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Mon
09
May

Industrial ISD Bond passes, provisional ballots not counted

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At the May 9 meeting of the Industrial ISD Board of Trustees, it was revealed that the three provisional ballots cast in the May 7 bond election were not countable, leaving only three overseas ballots left to be counted. With 122 votes for the bond, and 118 against, even if all three overseas ballots were against, the $25 million bond would still pass. Results are unofficial until canvassed, which will take place next week. 

Mon
09
May

Porche finds success with ‘southern roots rock’ band

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T. Ray Porche, photo by Cameron Gott

By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer
    When he was five years old, Edna’s T. Ray Porche picked up his first guitar – and promptly put it down again. His isn’t the love-at first-strum, childhood-dream-fulfilled story many musicians share after they leave their small-town life to find success in the city, but it is a success story, all the same.
    It wasn’t until high school that he returned to music, and a passion was ignited. Porsche found himself with guitar in hand almost constantly, learning, playing, and improving. He went on to play with several bands, finally moving to Houston to find a more active music scene.

Mon
09
May

Election Results for JCHD, school districts

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Edna School Board Results
    William Alex- 45 – Leslie Kallus- 41
Jackson County Hospital District Results
    Precinct 1: Jimmy Kaelin- 67 –  Elida Benavides- 60
    Precinct 2: Janet Chanek- 184 – Jose Rodriguez- 34
    Precinct 3: FrankCondron- 209 – Tommy Srp- 94
    Precinct 4: Jerry Adelman- 84 – Willard Ulbricht- 55 – Barbara Durocher- 38
School Bond Elections
    Ganado ISD: 219 votes for, 43 vote against – passed.
    Industrial ISD: 122 votes for, 118 votes against, three provisional ballots and three overseas ballots still pending. Final results could be available as soon as Monday evening, or as late as Thursday. 

    All election results are unofficial until they have been canvassed by the governing authority.

Wed
04
May

Vote for bonds, board members this Saturday

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2016 board candidates

By Chris Lundstrom
Publisher/Editor
    Polling places across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. 
    Voters will decide on bonds for district improvements for Industrial and Ganado ISDs. There are also elections for Jackson County Hospital board directors and a contested race for Edna ISD trustee.
    The polling places are the same ones that are used for county elections. Information on the voters card issued by the Jackson County Voter Registrar will show individuals where to cast their ballots for each election. For questions on voters cards call 782-3473.
    Ganado ISD voters will decide on a $24.4 million bond referendum. The polling place is the J.P. Office in Ganado.

Wed
04
May

Rabbit Pen Registration

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2016 Jackson County Youth Fair Rabbit Pen Exhibitor registration will be held on Saturday May 7, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex. The fee is $35 and exhibitor MUST be present. There is no late registration, and pre-registration must have prior approval.
S.S. number is required. For more information call Melody Egg, Rabbit Committee Chairman 361-771-5861.
Thu
28
Apr

Birminghams to perform at Crawfish Festival

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Jarrod Birmingham will play at the Ganado Volunteer Fire Department's Crawfish Festival
By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer
   Jarrod Birmingham loves small towns – the friendliness of the people, the sense of close-knit community, and the Americana feel in the air in towns with three-and four-digit populations. It’s a love he can’t give a reason for, but owns nonetheless. 
   The singer/songwriter is a long time resident of Inez, and filmed his music video, December Gone from his 2010 album Jesus and Johnny Cash at the Ganado Cinema. He said he doesn’t know why he has a soft spot for Ganado in particular, but he does.
   “I can’t even tell you why,” said Birmingham, “I really don’t know.”
   He has brought his honky-tonk sound to Rear Window Listening Room in Ganado multiple times, and has a fascination with the Cinema.
Wed
27
Apr

Citizens, Business of the Year, and Ag Award recipients named

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HEB, Danny Kubecka, Sylvester and Diann Walleck
By Chris Lundstrom
Publisher/Editor
   The best of Jackson County were recognized at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership banquet on April 23.
Reid Ryan, president of the Houston Astros, founder and CEO of the Corpus Christi Hooks, and son of Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, was the featured speaker. Ryan entertained with stories of growing up with his father, raising his kids to be responsible, and not taking blessings for granted.
   U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold, who is a huge Hooks fan, introduced Ryan and presented certificates of merit from his office to the evening’s award recipients.
   Matt Minor, chief of staff for State Rep. Phil Stephenson, addressed the attendants in Stephenson’s absence, informing all on Barbara Stephenson’s recent stroke and asking for prayers for the family.
Thu
21
Apr

Don’t make a decision based on just a glimpse of a life

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Jessica Coleman staff writer, Jackson County Herald-Tribune
By Jessica Coleman
Staff Writer
   At this very moment, I have a bedroom full of baby opossums, a deaf, blind, epileptic dog and a three-legged dog in my living room, and probably a husband who is rolling his eyes because I had him blow- dry a chicken. 
   It all sounds like something out of a sitcom, and as a writer who loves a laugh, I often present it as fun and light hearted.    People see a photo on Facebook of me with my pet chicken Mildred sitting on the sofa and they think, “Oh! I want a pet chicken!” They see me posting pictures of Bingham (the blind, deaf, epileptic one) and think “Oh, he is so quirky and fun! He bumped into the pole! He is so cute! I want a special needs pet.”  They see me post a selfie with a baby opossum and think    “I want to rehabilitate wildlife!” or “I want one as a pet!”
Wed
20
Apr

April 25 is first day to vote early

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   Edna ISD has a contested trustee position that will be decided at the May 7 election. Leslie J. Kallus and William E. Alex are vying for the District 6 position vacated by long-time trustee John Morrow, who did not file for to run again. Voting will take place at the Jackson County Services Building and Chamber annex. 
   Candidate profiles for the two candidates will be in the April 27 issue.
   Industrial ISD is seeking approval for $25 million in bonds to help pay for facility upgrades. The district has already held to public meetings to answer questions regarding the proposed bonds and a third meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday,    April 19 at the LaWard Fire Hall. Voting will take place at the LaWard Fire Hall, Vanderbilt Fire Hall, Francitas Fire Hall, old Lolita Fire Hall, and Inez Fire Hall.
Mon
04
Apr

Who should be citizen of the year

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   There is still time to nominate a person or business for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Citizen or Business of the Year award.
   The Chamber’s Annual Membership Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Jackson County Services Building in Edna. This year’s guest speaker is Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and president of the Houston Astros.
The prestigious Citizen of the Year award is presented to a resident of the county who has given their time and talents for the betterment of the community without expectation of getting anything in return. The nominee can be from any walk of life, but should be someone whose efforts have affected the entire county. 

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