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Aidan Maulden of Sheridan was all smiles as he pedaled a tractor while pulling a weight during the tractor pull for 4-5 year olds on July 6 at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex. First place for 4-5 year olds went out to Brant Peters of Edna. 

Boy Scouts from Troop 137, Edna, and Troop 105, Lolita, participated in the 2013 Camp Karankawa Summer Camp June 16 - 22. Summer camp is a week-long experience where scouts can learn new skills, earn merit badges and work on rank advancement, make new friends, and create lasting memories. The South Texas Council operates the summer camp. Scouts participated in activities that included a climbing course, swimming, canoeing, first aid, leatherwork, basketry, lifesaving, swimming, snorkeling, outdoor cooking, personal fitness, energy, environmental science, forestry, and waterfront programs, along with new and innovative shooting sports programs such as rifle, archery, and black powder. Campers also competed in a week-long race that encouraged unit participation in daily programs.

According to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, parts of Jackson County received 1.26 inches of rain from 7 a.m. on July 7 to 7 a.m. on July 8, helping alleviate the drought. Along with the rain comes some minor inconveniences as well. City of Edna employees were kept busy unclogging drains in flooded streets.

Sister and brother Kamryn and Daniel Roman have accomplished some interesting achievements int he years they've bred and raised rabbits together.

One year at the Jackson County Youth Fair each of them took the top Grand and Reserve Champion, then switched the positions the year after. This is unique because of the large amount of entries that have competed against them, anywhere from 60 or more. The expression, breeding like rabbits, is true.

Inez’s Madison Maraggia shows off her seven inch Bluegill Fish she caught during Adventure Days at the BRC pond. It was her fourth fish of the day. She also caught a 14 1/2 inch bass.