Madison

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Madison County, Texas? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Madison County, Texas, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Madison County, Texas, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

The current Madison County Courthouse was built in 1970. It is at least the fifth courthouse to serve Madison County. Hillary Mercer Crabb also served as a justice of the peace and chief justice (county judge). In 1852 …

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 13,455. Its seat is Madisonville. The county was created in 1853 and organized the next year. It is named for Jame…

What did one snowman say to the other? “Can you smell carrots?”

Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.

“One loaf, please.” – “Sorry, we've only got rolls left.” – “Fine, I'll take twelve and a bit of glue.”

Why was the calendar so popular? It had a lot of dates.

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef. What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.

“Mum, why does the giraffe have such a long neck?” – “Because its head is so far from its body, love.”

I gave my garden gnome the week off. He's standing in the shed pretending it's Spain.

What did one cloud say to the other on a grey day? “I feel a bit under the weather.”

I was going to tell you a joke about a blunt pencil, but it's pointless.

My flatmate said, “Buy a loaf, and if they have eggs, get six.” We now have six loaves.

How do hedgehogs say hello? Very carefully.