Edna News

Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Edna Independent School District , Texas as part of its continuous surveillance effort: --$11.1 million in outstanding unlimited tax bonds upgraded to 'A' from 'A-'. The bonds are payable from an unlimited ad valorem tax levied against all taxable property within the district.

Originally published November 25, 2009 at 3 p.m., updated November 25, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. No, schools should not teach creationism.

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.

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 9, 2009 at 5:51 p.m., updated November 9, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. IF YOU GO Thursday Brackenridge Main Event Center 5 p.m. Veterans dinner 6 p.m. Veterans ceremony 7 p.m. Fireworks show Carnival will open at 6 p.m. See more dates and times on B4.

Michelle Kendrell Pettus, 44, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging her with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Originally published October 14, 2009 at 11:28 p.m., updated October 15, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Hard is: watching Suddenlink commercials.

The First Pentecostal Church of Edna, 807 Apollo Drive, will host its 15th annual Fun Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peggy Clark, standing, and Kimberly Kazmir are pictured with Fun Day friends Mike McCow and Jackie McCluck, along with items for the auction that will take place at 11 a.m. For more information, call Kimberly Kazmir at ...

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 midnight, updated October 1, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. Editor's note: Your Money, Your Business showcases small businesses.

Originally published September 25, 2009 at 5:03 p.m., updated September 25, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. I'm with Elvia from Victoria.

Originally published September 10, 2009 at 6:39 p.m., updated September 10, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issued notices on several days this week that formation of tropical funnels was possible.

Carolyn Allison Hyatt, age 69, of Seguin, passed away on Aug. 26, 2009. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug.

Originally published August 14, 2009 at midnight, updated August 14, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. Beginning Aug.

Roy Baldera, 35, of Port Lavaca, to 10 years deferred adjudication probation, a $1,500 fine, $140 restitution, 150 hours of community service, after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance on June 7, 2006.

Roy Baldera, 35, of Port Lavaca, to 10 years deferred adjudication probation, a $1,500 fine, $140 restitution, 150 hours of community service, after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance on June 7, 2006.

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

Originally published July 20, 2009 at 5:12 p.m., updated July 20, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. Ebony Fashions Owner: Brenda Sorrell She sells: African blouses, dresses, shoes, quilted crowns, scarves, hats, shawls, mud cloths, jewelry and fabrics.

Handmade pipes, pottery, jewelry, bow and arrows, dream catchers and head dresses fill a Native American store that John Lone Eagle opened to honor his Indian heritage.

Originally published July 1, 2009 at midnight, updated July 1, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. Shoe and boot repair shops aren't just about sewing up soles and hammering on heels.