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Edna hosts expanded Texana Chili Spill
Originally published November 9, 2009 at 5:51 p.m., updated November 9, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. IF YOU GO Thursday Brackenridge Main Event Center 5 p.m. Veterans dinner 6 p.m. Veterans ceremony 7 p.m. Fireworks show Carnival will open at 6 p.m. See more dates and times on B4.
Michelle Kendrell Pettus, 44, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging her with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Callers talk about commercials, other topics
Originally published October 14, 2009 at 11:28 p.m., updated October 15, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Hard is: watching Suddenlink commercials.
The First Pentecostal Church of Edna, 807 Apollo Drive, will host its 15th annual Fun Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peggy Clark, standing, and Kimberly Kazmir are pictured with Fun Day friends Mike McCow and Jackie McCluck, along with items for the auction that will take place at 11 a.m. For more information, call Kimberly Kazmir at ...
Jackson County Youth Fair animals become family affair
Originally published October 8, 2009 at 6:33 p.m., updated October 8, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. Friday Jackson County Western Day 9 a.m. Kindergarten Day - balloon clown, petting zoo, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, family department entertainment 4 p.m. Gates and indoor exhibits open 4 - 7 ... Friday Jackson County Western Day 9 a.m. Kindergarten Day - ...
Business keeps on rolling at Tails to Nails, a Victoria grooming site
Originally published October 1, 2009 at midnight, updated October 1, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. Editor's note: Your Money, Your Business showcases small businesses.
Callers talk about Fox News, other topics
Originally published September 25, 2009 at 5:03 p.m., updated September 25, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. I'm with Elvia from Victoria.
Odd cloud formation causes stir
Originally published September 10, 2009 at 6:39 p.m., updated September 10, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issued notices on several days this week that formation of tropical funnels was possible.
Carolyn Allison Hyatt, age 69, of Seguin, passed away on Aug. 26, 2009. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug.
Museum of the Coastal Bend opens exhibit
Originally published August 14, 2009 at midnight, updated August 14, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. Beginning Aug.
Roy Baldera, 35, of Port Lavaca, to 10 years deferred adjudication probation, a $1,500 fine, $140 restitution, 150 hours of community service, after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance on June 7, 2006.
Roy Baldera, 35, of Port Lavaca, to 10 years deferred adjudication probation, a $1,500 fine, $140 restitution, 150 hours of community service, after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance on June 7, 2006.
Jackson County schools show improvements in TAKS ratings
Schools in Jackson County represented the highest three tiers of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills accountability ratings this year.
Local African clothing carries traits of the nation's culture
Originally published July 20, 2009 at 5:12 p.m., updated July 20, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. Ebony Fashions Owner: Brenda Sorrell She sells: African blouses, dresses, shoes, quilted crowns, scarves, hats, shawls, mud cloths, jewelry and fabrics.
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Native American store sells items made by American Indians in several states
Handmade pipes, pottery, jewelry, bow and arrows, dream catchers and head dresses fill a Native American store that John Lone Eagle opened to honor his Indian heritage.
Originally published July 1, 2009 at midnight, updated July 1, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. Shoe and boot repair shops aren't just about sewing up soles and hammering on heels.
Two men were killed about 5 p.m. Monday in a crash in rural Jackson County. They were identified as retiree Larry Erdelt, 63, of Palacios and Joseph Mielsch, a 21-year-old machine operator from Bay City.
Black history will take center stage this weekend as local organizers host Edna's first Juneteenth pageant and parade in years.
Thumbs up, thumbs down; it's your choice
Originally published June 12, 2009 at 6:06 p.m., updated June 12, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. THUMBS UP Thumbs up to the Senate Finance Committee for suggesting that taxes be raised on alcohol, wine and sodas.
10 things you didn't know about the D-Day invasion
Originally published June 5, 2009 at 11:12 p.m., updated June 5, 2009 at 11:24 p.m. Saturday marks the 65th anniversary of D-Day. As World War II veterans continue to pass away, some of whom who had fought at Normandy, much of the history of that war is going with them.