Jackson County News

Originally published November 23, 2009 at 4:21 p.m., updated November 23, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. James Donald Kirk Jr., 45, of Edna, was arrested and charged with murder in the early Monday morning death of his wife, Wendy Smiga Kirk, 37.

The air was electric as families and residents counted down to the lighting of the Ganado Cinema neon sign.

COURTESY PHOTOS Trace proudly displays the year-end peewee champion saddle he won for winning All-Around Cowboy honors in the Jackson County Youth Association rodeo series in September.

Originally published November 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., updated November 10, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. Crossroads residents with undeliverable refunds include: Victoria County Caroline Cole Jed C. Cole Eric D. Cook Sr.

Originally published November 9, 2009 at 4:36 p.m., updated November 9, 2009 at 11:35 p.m. HOW TO GET INVOLVEDFiling for a place on the primary ballot begins Dec.

Originally published October 28, 2009 at 10:45 p.m., updated October 28, 2009 at 10:55 p.m. GANADO THEATER TIMELINE Feb.

For the first time in 35 years the number of babies being dismembered from the Victoria area has declined.

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 - ...

Originally published October 1, 2009 at 4:42 p.m., updated October 1, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. WHAT: Jackson County Youth Fair 60th Anniversary Saturday 10:15 a.m. - Jackson County Youth Fair parade 2:00 p.m. - Little Mr.

The state is investigating why a train came through a fatal crash scene on July 24 after officials had requested the traffic be stopped.

Schools in Jackson County represented the highest three tiers of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills accountability ratings this year.

Originally published July 24, 2009 at 4:09 p.m., updated July 24, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. LOLITA- A Victoria man was killed after his vehicle rolled several times at 2:15 a.m. Friday near Lolita in Jackson County.

Originally published July 23, 2009 at 5:18 p.m., updated July 23, 2009 at 9:52 p.m. WHAT'S NEXT? WHAT: South Texas Challenge Rodeo WHEN: 8 p.m., Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug.

Originally published July 17, 2009 at 6:36 p.m., updated July 17, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. If you spot alligators nearby: Don't feed them.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Bhatia and his staff, Jackson County Meals on Wheels, and Jackson County Home Health for the care and support of our mother, Mollie Gamble, during the past several years.

A 35-year-old man was awaiting extradition from East Texas to San Antonio on Wednesday after being arrested on a murder charge in connection with a 2006 shooting death.

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.

A graduate of Graceville High School will make his big-budget movie debut this Friday when "The Proposal" opens in movie theaters across the U.S. The son of Jackson County Fire Rescue Chief Tony Wesley, 32-year-old Jerrell Lee Wesley plays the role of Jordan, an office buddy of the character played by lead actor Ryan Reynolds.

The remodeling of Jackson County's emergency operation center will enable city and county officials to stay abreast of hurricane news and communicate with state officials if a hurricane were projected to hit the county, the emergency management coordinator said.

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.