unrest. Sim- the Texas Constitution, affords votes in 2019, ensures sustain- LEGAL DISCLAIMERS: ilarly, facing credible threats, members of the Legislature The Madisonville Meteor is an additional deployment of the opportunity to focus solely able funding for our specialty published weekly by Madisonville Texas State Troopers and Na- on those most pressing issues court system in Texas. Most Newspapers, Inc., 205 N. Madison tional Guardsmen have been at the start of a session. notably, our drug courts. This St., Madisonville, TX 77864- carefully watching over your Members of the House smart on crime approach has 1509. Periodicals postage paid State Capitol to ensure that a are also waiting on newly proven to reduce the likeli- at Madisonville, TX 77864. Send similar incident does not take elected Speaker Dade Phelan hood by of repeat offenses by address changes to The Madisonville place in Austin. Our capitol to appoint members to their 75-percent, and saves the state Meteor, P.O. Box 999, Madisonville, buildings should be respected Guest Column respective House Committees. an estimated $3.36 for every TX 77864. The entire contents of for what they are – enduring Each member typically serves dollar spent. The second, each issue of The Madisonville symbols of our people and District 57 Rep. on 2-3 committees of varying House Bill 1257 works to en- Meteor, including editorial and their government. Apprecia- Trent Ashby jurisdiction and are often ap- sure public safety by allowing advertising copy, are protected tion and respect for those who pointed to a committee based law enforcement officers to under the Fed eral Copyright Act. protect these buildings should on personal expertise or rele- After debating the proce- remove hazardous objects Reproduction of any portion of any be a bipartisan sentiment. All vance to their district. Hav- from our roads and highways. issue will not be permitted without of us, no matter race, color, dural rules that will govern ing said that, Speaker’s have In the coming weeks, I will the publication’s express permission. creed, or party affiliation the Texas House during the historically worked to include highlight additional legislation The opinions expressed in The Madi- should be grateful for law upcoming session, legisla- members of different walks of sonville Meteor do not necessarily enforcement’s presence and tors went back to their home life, spanning all regions of the that I have filed. refl ect the opinions of the staff , commitment to public safety districts to work with constit- state, to each committee in an As always, please do not management or publisher of The in these challenging times. uents until Tuesday, January effort to provide a well-bal- hesitate to contact our office Madisonville Meteor. With that, here’s an update 26th. This break is somewhat anced approach to public if we can help you in any way. from your State Capitol… usual, as legislators may only policy. In the coming weeks, I Our District office may be SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Capitol Update take action on the Governor’s look forward to updating you reached at (936) 634-2762. $42 per year in Madison County; $45 per year in Brazos, Leon, Grimes and Walker counties; $50 per year LETTER TO THE EDITOR elsewhere in Texas; $63 per year out of state. VACCINATION course set for implementa- scale vaccine hub in Bryan receive the vaccine and when CONCERNS tion. in the coming weeks. This we have appointments open. AFFILIATIONS: Dan Swanson hub will be designed to serve Individuals can fill out the The Madisonville Meteor is a Editor’s Note: The Meteor the entire Brazos Valley area. form at st-joseph.org/covid- On Tuesday, January member of the National Newspaper reached out to CHI St. Joseph Additionally, we hope to have vaccine to be notified of future 19 of this year, I went to St. Association, the Tex as Press Health’s Communication vaccines available at Madison appointment openings. Association, the South Texas Press Joseph’s Emergency room to put my name on the list for Manager Tracy Bates in re- Hospital in the coming weeks, We encourage you to Association and the Madison County gards to the above letter, who however this is dependent on continue following all safety Chamber of Commerce. the COVID-19 immunization shot. I was told that they have had the following to say in state allocations and vaccine guidelines including wearing them available and being that response: availability. a mask when in public, main- “St. Joseph Health Mad- We are currently vaccinat- tain social distance, washing MADISONVILLE METEOR I am over 65, I should be able to receive the shot. Not so! ison Hospital understands ing priority groups 1a (health hands frequently, staying I would have to have a that there is some confu- care workers, first responders home when you sick, quaran- EST. 1894 referral from my doctor to be sion around the access and and long term care residents tining if exposed or potentially ® 2020 put on the list (I do not have a distribution of the COVID-19 and staff) and 1b (individu- exposed to COVID-19 and vaccine. We know that our als 65 and older, people with receiving the vaccine when it USPS 325-380 local doctor). This is why the roll out of the vaccine has not the community is eager to underlying health conditions, becomes available to you. www.madisonvillemeteor.com met the goals that CDC and receive the vaccine; however, other congregate settings, We appreciate your pa- past administration had set availability of the vaccine is child care workers, and tience and understanding as for our country. Hoops have limited at this time. We are employees of preschools and we navigate distribution of the to be jumped through rath- actively working with the state kindergarten through 12th vaccines. Our goal remains er than just getting the shot to receive more vaccines to grade) when we have vaccines and always has been to pro- when they become available. all of our hospitals, as well as available. The community is vide excellent patient care to I feel that administration of our local partners in Brazos welcome to sign up to be no- those we serve. It continues to the shots needs to have a new County to develop a large tified when they are eligible to be our honor to serve you.”

EDUCATION

www.madisonvillemeteor.com • Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 • 3 NORTH ZULCH ISD HONOR ROLL ALL “A” HONOR Annalise Johnson Kaisley Lucherk Kyndall Rhodes ELEVENTH GRADE Cheyenne Brockman ROLL Kylie Lawson Braylon Martinez Adaline Theiss Michael Kirk River Gafford 2nd 9 Weeks 4TH GRADE Brandon Medina Kynzlee Theiss Bryce Lide Luis Gonzalez 1ST GRADE Jonathan Garcia Braxton Midkiff Brodee Welch Jannat Sunny Harli Mott Preslie Adams Forest Howard Madaline Miller 6TH GRADE TWELFTH GRADE Garrett Rhodes AnnaBella Grace Afshar Adylynn Okonski Mason Morris Braygen Calvin Abigail Cervantes Teja Skidmore Ian Alewine 5TH GRADE Abigail Nauling Emalea Hunziker-Reed Dannicka Diserens Danna Sosa Colby Carroll Luke Brown Raelynn Ogg Isabella Johnson Luis Garcia Anna Thatcher Madyson Cunningham Zailey Crocker Samantha Percy-Berrow Braydon LeMay Tessah Haggard Taylor Wallin Rose Green Courtlyn Roberts Kahlan Stewart Dayana Medina Haseeb Sattar TENTH GRADE Ruby Green Rylee Wallace Stephen Thomas Alexis Mooney “A/B” HONOR ROLL Stevie Broussard Cade Knotts 6TH GRADE 3RD GRADE Paislee Munsey SEVENTH GRADE Alexander Huffman Kinley Lawson Gracie Blades Evan Brown Bryton Sprandel Wali Afshar Andrew Parmer Stryker Martinez McKenna Hanson Eydin Mitchell Baylee Watkins Sierra Brockman Fasial Sattar Paisley McEntire William Kirk Kambralyn Plumlee Thade Brown James Scott Braxton McVey Lance Wallace Muhammad Sunny Secondary Bronc Corley ELEVENTH GRADE Brodie McWhorter “A/B” HONOR Harlie Watts ALL “A” HONOR Siara Currie Emory Broussard Jasper Ogg ROLL 4TH GRADE Martin Mazzo Dallas Drake Macy Cunningham ROLL Aaron Reed 1ST GRADE Coy Measell Nathaniel Marshall Baileigh Ferguson 2nd 9 Weeks Corbin May Emmalee Roberts Landon Cohen Brayden Stewart Rylee Gilbert SEVENTH GRADE Jonathan Medina Corbin Schuenemann Mia Garcia Katie Watson Emma Johnson Jade Sanders Kendrick Palmer Wilson Spencer Michael Goodman Tyler Watts Alyssa Johnson EIGHTH GRADE Cheyenne Shiflet Bryley Swinner Audrey Keefer Chloe Wise James Miller Stuart Menjivar TWELFTH GRADE Jeffrey Vaught Weylan Kohl EIGHTH GRADE Madison Morris NINETH GRADE Kinley Hines Weston Wells Izabella Mitchell Payton Brown Toby Schmidt Avery O’Neal Ryan Laurel Naomi Wiedecker Korban Palasota Jaycee Esters Mariah Williams Marissa Stewart 2ND GRADE 2ND GRADE Madelynn Kohl Zoraida Medina 5TH RADE Ayesha Suny Madison Murphy Dalila Cervantes Emily Cohen Preslie Munsey Grant Cooley TENTH GRADE Faith Reagan Oakley Sprandel Cooper Cook Justiss Ray Rayse Gafford Ali Sunny Landon Theiss 3RD GRADE Jace Hair Vernon Smith Braydon LeMay Megan Watson Trinitty Wallace Augustus Jimmerson Truitt Lindsey NINTH GRADE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Large type and other special materials BY VERONICA taste. We currently receive own collection, we par- LANDMANN automatic shipments ticipate in a Large Print every month of Large Print Circuit Program through People of all ages who Books and Audio CDs of the Central Texas Library are visually impaired, Westerns, Popular Fiction, System. At the beginning or who just prefer the Mysteries, Thrillers, Ro- of each rotation cycle in ease of larger type or the mance, and Clean Reads. September, January, and convenience of CDs, can Large Print Books are May, we receive two new continue to enjoy books printed in 14-point font or boxes of approximately 50 and reading with Large larger type. The font tends Large Print Books, and we Print Books and Audio to be dark and plain, so send our borrowed books Books. The Madison that the words are easier on to our partner library. County Library has a large to read. In comparison, This is a fantastic and low collection of both. Cur- most books are set in 10- cost way to expand our rently, we have 2,425 Large 12- point type, newspapers collection and keep fresh COURTESY PHOTO Print Books and 799 Books are often 8-point type, and materials circulating. Madisonville Elementary Students of the Month for January are (back row, on CD. With that many to some editions of the Bible Library staff can also from left) Hadley Scott, Graycen Mitchell, Kevin Lopez, (front, from left) Kaylie choose from, there should are in 6-point type. Brooks, Guadalupe Buenrostro, Christopher Adams and Brynlee Garrett. (Not be something for every To supplement our SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 8 pictured: Kalithain Eldridge) Happy New Year From our family To yours!          

                            

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4 THE MADISONVILLE METEOR Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 JAIL LOG OBITUARIES

The following persons cole, burglary of a motor vehicle were arrested or booked • Farris, Joseph Deme- • Permenter, Christi- Kimberly Sue Ledbet- William Earl Ledbetter, into the Madison Coun- trius, aggravated sexual na, unauthorized use of a ter; 41 years, 1 month, Jr. (Ronda) of Huntsville, ty jail. All persons are assault motor vehicle 26 days; of Palestine, TX; TX; her siblings, William presumed innocent until • Gafford, Johnny Ray, • Pettus, Angelica, passed away on Saturday; Ledbetter, III (Melissa) proven guilty in a court murder warrant January 16, 2021 in Pales- of New Waverly, TX, of law. • Giddens, Kenneth • Pinkins, Akeyra, DWI tine, TX. Her visitation is Windy Manuel (Brian) • Allison, Matthew Eugene, parole violation • Randle, James Ber- scheduled for Saturday; of Conroe, TX, Carolyn Keith, prohibited sub- • Glover, Raymond nard, public intoxication January 23, 2021 from 10- Concepcion (Ringo) of stance in a correctional Eric Jr., possession of a • Rodriguez, Joe, 12 at Day Funeral Home Spring, TX, and Michael facility controlled substance warrants Chapel in Madisonville, Ledbetter of Willis, TX; • Arjon, Rigoberto Jr., • Gutierrez, Ralph, • Sinclair, Paul, arson TX with the funeral to grandchild, Ella Marie possession of a con- harassment • Staley, Douglas follow at noon. Kimberly Jones and soon to be trolled substance • Hatchet, Joshua Wade, forgery will be laid to rest with born grandchild, Tristan • Armenta, Daniel Lamar Jeremiah, driving • Taylor, Justin Slade, her family at Hopewell KIMBERLY SUE Levi Jones; and numer- Luis, manufacture or while license invalid parole hold Cemetery in Normangee, LEDBETTER ous aunts, uncles, neph- delivery of a controlled • Holden, Tyrone Ber- • Thomas, Randall TX following the funer- ews, and nieces. substance nard, possession Glenn, warrant al. Rev. Jim Jackson will Ledbetter (Carolyn) and Serving as pallbearers • Barnuevo, Elvis • Johnson, Carlotta • Wilcox, Christo- officiate. James Walker (Joann). are: Terry Dyer, Jr., Billy Haile, no driver’s license Camille, no insurance pher Andrew, criminal Kimberly was born She is survived by her Chastain, III, Clayton • Carter, Adam Rex, • Jones, Jennifer Ni- non-support on November 21, 1979 children, Terry Dyer, Sr. Ledbetter, Dustin Byrd, aggravated assault with a cole, aggravated assault • Williams, Jeremy in Conroe, TX to William of Palestine, TX, Karen David Byrd, and Seth deadly weapon • Ledbetter, Richard Dequan, unauthorized Earl and Suzanne (Walk- Dyer and fiancé Jason McKinney. Serving as • Curby, Tracy Lynn, Wyatt, possession absence er) Ledbetter, Jr. and Jones of Palestine, TX, honorary pallbearers DWI • New, Kerry De- • Winland, Jennifer, was preceded in death and Brandon Jones of are: Charles Babb, David • Doying, Amber Ni- wayne, unauthorized use false birth certificate by her mother and her Palestine, TX; her father McKinney, and James grandparents, William Manuel.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE George W. Dodson, January 25,2021 at Iola 78, of North Zulch, TX; Missionary Baptist passed away on Thurs- Church in Iola, TX. The day, January 21, 2021 at funeral service will begin his home in North Zulch, at 2PM on Tuesday; TX surrounded by his January 26, 2021 also at loving and caring family. Iola Missionary Baptist George was born July Church with Bro. Tim 15, 1942 in Houston, TX Owens officiating. Serv- and was a member of ing as pallbearers are: Iola Missionary Baptist Alexander Dowling, Wil- Church in Iola, TX. He liam Dowling, Preston loved spending time with Powell, Chris Simons, his grandsons, family, GEORGE WILLIAM Eric White, and Michael and friends; reading “BILL” DODSON White. In accordance his Bible and telling tall with George’s wishes, he tales. On April 15, 1961; ing and Alexander Lee will be cremated follow- he married Shirley Jean Dowling of North Zulch, ing the funeral service. Alexander in Springfield, TX; sister: Carol Jean Memorial contribu- MO and she preceded “Jeanie” White of Poplar tions may be made in him in death on Thurs- Bluff, MO; niece, Lacretia George’s memory to Da’s day, January 21, 2010. White-Hyde of Poplar Legacy, a fund for his George is survived by Bluff, MO; nephew, Eric grandson’s education his two children by birth: White of Poplar Bluff, and medical care. Georgia Alvarez and hus- MO and niece, Elizabeth Day Funeral Home band Baltazar of Dallas, Ferrari of Bella Vista, of Madisonville, TX is TX and Cheryl Dowling AR. His parents, Herbert in charge of the ar- and husband Steven of Arlin and Naomi Jewel rangements. Family and North Zulch, TX; two (Patterson) Dodson pre- friends may share an CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN foster daughters by ceded him in death. online condolence or 1. Nuclear near reach weapon 1. Prevents oil spills choice: Sherry and Car- Visitation will be special memory at www. rie; two grandchildren, from 6-8 p.m. Monday; dayfuneralhome.net. 5. Of she 2. Monetary unit William Kellett Dowl- 8. Hyperbolic function 3. The color of the sky 4. Dough used to make tortillas 12. Rice dish Doris Nell Tyler Moore Tyler of Madisonville; five 14. A team’s best pitcher 5. Popular comic strip character was born in Madisonville, siblings: Flora (George) 15. Strong and healthy 6. Distinct form of a plant Texas on August 8,1952 to Dunn, Sr. of Madisonville, 16. Induces 7. Replenishment the late Ell Tyler III and Jewel (Johnny) Gipson of 8. Has its own altar Dorothy Lee Tyler. Madisonville, Elijah Tyler 18. Popular manga series 9. Expedition to see animals She accepted Christ at of Madisonville, Mildred 19. From a distance 10. Group of related organisms an early age, was bap- Jordan of Madisonville 20. Split tized at Shiloh Mission- and Marcus (Joyce) Tyler 11. His and __ 21. Consumed ary Baptist Church in of Madisonville; a host 13. Frenetically Madisonville, Texas. She of aunts, uncles, niec- 22. Cushions 17. Small integer attended Marion Ander- es, nephews, cousins 23. All over 24. Unit of energy son High School in Mad- and friends. Doris was 26. One who provides food 25. Studies of culture isonville but graduated preceded in death by her from Madisonville High father, Ell Tyler III and 30. St. __ Girl, brand of beer 26. Taxi DORIS NELL School. She was em- TYLER MOORE brother, Curley Tyler, Sr. 31. Walking slowly 27. Doctors’ group ployed by Texas Depart- Active Pallbearers were 32. Wood 28. Don’t know when yet ment of Criminal Justice Moore of Madisonville; Patrick Gipson, Curtis Ty- 33. Semitic gods 29. Former measure of length for more than 25 years one daughter, Victoria ler, Curley Tyler, George 34. Bugle 35. Popular CBS series before she retired. Moore of Madisonville; Dunn, Marlin Berry and 36. Skin condition Doris cherished her seven grandchildren, Kendrick Tyler. Honorary 39. 60-minute periods (abbr.) commitment to family Pallbearers were Keith 37. Christian creator and ruler of the Victoria Moore, Ashley 42. Congressman and enjoyed family “get Moore Daddny, Jaravion Leblanc, Jerome Ausby, 44. Plant of the heath family universe togethers.” One of her Moore, Javiah Moore, Da’Voszia Mock, KeAnde 46. Subdivision of an army 38. They __ favorite quotes was “I Dakeldric Washington, Jr. Dunn, Scotty Porter and love you to the moon and Datraevion Wilson. 47. Having many different forms 40. Caused severe damage and Dakedrian Washing- 41. Work done under harsh back.” ton, all of Madisonville. The funeral for Mrs. 49. Shellfish Doris was called to rest Moore was held at 11:00 conditions for no pay She is also survived by 50. Latin for hail on Sunday, November 29, four great grandchil- am, Saturday, November 42. One point east of due south 51. Between sixth and seventh 2020. She leaves to cher- dren: Amari, Mauris, 5, 2020 at Madisonville 43. Sea eagles ish her memory two sons, Funeral Home. Pastor 56. Maori war dance Ka’mari, and Aniya, all 44. Drenched Victor (Marie) Moore, of Madisonville; a loving David Burns officiated. 57. Precious or semiprecious stone 45. State capital Jr. of Madisonville; mother, Dorothy Lee Burial was in West End 58. Teeter totter 47. Italian city Christopher (Rashana) Cemetery, Madisonville. 59. Deity 48. Sweetheart (archaic) DOUGLAS 60. A major division of geological time 49. Brief talk Normangee, Texas March Cindy Kyle of Oklahoma 61. Fishing net WAYNE KYLE 25, 1934 and lived most of City, OK; Son, Mike Kyle 52. Popular disco group: Bee __ his life there. He graduat- and wife Marie of College 62. Small Caribbean bird 53. First Chinese dynasty Douglas Wayne Kyle of ed Valedictorian of Nor- Station, TX; Son, Brian 63. Field force unit 54. Military vehicle Normangee passed away mangee High School and Kyle and wife Renia of 64. 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Madison County Sheriff Bobby Adams and Chief Deputy Steven Jeter discuss the use of social media and WELCOME TO BEDIAS Happy birthday to need for upgraded body cameras for Sheriff Deputies at Monday’s Commission- anticipate neighborhood Jennifer Ramirez, Chris ers Court meeting. meetings to take place DAVE AND SANDRA Ramirez, Austin Bromley, for question-and-answer WOODRUFF Roy Willis, Joan Escamil- MSCO, CONTINUED FROM ! sessions when it is safe to la, Jennifer Figley and do so, and that estimated time. Want to know more Gregory Washington, Jr. costs to individual prop- about our wonderful Happy anniversary to “In the climate we are tion of the new dispatch Possible funds for an up- erty owners will be made library programs? Please Walt and Ardith Rogers in today, it is in the best console and CAD system, grade were budgeted in a available as the process go to the library page, and Sharon and Dwayne interest of the Sheriff’s which is in progress,” said contingency in the event advances with direct www.facebook.com/ Allen. Congratulations to Department, it is in the Butts. “Part of that project that it is needed. mailings of all pertinent BediasLibrary or www. everyone else celebrat- best interest of this coun- is utilizing funds from a Leago reiterated the information and releases facebook.com/BediasLi- ing personal and family ty,” said Jeter on updat- Department of Home- importance of a point he to each DH landowner as brary Home and please occasions. Drop us a ing the camera system. land Security grant, along has stressed in the past: the project develops. consider becoming a note if you want to add “These cameras keep with funds from Madi- ensuring the facility is Please share your library volunteer and a someone to our birthday, police honest, they help son County. We expect capable of lasting long questions and concerns financial supporter. And anniversary, or concerns with transparency.” everything to be in place enough to make the up- and offer your support please drop by the library list. Madison County Judge before the end of the grades worthwhile from a as we press forward annex to see the interest- Please take care when Tony Leago referenced grant performance period financial standpoint. with each phase of the ing artworks and exhibits driving near our schools recent local instances in which is August 2022. “Before we embark on proposed project on on display. and in sharing the road which the importance “We are experiencing this, what can we reason- our Facebook page, Want to know more with school busses, and of body cameras was excellent communica- ably expect,” said Leago. www.facebook.com/ about the Bedias Civic in road construction apparent. tions with the radios “Because we do not want FixOurDarrellHallRoad Club, Bedias Women’s and repair areas. Please “There were two that are already in use to throw money away. and with Commissioner Club, and other civic or- uphold our brave law cases last year that came alongside our current I’ve been assured, and I ganizations active in the through this court where VHF radio system. We’re believe it is correct, that if Mallett at Chad.Mallett@ enforcement officers, vol- grimescountytexas.gov. Bedias area? Please visit unteer fire fighters and the outcome was solely excited to be able to move we do the right thing, we the Bedias Civic Club and wholly based on to newer technology and got several years left in It is likely that many other first responders. Bedias events and gath- page, www.facebook. 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6 • Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 • www.madisonvillemeteor.com Mustangs rebound in Mexia

By Campbell Atkins down and (Coach Chris got the ball off the rim we “Everyone contributed.” campbell.atkins@ Whaley) and I really harped forced the tempo and got On Jan. 19, the Mus- madisonvillemeteor.com on them about making it up the court quickly in tangs quickly fell behind sure we communicated transition.” Connally 9-0 in the first constantly on the defensive Casey Holiday led the quarter before falling 62-44 The Madisonville men’s end.” way for the Mustangs with at MHS. Connally had just basketball team split a pair The Mustangs defeated a double-double in the one district loss through of district matchups with Mexia 63-52 Friday to even win, including 23 points their first stint of league a home loss to Connally at up their district record. and 12 rebounds. He also play at the time of this MHS Jan. 19 and a road vic- They managed to draw four recorded three assists. writing. tory over Mexia Friday. The charges on defense to claim Wayne Roundtree was next “We started slow on the Mustangs were 2-2 entering momentum and create op- in rebounds with six and offensive end and kind of Tuesday’s home bout with portunities on the offensive added seven points while dug ourselves a hole,” said undefeated La Vega, which side of the court. James Whaley posted eight Taylor. “We had a few de- concluded their first round “(The charges) were re- points. fensive breakdowns where of district. ally game-changing plays,” Josh Griffin was also we didn’t communicate “Overall, what really said Taylor. “I was really a force on the offensive and we left some of their carried us throughout (the proud with our defensive and defensive glass for the shooters open. (Connally) CAMPBELL ATKINS win in Mexia) was defense,” effort. We took a lot of Mustangs. is a well-coached team Madisonville’s Wayne Roundtree dribbles around said head coach Brad charges and communicat- “Overall, it was just a Connally defenders at the top of the key in the Taylor. “We really buckled ed, and then anytime we great team win,” said Taylor. SEE MUSTANGS, PAGE 7 team’s home loss at MHS Jan. 19.

PLAY BALL!

CAMPBELL ATKINS (Left) Madisonville baseball players Cody Borgfeld, Brad Rudis and Rayce Hudson take turns practicing their swings at MHS Monday. The Mustang varsity baseball team is scheduled to open their season with an exhibition matchup in Franklin Feb. 6. (Right) Madisonville’s Sidnie Smith tosses the ball around during a drill at MHS Monday. The Lady Mustangs’ varsity softball team is scheduled to open their season with a home scrimmage against Normangee Tuesday. SKY HIGH Lady Dogs fall to Fayetteville By Campbell Atkins being in foul trouble with we’ve been a team that out enough that they campbell.atkins@ silly fouls. Some of that gets a little careless with were starting to miss and madisonvillemeteor.com just goes with our nature the ball. We worked so their shots were short,” in being aggressive and much this week on a said Stenseth. “Then we trying to get the ball back, new offense that would ended up losing (Crocker The North Zulch but you just got to do that cut down on live ball and Murphy).” women’s basketball team without fouling.” turnovers that result in Crocker still managed dropped their second The Lady Bulldogs layups, and then we went to lead the Lady Bulldogs matchup in district play turned the ball over out and made eight turn- in scoring in the loss with with a 68-56 home loss to multiple times in the first overs in the first quarter.” 22 points. She was fol- Fayetteville Friday. It was quarter of Friday’s loss North Zulch made a lowed by Lakin Madden the team’s second loss to and fell behind 25-16. push in the fourth quar- with 18, who scored all Fayetteville this season, Fayetteville shot 11-of- ter and was able to get but four of her points in likely setting them up for 19 from the field in the within eight points before the second half. a second place finish in opening quarter to build Fayetteville pulled away The Lady Bulldogs district. an early lead. for good in the waning picked up a non-district “We will have to win “Every possession minutes. Katelyn Crocker matchup against Corner- the other three games stone Christian in Bryan we have left in district (to CAMPBELL ATKINS Tuesday and will resume finish in second place), Katelyn Crocker drives to the basket during the Lady league play at home but I feel pretty good Bulldogs’ 68-56 home loss against Fayetteville Friday. against Bartlett Friday. about those matchups,” Crocker led the team in scoring with 22 points. The team’s final two CAMPBELL ATKINS said head coach Michael district matchups will The North Zulch men’s basketball team cruised to Stenseth. “Now, you have we thought we would and Madison Murphy come in Calvert Tuesday an 81-36 district victory over Fayetteville at NZHS got to make sure that have them and then fouled out while the team and Dime Box Feb. 5. Friday. Emory Broussard (pictured) logged 40 your team is focused and they would make and was attempting a come- “We will try and build points to lead the Bulldogs in scoring, including six doing the things that will extra pass and hit that back. some momentum as we three-pointers. The Bulldogs returned to the court help them improve. We shot,” said Stenseth. “We “In the second half, go into the playoffs,” said Tuesday to battle Buckholts on the road. have got to cut down on turned the ball over, and we finally had them worn Stenseth. Lady Stangs take back- to-back district bouts By Campbell Atkins coach Monique Whittak- On Jan. 19, Madisonville campbell.atkins@ er after Friday’s win over picked up their first district madisonvillemeteor.com Mexia. “I’m really proud of win of the season with a their effort, they executed 59-56 victory in Connally. the plan throughout the The Lady Mustangs posted The Madisonville wom- entirety of the game.” 21 fourth-quarter points en’s basketball team picked The Lady Mustangs to secure the comeback up back-to-back district jumped out to an 18-8 win and snap a four-game victories over Connally Jan. advantage Friday with the losing skid. 19 and Mexia Friday after help of seven first-quarter “Both of us were in the an 0-4 start to league play. points from Kayla Dickey. same situation, looking for The Lady Mustangs contin- Dickey led the team in our first district win,” said ued their second round of scoring with 22 total points Whittaker on the road bout district in La Vega Tuesday. in the win, including three in Connally. “We knew they “I think the beauty of it three-pointers. would come out really hard is that they are still young, Dickey was followed at their place. We wanted they just want to go out in scoring by Ke’Myreul to end the first round of there and play and don’t re- Wheaton with eight points district on a good note. The ally pay attention to all the and Makayla Ford with six. girls executed the plan and things that go on behind Olyvia Brooks also added came out with a win.” COURTESY PHOTO the scenes,” said head four in the 45-38 winning Members of the Madisonville women’s basketball team pose together at MHS effort. SEE LADY, PAGE 7 Friday after defeating Connally, their second straight win in district play.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 THE MADISONVILLE METEOR 7 Mustang lifters JUST FOR KICKS CAMPBELL ATKINS The Madisonville men’s soccer team tied with Rockdale take first in Leon 2-2 in a standalone road matchup Fri- with 990 total pounds), day and fell 2-1 at By Campbell Atkins Hempstead Jan. 19. Tyler George (second campbell.atkins@ Goals were scored madisonvillemeteor.com place in 220-pound by Juan Torres and weight class with 1,080 Vladimir Morales in total pounds), Justin the win and Torres The Madisonville Herron (second place in in the loss. The powerlifting squad, 308-pound weight class team’s Tuesday coached by Heath Brit- with 1,110 total pounds), matchup against tain, took first place in Connor Swonke (fourth Splendora at MHS their season-opening place in 181-pound was rescheduled meet in Leon Jan. 20 with weight class with 895 for Friday. (Pictured: 35 total points. total pounds) and David Ryan Kinsey) Competing Mus- Guevara (fourth place in tangs included Patrick 275-pound weight class COURTESY PHOTOS Brazzell (first place in with 1,145 total pounds). Connor Swonke 181-pound weight class Other competing Lady Mustangs host tournament at MHS with 1,145 total pounds), schools included Cen- Normangee (seventh, 12 Jertavius Brown (first terville (second place, 27 points) and Leon (eighth, By Campbell Atkins place in 275-pound points), Caldwell (third, 10 points). campbell.atkins@ weight class with 1,250 21 points), Franklin The Madisonville pow- madisonvillemeteor.com total pounds), Hillard (fourth, 16 points), Nava- erlifting team is scheduled Morning (first place in sota (fifth, 15 points), to compete next at Corrig- Super Heavy Weight Teague (sixth, 13 points), an-Camden Feb. 4. The Madisonville wom- en’s soccer team hosted the Lady Mustang Classic at MHS Thursday through Saturday and finished as semi-finalists with wins over Westwood, Caldwell and Rockdale in pool play and Mexia in bracket play. CAMPBELL ATKINS The Lady Mustangs fell to Jaylen Downard (2) high fives Yesenia Aceves after a the ultimate tournament goal in Madisonville’s Friday win over Rockdale. The champion, Huntsville, Lady Mustangs advanced to the semifinal round of in Saturday’s semifinal their own tournament at MHS over the weekend. matchup. “I think this advance- before district starting for Lady Mustangs over the ment shows everything most teams, I think it gave weekend included Yesenia we have been working everyone great competi- Aceves, Zoee Newton, towards all season finally tion to prepare. Mary Castaneda, Andrea coming together,” said “Saturday was the Hinojosa and Jaylen head coach Kourtney most exciting day. We had Downard. The weekend’s match- Jertavius BrownTyler GeorgeHillard Morning GeorgeHillard Jertavius BrownTyler Johnson on the team’s great and competitive performance. “The team matchups for the finals. es officially concluded is getting to where they Many of the games came tournament season for trust each other on the down to penalty kicks, the Lady Mustangs, who field and they are apply- which shows how hard are slated to begin district ing all of their skills from the teams were working play Feb. 2 against Diboll practice to games.” and how competitive the at MHS. Along with Madi- atmosphere was.” “I think our tourna- sonville, this weekend’s One of the matchups ment season and pre-dis- tournament at Mustang decided by penalty kicks trict games have truly Stadium featured Mex- was Madisonville’s quar- prepared us for the types ia, Westwood, Crockett, terfinal victory over Mexia of teams we will be facing Rockdale, Hudson, after regulation ended in in district,” said Johnson. Huntsville, Caldwell, a 1-1 tie. “After seeing the way the Huntsville JV, Hudson JV, “I think we are finally team played throughout Palestine JV and West- playing as one cohesive the tournament, espe- wood JV. unit,” said Johnson. “Our cially Saturday, I feel we Each team was guar- motto this year is ‘one are ready for district. The anteed a minimal of three team, one family’, and I girls are playing as a team matchups at MHS. think the girls have truly and working together like “I am very satisfied embraced and believe in never before.” Justin Herron David GuevaraPatrick Brazzell Justin Herron David GuevaraPatrick with the level of competi- that. We are playing as a The Lady Mustangs will tion in each of the games,” team and, most impor- compete in a district with said Johnson. “I think this tantly, playing as a family, Diboll, Hudson, Living- LADY, CONTINUED FROM 6 was my main goal for the which contributes to our ston, Palestine, Crockett, tournament. Since our success.” New Waverly and West- wood. Ford led Madison- tournament fell weeks Goal scorers for the ville’s fourth quarter charge with 12 points and led all scorers with 28 points on the night. She Smith recognized on national stage was followed by Wheaton A basketball play by the new program after with 18 points and Dickey Tra’Dayja Smith received earning all-conference with nine. airplay on ESPN. recognition last year for The Lady Mustangs The Madisonville Mountain View College. entered Tuesday’s re- High School graduate’s Football match in La Vega with play was featured Jan. Former Mustang a pair of victories under 6 in the fifth spot of Tyrese Brown is a fresh- their belts and will con- SportsCenter’s Top 10 man running back for tinue to face the remain- plays, according to the University of the Incar- der of their district for the Longwood University nate Word. second time in their final online site. Men’s basketball push of the season. The senior scored Former Mustang “I think (seeing a team a go-ahead layup after Tommy Holiday no a second time) makes a collecting a baseline longer plays for Con- world of difference,” said GUEST COLUMN inbounds pass that she cordia University Texas. Whittaker. “Especially bounced off a defender. He competed there his when you have a young BARBARA BOXLEITNER The point guard, who freshman and sopho- team. You can say as CAMPBELL ATKINS finished with six points, High, LaTayvia Byrd is more years. much as you want, but Kayla Dickey drives past a Mexia defender in the led the team with four no longer playing for Send updates about until the girls see it, it is a team’s 45-38 victory at MHS Friday. Dickey led the assists and added two North American Uni- area athletes to Barbara different ball game. They team in scoring with 22 points in the victory. rebounds. versity. The sophomore Boxleitner at jdanddoc@ know how tall they are Through 15 games, all was in her first season in gmail.com. and how quick they are ing.” Vega (4-2), Mexia (3-3), starts, Smith averaged because they’ve played Entering play Tuesday, Madisonville (2-4) and 9.1 points per game, against them. I really China Spring led Dis- Connally (0-6). fourth on the team. She think that helps a lot. It trict 18 with a record of The Lady Mustangs led the Big South Con- gives them confidence 5-1. They were followed return to MHS to host ference with 4.7 assists and a better understand- by Robinson (4-2), La Robinson Friday. per game and ranked fifth in assist to turnover ratio. She averaged 3.1 MUSTANGS, CONTINUED FROM 6 rebounds a game. More women’s 936-241-5080 and they got some talented “Another thing that who entered the matchup basketball 710 S. May Street kids.” really hurt (in the games undefeated in league play Senior Lexi Leveston Madisonville fought leading up to Mexia) was and in the state’s top-20 started the first two Madisonville, TX 77864 back in the second half unforced turnovers,” said ranked teams in class 4A. games for Langston Uni- but had trouble putting Taylor. “Friday night, we Entering Tuesday’s versity. The Madisonville the ball in the basket and took care of the ball and action, La Vega topped alumna had 10 points, never rebounded from had fewer turnovers.” the District 18 standings three rebounds and one WE’VE MOVED! the early struggles. Despite the loss, with a record of 4-0. They steal against Bacone “One thing I was really Holiday logged another were followed by Con- College. Come check us out at pleased with was that the double-double against nally (3-1), China Spring Previously at Nor- kids played extremely Connally with 11 points (2-2), Madisonville (2-2), mangee High, Jazzmyn our new location! hard from start to finish,” and 13 boards. Xzavier Robinson (1-3) and Mex- Jones led the Centenary said Taylor on the team’s Whaley added 10 points ia (0-4). College of Louisiana effort. and five rebounds while The Mustangs will reserves with 10 points We appreciate your patience The Mustangs spent James Whaley recorded begin their second round against Texas Lutheran the rest of the week eight points. of district play Friday University. The sopho- with us through leading up to Friday’s The Mustangs con- with a road matchup in more finished with three win in Mexia focusing on cluded the first round Robinson. Madisonville rebounds, two steals and this transition! defensive intensity and of district play Tuesday defeated Robinson 52-37 one assist. taking care of the ball on against the district’s top- at MHS Jan. 12 in their Out of Madisonville the offensive side. ranked squad in La Vega, district opener.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pool Chapel Missionary Baptist METHODIST First Assembly of God 1008 McIver, Madisonville; D.F. Johnson, Bedias United Methodist 812 E. 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; THE MADISONVILLE Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. 936-395-0300, www.bediasumc.org., S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. METEOR APOSTOLIC Primera Iglesia Bautista de los Hispa ños Wed. prayer svc. 6 p.m. 100 W. Cross Street, Madisonville Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Joshua Refuge Apostolic Church 506 S. Elm St., Madisonville, 936-581-9892; 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-2631 1922 Hwy. 75 North, Madisonville, TX 77864, Sylvester Mendez, Minister; W.S. Sun. 5 p.m.; First United Methodist 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-348-3783. Pastors Larry and Dorothy Willis. Wed. 7 p.m.; all Spanish 102 S. McIver, Madisonville; www.chistjoseph.org Bible Study, Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m.; Sunday Rev. Jim Jackson; 936-348-2691; School, 10-11 a.m.; Morning worship, 11:30 a.m. Rock Prairie Baptist S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 & 11 a.m. 9085 Oxford Cemetery Road, Madisonville; THE MADISONVILLE Madisonville Apostolic Church Tanyard United Methodist 601 N. May St. in Madisonville; Greg Roberts, Olan Weaver, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. 9866 Tanyard Church Lane, Midway; METEOR Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 7 p.m. Regina Greenwood, Minister; Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Sand Prairie Baptist 1st Sunday; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 BAPTIST 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Bedias Baptist Off Hwy. 39 on 1452W in George Community; Bro. Two Mile United Methodist 3729 Main St., Bedias, 936-395-2311; Nathan Larry Andrews, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Hwy. 977, Leona; Regina Greenwood, Minister; Hoke, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.,5 p.m.; W.S. 10:45 W.S. 11 a.m., Bible study 5 p.m., Worship 5:30 2nd & 4th Sunday; S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. THE MADISONVILLE a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Zion United Methodist TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT 936-348-9500 METEOR Christ Chapel Baptist Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Shiloh Baptist Iola, 936-394-2614; Beverly Tune, Minister 1610 E. Main • Ste. 133 11574 Hwy 21 E., by Midway post off ice, 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 FM 1696, Panky Community; Joe Gray, S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM - 9:30PM Simon Goncharenko, Minister; W.S. 11 a.m., Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Fri & Sat 11AM - 10PM 936-348-6400 MORMON Shiloh Missionary Baptist Cross Baptist Church of Jesus Christ 205 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; Madisonville; Hwy. 39, Cross; Monroe Rice, Pastor; of Latter Day Saints Edward Collins, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; [email protected] S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 1205 E. Main, Madisonville, 936-348-3116, W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Branch president Virgil Landry; W.S. 10 a.m.; G.M: Maggie Garcia Elwood Baptist S.S. 11:15 a.m. 936-348-5677 Sweet Zion Missionary Baptist 2602 East Main - Madisonville, TX 77864 OSR, Elwood, 936-348-3337; Glenn Connor, Apply to: Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., 305 Bogan Street, Madisonville; 936-245-7470; PENTECOSTAL www.McKinneymcd.com Wed. 6:30 p.m. Rev. Tony Green; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Bible Free Pentecostal House of Prayer study: 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. 716 W. Main, Madisonville; Elder James Davis, THE MADISONVILLE Faith Baptist THE MADISONVILLE Hwy. 90, Madisonville 936-348-3259; Union Baptist Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. ETEOR M www.faithmadisonville.com; Mike Cousins, FM 2289, Normangee; Kerry Stroud, Min ister; S.S. Mission Pentecostes METEOR Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Awana Club meets 902 S. May, Madisonville; Antonio Torres, 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Minister; Dom. 6 p.m.; Mier. 7 p.m.; Vier. 7 p.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 First Baptist of Madisonville CATHOLIC United Pentecostal 300 S. Elm, Madisonville 936-348-2686; Durham School Services St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 507 E. Magnolia, Madisonville; Don Grigsby, Joshua Crutchfield, Pastor; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 100 S. Tammye Ln., Madisonville; Minister; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. W.S. 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting, DURHAM 936-348-6368; Saturday 7:30 PM Spanish; School Services Wed. 6:30 p.m. CHARTER SERVICE Sunday 9:30 AM English, 12 PM Spanish REFORMED 10 TO 1000 WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU First Baptist Pleasant Grove Reformed Church Affordable and Safe Delivering Children Safely Every Day! POB 10, North Zulch; 254 Madison Ave., CHURCH OF CHRIST 28277 Pleasant Grove Rd, North Zulch; Ryan 936-348-2133 936-399-2331; Pastor, Chip Parmer, S.S. 9:45 Antioch Church of Christ Dansby, Minister; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 a.m., a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer 15821 Hwy 21 E., Midway; Howard Watson, Wed 6 p.m. 936-399-2227 THE MADISONVILLE Service, Youth and Teamkids Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. HE ADISONVILLE NONDENOMINATIONAL T M METEOR Freedom Missionary Baptist Bedias Church of Christ Brazos Valley Power Center METEOR Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Madisonville; O.L. Leveston, Minister; First 22058 Hwy. 90 North, Bedias; 936-295-2004, 105 N. Madison St., Madisonville; 903-344-2769 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Sunday of each month; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. or www.thepowercenter.net Tim and Sheena 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m. Doern, Pastors; W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Highway 90 Church of Christ Free Will Baptist 1115 S. Madison, Madisonville; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. Church of Hope 365 Zulch Ave., North Zulch; Warner Collier, Min- 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. 20260 Hwy 90 North, Bedias 936-395-7033 ister 936-399-2800; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 Dewitt Rowe, Minister; W.S. 6 p.m. Sat.; p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Midway Church of Christ Prayer 10 a.m. Tues.; Teens 7 p.m. Fri. 10 mi. east of Madisonville on Hwy 21; Lanier Grace Baptist Stevens, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., Cornerstone Bible Church 7171 Fm 1372, North Zulch; Don Sem onski, Wed. 6:30 p.m. “Changing the world by being his church” Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. 3367 FM 1452 W., Madisonville; 979-324-3619; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Hispanic Baptist Mt. Tabor Church of Christ HE ADISONVILLE Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night T M 310 N. May, Madisonville; Pablo Palo mino, 8 mi. N. of Madisonville on Hwy. 75; Stuart THE MADISONVILLE Carter, Minister; W.S. 9:30 a.m., 936-348-6331 7 p.m. Sr. Pastor: David Medina, Associate METEOR Minister 936-348-2319; Dom. 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., METEOR Mierc. y Vier. 6 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Huff Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 North Madison Church of Christ Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Cross Pointe Church Hopewell Missionary Baptist 402 N. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-3517; 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Pastor Jeff Reynolds; 469-552-1616; 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 12695 FM 247, Midway; Kenneth Donalson, S.S. 10:50 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.; Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & LEE’S AUTOMOTIVE 4th Sunday North Zulch Church of Christ Kimbro Center 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.; Certifi ed 1207 S. Madison St, Madisonville; 936-349-4401; 416 N. Short St., Madisonville; 936-348-9288; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (936) 348-3536 10 a.m. Sun., Wed. 7 p.m. (936) 348-3376 Fax Charleton Greene, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1307-B North May Street Madisonville, Texas 77864 W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wed. 6:30 p.m.; West Main Church of Christ Living Truth Church 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 W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. F.M. 1428 south of S.H. 21, Connor community; 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. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Gus Wehmeyer (936) 348-3376 Fax Lone Star Missionary Baptist 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 Salem Disciple of Jesus Christ Ministry Sunday, 11 a.m. EPISCOPAL Holy Innocents Episcopal Church THE MADISONVILLE Madisonville Christian Fellowship 22470 Leon St., Bedias, TX 3973 Hwy 21 East, Madisonville; 936-348-3923; 600 N. McIver, Madisonville; 936-348-2034; METEOR W.S. 10:30 a.m Rev. David Burns Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., We now Sunday school 10:30 a.m., have Spanish translation for our 10:45am 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Worship service 11 a.m. 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 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, W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 901 W. Trinity St. LUTHERAN New Life Baptist Church Bethlehem Lutheran Victory Bible Church 1508 E. Collard, Madisonville; Lloyd Jones, 5058 Church Lane, North Zulch; 936-399-5563; 3707 S.H. 21 W., Madisonville; John Weeks, 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.

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Texas House and Senate implemented by the Legislature nomic prosperity, and do what’s Atascosa County’s Poteet, the leaders appear to agree on their last session. right for our students,” Phelan self-proclaimed strawberry proposed budgets. Next, they just • $57.6 million to continue fight- said. capital of Texas. Poteet Strawber- have to figure out how to cut $7.2 ing human trafficking through Strawberry fields forever ry Festival organizers recently billion. prevention, detection, victim You don’t find many strawberry announced the event will go on Senate Finance Chair Jane Nel- services and the justice system. fields in Texas, but that could April 9-11. son, R-Flower Mound, worked • $1.3 million to perform neces- change if a seed planted by the Some readers of the festival’s with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to pro- sary maintenance on the Texas Texas Department of Agriculture Facebook page criticized the pose a state budget of $119.7 Election Administration Man- takes root. move as having the potential to billion in general funds. House agement System, which manages The department has awarded spread COVID-19 faster than jam Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beau- voter registration in Texas. a second grant to the Texas A&M on toast. mont, proposed the same budget • $39.1 million in new appropri- AgriLife Extension Service to Festival organizers responded figure, indicating a collaborative ations to fortify security at the research and test how the state’s that “we’ve been working and spirit at the start of the 87th CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS Texas Capitol, including addi- farmers can make more money hoping for a blessing that we can session. tional troopers and enhanced growing strawberries. continue, within allowable re- That spirit will be tested as leg- CHRIS COBLER safety measures. Leading the project is AgriL- strictions or capabilities, but still islators try to meet Comptroller • $30.4 billion to the Texas De- ife extension’s Russ Wallace, a continuing as possible. We hope Glen Hegar’s budgeted revenue passed last session. partment of Transportation to horticulturist in Lubbock. You all goes well.” forecast of $112.5 billion. • $8.1 billion to fund higher edu- address the state’s transportation might call him the John Lennon With your permission, gentle “We have many tools available cation institution formulas. needs, including $26.4 billion of Texas strawberries. readers, we’ll close here with this to balance this budget, which • Combined projected funding dedicated for highway planning, “We’re extremely excited Beatles’ opening stanza and try will require us to re-establish our of $8 billion for mental health design, construction and main- about what we’ve learned thus to leave you with a song in your priorities, stretch every dollar across 24 state agencies, includ- tenance. far to successfully grow strawber- heart: and find more efficient ways to ing an increase of $19.5 million to Phelan’s statement indicated ries in Texas and increase profit- Let me take you down deliver services,” Nelson said in a maintain operations for the Texas the same support for public ability,” Wallace said in an AgriL- ’Cause I’m going to Strawberry statement. Child Mental Health Care Con- education and also included an ife news release. “This is the next Fields Among the priorities she set: sortium; more than $1 million in appropriation of $74.2 billion step in our ongoing research Nothing is real • Maintaining the education new funding to create a peer-to- for the Texas Medicaid program, where we’ll be doing more work And nothing to get hung funding increases and teacher peer counseling network and in- including $27.4 billion in general with shading trials, fine-tuning about pay raises established in 2019, crease access to licensed mental revenue.The House version in- fertilization and additional work Strawberry Fields forever including $3.1 billion to fund health providers for Texas Law cludes an additional $920 million with herbicides.” Chris Cobler is a board member enrollment growth for public Enforcement Officers; and $145 to address projected caseload Strawberries have some juicy and past president of the Freedom education and $1 billion in addi- million to continue community growth. potential as a specialty crop of Information Foundation of Tex- tional state aid related to proper- mental health grant programs. “The decisions we make during because consumers have shown as. 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050. GARAGE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CAUSE NO. P21005 SALES CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY COURT OPEN POSITIONS MADISON COUNTY TEXAS GARAGE SALE AD- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Madisonville, Texas shall convene VERTISING – Garage CMA/MA Trinity at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021, at its regular meeting place at the City Hall of Madisonville, located at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas, and during such meeting, IN THE ESTATE OF: BLANCA LIDIA REYES, Deceased sale ads are $16 for %LOLQJXDO5HTXLUHG TXDOL¿HVIRUWKH6LJQRQ%RQXV the City Council will consider the passage of an Ordinance and take such other actions as may CAUSE NO. P21005 25 words. Additional be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City of Madisonville, Texas $2,975,000 words are .80¢ each, Clinic Manager Tax & Revenue Certifi cates of Obligation, Series 2021 (the “Certifi cates”) for the purpose of CITATION BY PUBLICATION this includes running paying, in whole or in part, contractual obligations to be incurred for design, construction, on www.madisonvil- Madisonville development, redevelopment, improvement or rehabilitation and equipping of public To all persons interested in the Estate of: BLANCA LIDIA REYES, Deceased lemeteor.com. Permits CMA/MA Trinity works, purchase of land and right-of-way and purchase of materials, supplies, equipment are now required for a and machinery, for authorized needs and purposes to fund (i) City wastewater treatment On January 15, 2021, Marchelyn Guadalupe garage sale in the City NO COST - Health Insurance plant, (ii) City wastewater collection system (collectively the “Projects”), (iii) professional Dudley fi led An Application For Determination of of Madisonville, you Exceptional Coverage! services for engineering, surveying, geotechnical, auditing, fi nancial advisory, legal counsel Heirship in Cause No. P21005 in the MADISON will need one before and (iv) cost of issuance of the Certifi cates. The Certifi cates shall be payable from an ad COUNTY COURT of Madison County, Texas. Apply online @ www.healthpoint-tx.com, valorem tax levied, within the limits prescribed by law, on taxable property located within you place your ad with click EMPLOYMENT tab. the City and from a pledge of certain net revenues derived from the operation of the City’s Said Application for Determination of Heirship may the Madisonville Me- 7HFKQLFDOGLI¿FXOWLHVFDOO waterworks and sewer system (the “System”). be heard and acted upon by said court after 10 o’clock teor. or email [email protected] a.m. on the fi rst Monday next after the expiration on ten EOE/ADA The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $5,305,000. The days from the date of publication of this citation. 180. HOUSE current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations, CLEANING secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, of the City on time and in full is $6,004,576, All persons interested in said estate are hearby cited and the estimated principal and interest required to pay the proposed Certifi cates on time to appear before said court by fi ling a written answer FOLLOW US contesting said should they desire to do so. HOUSE HELP NEEDED. and in full is $3,835,892. The Certifi cates shall mature not later than 40 years from the date At least one day a week of the Certifi cates and with interest, payable semi-annually, at a rate not in excess of the Given under my hand and seal of offi ce in Madison ON FACEBOOK th for a few hours. Located maximum legal rate of interest as prescribed by Chapter 1204, Government Code. County, Texas, this 19 day of January, 2021. in the country. Must be FOR EASY This Notice is issued pursuant to the authority and direction of the City Council of the City of not afraid of animals. Madisonville, Texas and in accordance with the provisions of the Certifi cate of Obligation Act Please Contact Barbara ACCESS TO THE of 1971, as amended, Local Government Code §271.041, et seq. and the Public Securities SUSANNE MORRIS, CLERK Smith. 936.349.5844. Procedures Act, as amended, §1201.001, et seq., Government Code. MADISON COUNTY COURT 103 W. Trinity, Suite 104 (AC 1/13 1/20 1/27) MADISONVILLE CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS Madisonville, Texas 77864 470. MISC. FOR METEOR! /s/ Rosa Barrera SALE City Secretary

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LINE, CONTINUED FROM 1 that seems never-ending. ken poles because there It also added danger to weighed down by heavy safety. Electrical work- may be without power “It is snowing, it is cold were a lot of cars sliding their own operations equipment. ers have to find a way to for two or three days but, and everyone wants their off the road and hitting when traveling from one On top of the obvious work efficiently while if you are seeing us, you heat back on. Everything them.” job to another. dangers comes the extra being as cautious as pos- are about to get power. A else kind of goes out the Duke, who has worked “You know how peo- hours away from loved sible, since one mistake lot of people do not see it window and all I can as a lineman for nearly ple drive around here ones. During the days could spell disaster. that way, they see it like think about is getting five years, is a Minnesota with the weather,” said following the snowstorm, “We do our jobs as it is our fault that they these people their lights native and has experi- Duke. “We are driving big the crew would begin safely as we can because are without power. It is back. That gives me the enced similar weather trucks down these roads work as early as 6 a.m. we actually have had like they are mad at us energy I need to keep in the past. Ironically, and it is a lot of weight, and not finish until 11 accidents in the last few for it, but you are about going.” he moved south to avoid so you have to be very p.m. or midnight. This is months,” said Turner. to get power. We know Duke is part of a such temperatures. careful when you are typical of any event that “We have had to buckle we just have to do our five-person crew con- “I have been down driving. When we are try- causes major outages. down and be a lot more j o b.” tracted through Entergy here long enough where I ing to get to a pole, there The hours are often safe in everything we “Sometimes they Corporation that in- get cold now,” said Duke, may be people sliding worse after a major storm do. If you do everything won’t let us on their cludes a foreman, two who reminisced on jobs into a ditch. You just real- and can persist for days like someone is looking property, or they will be lineman and two ground up north in which he ex- ly got to be careful and or even weeks on end. over your shoulder, you super rude to us,” said hands, or apprentices. perienced temperatures mindful of what you are “It is kind of draining should never really have Duke. “You got to please Dalton Turner, one of as low as negative 20 doing.” when you are going for any accidents.” them and be as respect- the crew’s ground hands, degrees. “Those rubber Still, the rarity of a 13 or 14 hours straight, While mindful of safe- ful as possible, but it has been on the job just gloves get stiff and they Texas snowstorm pales in the only time you ever ty regulations and pro- does get frustrating at under a year and worked get cold quick, especially comparison to the more get to sit down is when tocols, Duke and Turner times, especially when his first snowstorm this when dealing with metal natural conditions elec- you are driving to an- are also mindful of the you are on hour 14 of month. and frozen wires. trical workers are forced other job,” said Turner. many frustrations that the day. We are tired, we “Definitely one, being “When you’re up in to deal with year round. “Then, once you get come with losing power haven’t eaten all day, we really cold,” said Turner the bucket, you are above They are asked to work there, you immediately for an extended period want to go to bed, see when asked to describe treetop height and there in any sort of weather go to work. You are just of time. They noted the our families and all that.” his inaugural experience is nothing protecting you conditions imaginable, trying to work your butt added pressures of work- While often taken for with the snow. “It was from that wind.” including heavy rainfall. off to get it done, because ing amidst the noise of granted, electrical work- pretty cold and it lasted One of the most Worse yet, heat ex- if you get all the tickets unhappy citizens as they ers power our lives with for two or three days. consistent problems with haustion is not uncom- done and everything, you wait for restoration. prompt responses to out- You get a lot of ice on the working the snowstorm, mon. Few can fathom get to go home.” The longer they wait, ages and work tirelessly lines and it weighs them Duke agreed with Turner, the agony of working But with the required the louder the noise. to restore communities down and can break the was cars veering off the at a high altitude on a abruptness comes an “I get their frustra- in the face of unpredict- line. We had a lot of bro- road and striking poles. midsummer afternoon, even more critical factor: tion,” said Turner. “They able circumstances.

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“I have known (Harp- those. He always made Madison County Judge of people who come is an integral part of the large groups of chil- er) for 30 years,” said me feel better about the Tony Leago began Mon- in everyday for online resources available to dren” said Grooms. “It MCISD Superintendent job we were doing.” day’s Commissioner’s schooling, job applica- assist library users in has also been opened Keith Smith, who was During Harper’s re- Court meeting by recog- tions, tax forms, filling finding the information up to the public for originally hired by the tirement, Smith suddenly nizing Harper’s passing out taxes online, re- they need. meetings as well if they district while Harper found himself without a and praising his service search, whatever it may The commissioners need a space and it fits worked as maintenance maintenance director in to the community. be. We see a lot of traffic also approved a quote our schedule.” director. “Nobody shows the middle of the school “We are certainly in there.” from Brock Construction The building has The county’s current and approved contin- also been used to house up to the Superinten- year. going to miss him,” said two-year contract with gency funds to pay for events such as bible dent’s office to tell you “I called (Harper) out Leago. “He was a won- AT&T is set to expire in the cost of the Madison studies, homeschool how great things are. of retirement because I derful man.” the summer. The up- County Library’s rear groups and alcoholic’s Generally, something has knew he knew how to do “He was great for our coming deal with EM3 building. The structure, anonymous meetings. gone wrong and that’s the job,” said Smith. “He city and truly cared about Networks will last from located behind the li- “A lot of the damage why they’re coming to came back for six months the residents of Madison- July 1 of this year until brary, is a multipurpose is one the exterior,” said see me. But Harper al- to fill in during that time ville,” said Madisonville June 30, 2024. building used to house Grooms. “We have a lot ways had something nice of need. That is how City Manager Camilla Vi- The Madison County group activities. of rotted wood siding, to say. much he cared about the ator. “He will be missed.” Library provides re- “We originally got the handicapped ramps “He had been here school. He had a lot of The Meteor sends our sources in a wide variety the building because are also in pretty dismal for such a length of time knowledge and wisdom deepest condolences to of formats to meet the we didn’t have enough shape. The roof was that he saw the improve- because of the decades Harper’s wife, Pat, his fam- cultural, information- space in the main originally damaged back ments that were being he had spent here.” ily, and all of the countless al, recreational, and building for some of our during Hurricane Ike, made, academically and Numerous local individuals he touched in educational needs of library activities, like we have a lot of miss- facilities-wise, and he entities paid tribute to the Madison County area the diverse community our summer reading ing shingles and roof was really appreciative of Harper Monday. over the years. it serves. The Internet program, when we have d a m a g e .”

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