Edna News

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.

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.

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.

Originally published June 3, 2009 at 10:45 a.m., updated June 3, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. A 38-year-old Edna man suffered apparent serious injuries Wednesday in a car-pedestrian collision in Edna, an investigator said.

So, build it already! I'm sick of hearing jokes about the I-69, Ay,Yi,Yi -69 Corridor - the Cartel Freeway.

If you are going to use skincare products, you might as well try ones that are four generations in the making.

Last week, Calhoun, Jackson, and Victoria counties kicked off our "Managing High Inputs" series with a program titled "Management Practices That Pay" by Joe Paschal, Texas AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist.

If you are going to use skincare products, you might as well try ones that are four generations in the making.

Originally published May 15, 2009 at 8 p.m., updated May 15, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. Area GM dealers appear to have missed the getting the ax Friday as GM announced it would not renew 1,100 dealerships in 2010.

Joyce Alex of Bloomington and Elroy Alex Sr. of Edna are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lesley Alex, to Chad Guidry, son of Nancy and Keith Guidry of Ganado.

A celebration has been missing from list the summer events in Harold Wilkins' hometown since he moved back six years ago.

Justin Bonnot beat incumbent Amelia Zarate for the District 1 seat on the Edna City Council by a small margin.

Editor's note: Your Money, Your Business showcases small businesses. If you have a small business or know of an interesting one, please let us know.

Things at Edna's City Motors Service Center have changed. The company, at 202 S. Wells St., is under new ownership, said Robert Sitka, who co-owns the business with Mike Foeh.

A man drowned in Lake Texana Tuesday after the canoe he and his two companions were riding in turned over, said Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputy.

Please give a brief history of the church. A: The First United Methodist Church of Edna began in 1882 as the Macaroni Railroad came to town.

Good Monday afternoon. I'm at the Ganado Cafe, 118 S. 3rd St. The Cafe has been full since I arrived at 12:45 p.m. A chalkboard sign outside tells visitors about the cafe being voted Best in the Crossroads in a competition hosted recently by the Advocate.