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Spreading their wings for a worthy cause By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com One remarkable woman who made a difference in so many people's lives is being honored at this year's Relay for Life. More ...
By HOLLY SULAK WILLIS A college football legend soon will share some of his glory and perhaps a few of the secrets to his success with local supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of El Campo. Ken Hatfield, now retired, will be the keynote speaker at the club's largest fundraiser of the year coming up on Thursday, Oct. 1... More ...
Stacy Nicole Meuth and Jason Roy Ermis were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Sept. 22, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Gary Janak performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Terry Meuth and Charlotte Meuth, both of Needville. Parents of the groom are David... More ... 'Women of Faith' conference featuring former EC woman Freedom is a topic often mentioned these days. Women of Faith, North America's largest women's conference, has made "Amazing Freedom" their theme for 2007. This Christian organization is taking their message to 28 cities and expecting more than 400,000 women to attend. More ...
Michael Wayne Roddy, son of Craig and Lori Roddy, celebrated his first birthday with family and friends at Lake Texana's Brackenridge Park on Saturday. John Deere themed decorations adorned the pavilion area where guests gathered to help him celebrate. More ...
Andrea Stryk and Jordan Smith were united in marriage at 7 p.m., Sept. 22, 2007 at Randolph AFB, Chapel 1 with the Rev. Michael Lane performing the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Lisa Stryk of Victoria and Billy and Darlene Bain of Louise. Parents of the groom are D... More ... Yesina Gomez has 15th birthday Yesenia Gomez was honored with a party at Los Cucos for her 15th birthday Saturday at noon. Her actual birthday was Sept. 24. Hosting the party were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mateo Gomez. A birthday cake with "Happy 15th Birthday" written in pink icing on top centered the table along with fresh ... More ...
Landen Tracy Witcher celebrated his first birthday from 2-5 p.m., Saturday at his home in Louise. His actual birthday was Sept. 19. A cupcakes first birthday was the theme. Hosting the party were his parents, Amy and Wendel Witcher. More ...
Justin Davlin celebrated his eighth birthday at the El Campo Aquatic Center Sunday afternoon. His actual birthday was Sept. 15. His parents, Chris and Jennifer Davlin, and sister and brother, Kaitlyn and Clay, hosted the beach theme party. More ... Party honors Amy Beaver Amy Beaver, bride-elect of Clayton Ryan, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday morning at St. John's Parish Hall in Taiton. Refreshments included cake, punch, pastries and fruit. The 18 hostesses presented Amy with a place setting of her selected china. More ...
Gary and Debbie Manthei of Sugar Land announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristi Lynn Manthei of Oconomowoc, Wis., to Joshua Mark Ringleb of Oconomowoc, Wis., son of Bruce and Karen Ringleb of El Campo. More ... Party held for Murphy & Garcia Valerie Murphy and Jason Garcia were honored with a miscellaneous shower Saturday morning at Christ Lutheran Church fellowship hall in El Campo. Tables were elegantly decorated with white linen cloths with pink overlays and centered with a double heart candle holders. More ... Bridal shower honors Hughes Brooke Hughes, bride-elect of Justin Molloy, was honored with a bridal shower Saturday evening at the home of Bonnie Bales, her grandmother. Hostesses were Stacy Rubesh, Sherri Morgan, Tiffany DeLuna and Bonnie Bales. Pure romance decorations were used throughout the home. More ... Gadabouts to honor seniors for 'Make a Difference Day' Members of the Nada/ Garwood Gadabouts met Thursday afternoon at the Garwood Fire Station meeting room where President Anita Meismer welcomed members and guests Janis Phillips of Garwood and Marlene Jensen of Nada. The meeting was opened with a prayer and pledge to the flag. More ... County youth fair fund-raiser bringing Triumphs to the stage The Wharton County Youth Fair's 2nd Annual Fund-raiser Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 in Crescent Hall. Music will be provided by the always popular Triumphs who play rock and roll oldies. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. More ...
Zoe Schulz Zoe Elizabeth Schulz, daughter of Jeffery and Shelly Schulz of Wharton, was baptized at 9 a.m., Sept. 23, 2007 at Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo with Pastor Art Weiss officiating. Zoe's godparents are her great-uncle Johnnie and greataunt Susan Hoelscher. More ...
Jeff and Dee Hunt of Louise announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Murphy, to Jason Garcia, son of Chris and Linda Garcia of Louise. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Louise High School and works as a new accounts representative at Prosperity Bank of Wharton. More ...
Siblings Wade Foegelle and Kaye Foegelle-Whitington of El Campo and Mark Foegelle (l-r) ran in and completed the Chicago Banco Half Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 9. The course was 13.1 miles. Mark, who lives in a suburb of Chicago, works for a company out of Houston. Wade runs in half marathons regula... More ...
Thoroughly Modern Millie, the first production of South Texas Summer Musical Encores! wowed Wharton County theatergoers this summer! According to Nathan Hand, an El Campo native with a degree in theater, and the artistic director of the organization, "South Texas Summer Musical Encores! More ...
The Northside Elementary School Library joined with Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR to create a display with their books and pamphlets celebrating "Constitution Week" September 17-23. Diane Thigpen, librarian, is shown with Aundreya Gonzales giving talking points about our Constitution. Schools, librari... More ... Business etiquette advice being offered for the new graduate (ARA) - After years of studying, new graduates must find something else to do. And while most grads know how to dress appropriately, have their resume in order, and have solid experience, most are nervous about the initial steps when meeting interviewers. More ... MUSIC CALENDAR Jef Mayes with The Nailers play Saturday night at Greek Bros. Saloon in El Campo. Trent Wilmon with Ashley Ray plays Friday night and Chase Brown plays Saturday night at Muldoon's Saloon in El Campo. More ... AT THE MOVIES Now Showing 3:10 to Yuma This is a 2007 Western film that is a remake of the 1957 film 3:10 to Yuma. It is the second adaptation of Elmore Leonard's short story. Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts, Ben Foster and Peter Fonda. More ...
Students complete WCJC nursing program Students complete Wharton County Junior College is pleased to announce the recent graduation of 23 students from the Wharton Vocational Nursing Program. As part of the graduation ceremony, two students received special awards. More ... |
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