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A tractor-trailer truck and tank truck crashed just outside of the Travel Center of America truck stop in Ganado on Friday, Sept. 13. It was a non-injury accident. East York Street is closed and the exit to TA is blocked as a safety precaution for the next five to six hours, Ganado Police Chief Rodney Roberson said at noon. The hazmat team investigated the flipped over tank truck and discovered no hazardous material has been spilled. The tank truck has not been removed from the area yet. Law enforcement advises people to stay away from the area until clean up has been completed. A full story and more photos will be published in the Sept. 18 Jackson County Herald-Tribune.

Lolita's Inteplast Group, Ltd. just celebrated their 20th anniversary last year with approximately 1,400 employees and are proud of what they do. At Inteplast, cellophane isn't a word, it's BOPP film. BOPP stands for biaxially oriented polypropylene and is used in most food and produce packaging. The workers start out with a large ball of resin and melt it down to stretch it biaxially (horizontally and vertically) and roll it in large tubes for products.

The 2013 Homecoming Court of Ganado High School are from left: seniors Kennedy Gresham, Ashley Bridges, Emma Weschler and Ashley Allen; junior Sarah Bubela; sophomore Madison Workmon and freshman Story Sudik.

The Jackson County Hospital District held an open house for its new physical therapy, Wellness Center and surgical suites on Sept. 5. Residents from around the county toured the new addition to the hospital. Physical therapy and surgery began operating in the new location on Sept. 9. Memberships to the Wellness Center are $40 per month or $400 per year for general membership over age 17. Senior citizens can join for $25 per month or $250 per year. Corporate and group rates will be available in the future. From left are Bill Jones, JCHD administrator and CEO, Jerry Adelman, JCHD board president and Nathan Sappington, JCHD director.

Jackson County and Texas were represented well at the 2013 65th annual National High School finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

The St. John Bosco Parish will be holding its annual picnic at the Inez Community Center. A number of items will be auctioned off at the event. From left, front, are Makenzie Andel and Andrew Yarborough and from the top row, left, are Katie Yarborough and Mallory Andel. 

Thomas Roznovsky presented the Patriot Award to Director of Nursing Tammy Zajicek at the Aug. 22 Jackson County Hospital Board meeting. Roznovsky, a nurse at the hospital, nominated Zajicek for the award in recognition for the support she has given him in fulfilling his military, work, and family obligations. The award, issued by the Secretary of Defense, recognizes deserving employers whose support and good will are important to retaining highly skilled and qualified members of the Guard and Reserve.

Edna ISD unveiled and dedicated its new domed gym at a ceremony on Sept. 25. In a surprise presentation, Superintendant Bob Wells was presented with a desktop-sized replica of Frederic Remington’s sculpture “Bronco Buster” from community members. Wells was instrumental in obtaining the full-sized statue that sits in the lobby of the new high school. Presenting the stature to Wells from left are, Harrison Stafford and Joe Speed.

Puppeteer Nitsana Lazerus was at the Jackson County Memorial Library on Aug. 21. She brought up Jacob Copeland, 3, and Caleb Kazmir, 2, to the stage to help her sing The Itsy Bitsy Spider.