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Kolache baker wins state title By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com The secret is in the ingredients and Debbie Frakey is not sharing the recipe that brought her fame at Caldwell's Kolache Festival this year. She credits the success of her sweet, delicious kolaches to the late Ethel Roddy, her grandmother who owned Roddy's Donut Shop in El Campo. More ... Local children's authors to host book-signing at El Campo Museum A book signing party featuring four local authors with their new books is being held Saturday at the El Campo Museum from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The authors, Ginger Smith Hollis, Rachel Ondrias, Ann Ryan and Kaylyn Miska, will be on hand to read their books, too. Readings will be held every 30 minutes ... More ... 'Dracula' comes alive this Friday By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com Wharton's night life will soon belong to the "children of the night" as the Footliters celebrate October with a presentation of the 1927 stage play "Dracula." The play is based on Bram Stoker's novel and was originally brought to life on the Broadway stage by Bela Lugosi, who was later selected t... More ... Harvest Fest features fun for all ages Rain or shine, the 24th Annual Needville Harvest will come alive Friday and Saturday at Festival Park located on Highway 36 behind the Knights Of Columbus Hall. Gates open at 8 a.m. There will be arts and crafts, games, clothing, jewelry, yard art and much more from more than 100 vendors who will... More ...
Historically the color purple has symbolized power, spiritual goals, passionate belief, visionary leadership, respect or wealth and has been worn by emperors, military commanders, and other high-ranking officials. Today, purple ribbons tied around town signify something different, the upcoming Rel... More ...
Heather Nicole Blaha and John William Garrett III were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007 at St. John's Catholic Church in New Taiton. Deacon Edward Wendel performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Calvin and Lennie Blaha of El Campo. Parents of the groom are J... More ...
Dr. Ellen Joy Schlette and John "Will" William Hoke were united in marriage at 4 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007 at a private residence in Santa Fe, N.M. Judge Autry performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Anne M. Schlette of Dallas and the late Robert Schlette. Parents of the groom ... More ... Lindsay Shelton receives car seat, stroller combo Mother-to-be Lindsay Ellis was honored with a baby shower Saturday morning at the home of Donna Shelton, the honoree's mother. Lindsay and husband Dustin are expecting their first child, a daughter, in early November. More ... Auction raises gift of money for Valerie Murphy & Jason Garcia A bachelor-bachelorette party honoring Valerie Murphy and Jason Garcia was held Saturday afternoon at the Brackenridge Park pavilion overlooking Lake Texana near Edna. Family members hosted the special occasion that included a fall theme with table coverings, scarecrows and citronella candles. More ... Cub Scout Pack discovers history of area train museum Cub Scout Pack 1249 participated in activities during two fun-filled weekends in September. One weekend they toured the Train Museum in Rosenberg. They learned about the history of Rosenberg, and viewed the different equipment used to run the railroad, a model train that runs, and a passenger ca... More ...
Jennifer Salee Bubela and Bradley Wade Hubenak were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007, at First Baptist Church in El Campo. The Rev. Richard DuBroc performed the double-ring ceremony. The music for the ceremony was performed by organist Carolyn Goelzer, soloists Robert and Marie Hrnci... More ...
El Campo Casual Quilters quilt guild donated this colorful quilt to El Campo Hospice Monday. Hospice plans to use the quilt as a fund-raiser item. "One of the main purposes of El Campo Casual Quilters is to make quilts for charity," said member Carolyn Kelly. More ...
B.G. (Bonnie) and Betty (Dorotik) Parma celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary over the weekend by first attending the El Campo High School football game Friday night in Rosenberg. Married Oct. 12, 1957 at St. Philip Catholic Church by the Rev. Msgr. Julius Petru, the couple's courtship began... More ... DIAPER SET Addyson Fucik Addyson Leona Fucik, the daughter of Chad and Amy Fucik of Garwood, was baptized at 6 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Gary Janak performed the sacrament of baptism. Addyson's godparents are Brent and Charlotte Schneider. More ...
Three-year-old Christian Arrambide, left, and six-month-old brother Carter found the pumpkin they liked at Theta Delta's pumpkin patch Saturday. The two are the children of Wendy and Mark Arrambide of El Campo. More ...
Erika Soechting and Nicholas Canham were united in marriage at 4 p.m., Sept. 22, 2007 at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Houston. The Rev. Dr. Robert Moore, presiding minister, performed the double ring ceremony. Other clergymen were the Rev. Kathy Haueisen, preacher; and the Rev. Karin Liebste... More ...
Mary Frances Young of East Bernard and Mark Andrew Leopold of Nada announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Frances is the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Young of Eagle Lake and Mark is the son of Joe and Pauline Leopold of Nada. The bride-to-be is a fourth grade teacher at East Bernar... More ...
Graduates of the El Campo High School Class of 1952 gathered for their 55th reunion Saturday at the Elks Lodge. The group began the afternoon with a tour of the El Campo Branch Library, which was their old high school. More ... FAMILY REUNION The 40th annual Dornak family reunion was held Sunday at St. John's parish hall in New Taiton. Attending were descendants of Joe M. and Mary Stokr Dornak, including two of their 12 children, Mary Bercak and Pauline Zboril, and daughterin law, Helen Dornak. More ...
Eight-year-old Lane Brady of El Campo had picked out a wheel barrel full of pumpkins at the Theta Delta pumpkin patch Saturday. The organization ordered 1,000 pumpkins for the event which included plenty of photo opportunities for parents. Lane is the son of Nicole Brady. More ... |
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