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UIL district re-alignment announced
(Posted Thu 09:51 am)
The 2012-14 UIL district alignments were announced Feb. 2. District layouts for Jackson County teams are as follows:
2A Division 1 District 14
Altair Rice
Edna
Hallettsville
Hempstead
Vanderbilt Industrial
Palacios
1A Division 1 District 15
Ganado
Shiner
Yorktown
Kenedy
Three Rivers
In 2A, Hitchcock and Van Vleck both move to Division 2 along with Blanco. For 1A, Three Rivers moved down from 2A and Flatonia changed districts, while Louise moved to Division 2.
(Posted Thu 09:51 am)
The 2012-14 UIL district alignments were announced Feb. 2. District layouts for Jackson County teams are as follows:
2A Division 1 District 14
Altair Rice
Edna
Hallettsville
Hempstead
Vanderbilt Industrial
Palacios
1A Division 1 District 15
Ganado
Shiner
Yorktown
Kenedy
Three Rivers
In 2A, Hitchcock and Van Vleck both move to Division 2 along with Blanco. For 1A, Three Rivers moved down from 2A and Flatonia changed districts, while Louise moved to Division 2.
Burn Ban lifted
(Posted 1/27/2012 10:05 am)
The burn ban for Jackson County has been lifted effective immediately. Anyone doing a controlled burn is asked to notify the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 361-782-3541 before burning. Citizen's are still urged to use caution as the conditions for fires getting out of control still exist.
(Posted 1/27/2012 10:05 am)
The burn ban for Jackson County has been lifted effective immediately. Anyone doing a controlled burn is asked to notify the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 361-782-3541 before burning. Citizen's are still urged to use caution as the conditions for fires getting out of control still exist.
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Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 meetings
(Posted 1/25/2012 08:00 am)
• Jan. 25, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority directors meeting, 7:30 a.m., LNRA offices, 4631 FM 3131, Edna
• Jan. 26, Jackson County Hospital District directors, 6 p.m., hospital community room
(Posted 1/25/2012 08:00 am)
• Jan. 25, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority directors meeting, 7:30 a.m., LNRA offices, 4631 FM 3131, Edna
• Jan. 26, Jackson County Hospital District directors, 6 p.m., hospital community room
Some Texas Interstate highways to see speed limits increase
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Miles and miles of Texas highway will soon see speed limit increases following the Jan. 26 Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph designations for close to 1,500 miles of interstate.
The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties making it the largest conversion since a new law was passed last year. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 1353 which allows the Texas Department of Transportation to establish 75 mph speed limits on...
(Posted Today 08:00 am)
Miles and miles of Texas highway will soon see speed limit increases following the Jan. 26 Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph designations for close to 1,500 miles of interstate.
The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties making it the largest conversion since a new law was passed last year. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 1353 which allows the Texas Department of Transportation to establish 75 mph speed limits on...
EISD sets election dates
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
In recognition of Board Appreciation Month and for their work in overseeing the construction of a new high school, re-drawing district boundaries, approving a reduced budget without reducing the quality of education and implementation of a rigorous new curriculum and state testing requirements, Edna ISD board members were presented a framed certificate of appreciation by Superintendent Bob Wells at their Jan. 23 meeting.
“Edna ISD is very proud of our board members and we are fortunate..."
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Sat 08:00 am)
In recognition of Board Appreciation Month and for their work in overseeing the construction of a new high school, re-drawing district boundaries, approving a reduced budget without reducing the quality of education and implementation of a rigorous new curriculum and state testing requirements, Edna ISD board members were presented a framed certificate of appreciation by Superintendent Bob Wells at their Jan. 23 meeting.
“Edna ISD is very proud of our board members and we are fortunate..."
Students compete in S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G BEE
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Fri 08:00 am)
February is here and that means it is time for spellers in Jackson County to compete in the county spelling bee. On Monday, Feb. 6 the winners of the class bees will compete in the county spelling bee at the Edna Elementary cafeteria.
The junior bee students in second through fifth grade will begin at 6 p.m., immediately followed by sixth through eighth grade students competing in the senior bee.
Pronouncer for the evening will be...
by Chris Lundstrom
(Posted Fri 08:00 am)
February is here and that means it is time for spellers in Jackson County to compete in the county spelling bee. On Monday, Feb. 6 the winners of the class bees will compete in the county spelling bee at the Edna Elementary cafeteria.
The junior bee students in second through fifth grade will begin at 6 p.m., immediately followed by sixth through eighth grade students competing in the senior bee.
Pronouncer for the evening will be...
Tough Mudder course challenges participants
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Thousands of athletes and brave souls filled the Brackenridge Main Event Center Jan. 28 and 29 to risk life and limb for a chance to prove to themselves that they had the mental and physical capability of finishing the 12 mile, 25–obstacle cross-country course from hell and earn the title Tough Mudder.
“Are you ready for this?” and “We are going to expose every weakness you have, that’s what you signed for,” were the words that greeted each starting group as they prepared for the course..."
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Thousands of athletes and brave souls filled the Brackenridge Main Event Center Jan. 28 and 29 to risk life and limb for a chance to prove to themselves that they had the mental and physical capability of finishing the 12 mile, 25–obstacle cross-country course from hell and earn the title Tough Mudder.“Are you ready for this?” and “We are going to expose every weakness you have, that’s what you signed for,” were the words that greeted each starting group as they prepared for the course..."
Phase III plans OK'd by board
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
Hospital board of directors approved extending the hospital pharmacy hours to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at their Jan. 26 meeting. The move coincides with the 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours of the rural health clinic. With the new hours, the pharmacy expects to be able to fill an additional 120 prescriptions per month.
Following a summary of the proposed floor plans for Phase III of hospital construction by Ruben Castillo, director of plant operations, board members approved the floor plan which included renovation of 19,486 square feet and construction of an additional 5,253 new square feet. The More
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
Hospital board of directors approved extending the hospital pharmacy hours to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at their Jan. 26 meeting. The move coincides with the 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours of the rural health clinic. With the new hours, the pharmacy expects to be able to fill an additional 120 prescriptions per month.
Following a summary of the proposed floor plans for Phase III of hospital construction by Ruben Castillo, director of plant operations, board members approved the floor plan which included renovation of 19,486 square feet and construction of an additional 5,253 new square feet. The More
Feb. 1 - Feb. 7 meetings
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
• Feb. 2, Edna City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall
• Feb. 6, 9 a.m., Commissioners Court, Jackson County Courthouse
(Posted Wed 08:00 am)
• Feb. 2, Edna City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall
• Feb. 6, 9 a.m., Commissioners Court, Jackson County Courthouse
Helping keep Jackson County clean
(Posted 1/29/2012 08:00 am)
Inmates and trustees in the Jackson County Detention center were enlisted to clean up the highway area near Loves Truck Stop Jan. 18. Sherrif Andy Louderback, Jail Administrator Jim Omecinski and Pct. 4 employees pitched in as well. In four hours the crew picked more than 1,300 pounds of tires, plastics and paper litter. The Edna City Council also decided to help in the effort and is planning to hire an off-duty jailer to oversee a crew of inmates to pick up trash in the city on a regular basis.
(Posted 1/29/2012 08:00 am)
Inmates and trustees in the Jackson County Detention center were enlisted to clean up the highway area near Loves Truck Stop Jan. 18. Sherrif Andy Louderback, Jail Administrator Jim Omecinski and Pct. 4 employees pitched in as well. In four hours the crew picked more than 1,300 pounds of tires, plastics and paper litter. The Edna City Council also decided to help in the effort and is planning to hire an off-duty jailer to oversee a crew of inmates to pick up trash in the city on a regular basis.
Postage increase effective Jan. 22
(Posted 1/28/2012 08:00 am)
United States Postal Service price adjustments have kicked in as of Jan. 22.
Key changes include a 1-cent increase to 45 cents for letters, a 3-cent increase to 32 cents for postcards, a 5-cent increase to 85 cents for letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.), and a 7-cent increase to $1.05 for letters to other international destinations. Prices will also change for other mailing services, including Periodicals, Package Services and others, according to the USPS.
A new domestic service, called Express Mail Flat Rate Box...
(Posted 1/28/2012 08:00 am)
United States Postal Service price adjustments have kicked in as of Jan. 22.
Key changes include a 1-cent increase to 45 cents for letters, a 3-cent increase to 32 cents for postcards, a 5-cent increase to 85 cents for letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.), and a 7-cent increase to $1.05 for letters to other international destinations. Prices will also change for other mailing services, including Periodicals, Package Services and others, according to the USPS.
A new domestic service, called Express Mail Flat Rate Box...
Local Mudders anticipating the challenge
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 1/27/2012 08:00 am)
You've seen the signs and heard people ask the question, "Just what is a Mudder?" The easy explanation is that Tough Mudder is an "ironman" type competition designed by British Special Forces with part of the proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warriors program. The self-proclaimed "Toughest Event on the Planet" is coming to Brackenridge Park outside Edna Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29, and bringing a truckload of people from all over the country and globe to Lake Texana's shores. Of course, Jackson County has its fair share of Mudders as well. The Mudder people virtually guarantee bruises, fire, lacerations and even More
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 1/27/2012 08:00 am)
You've seen the signs and heard people ask the question, "Just what is a Mudder?" The easy explanation is that Tough Mudder is an "ironman" type competition designed by British Special Forces with part of the proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warriors program. The self-proclaimed "Toughest Event on the Planet" is coming to Brackenridge Park outside Edna Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29, and bringing a truckload of people from all over the country and globe to Lake Texana's shores. Of course, Jackson County has its fair share of Mudders as well. The Mudder people virtually guarantee bruises, fire, lacerations and even More
Consultant says Edna is the next Sugar Land
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 1/26/2012 08:00 am)
David Partlow of BRR Consulting stood before Edna City Council Jan. 19 and reported that Edna has a great deal of room for development and relayed that several of the firms he had talked to had shown a positive interest in bringing a restaurant or hotel into town. In other Council business, David Rose applied for and was granted a Specific Use Permit for a planned RV park behind Sonic Drive-in, and the 2012-13 Street Repair Plan will be reconsidered in light of needed drainage repairs.
Partlow and company have been collecting data for the City of Edna as agreed More
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 1/26/2012 08:00 am)
David Partlow of BRR Consulting stood before Edna City Council Jan. 19 and reported that Edna has a great deal of room for development and relayed that several of the firms he had talked to had shown a positive interest in bringing a restaurant or hotel into town. In other Council business, David Rose applied for and was granted a Specific Use Permit for a planned RV park behind Sonic Drive-in, and the 2012-13 Street Repair Plan will be reconsidered in light of needed drainage repairs.
Partlow and company have been collecting data for the City of Edna as agreed More
County has job openings
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 1/25/2012 08:00 am)
Jackson County is hiring. At their Jan. 23 meeting, commissioners approved authorizing vacant positions in the tax-assessor collector’s office, sheriff’s office, Pct. 2 and the district clerk’s office to be filled. No action was taken on creating and funding an additional temporary part-time position in the sheriff’s office. According to County Treasurer Mary Horton, current county employees are given the first opportunity to fill vacant positions before being advertised in the Jackson County Herald-Tribune and on the county Web site.
Shirley McGill, Extension club chairman, and Mike Hiller, county Extension agent, along with several club members were on...
by Kendrick Callis
(Posted 1/25/2012 08:00 am)
Jackson County is hiring. At their Jan. 23 meeting, commissioners approved authorizing vacant positions in the tax-assessor collector’s office, sheriff’s office, Pct. 2 and the district clerk’s office to be filled. No action was taken on creating and funding an additional temporary part-time position in the sheriff’s office. According to County Treasurer Mary Horton, current county employees are given the first opportunity to fill vacant positions before being advertised in the Jackson County Herald-Tribune and on the county Web site.
Shirley McGill, Extension club chairman, and Mike Hiller, county Extension agent, along with several club members were on...
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