Veteran’s Home Loans for Madisonville TexasIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you ... 10/13/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Madisonville TexasIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you ... 07/20/2021

  Speaker Don Piper Author of ‘90 Minutes in Heaven’   and Nash3 in Concert!   Madisonville, Texas!!   Saturday   August 6, 2011   6 pm   @   the     Madisonville High School Auditorium 811A May Street Madisonville, TX 77864   To find out more information about Don Piper, visit his Website.   Click Here to hear music by Nash3. Speaker Don Piper Author of ‘90 Minutes in Heaven’   and Nash3 in Concert! 07/30/2011

  I have posted before about Lake Madison in Madisonville TX and its scenic paved walking trail, and today I'm letting you know about an upcoming event that will take place at the lake. Do you enjoy jet ski races? Carnivals? Trucks and tractors? Or maybe cruising the country in an RV? Any and all of the above are a great reason to come and visit the lake in Madisonville, TX on May 21st and 22nd. (Click Here for a Google Map.)   From the Madison County TX Chamber website: Date: May 21, 2011 - May 22, 2011 Event Description Buc-ee's/MVFD Jet Ski Races will be at the Madisonville Lake Park Saturday thru Sunday. Saturday there will be boat races, Carnival, RV show, Car and Truck Show, Tractor Show, ATV Show, Water activities for the children, vendor booths, and a hey ride that travels from... 04/14/2011

If you want to know what got me thinking about magnets, which was the topic of my recent post, "We Are Magnets... Do You Attract or Repel?", here's the answer: A well-crafted and inspiring commercial is rare, but one from several years back is at the top of my list. It is "Magnet", a Nike commercial featuring Lance Armstrong. As Lance travels the roads of America, the animate world around is drawn to his heroic figure as he peddles across the landscape: By our love and good example, we can be a magnet every day. 03/07/2011

BATTLE FOR EL CAMINO REAL March 4-6, 2011   Are you a history buff; a seamstress inspired by period clothing; a veteran who enjoys watching others march around for a change; a teacher or homeschooling parent with a class full of kids who would rather learn history from sight and sound than from a mute textbook page; or, just someone who enjoys learning about our nation's past?       Set aside some time this weekend to attend the civil war reenactment in Madisonville, TX! The "Battle for El Camino Real" will feature Union and Confederate cavalry, infantry, and artillery in pitched battle as they struggle to claim the day and secure a vital supply roadway. Before and after the battle, visit the campsite and discover how soldiers spent their moments of peace.   Historical Note: While no C... 03/03/2011

This morning my wife and I peered out our window at a brilliant white landscape. About an inch of snow fell overnight (and is now quickly melting). A rare treat for Madisonville! I’ve combined photos and video into this YouTube feature: Our winter weather in Madisonville TX is generally mild. Snowfalls are rare -- once or twice a year -- and the precipitation doesn’t usually exceed 3 inches. Just enough to enjoy it for a day and then return to the usual gray winter scene that awaits the arrival of our early Texas spring time. I’m ready for the warm weather again! About those dog boots... Patti Mae, my labrador retriever, is 11 years old; I've had her since she was 8 weeks! She's a great companion with a gentle nature. Unfortunately, age is beginning to take its toll on Patti. She has a... 02/04/2011

Built as a hotel in 1904, the Victorian-style Woodbine Hotel and Restaurant in Madisonville, Texas is a historical landmark and an active local business. The Woodbine staff provide some of the tastiest food in town, and their hotel accommodations are also uniquely suited for visiting tourists. I especially enjoy visiting them for a weekday lunch with my wife! Learn more about the Woodbine at http://woodbinehotel.com/ I attended a community meeting at the Woodbine this week and snapped this photo of their private party room: _ . - . _ After receiving an e-mail from the Madison County Chamber of Commerce regarding the newly organized C.H.A.R.M. - Citizens Helping to Achieve a Revitalization of Madisonville - I decided to attend the organization's 1st meeting this past Tuesday. Sunny Clous... 01/27/2011

The Friends of the Madison County Library held our annual Book Sale & Silent Auction on October 23rd, 2010 in conjunction with the Texas Mushroom Festival. We had a great turnout of volunteers and patrons and sold a lot of books! Here's some video I took between cashier shifts: The Friends of the Library seek to grow the Madison County Library and encourage its use by local residents. Our Vision for the future includes a new modern library facility to enable more readers to enjoy the thrill of exploring great books. If you would like to join in our efforts or learn more about our bookstore in Madisonville, please contact member Joan Osth at (936)399-3187. Joan appears in the video wearing our "Book" to promote the $1 bag of books sale that took place on Saturday. She and her husband Joh... 10/27/2010

Last week I made a brief video tour of the historic courthouse square here in Madisonville, TX. This square will be the location of the upcoming Texas Mushroom Festival on the weekend of Saturday, October 23rd. If you're looking for a quiet, rural downtown to visit, please stop by and enjoy the local hospitality! Business owners in Madison County: You can be featured on my blog! If you would like me to record a video tour of your business and a video interview describing your services, please contact me! I will meet you at your business and take some footage (this part takes about 10 minutes); I'll then upload the video to YouTube and also share it on my blogs at DavidCRealEstate.com, Trulia.com, and ActiveRain.com. Each place your video appears, I'll include your business contact infor... 10/11/2010

The weather this week has taken a refreshing turn toward autumn! It's 4:45 p.m., and the current (low-humidity) temperature is 78 degrees. Yesterday was just as pleasant, so my wife and I spent the evening playing tennis with family at the local Madisonville high school tennis courts. This month I've been coordinating several property closings, three of which will likely occur this week. Every closing can encounter last minute obstacles, but I try to avoid these surprises by accurately preparing the sales contract, guiding the buyer and seller through their contractual responsibilities, and working closely with all of the service providers involved in closing the deal. (That last part requires daily phone calls and e-mails!) My time has also been spent building my online presence at Tru... 09/28/2010

Mark your calendars! The annual Texas Mushroom Festival is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, October 23rd. Dubbed the “Mushroom Capital of Texas” by the State legislature in 2005, Madisonville is home to a large Monterey Mushroom farm that produces nearly 28 million pounds of mushrooms per year. Recognizing the importance of this industry in the life and employment of the community, Madisonville held its first Mushroom Festival in 2003, and the event has grown and flourished ever since. With attractions ranging from a sumptuous steak & mushroom dinner, arts & crafts vendors, antique car show, 5k run/walk, photo contest, and more, the festival has something for everyone. It's a great opportunity to soak up some sunshine in the mild October air while browsing the many displays and sh... 09/23/2010

(This post will appear on my website as a separate page "Information & Resources" under the "Community Information" menu on the left.) Madisonville, Texas is a bustling rural city at the intersection of Interstate 45 and State Highway 21. The community both past and present has uniquely benefited its residents and the state at large through its strongly agricultural way of life and business, with an estimated 244,524 acres of Madison County devoted to farm and ranch activities in 2002. With its prime location 1 1/2 hours from Houston, 2 hours from Dallas, and 45 minutes from Bryan/College Station (home of Texas A&M University), visitors and residents find that Madisonville is a pleasantly rural locale from which to access the arts, culture, education, and commerce of the nearby big citi... 09/23/2010

  The following is a list of the places of worship in the Madisonville, Texas area as compiled by Connective Realty, LLC If there are any places of worship in Madisonville, Texas that are not included on this list then please contact us and we will be happy to update the information, also if you have a website or additional information that you would like to include on this list then please let us know. If your church or place of worship has any events or other items of information that you would like for us to share then please email us or include it on the comments section below.   Assembly of God First Assembly of God……….812 E Main St……….936/348-5915   Apostolic Christian Life Center Apostolic Church……….1922 Hwy 75 N……….936/348-9404   Baptist Elwood Baptist Church……….109 S. Madison ... 04/28/2010

141 Acres with great pastures a lot of road frontages on 45 and backs up to 75. Three stock Ponds and seasonal creeks. Great place to run cattle or horse with shattered woods. 75S from Madisonville 1.6 mil S spur 67 on left blue cattle guard 03/17/2009

Beautiful property with 19.25 acres and a pond. Scattered trees, open areaa and plenty of room to build.  2001 model mobile home on property to convey. Plenty of deer and wildlife.  Hwy 21E to Hwy 90, L on Hwy 90, L on Marietta (at U Haul place), at T  intersection go/veer left, follow straight thru 4 way stop, house on L  down a ways on gravel road 03/17/2009

My wife and I have discovered a great source for authentic Mexican made pottery just up the road in Madisonville.  Lone Star Pottery has two great locations in Madisonville...one on the downtown square, and one at the intersection of Hwy 21 and I45.  At either location you will find a great selection of ornamental outdoor pottery, fountains, and chimineas, as well as smaller decorative pottery and gift items.  We recently purchased a chiminea and two large outdoor pots and have been very pleased with both the quality of their items and the competitive prices.  We have really enjoyed our chiminea...if you've never owned one, let me recommend that you pick one up.  These awesome "mini fireplaces" are very relaxing to sit around in the evening...they're great stress relievers!  Next time ... 07/09/2008