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Edna woman arrested for exploiting the elderly
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
An Edna woman was arrested on Aug. 25 on warrants charging her with three counts of injury to the elderly or disabled by exploitation.
Felicia Tramaine Williams, 30, of Edna, an employee of the Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suspected of making "improper video recordings" of the nursing home residents, according to a Port Lavaca Police Department news release.
According to the release, Williams was terminated on Aug. 13 as a result of an internal investigation at the nursing home. The findings of the investigation were turned over to the police department.
Williams was later arrested in More
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
An Edna woman was arrested on Aug. 25 on warrants charging her with three counts of injury to the elderly or disabled by exploitation.
Felicia Tramaine Williams, 30, of Edna, an employee of the Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suspected of making "improper video recordings" of the nursing home residents, according to a Port Lavaca Police Department news release.
According to the release, Williams was terminated on Aug. 13 as a result of an internal investigation at the nursing home. The findings of the investigation were turned over to the police department.
Williams was later arrested in More
JCYF pageant deadline for entries is Sept. 10
(Posted Fri 08:00 am)
There is just one month until the Jackson County Youth Fair and the next few weeks will be full of preparations by Fair Board members to ensure the 2010 fair is a success.
The Jackson County Youth Fair Queen and Junior Miss Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Jackson County Services Building. The Little Mr. and Miss Pageant will be held before the Queen’s Pageant at 2 p.m. at the services building.
Candidates for Miss Jackson County Fair Queen should be in grades 10-12. Candidates for Junior Miss should be in seventh or eighth More
(Posted Fri 08:00 am)
There is just one month until the Jackson County Youth Fair and the next few weeks will be full of preparations by Fair Board members to ensure the 2010 fair is a success.
The Jackson County Youth Fair Queen and Junior Miss Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Jackson County Services Building. The Little Mr. and Miss Pageant will be held before the Queen’s Pageant at 2 p.m. at the services building.
Candidates for Miss Jackson County Fair Queen should be in grades 10-12. Candidates for Junior Miss should be in seventh or eighth More
Where'd you get those peepers?
by Paul Harrison
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Alyssa Bram collects chicks from the County Services Building Aug. 25 during Chick Day with her mom, Jenenne, and brother, Thomas. The fast-growing birds born that day will be selected for for the Brams’ Jackson County Youth Fair entries. Each chick is banded to verify they were gotten from the Extension Office and are eligible to be entered.
by Paul Harrison
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Alyssa Bram collects chicks from the County Services Building Aug. 25 during Chick Day with her mom, Jenenne, and brother, Thomas. The fast-growing birds born that day will be selected for for the Brams’ Jackson County Youth Fair entries. Each chick is banded to verify they were gotten from the Extension Office and are eligible to be entered.
'Consider it insurance, not a tax'
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
Interest and support for the Texana Groundwater Conservation District seems to be growing, gauging by the standing-room only crowd of Jackson County residents who attended the Aug. 25 public meeting at the Jackson Electric Co-op.
Board members Michael Skalicky, president, Jim Revel, secretary, Ray Brundrett, treasurer, and Robert Martin were on hand to answer questions and listen to comments from those attending.
The TGCD board is asking for voter approval for a $.01 per hundred valuation tax in the November general election. Three previous attempts to pass a tax to fund the district failed and the TGCD was in More
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
Interest and support for the Texana Groundwater Conservation District seems to be growing, gauging by the standing-room only crowd of Jackson County residents who attended the Aug. 25 public meeting at the Jackson Electric Co-op.
Board members Michael Skalicky, president, Jim Revel, secretary, Ray Brundrett, treasurer, and Robert Martin were on hand to answer questions and listen to comments from those attending.
The TGCD board is asking for voter approval for a $.01 per hundred valuation tax in the November general election. Three previous attempts to pass a tax to fund the district failed and the TGCD was in More
TGCD meeting tonight
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Members of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District will be at the Jackson Electric Co-op at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 to receive comments and questions on the draft management plan and rules they plan to submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Water Board on Oct. 15.
Neil Hudgins, general manager of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District and president of Groundwater Management Area 15, was at the Aug. 19 meeting held at the Jackson County Services Building. Hudgins was there to explain exempt use numbers for the draft-managed available groundwater.
Hudgins told the board More
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Members of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District will be at the Jackson Electric Co-op at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 to receive comments and questions on the draft management plan and rules they plan to submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Water Board on Oct. 15.
Neil Hudgins, general manager of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District and president of Groundwater Management Area 15, was at the Aug. 19 meeting held at the Jackson County Services Building. Hudgins was there to explain exempt use numbers for the draft-managed available groundwater.
Hudgins told the board More
IISD sets new tax rate
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Mon 08:00 am)
Industrial ISD school board reviewed and approved the 2010-2011 proposed tax rate at their August 9 board meeting.
The new tax rates are $1.04 for maintenance and operating and $.3325 for interest and sinking. The total tax rate is $1.3725 which is down slightly from last year.
Four million dollars of the district’s fund balance was approved by the board for designation for construction, equipment, and risk management items.
“We maintain a higher than average fund balance because of our location along the coast, and these reserves would be needed in the event of a serious storm” said Tony More
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Mon 08:00 am)
Industrial ISD school board reviewed and approved the 2010-2011 proposed tax rate at their August 9 board meeting.
The new tax rates are $1.04 for maintenance and operating and $.3325 for interest and sinking. The total tax rate is $1.3725 which is down slightly from last year.
Four million dollars of the district’s fund balance was approved by the board for designation for construction, equipment, and risk management items.
“We maintain a higher than average fund balance because of our location along the coast, and these reserves would be needed in the event of a serious storm” said Tony More
Top dog, top cat winners named
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted 8/29/2010 08:00 am)
The Jackson County Herald-Tribune and several local businesses sponsored the Top Dog and Top Cat contest to find the cutest pets in Jackson County. Members of Happy Tails judged the entries and selected first through third place winners in each category. Winners were presented with prizes with a total value of more than $600 that were donated by area businesses. The Jackson County Herald-Tribune presented a check for $250 to Cherie Robinson with Happy Tails Animal Shelter. There were five winners in the Jackson County Herald-Tribune’s first Top Dog and Top Cat contest. From left are, front, Veronica Spalek, Rachel Rose, Jessica Marthiljohni and Colton Fowler; and back, sponsors, Garrett Montgomery, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic; Amber Watkins, Ganado Feed and More; Clara Gates, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic, Cherie Robinson, Happy Tails Animal Shelter; and Pam Harvey, Jackson County Herald-Tribune advertising director. Not pictured are sponsors Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Walmart, HEB, K& G Dog Grooming, Dennis Simons and Guaranty Abstract.
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted 8/29/2010 08:00 am)
The Jackson County Herald-Tribune and several local businesses sponsored the Top Dog and Top Cat contest to find the cutest pets in Jackson County. Members of Happy Tails judged the entries and selected first through third place winners in each category. Winners were presented with prizes with a total value of more than $600 that were donated by area businesses. The Jackson County Herald-Tribune presented a check for $250 to Cherie Robinson with Happy Tails Animal Shelter. There were five winners in the Jackson County Herald-Tribune’s first Top Dog and Top Cat contest. From left are, front, Veronica Spalek, Rachel Rose, Jessica Marthiljohni and Colton Fowler; and back, sponsors, Garrett Montgomery, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic; Amber Watkins, Ganado Feed and More; Clara Gates, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic, Cherie Robinson, Happy Tails Animal Shelter; and Pam Harvey, Jackson County Herald-Tribune advertising director. Not pictured are sponsors Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Walmart, HEB, K& G Dog Grooming, Dennis Simons and Guaranty Abstract.
Meet new Edna councilmen
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted 8/28/2010 08:00 am)
The Edna City Council has two new council members who were recently appointed to serve their districts.
Ray Chavarria assumed the District V seat following the election in May when no one filed for the position formerly held by Mario Mojica. William Selders was appointed to the District II position following the death of long-time councilman Lorrian Jones.
Ray Chavarria
Ray Ruiz Chavarria, 39, was born in Robstown, but has lived in Edna for 17 years. He and his wife, Christine, have two children, Ray Jr. and Desiree...
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted 8/28/2010 08:00 am)
The Edna City Council has two new council members who were recently appointed to serve their districts.
Ray Chavarria assumed the District V seat following the election in May when no one filed for the position formerly held by Mario Mojica. William Selders was appointed to the District II position following the death of long-time councilman Lorrian Jones.
Ray Chavarria
Ray Ruiz Chavarria, 39, was born in Robstown, but has lived in Edna for 17 years. He and his wife, Christine, have two children, Ray Jr. and Desiree...
Inteplast seeks county's support for expansion
(Posted 8/27/2010 08:00 am)
County Commissioners approved an order nominating the Inteplast Group, Ltd. for a Texas Enterprise Project at the Aug. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting. The project is a five-year commitment from Inteplast to retain all positions that are currently in existence with the company. Melissa Munoz, with Ryan, Inc., addressed the court clarifying the differences between the Texas Enterprise Project and the Texas Enterprise Fund.
The ‘Project’ is a $1.25 million state funded program whereby Inteplast can apply for a refund of sales and use tax. Inteplast would pay the state sales and use tax over a five year period and More
(Posted 8/27/2010 08:00 am)
County Commissioners approved an order nominating the Inteplast Group, Ltd. for a Texas Enterprise Project at the Aug. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting. The project is a five-year commitment from Inteplast to retain all positions that are currently in existence with the company. Melissa Munoz, with Ryan, Inc., addressed the court clarifying the differences between the Texas Enterprise Project and the Texas Enterprise Fund.
The ‘Project’ is a $1.25 million state funded program whereby Inteplast can apply for a refund of sales and use tax. Inteplast would pay the state sales and use tax over a five year period and More
Cowgirls earn fourth
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 8/26/2010 08:00 am)
The Edna Cowgirls traveled to play in the tournament at Shiner Aug. 20-21, taking fourth place overall. BreAnna Yendrey and Misty Robertson earned all-tourney honors. Edna is 8-5 in the season thus far.
The Cowgirls opened tourney play against Flatonia Aug. 20, winning 25-17, 25-23.
Rhea Lea Hafernick led Edna with 10 points. Robertson scored eight more and Yendrey finished with a seven-point game. Kaeleigh Alex was active against the net, blocking the Flatonia offense.
“These girls played their best early morning match of their careers against a notable foe,” Head Coach Lynn Robertson said.
Edna continued tournament play against St. Joe’s More
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 8/26/2010 08:00 am)
The Edna Cowgirls traveled to play in the tournament at Shiner Aug. 20-21, taking fourth place overall. BreAnna Yendrey and Misty Robertson earned all-tourney honors. Edna is 8-5 in the season thus far.
The Cowgirls opened tourney play against Flatonia Aug. 20, winning 25-17, 25-23.
Rhea Lea Hafernick led Edna with 10 points. Robertson scored eight more and Yendrey finished with a seven-point game. Kaeleigh Alex was active against the net, blocking the Flatonia offense.
“These girls played their best early morning match of their careers against a notable foe,” Head Coach Lynn Robertson said.
Edna continued tournament play against St. Joe’s More
Buses are rolling again
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 8/26/2010 08:00 am)
It was back to school on Aug. 23 for students across Jackson County and yellow school buses will be on the roads carrying students. Brothers Isaac, left, and John Shelton, right, of Edna will be attending classes at the new Edna Junior High.
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 8/26/2010 08:00 am)
It was back to school on Aug. 23 for students across Jackson County and yellow school buses will be on the roads carrying students. Brothers Isaac, left, and John Shelton, right, of Edna will be attending classes at the new Edna Junior High.
EISD wants support for new high school
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 8/25/2010 08:00 am)
With the completion of the new Edna Junior High School, Edna ISD board members are looking at the last major project the district’s facility master plan – a new high school. Bob Henderson and Dusty Traylor of RBC Capital Markets and financial advisors to the district were at the Aug. 16 board meeting to discuss the district’s options regarding a bond election to fund the new campus.
"We are very excited and hopeful about the possibility of building a new high school,” said Superintendent Bob Wells.
Plans for the 78,747 square foot building include replacing the entire academic wing More
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 8/25/2010 08:00 am)
With the completion of the new Edna Junior High School, Edna ISD board members are looking at the last major project the district’s facility master plan – a new high school. Bob Henderson and Dusty Traylor of RBC Capital Markets and financial advisors to the district were at the Aug. 16 board meeting to discuss the district’s options regarding a bond election to fund the new campus.
"We are very excited and hopeful about the possibility of building a new high school,” said Superintendent Bob Wells.
Plans for the 78,747 square foot building include replacing the entire academic wing More
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