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Sisters make THSRA rodeo history

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History sometimes repeats itself. 
Inez’s McKenna and Avery Greene made history on June 9 when McKenna was crowned 2013 Miss Texas High School Rodeo Association’s Queen in Abilene. It was only the fourth time since 1947 when THSRA first started in Hallettsville that a set of siblings have been crowned Miss THSRA. Avery and McKenna were crowned two years apart.
McKenna said it was a showdown between her and 2012 Miss THSRA Tianti Carter of Fort Worth. She said in order to be eligible to compete for the Miss THSRA title again after being crowned, one must give back their crown and resign. McKenna said the judges kept looking at her and then Carter, trying to make a decision on who should be crowned.
“I was pretty shocked,” she said. “The whole time I was nervous. I try to think positively because each judge is looking for confidence. I kept reminding myself that I still have a chance.” 
 
Wed
19
Jun

IISD Voters head to polls Saturday

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The Industrial Independent School District Tax Ratification Election will be on Saturday, June 22 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
 On this day registered voters in the Industrial ISD will approve or reject increasing the maintenance and operation tax rate by 13 cents to $1.17 for property owners.
Polling places include:
• Precinct 4 – LaWard Fire Hall
• Precinct 5 – Vanderbilt Fire Hall
• Precinct 7 – Francitas Fire Hall
• Precinct 8 – Lolita at old Fire Hall on Pecan Street
• Precinct 27 – Inez Fire Hall
 
Wed
19
Jun

Fire destroys families' home

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Everyone hears about fires in the news, but nobody expects it will happen to them.
When it does happen, a fire has the capability to damage everything that one holds dearly to them in just a blink of an eye. 
Harold Hicks said he and his brother Larry’s family lost everything in just 20 minutes when their home in Lolita was severely damaged by a fire that broke out on June 12 in the 100 block of Elm Street.
Wed
19
Jun

Cross country ride brings healing to Vietnam vet

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Doug Kelley and his wife, Shirley stands next to Kelley’s 2013 Harley-Davidson Trike 3-wheel motorcycle. They drove the motorcycle to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. 

Wed
19
Jun

ESD Commissioners sworn in

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Jackson County Judge Dennis Simons gave the oath of office to the five newly-appointed Emergency Services District No. 3 Commissioners. From left are Commissioners Jason Chandler and James P. (Jim) Curlee.

Wed
19
Jun

Keeping cool in summer heat

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Jordynn Gardner, 4, of Edna gets ready to take a dive into the pool at the City of Edna Municipal Pool. She played in the pool with her two-year-old sister Hailey. 

Wed
19
Jun

Juneteenth royalty crowned

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Winners at the 2013 Juneteenth pageant were chosen at the annual pageant held June 14 at the Edna Community Center in Shelby Park. From left are, front, Lil' Mr. runner up, Laythan Arriaga, Lil' Mr., Aiden Boston, Lil' Miss, La'Nyah Dilworth; and back, Jr. Mr. runner up, Donovan Stafford, Jr. Mr. Juneteenth, Deleon Mitchell, Mr. runner up, Terek Dilworth, Miss Juneteenth, Ar'Shay Clay, Mr. Juneteenth, Jason Stafford, runner up Jr. Miss, Acajia Dickerson, and Jr. Miss, Jazsmyne Foster. Not pictured are Lil' Miss runner up, Te'Leah Ramey, and Miss runner up, CaSandra Hardaway.

Wed
19
Jun

Library offers reading program geared to teens

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Jackson County Teens, ages 13 – 19, are encouraged to participate in “Beneath the Surface,” the Jackson County Memorial Library’s teen summer reading program.  
Teens are invited to come to the library and read for prizes such as Amazon gift cards as well as to take part in special events offered throughout the program. Planned programs include Under the Earth on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. and Under  the Sea on Thursday, July 18 from 5:30 -6:45 p.m.
Wed
19
Jun

IISD voters head to polls Saturday

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The Industrial Independent School District Tax Ratification Election will be on Saturday, June 22 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
 On this day registered voters in the Industrial ISD will approve or reject increasing the maintenance and operation tax rate by 13 cents to $1.17 for property owners.
Polling places include:
• Precinct 4 – LaWard Fire Hall
• Precinct 5 – Vanderbilt Fire Hall
• Precinct 7 – Francitas Fire Hall
• Precinct 8 – Lolita at old Fire Hall on Pecan Street
• Precinct 27 – Inez Fire Hall
Wed
19
Jun

Fire destroys families' home

Submitted by jcht2010 on

 

Everyone hears about fires in the news, but nobody expects it will happen to them.
When it does happen, a fire has the capability to damage everything that one holds dearly to them in just a blink of an eye. 
Harold Hicks said he and his brother Larry’s family lost everything in just 20 minutes when their home in Lolita was severely damaged by a fire that broke out on June 12 in the 100 block of Elm Street. 
Hicks said everything he worked hard for in his whole life was destroyed. Keepsakes and photos filled with memories were no longer in existence. The only memories that he will have are stored in his mind. 

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