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Brackenridge Recreation Complex

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Brackenridge Park (361) 782-5456 Texana Park (361) 782-5718 Located on beautiful Lake Texana, 7 miles South of Edna on Highway 111

Gated RV & Tent Camping Areas * Cabins * Facility Rentals Water Recreation * Fishing Piers * Kayak Rentals * Playgrounds Picnic Areas * Hike & Bike Trails * Equestrian Trail * Miniature Golf Disc Golf * Historic Church * Nature Center @Brackenridge brackenridgepark.com Recreation Complex

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Community theater at its best For great live theater productions you can’t go wrong with the Ganado Community Townhall Players. The theater troupe debuted in 2017 with Christmas Belles and 2020 kicks off with Fireflies in April.

Fireflies, by Matthew Barber, is based on the novel Eleanor and Abel by Annette Sanford, a longtime resident of Ganado. Directed by the mother and daughter team of Jonel Knuppel and Jana Johnson, Fireflies is about retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister who lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman – until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life.

The upcoming season promises some gems that should not be missed.

Shows are held in the Rear Window Listening Room in Ganado.

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Townhall Players 2020 APRIL 4/18 & 4/19, 4/15 & 4/26 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday Fireflies, by Matthew Barber Directed by Jonel Knuppel and Jana Johnson JULY 7/10 - 7/12 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday Monster Soup by Tim Kelly Directed by Robin Donalson DECEMBER 12/5 & 12/6, 12/12 & 12/13 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday B.A.T.S. by Jerome McDonough Directed by Jonel Knuppel

Photos by Jessica Coleman, Phillip Melton and Kameron Dunn

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The Jackson County Office Supply carries the most popular brands and sizes of printer ink cartridges, memory cards, and zip drives, along with all your office supply needs. We are open M-F from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Get back to nature

Brackenridge, Texana Parks offer fun in great outdoors Jackson County is home to a 10,000 acre reservoir which is a popular place for family recreation such as boating, canoing, kayaking and other water-related activities.

The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority manages two parks/campgrounds around the lake that are ideal for weekend getaways. The well-maintained and attractive parks offer modern RV sites with water and electricity, including pull through sites for ease of parking. Brackenridge Park and Campground includes 134 campsites, while Texana Park and Campground has 141 sites to choose from.

Guests have access to all the amenities at the parks.

Visitors at Brackenridge Park and Campground can jet ski on the lake, play disc golf, miniature golf, sand volleyball, along with soccer, basketball, and softball. A paintball course operated by the park is nearby and there is always fishing to pass the time.

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Several well-appointed playgrounds are available for the younger campers. A 12.5 mile equestrian trail is nearby and includes rest areas along the way.

Kayak rentals are available at Lake Texana Park and Campground if you don’t have your own boat. The Texana Park Nature Center is open most weekends and offers interactive programs for viitors of all ages. Michael Price, a longtime naturalist from West Texas is the Public Education coordinator.

Both parks have an abundance of flora and fauna which can be seen along the many hiking and biking trails.

If you are in the mood to shop or eat out, Edna and Ganado are just a few miles away.

For reservations call Brackenridge Park and Campground at 361-782-5456 or Lake Texana Park and Campground at 7825718.

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The annual Texana Chili Spill is held in November at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex Main Event Center, sponsored by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority and the Jackson County Go-Texan Committee.

The event includes a Veterans Ceremony, an Appreciation Dinner, and a fireworks display. All veterans, family and friends are invited.

The cook-offs begin on a Friday with the everpopular Salsa and Margarita Competitions.

Additional events include Chef’s Choice competition, Sausage competition, and the Go-Texan Dutch Oven Dessert Cook-off.

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A full and final day of fun is on Saturday. Cookoff competitions start at 9 a.m. with a Bloody Mary competition followed by Beans, GoTexan Jackpot Chicken, Gumbo, Go-Texan Jackpot Ribs, Chili, and GoTexan Brisket competitions, along with the KidsQue competition and Cornhole Jackpot Tournament.

The Jackson County Go-Texan Committee’s 1st place brisket winning team will receive cash prize money and can also enter the Top Gun Jackpot for a chance to win extra cash.

Saturday is the Wine/Beer Garden. Grab some food and a drink while listening to artists

perform their own music.

Also, there will be shopping at the Texana Market, Helicopter Rides, and a free Kids Zone with fun inflatables, a craft zone, face painting, nature exhibits, and much more. There will also be a yummy variety of food, drink, and snacks for purchase.

Admission fee is only $5 per person (3 years and older) and includes free Kids Zone activities.

Brackenridge Recreation Complex is located about 6 miles south of Edna on State Highway 111. For more information, please call (361) 782-5229 or visit texanachilispill.com.

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Southeast S outheast J Jacks acks kso on nC County ounty B Boasts oasts G Growing rro owing ecreational & Re Residential R esidential C Community ommunity w/ w/ S Store tore & Re Restaurant R estaurant Recreational Re R At the southern most point of Jackson County and located on the east side of Carancahua Bay, is the old town of Carancahua. Let it be it known that Carancahua is making a comeback!

The growing community of Fisherman’s Village at Boca Chica is here & is the perfect place to own land for a weekend getaway. You can build your dream �shing cabin or to bring your RV. With an average lot size of 70’x120’, these lots all have sewer & water. All property owners have access to Carancahua Bay & the gulf, via the property owners pier & boat ramp. It’s the Texas coast, right here in Jackson County! For more informa�on, call Stan Kazwell, 361-484-0373

Fi herman’s Fis ’ Village ’s V & Fi Fis ishville Trading T Post are leading the rebirth of o Ca C rancahua in i S.E. Jacks k on Coun ks C t . ty

The store & restaurant, Fishville Trading Post, LLC is also located here in Carancahua. The restaurant is an area favorite with their Ugly Burger & All You Can Eat Ca�ish, Seafood, Steaks, Breakfast, & more. The store serves the local area with ice, tackle, groceries, beer & wine and more.

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CLOSE TO HOME Dr. To T ussaint Smith of Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates is proud to serve the El Campo and Wharton communities. Backed by a team of experts in Sugar Land, he brings expertise to a wide range of conditions, including: • Aortic aneurysm

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FOEC services

Services are provided for senior citizens in Jackson County by the Friends of Elder Citizens. The Friends of Elder Citizens is a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation that was formed in 1981 as a result of the Older Americans Act. It began serving Jackson County in 1997.

Its mission is to ensure that no person 60 years of age or older will be isolated or neglected but remain a productive, independent member of the community.

Located at 501 N. Wells in Edna, the FOEC provides home delivered meals, transportation and recreational activities for elderly citizens age 60 and above. The organization is funded by local donations, grants and contrats to operate senior citizens services and general public transportation.

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fied professionals. Lunch is delivered to qualified homebound senior citizens five days per week.

Special events are scheduled daily and monthly for recreation, including games, treips, bingo, cards, dominoes, dancing, crafts and more. Volunteers assist in many areas to expand services. Opportunities include delivering meals to the homebound, asssisting with mailouts, planning and decorating for events, leading exercise, games and more.

Transportation is provided through R-Transit for general transportation for the public, Medicaid recipients, the elderly and disabled. Transit fares apply. The FOEC in Edna is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number to the center is 361782-5511. For more information, call Julia Gonzales, FOEC director at 361-972-9921.

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Relax and unwind at Jackson County’s only winery, Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery. Located at 172 RR 4261, Lolita, the venue offers a getaway that will help you forget the stress of everyday life.

Each bottle of wine comes with its own unique story and is named after something historical in or around Jackson County. All of their unique wines are produced on premises from estate-grown Black Spanish, Blanc du Bois, and native Mustang grapes as well as other grapes and fruits from around the country.

From the Lavaca Bluffs’ outside patio, a relaxing afternoon can be spent overlooking a breathtaking view of the Lavaca River. Customers can also purchase snack trays and items from their gift shop, or rent the Yacht Club or Large Tasting Rooms for private parties. The winery offers not only a place for people to enjoy a variety of award-winning, rare, traditional and unique wines, but a place to get away and enjoy the scenic view.

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information about Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery, visit lavacabluffs.com or call (361) 874-4663.

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery is your place to get away and enjoy a glass or two of locally produced wine. From left are employees Clinton Tegeler, Katie Sherman, Meredith Reed, Beth and Doug Reed, owners.

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G ood ol’ f a shione d f un a t the f a ir T he re ’s nothing more T e xa s tha n a c ounty f a ir a nd J a c kson C ounty’s Y outh F a ir d oe sn’t d isa ppoint. F or 7 1 ye a rs the J a c kson C ounty Y outh F a ir ha s b e e n supporting the youth a nd a gric ulture while provid ing lots of home town re c re a tion a nd e nte rta inme nt. A pa ra d e kic ks of f the a nnua l e ve nt, a lwa ys on the f irst S a turd a y of O c tob e r. T he

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is a lso ple nty to d o, whe the r it b e c he c king out the f a mily e xhib its, wa tc hing the L ittle W ra ngle r R od e o, pe tting e xotic a nima ls a t the pe tting zoo, or wa tc hing some gre a t e nte rta inme nt.

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with b urge rs, sa usa ge on a stic k, hot d ogs a nd more . I t’s a lso the pe rf e c t pla c e to c a tc h up with pe ople you ha ve n’t se e a while while le tting the kid s run a nd pla y.

F or some good old f a shione d f un, b e sure not to miss the J a c kson C ounty Y outh F a ir.

T he B ra c ke nrid ge M a in E ve nt C e nte r is loc a te d a b out 7 mile s south of E d na on H wy. 111.

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The Rear Window Listening Room is an intimate venue that offers a variety of specialty entertainment, including live music shows, themed movie events, and live community theatre. The facility can also be rented for private events.

Named after the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock movie Rear Window, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly, the venue, like the movie, is all about watching and listening.

Featured performers in the past have included Hamilton Loomis, Nate Currin, George Ensle and more.

For information on scheduled shows go to www.rearwindowlisteningroom.com.

The venue is located at 107 E. Menefee, Ganado.

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Solar Energy Inves�ng in Jackson County Benefits from the proposed solar projects:

Flag City Solar Project, LLC Lunis Creek Solar Project, LLC

Could generate tens of millions of dollars in taxes paid directly to Jackson County and Ganado Independent School District.

Lunis Creek Solar Project II, LLC

Represent the crea�on of hundreds of jobs over the 12-18 months of project construc�on.

Impact the local economy through increased tax revenues as well as boost local businesses and supply chains.

We take our commitment to the residents of Jackson County seriously. We thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a thriving part of your community.

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B B Q to G o W Yo Y York, rk, G anado 107 W. F rontier B B Q 608 N . E ast St., E dna 10-3 Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. F ri., closed Saturday.

P it Stop B B Q 1401 N . Wells St., E dna M on. and Tues., F ri. and Sat. from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

C losed Wed. and Thurs.

Stay Smokin’ B B Q and C atering 302 W. H ouston H wy, E dna Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., C losed Sun. and M on.

D aniel’s Tacos 902 W. M ain, E dna 6 a.m.-3 p.m. M on.-Sat, closed Sunday D os H ermanos 106 E . H ouston H wy, E dna 10-10 daily E stella’s M exican Restaurant 109 S. Third, G anado M on-Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

P alacios M exican Restaurant 114 E . M ain, E dna W d 11 a.m.-9 Wed Sun., Tues. and We p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

P into B ean 700 W. M ain, E dna 7 a.m.-10 p.m. M on.-Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday B istro A mericana 109 E d L inn, E dna 11 a.m.-3 p.m. M on.-F ri.

C losed Sat. and Sun. G anado C afe 118 E . Third, G anado 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M on.-Sat. C losed Sunday D onut P alace 701 N . Wells, E dna 4 a.m.-2 p.m. daily E dna D onuts 515 N . Wells, E dna O ld F ashioned D onuts 909 W. M ain, E dna 4:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily A J ’s B urgers and M ore 508 E . M ain, E dna 10-10 daily

B urger K ing-I n s i d e o f T A York US 59, 802 E . Yo Y rk St., G anado 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily D airy Queen 1202 US 59, G anado Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., F ri. and Sat. 10-10 K W’s D airy M art 218 TX-172, G anado 10:30 a.m. M on.-F ri. C losed Sat. and Sun. M cD onald’s 817 N . Wells St., E dna 5:30 a.m.-12 a.m. M on.Thurs., F ri. and Sat 5:30 a.m.1 a.m., Sun. 4 a.m.-12 a.m.

Sonic 920 W. M ain St., E dna 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-midnight F ri. and Sat. Whataburger 112 E . H ouston H wy., E dna O pen 24 hours Subway-L ove’s Travel Stop 1509 E . Rose St., E dna O pen 24 hours

C hurch’s C hicken 1 110 E . H ouston H wy, E dna 1 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily C hina Wok 302 N . M ain St., E dna Sun.-F riday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

C razy Wings and M ore 119 E . M ain, E dna 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on M on., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues. through F ri., The B omb D iggity 208 Railroad St, I nez 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., 5 p.m.- midnight F ri., 4 p.m.-midnight Sat. E dna Seafood and G rill 1022 S. Wells St., E dna 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily P izza H ut 803 W. M ain St., E dna 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 11-11 F ri. and Sat. M orales Store 10191 SH 111 N . E dna 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. M on.- Sat.

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The Goyens

Daniel Goyen and his wife, Claire, attended Victoria College together. Daniel gained valuable skills at VC that have helped him perform his duties as Operations Manager at Goyen Electric. Claire used what she gained at VC to springboard her career as an educator.

VC was a logical choice. It was our first choice. This is where we wanted to go from the start.

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f or th e e ve nt c a n b e purc h a se d onli ne .

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Things to do and see in Jackson County

The Texana Museum and Library has rare artifacts, art items and documents pertaining to early life in the area on display.

Some of the displays date back to the LaSalle landing at Carancahua Bay and the occupancy of the Karankawa Indians and how they lived. It is located at 403 N. Wells in Edna and open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.

- noon on Saturdays.

Behind the Texana Museum is the Old Jackson County Jail, which also is the site of the Texana Educational Garden. The Jackson County Master Gardener Association planted a wide assortment of plants, trees and flowers around the jail for display and each plant has been labeled so that visitors can learn their names.

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miles east of Edna. It is the oldest church in Jackson County and was built in 1859.

Individuals tired from sitting in the car all day can take a break and hike at the Lake Texana Park Trailhead at Texana Park and Campground, 46 Park Road 1 in Edna. The total length of the trail is four miles. Dogs and bikers are allowed. The entrance fee is $5 per vehicle.

At Brackenridge Cemetery, visitors may pay their respects to John A. Brackenridge (18001862) whom President Abraham Lincoln borrowed his law books from. He also is the 1855 founder of Texana Presbyterian Church. His son, George W. Brackenridge (1832-1920) also lays to rest in the cemetery. He was emissary to Benito Juarez in Mexico from President Lincoln in the 1860s.

The City of Edna owns and maintains a few parks. Shelby Park is located at 100 Shelby

Park Drive. It is the home to the city’s baseball and softball fields.

To cool down during the summer, individuals can take a dip in the Edna City Swimming Pool in Shelby Park as well. The city pool features a large slide and two diving boards. A community center is available on the grounds to rent for meetings or parties.

The Edna Children’s Park on the corner of Pumphrey and Live Oak St. has a large playground and is surrounded on three sides by large shade trees.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Park, dedicated to former Edna City Councilman Lorrian Jones, is located on the corner of the old Carver Elementary School in the 1100 block of Second Street in Edna.

It has a bevy of playground equipment, a covered pavilion with benches and barbecue pits.

All three parks feature walking paths and are open from 5 a.m.

The Ganado Cinema, 120 S. 3rd Street opened in June of 1941 with 327 seats. It was the first theater in America to have an all-digital, fiberoptic audio network. Movie admission tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years old and senior citizens 62 and over. until 10 p.m. daily.

The City of Ganado also has a park and sports complex, Devers Creek Park, that offers playground equipment for the kids, baseball fields, football field, fishing piers, covered basketball pavilion, picnic tables and volleyball court. So pack up the kids and spend a day enjoying the best Jackson County has to offer.

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Inteplast–A business built on trust

Over twenty-five years ago Inteplast Group was founded upon a strong belief in the American workforce and its abilities to manufacture world class products in the United States. Over time Inteplast Group grew to encompass locations beyond the U.S. and North America but we will still always harken back to our humble beginnings in Lolita, Texas, where we built our flagship location.

The remote South Texas land upon which the plants and offices were built, in 1991, was convenient for the construction space it afforded them and they also didn’t have the typical zon-

ing restrictions. Inteplast Group was fortunate, in that they accessed cost-effective utility services, among the lowest in North American.

It was during this time in the early 1990s that they also came to discover the culture of their hard-working colleagues in the area and their surrounding South Texas communities. This created an opportunity for local and regional partnerships built on trust.

Eventually Inteplast’s growing position as a leader in domestic manufacturing allowed us to ensure that even though the recessions, they remained firmly anchored stateside in Texas. At

Inteplast Group facility in Lolita, Texas

the time, this maverick-like stance was in contrast to other companies that elected to lay off their professionals and shutter their American operations with the intention of reopening and starting anew outside of the United States.

Today, Inteplast Group comprises more than 50 locations in North America and maintains a culture that integrates transparency, capacity, innovation, and continues improvement.

They aim to contribute to various markets throughout the world in a manner that respects the needs of their workforce, a global economy, and a planet with resources that must sustained.

Inteplast Group offers a onestop shopping experience.

Whether a company seeks institutional can liners, decking, reusable packaging, medical fall prevention slippers, or biohazardous waste bags – they have options for just about every market. They also have the customer service to match their capabilities. Inteplast manufactures a

wide range of films and products from sandwich and portion-size foods bags to latex gloves to decking and molding for the building products, health care, foodservice, packaging, grocery, retail, sanitation, industrial, and graphic arts markets. The company has more than 7,000 employees at its 50 facilities.

Inteplast Group is located at 101 Inteplast Blvd in Lolita, TX. Visit inteplast.com for more information about their products and solutions.

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San A ntonio, 78229 (800) 227-2345

A ssurance One of Texas, L L C 114 W. M ain E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2283

B oy Scouts of A merica/L a Salle D istrict P.O. B ox 673 I nez, TX 77968 (361) 781-2226

A tkinson & A ssociates B uilders 307 E . H ouston St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-6027

B rackenridge Recreation C omplex 891 B rackenridge Pkwy.

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A mi's D aycare 1010 S. Wells St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-1537

B ecky M iska/M ary K ay I ndependent Sr. B eauty C onsultant E dna, TX 77957 (361) 781-2027

A mos' Service Station 913 W. M ain E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3231

B ep's A uto Supply & Service P.O. B ox 253 G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3515

A renosa K ennels 4106 F M 234 N orth E dna, TX 77957 (361) 235-9717

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B udget I nn & Suites 203 W. York G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3600

B ures F arms 1210 S. Third St. G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3940 C ape C arancahua Property Owner's A ssn.

2903 West B ayshore D r Palacios, TX 77465 (361) 972-5425 C arancahua C ommunity VF D 4581 State H ighway 35 S Palacios, TX 77465 (713) 569-4001 C ircle R D rive I n 8965 F M 1593 L olita, TX 77971 (361) 874-4259

C itizens State B ank G anado 201 3rd St G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3391

C itizens State B ank E dna 701 N . Wells E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7118 C ity of E dna 126 W. M ain E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3122 C ity of G anado 112 E . Putnam G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2232 C oastal B end A ssociation of Realtors PO B ox 2246 A ustin, TX 78768-2246 (361) 920-2005

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Coastal Bend Power Services 2735 FM 234 N. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 935-7077

Double R Firearms 1960 State Highway 111 South Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7109

Edna Independent School District 601 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3573

Coastal Inspection Services LLC 4062 S. FM 647 RD Louise, TX 77455 (979)543-0180

Dr. Mac Lee D.D.S. 118 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7191

Edna Lions Club P.O. Box 19 Edna, TX 77957

Coastal Title Co. 108 W. Main Street Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3593

Dream Maker Construction 523 Charlene St. El Campo, TX 77437 (979)543-6800

Cobra Corner Store 5895 FM 616 Vanderbilt, 77991 (361) 284-3360

Edna Auto Supply 614 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3526

Coldwell Bankers & The Ron Brown Company 523 Charlene St. El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 637-6494

Edna Band Boosters 1303 W. Gayle St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 648-6524

Compadres Design Inc. 3104 E. Red River Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 570-7446 Cottonwood Apartments 1400 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3830 Davis Jewelry & Gifts 112 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5009 DCP Midstream LP 3048 CR 282 Edna, TX 77957 (361) 579-4601

Edna Mini-Storage 802 W. Elm St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2272 Edna Pharmacy 604 N Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 308-5039 Efficiency Air Inc 319 E. Main St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3537

First United Methodist Church, Edna 216 W. Main St Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3561

Formosa Plastics Corp., TX 201 Formosa Drive Pt. Comfort, TX 77978 (361) 987-7000 G & W Engineers 205 W. Live Oak Port Lavaca, TX 77979 (361) 552-4509 G.W. Garver Reunion 805 3rd St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 648-2584

El Campo Memorial Hospital 303 Sandy Corner Rd. El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 543-6251

Ganado Feed & More 102 W. Rogers St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2401

Eleanor Brackenridge Literary Club 503 S. Allen Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-6487

Ganado Funeral Home 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2120

Edna Dentistry, PLLC 1006 North Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 792-3722

Farquhar Financial Services 213 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7131

Ganado Medical Center 204 South 4th St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3311

Edna Education Foundation 601 N. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3573

First Pentecostal Church of Edna 807 Apollo Drive Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2052

Ganado Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 107 E Rogers Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3315

Edna Christian Academy P.O. Box 885 Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2052 Edna Country Club 1241 County Road 301 Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3010

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Ganado Sports Shop 7980 US Hwy 59 N. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2031

Highway 111 Shell 201 S. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-6074

Garland R. Sandhop, Sr., CPA 608 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5213

Hobo Electric P.O. Box 7 Louise, TX 77455 (979) 541-3799

Globecom Media 201 East Jackson El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 543-8282

Holloway Shunts, Inc. 410 S. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3471

Gmet Communications (Cricket Store) 608 W. Main St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 781-3209

Hospice of South Texas 605 Locust Ave. Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 572-4300

Golden Crescent CASA P.O. Box 1627 Victoria, TX 77902 (361) 573-3734

Hurt's Wastewater Management, LTD 321 Hwy 172 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3451

Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity 207 N. Glass St. Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 573-2511

Industrial Elementary East Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) 390 Main St. Vanderbilt, 77991 (361) 284-3226

H-E-B 301 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5218 Hayden Chiropractic PLLC 522 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0798 Head to Toe Salon & Gift Boutique 208 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7720

Industrial ISD 167 Fifth St. Vanderbilt, 77991 (361) 284-3226 Inteplast Group, Ltd. 101 Inteplast Boulevard Lolita, TX 77971 (361) 874-3000 Jackson County 115 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2352

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J ackson County P rty Democratic Pa PO BOX 217 V nderbilt, 77991 Va (361) 284-3656

J ackson County Master G ardeners 411 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3312

J ackson County E SD No.3 315 W. W Main St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2121

J ackson County Memorial L ibrary 411 N. We W lls St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2162

J ackson County F arm Bureau I nsurance P O. Box 550 P. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3065

J ackson County Off f ice Supply ff 306 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2131

J ackson County F ederal Credit Union 309 N. Allen St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0708

J ackson County Republican Pa P rty 343 Trout St P lacios, TX 77465 Pa (281) 734-0121

J ackson County F eed 307 W. W H ouston E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3216

J ackson County Republican Wo W men 640 W. W Bayshore Dr. P lacios, TX 77465 Pa (361) 782-1657

J ackson County H err rald Tribune 306 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3547 J ackson County H istorical Commission 732 CR 115 E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-1805 J ackson County H ospital District 1013 S. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7800 J ackson County L aw E nforcement Assoc.

P O. Box 671 P. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3541

J ackson County Retired School Personnel 1392 F M 530 E dna, TX 77957 (361) 550-8362 J ackson County Y uth F air Yo P O. Box 457 P. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-8305

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J ackson I nn 1131 US H WY 59 S. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0808

J uice Plus 5687 F M 1157 G anado, TX 77962 (361) 781-4906

J ackson Soil & Water Conservation District #336 700 N. Wells, Rm. 200 E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7151 ext.3 J arratt Realty & L and 1101 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2114 J azmine Nails & Spa 118 W. W Main St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 308-5118 J K E states P O. Box 302 P. V nderbilt, Va TX 77991 (361) 782-8746 J oe D. H ermes, CPA P PA 606 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3529 J oe L ynn Bonnot, DDS 114 S. Third St. G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3328 J ohn D. Mercer & Associates, I nc.

118 E . Main E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7121 J ohn H art Services 403 N. 3rd St. G anado, T xas Te 77962 (361) 771-2160

K resta's Boats & Motors 1960 SH 111 South E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7109

Magnum Services, L P 1565 US H wy 59S E dna, TX 77957 (361) 781-0964

NewF irst National Bank 609 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 894-0300

McAdams F loral 1107 E . Red River Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 575-2307

L a Ward Communications, I nc 12991 SH 172 L a Ward, TX 77970 (361) 872-2211

McDonald & McDonald Attorneys 108 We W st Main St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7141

NewWave Communications 505 N. Mechanic Street E l Campo, TX 77437 (888) 863-9928

L akeway Ve V terinary Clinic 2395 SH 111 South E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7182

McDonald's 817 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2005

L avaca Bluff f s Vineff yards & Winery 172 Private Road 4261 L olita, TX 77971 (361) 874-4663 L av a c a - N av i d a d River Authority 4631 F M 3131 E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5229

Mercer Construction 909 N. Colorado St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7163 Mercer Controls, I nc.

804 Apollo Dr E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7168 Midco Supply, y I nc. y, P O Box 349 P. G anado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3533

Oak and Clay 205 W. W Main St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 781-3181 Oaklawn F uneral H ome 900 Navidad Rd. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2221 Old H ickory Solar 1201 L ouisiana St. Suite 3200 H ouston, TX 77002 (361) 782-2221 Pit Stop Barr B-Que r2229 F M 822 E dna, TX 77957 (361) 235-4198 P m G uenther, Pa r Att r, t ny. tt y y.

P O. Box 107 P. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-6849

L ife Way Baptist Church 107 N. Brazos St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 781-0598

Miracle Manor Apts.

1207 Miracle Dr. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2019

L olita RV R Pa P rk 10537 F M 616 L olita, TX 77971 361.655-0919

Mustang Creek BBQ P O. Box 308 P. L ouise, TX 77455 (979) 648-2600

Port L avaca / Matagorda Bay K OA 1348 CR 302 Port L avaca, TX 77979 (800) 562-8635

L ove's Travel Stops 1509 E . Rose St. E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-6700

Nagel's Serv r ice Sta rv tat ta ation 202 W. W Main E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2113

Prosperity Bank 102 N. We W lls E dna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3533

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R Bank 814 N. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 717-3212

Rapid Printing and Designs 1708 N Navarro Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 703-5168 Rear Window Listening Room 107 E. Menefee Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-5213 Rice Belt Warehouses, Inc. P.O. Box 284 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3371 Rogers Pharmacy 1013 S. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7822 Rose Interests 105 E. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5274 Rotary Club Ganado P.O. Box 19 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3391 Rotary Club of Edna P.O. Box 583 Edna, TX 77957 S & W Farms P.O. Box 104 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2680 Safeguard Pest Control P.O. Box 91 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2239

Security Insurance Agency 110 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3156

T&T Tires and Accessories 708 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5810

Service 1st 106 N. Pumphrey Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2896

Tanza Granite, Inc 2510 E. Division St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5565

Sisters Designs LLC 924 West Main St Edna, TX 77957 (361) 308-5123

TDECU 624 S. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 580-9699

Slavik Funeral Home 209 N. Allen Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2152

Texana Chapter DRT 107 Larimore Victoria, TX 77904 (979) 241-8722

Sonic Drive In 920 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7455

Texana Energy, LLC Land and Right of Way Services 207 W. Main St. Edna, TX 77957 (979) 884-7914

Southbrooke Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1401 W. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-7614 St. Paul Lutheran Church Preschool 108 E. Gayle Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3364 Stay Smokin' BBQ & Catering 607 Richard Browning Ln Edna, TX 77957 Sun Coast Resources 176 US Hwy 59 S. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5120

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Texana Museum 403 N. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5431 Texana Real Estate and Insurance Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 1205 Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3387 Texas Tile and Bath 506 W. Main St. Edna, Tx 77957 (361) 541-0931 Texas Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent P.O. Box 1936 Victoria, TX 77902 (361) 576-5872

The Blooming Company - Florist & Gift Market 130 W Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-9090

The Dugger House 309 S. Pumphrey Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-3540 The Evermore 12658 FM 822 Edna, TX 77957 (281)299-6361 The First State Bank Ganado 101 E. York St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3355 The First State Bank Louise 206 North St. Louise, TX 77455 (979) 648-2691 The Home Place 105 S. 6th St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-2228 The Parlour 101 E. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 781-0052 The Post Oak Apartment 920 Victoria St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 235-4102 The Ranch Cowboy Country Church 1960 Hwy 11 South Edna, TX 77957 (682) 465-8658

The Sanctuary 508 Gilbert Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2204

Whataburger 112 E Houston Hwy. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2455

The Sweetheart Boutique 110 South 3rd St. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3131

Xpress Restoration Services 123 E. Main Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2222

TISD 1412 East Red River Victoria, 77901 (361) 573-1102

YK Communications 109 W. Putnam Ave. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3334

Top Hand Feed 8938 HWY 59 N. Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3959

Your Place Counseling PO Box 92 Ganado, 77962 (361) 541-2038

Total Body Gym & Tan 202 N. Wells Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5772

Individual Chamber Members Amanda Bures Andy Louderback Bertha Dell McDowell Burr Stafford Dennis and Kay Simons Dick and Loneta Koop Dr. Sylvester & Diann Walleck Evelyn Tittizer Frank & Peggy Condron Hunter Thomas Jill Sklar M.H. 'Buddy' Brock Mary Horton Maxine Price Mike Myers Patricia Y. Rachels Phyllis ThompsonJones Rep. Phil Stephenson Richard Browning Robin & Sonja Bauerle Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Sklar Farms Vivian A. Martell

Twin Rivers Real Estate, LLC 105 Ed Linn Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-9073 United Ag 1116 S. Wells St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5051 VCS Companies 302 Kerh Blvd.

Victoria, TX 77904 (361) 575-7417 Werners Catering 317 N. Ave. E South Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 594-2928 Westhoff Mercantile Company 124 E. Houston St. Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-2451

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Jackson County Churches

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD LA WARD BAPTIST Cypress & Ed Linn, Edna Phone: 782-3394

West Hwy. 172 South, La Ward

FIRST BAPTIST

Lolita Church Phone: 874-4151

309 S. Cottonwood, Edna Church Phone: 782-2470

BAPTIST TEMPLE 1001 N. Wells, Edna Church Phone: 782-2990

MORALES BAPTIST Hwy. 111 North, Edna Pastor Phone: 979-481-3203

GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 128 CR 119, Edna 361-236-2727 placeofgracetx@gmail.com

SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST 604 Martin Luther King St., Edna Pastor’s Study Phone: 782-3137 FIRST BAPTIST Inez 230 FM 444 South, Phone: 782-6093

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST 7 mi. Hwy. 111 N. on CR 287, Edna Church Phone: 781-0855

FIRST BAPTIST MISSION 411 N. Pumphrey, Edna Office Phone: 782-3040

FIRST BAPTIST 400 Buechman Road, Ganado Church Phone: 771-2403

VANDERBILT BAPTIST 304 S. Victoria, Vanderbilt Phone: 284-3659

FRANCITAS BAPTIST Francitas, Texas (361) 872-2127

PROSPERITY BAPTIST Oberg Street, Ganado Phone: 771-3620

PURE LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH 6342 FM 616 Vanderbilt Church Phone: 235-1529

SOUL’S HARBOR BAPTIST Hwy. 172 South, Ganado Church Phone: 771-2271

LIVING WATER BAPTIST CHURCH 501 N. Third, Ganado 361-771-2263

CHRISTIAN LIVING CHURCH 123 S. Third, Ganado

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. AGNES CATHOLIC 506 N. Allen, Edna Rectory Phone: 782-3588

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC 108 S. Sixth St., Ganado Office: 771-3425

ST. JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC Vanderbilt Phone: 284-3361; 284-3737

ST. THERESA MISSION

Allen Memorial Presbyterian Church built 1908.

LaSalle, Texas Phone: 284-3361; 284-3737

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

LA WARD UNITED PENTECOSTAL

216 W. Main, Edna Church Phone: 782-3561

52 La Ward Street, La Ward Church: 872-2254 Pastor’s: 2351223

CHURCH OF CHRIST Garcitas Street, Vanderbilt Phone: 284-3546

GANADO CHURCH OF CHRIST

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SCRUGGS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

Corner Gayle & Sutherland, Ganado Phone: 771-2984

313 N. Carver, Edna Phone: 782-2135

PEABODY STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

Corner of Peabody & Third St., Edna

Twin Oaks Drive, Ganado Church Phone: 771-3750

ROBISON ST CHURCH OF CHRIST 301 Robison St., Edna Phone: 782-2844; 782-5506

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LOLITA UNITED METHODIST College Street, Lolita Office: 987-2812

NEW LIFE CATHEDRAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 301 W. Church, Edna

NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1016 S. East Street, Edna

TRINITY FULL GOSPEL 514 Dugger St., Edna Phone: 361-579-8073

CARANCAHUA CHAPEL

EDNA PRESBYTERIAN

Carancahua, Texas Phone: 979-532-8478

102 W. Church, Edna

502 Apollo Drive, Edna Church Phone: 782-3108

CROSSROADS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH

LIFE WAY BAPTIST CHURCH

IGLESIA NUEVA JERUSALEM

3343 Old Highway Rd., Inez 210-827-4513

107 Brazos, Edna Phone: 781-0598

1201 Chase St., Edna Phone: 832-877-4195

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FIRST PENTECOSTAL

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77 CR 449 Francitas, TX 77961

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ST. JAMES LUTHERAN 900 S. Third (Hwy. 172) Ganado Phone: 771-2461

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN

Apollo Drive (FM 1822), Edna Church Phone: 782-2052

Church & Kolle Streets, Inez Church Phone: 782-3646

IGLESIA DEL ALTISIMO UPCI

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

111 S. Bryan, Edna Church Phone: 782-5315

108 E. Gayle, Edna Church Phone: 782-3037

REDEEMER LUTHERAN 504 Dugger Street, Edna Church Phone: 782-3793

GRACE TABERNACLE 102 Brown St., Edna Phone: 782-9041

WORLD OUTREACH BIBLE CHURCH 1014 S. Wells (Hwy 111 S), Edna Phone: 782-6976

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J ust south of L a W a rd , the F ormosa T e ja no W e tla nd s provid e s a home to a la rge va rie ty of wild lif e a s we ll a s a home to a c la ssroom whe re C a lhoun, E d na , a nd I nd ustria l I S D stud e nts c a n le a rn a b out na ture .

T he W e tla nd s a re a 2 4 5 -a c re ha b ita t tha t wa s c e rtif ie d b y the W ild lif e H a b ita t C ounc il in 19 9 9 . F ormosa P la stic s d e ve lope d the site on c ompa ny-owne d la nd .

A long with the c la ssroom, the W e tla nd s of f e rs a two-mile long hiking tra il tha t a llows visitors to se e a wid e va rie ty of the wild lif e tha t inha b its the a re a . V isitors ma y se e ma mma ls, a lliga tors a nd sna ke s a nd a huge va rie ty of b ird s. T he re a re a lso se ve ra l d istinc t ha b ita ts with pond s, a wood la nd s, a nd a c oa sta l pra irie in a d d ition to the pe rma ne nt we tla nd s.

T he a re a is home to so ma ny d if f e re nt type s of b ird s tha t the W e tla nd s hosts a D e c e mb e r b ird c ount tha t b e ga n in 2 016 .

N e a rly 2 00 spe c ie s of b ird s visit or ma ke home s in the a re a .

W ith the la rge va rie ty of a nima ls a nd the hiking tra il, the W e tla nd s a re a pe rf e c t pla c e f or photogra phs.

T he T e ja no W e tla nd s a re f re e to visit a nd ope n a ll d a y until sunse t. T he ir only re que st is f or the visitors to re spe c t the a nima ls a nd the ir ha b ita ts a nd f or visitors to pic k up a f te r the mse lve s.

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homegrown celebrities

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin is better known as Steve Williams in Edna, Texas. Williams, who found fame and fortune as a professional wrestler and actor, graduated from Edna High School. He is the son of Ken Williams and the late Beverly Williams.

Steve Austin broke into the wrestling business in Texas in 1990 as part of the USWA. After a year he moved on to WCW where he won the WCW championship under the name “Stunning Steve Austin.” He joined WWE in 1996 ,His in-ring accomplishments were many: six WWE Championships, two Intercontinental Championships, a record three Royal Rumble victories and Triple Crown Champion credentials. His 2009 induction to the WWE Hall of Fame was a “no-brainer.”

Candy Barr

The daughter of a South Texas bricklayer and harmonica player, Juanita Dale Slusher became famous in the 1950s as a stripper named Candy Barr.

She ran away from home at the age of 13 and ended up in Dallas, working as a maid in a motel. At 14, she married a small time thief who ended up going to prison. To support herself she danced in nightclubs and became a prostitute to survive. In the early fifties she met Abe Weinstein who told her he was going to make her a star.

The two came up with the name Candy Bar, she dyed her hair blond and began performing her suggestive dance routine to packed houses. She danced at strip clubs in Las Vegas and spent time in prison on a trumped up marijuana charge. Two months before President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, she was visited by Jack Ruby, one of her nightclub friends. After Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald, federal agents questioned Candy to see what she knew about his involvement. She did a few brief appearances here and there and quietly moved back to Jackson County to live out the rest of her life in seclusion.

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J ackson County is home to three public school districts and one private school. Edna I ndependent School District, G anado I SD, I ndustrial I SD and the Edna Christian Academy provide a quality education to the county’s students.

E D N A C H R IS T IA N A C A D E M Y Edna Christian Academy formed in August 2000. I t is led by the pastor of the F irst Pentecostal Church, Rev. Darrell Clark. Each student is taught one on one and works at their own pace. Students are diagnostically taught at their learning level and have to maintain an academic balance to be eligible for privileges or honor roll. Edna Christian Academy teaches kindergarten to 12th grade stu-

Socha – Coordinator of Curriculum Development, and Daniel H arper – CF O. The Edna I SD Administration office is located at 601 N. Wells. Edna I SD earned an accountability rating of Met Standard and an overall grade of a B as a district.

The Edna I SD board of trustees are Patrick Brzozowski, president; Brandon Peters, vice president; Donnie mac L ong, secretary; Brandon Curlee, assistant secretary; Terry Miller, William Alex, and Toby Ressman Edna H igh School has a strong academic and extracurricular tradition earning the highest ranking on state accountability of Met Standard/ G rade of a B with 5 Distinctions in English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Closing the G aps.

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dents. The school uses Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, a highly individualized curriculum providing opportunity for students to advance and achieve. The curriculum and office arrangement permits a consistent one on one student/teacher ratio in a comfortable Christian atmosphere with stress placed on the ability to read. More information is available online at ednachristianacademy.org. ECA’s address is 807 Apollo Drive and their phone number is 361-782-2052.

E D N A IS D Edna I SD serves approximately 1550 students (420 EH S, 330 EJ H , 800 EES). The Edna I SD administrative team consists of Robert O’Connor – Superintendent, Madalyn Maresh – Assistant Superintendent, Brandie Roe – Director of Curriculum & I nstructional Technology, H eather

ceived the highest accountability ranking of Met Standard and an overall grade of a B with four Distinctions in EL AR, Science, Social Studies, and Post-Secondary Readiness. EJ H S athletic teams have won district in all sports and challenges students to be physically active throughout their school careers.

Edna Elementary School earned the highest accountability rating of Met Standard and has a tradition of building a strong academic foundation.

EES offers an all-day free universal Pre-K program that prepares early childhood students for literary progression. EES encourages family engagement and provides many opportunities for parental involvement through volunteer activities. Edna Elementary has instituted a science fair, as well as encourages student participation in the county

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spelling bee and Academic UI L events.

Edna Alternative school received the highest accountability rating of Met Standard and an overall grade of a B. EAS offers a credit and drop-out recovery program for students who need to recuperate hours or simply wish to accelerate their academic degree. EAS provides a blended learning environment that offers flexible options for meeting graduation requirements.

Edna I SD encourages students, families, and community members to download the Edna I SD app to stay informed on upcoming events and news releases.

Edna I SD will use #SAF Ecowboy on district social media to inform students, parents, staff, and community about important school safety information. Edna I SD is on F acebook and Twitter and course offerings and programs are available on the district website (www.ednaisd.org ) G A N A D O IS D L ed by District Superintendent Dr. J ohn H ardwick, G anado I SD is located in the northern part of J ackson County. They began the fall 2019 school year in the new facilities pK -12.

The Secondary Principal (grades 6-12) is led by Dr. David Segers. G anado Elementary is led by Ms. J ennifer Stephenson who is in her first year as Princi-

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pal in G anado I SD . Total enrollment for the district is approximately 781 students through its three campuses. School board trustees are Clay G reen, president; Chris H ajovsky, vice president; Mary K ay G eorge, secretary; Billy Benavides, J aime Bures, Brian Peters and Nick Strauss. The G I SD address is 210 South 6th Street in G anado and their phone number is 361-7714200.

IN D U S T R IA L IS D Paul Darilek is District Superintendent for I ndustrial I SD. I ndustrial I SD is rich in tradition and human resources and delights in the fact that the district has high goals for the education of all its students while offering a well-balanced curriculum.

The district’s enrollment at all four campuses is approximately 1,174 as of December 2019.

J im G reen is principal at I ndustrial H igh School. K im Schaefer is principal at I ndustrial J unior H igh, L isa Baughman is principal at I ndustrial Elementary East and Barbara Sides is principal at I ndustrial Elementary West.

School board trustees are Dale Allen, president; Clay Van Pelt, vice president; Delano K insfather, secretary; Charlie G rymes, Sara Perry, J ason H ayden, and Evan Anders. I I SD’s address is PO Box 369, 167 F ifth Street, Vanderbilt and their phone number is 361-284-3226.

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JA N U A R Y T h ursd a y, J a n . 2 -Texas E xtreme B arrel C lassic F ri d a y, J a n . 3 -Texas E xtreme B arrel C lassic S a turd a y, J a n . 4 -Texas E xtreme B arrel C lassic S un d a y, J a n . 5 -Texas E xtreme B arrel C lassic T h ursd a y, J a n . 9 -Ultimate Texas B arrel C lassic F ri d a y, J a n . 1 0 -Ultimate Texas B arrel C lassic S a turd a y, J a n . 1 1 -Ultimate Texas B arrel C lassic S un d a y, J a n . 1 2 -Ultimate Texas B arrel C lassic S a turd a y, J a n . 1 8 -Region 7Texas H igh School Rodeo A ssociation S un d a y, J a n . 1 9 -Region 7Texas H igh School Rodeo A ssociation S a turd a y, J a n . 2 5 -B rackenridge Winter C arnival & Snow D ay

S n o w D a y F E B R U A R Y S a turd a y, F e b . 1 -Region 7Texas H igh School Rodeo A ssociation S un d a y, F e b . 2 -Region 7Texas H igh School Rodeo A ssociation F ri d a y, F e b . 7 -Youth Rodeo A ssociation S a turd a y, F e b . 8 -Youth Rodeo A ssociation S un d a y, F e b . 9 -Youth Rodeo A ssociation S a turd a y, F e b . 1 5 -Region 7Texas H igh School Rodeo A ssociation

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"Saddle Up for A lzheimer's" B enefit- Sponsored by A A RN H ealth Services S un d a y, A ug . 1 6 at 9 a.m."Saddle Up for A lzheimer's" B enefit- Sponsored by A A RN H ealth Services S a turd a y, A ug . 2 2 at 8 a.m.

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Jackson County at a glance Data from the Texas Almanac Population 14,739 Area (sq. mi.) 856.9 Altitude sea level 155 Rainfall (in.) 43.25 Jan. mean min. 42.0 July mean max. - 94.0 Civilian labor 7,439 Unemployed % 4.6 Wages $54,536,655 Per Capita income $37,136 Prop. Value $2,459,407,498 Retail Sales $200,346,091

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