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'Homesteaders' remember friend who lost her recent battle to cancer By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com Memories of those who have died are heavy on the hearts of the living. That is why one Relay for Life team is remembering a friend who lost her battle to cancer recently. More ... Food & fun planned for St. Philip's parish picnic Plans are set for the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church's parish picnic again. Set for Sunday, Sept. 30, the entire community is invited to attend. There will be plenty of food, games and entertainment for young and old alike. More ... Ft. Bend Co. Fair featuring concerts, rodeos & midway The 2007 Fort Bend County Fair, scheduled for Sept. 28 through Oct. 6, has something for everyone: starstudded concerts, youth agricultural and talent competitions, rodeos, carnival rides and midway, auctions and a parade all offering up the best in family entertainment -all for the under $10 pric... More ... County Health Fair provides citizens beneficial information, testing By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com Clutching the various giveaways they had already collected, sisters Ninfa Luera and Yolanda Montelongo were more excited about the information they picked upduring Tuesday's 3rd Annual Wharton County Health Fair. "I heard there were going to be some doctors here," Luera said. More ...
Tammy Jo Tumlinson and Anthony Allen Smith were united in marriage at 4 p.m., Sept. 15, 2007, at the Historical Texana Church in Edna. Pastor Danny P. Reeves performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Kathy Tumlinson of El Campo. Parents of the groom are Jocelyn Smi... More ... Jenna Taylor given baby shower at Hrncir's A baby shower was held for Jenna Taylor at the home of Marie Hrncir, 2513 Myatt Lane, Saturday from 1-3 p.m. The registration table was decorated with pastel colors, a diaper cake, and held a baby picture of Jenna. The home was decorated throughout with blue pastel flowers, balloons and baby them... More ... Miscellaneous bridal shower held for Holly Sohrt Saturday morning Holly Sohrt, bride-elect of Dustin Kana, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday morning at St. John's Parish Hall in New Taiton. The registry table was covered with a white linen cloth and an ivory overlay. An exquisite arrangement of calla lilies and candles, along with the coup... More ... Club News & Parties Club news and parties are due no later than 2 business days after the event. -------- Monday noon is the deadline for the Wednesday paper. -------- There is a late charge calculated at $6.25 per column inch. More ...
Laura Hensley and Jackson Motal were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Sept. 15, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Deacon Jarrell Nohavitza performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Daphne Hensley and Jerry and Beverly Hensley, all of El Campo. Parent of the groom... More ... Baby shower held for Kabrina Smith at J Brew Saturday afternoon a baby shower was held for Kabrina and Chris Smith at J Brew Coffee Bar & Studio in El Campo. The room was decorated in blues and greens, with helium-filled balloons and colorful gift baskets scattered around the room. More ... Local baby shower held for Melanie & Werth Garrett A couples baby shower was held in honor of Melanie and Werth Garrett Saturday evening at the home of his grandmother, Elizabeth Skrovan of Hillje. Floral arrangements of blue hydrangeas and other decorations carrying out the baby boy theme were used throughout the home. More ...
William and Cheryl Spring of El Campo and Daniel and Luz Gray of Long Beach, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Michelle Gray of El Campo, to Joshua Ray Fortenberry of Bay City, son of Martin and Rhonda Harris of Bay City and Ralph and Sylvia Fortenberry of West Columbia. De... More ...
Larry and Diana David celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at their home, 542 Margaret St. Hosting the party were their children, Amanda and Edward Hernandez and daughter Kadence of College Station, and Dustin David of Fort Hood. More ...
Alan and Kelly Marek of Louise announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Michell Marek of El Campo, to Jason Marcus Helton of El Campo, son of Richard Helton of Santa Fe and Dianna Cruz of El Campo. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Louise High School and is currently attending the ... More ... Constitution Week observance kicks off with DAR luncheon The Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR, began their week-long celebration of our Constitution by traveling to Bay City to a Constitution luncheon on Saturday. The luncheon was hosted by the Mary Rolph Marsh Chapter and was held at the Bay City Country Club. Hazel Foltyn led the American's Creed. The guest... More ...
Taiton Education Extension members are once again selling seasonal nut varieties as a fundraiser. Mary Ann Gerla, Bettie Konvicka, Gracie Priesmeyer, Pat Sanders and Jeanette Mazoch (l-r), or any other member, will be happy to take your orders. Deadline for delivery in time for Thanksgiving is Oct... More ...
Eugene and Sheila Koudela of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Christie Koudela of Missouri City, to Orlando Valle of Missouri City, son of Maria Carrera of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the late Orlando Valle and Hilton Fernandez, stepfather. More ... Stephanie Marek & Jason Helton honored with miscellaneous party A miscellaneous shower for Stephanie Marek and Jason Helton was held Saturday morning at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Hostesses were Linda Mican, Bernie Medford, Lorraine Dennis, Karen Knebel, Susan Gerla, Jody Cerny, Ella Mae Knebel, Barbara Andel and Betty Jo Staff. More ... WCJC surgical tech grads are announced Wharton County Junior College announces its recent graduation of six students from the Surgical Technology Program. The graduates include Earlaina Rae'Nesha Richards of Pledger, Leanna Lynn Hernandez of Rosenberg, Ashley Beth Faldyn of LaGrange, Autumn Renee Lovett of Victoria, Krystal Denene Kid... More ... Conquer school year clutter with six easy suggestions (ARA) - Clutter is inevitable, especially during the school year when a new batch of graded papers, permission slips and loot from classroom parties arrive on a daily basis. More ... Bridal brunch honors Jenna Cerny Jenna Cerny, bride-elect of Billy Lepak, was honored with a come and go bridal brunch Saturday morning at the home of Janel English of El Campo. Tables covered in black cloths and an overlay of white lace were decorated with candle arrangements of red gladiolus, roses and pom pom mums. More ... Lifestyle Deadlines Engagement announcements should be submitted 4-8 weeks prior to wedding, but no later than 4 weeks. Announcements are published on a spaceavailable basis in either Wed. or Sat. edition. Wedding information must be turned in to the Leader-News office 5 days prior to the wedding. Forms are availabl... More ...
Hailey Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hughes of Austin announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Hailey Brieanne Hughes. The baby was born at 7 p.m., Sept. 14, 2007 at South Austin Hospital in Austin weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. More ...
The Comfort Wood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution's display of the United States Constitution, the Preamble and a photograph of the signers of the Constitution were placed at the Louise High School in celebration of "Constitution Week." Flowers and flags were also placed as a memo... More ... Relay team hosting bake sale fund-raiser The Fishin Crew Relay for Life team met for a meeting last Monday. Team members attending were co-captain Sara Weathers, Jeremy Weathers, co-captain Janice Winter, Jerry Winter, Colleen Mauch, Lorie Selensky, Michelle King, Gigi Lewis and Rachel Kasper. More ... Birth/Baptism Announcements If you are expecting a new child, or your newborn is receiving the sacrament of baptism, be sure to place these important events in the El Campo Leader-News. This service is free of charge provided information is submitted in a timely manner, and the parents or grandparents are residents of the i... More ...
The Pilot Club of El Campo collected school supplies by setting boxes at different business throughout the city. They presented them to fellow Pilot sister Diann Srubar, Northside Elementary principal, to share with the other campuses. More ... Beer & Wine Festival being sponsored by Czech Heritage Who would have thought that so many people are making beer and wine these days? The members planning the 22nd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival were really surprised last year when 99 entries were submitted for judging. Yes, 75 wine entries and 24 beer entries encouraged the group to do it a... More ... MUSIC CALENDAR Dana Smith and David Waters plays Friday night and Doug Stone plays Saturday night at Greek Bros. Saloon in El Campo. High Speed Hayride plays Friday night and Tipjar Romeo plays Saturday night at Muldoon's Saloon in El Campo. More ...
By MIKE KONVICKA mkonvicka@journal-spectator.com NASHVILLE - Country recording artist Doug Stone hit the music scene in 1990 and was an instant success with "I'd Be Better Off In A Pinebox." Seventeen years later, a dozen hit singles and millions of album sales later, Stone is back on the scene again. More ... |
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