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Volunteer's efforts making a difference for Texas' disabled citizens By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com When Doris Williams Varnell of Austin became stricken with multiple sclerosis, she didn't sit idly by. Instead she became a strong advocate for herself and others with this crippling disease. More ... Woman meets the challenges of daily living By DORIS WILLIAMS VARNELL Member of MS Lone Star Chapter Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with no known cause or cure. It is now known there is a genetic link, but sometimes even when a person has the gene(s) known to be involved in MS, their gene(s) are not "turned on," and they don't develop MS. More ...
Ahhhhooooooo! The old hound dog gives out a mightly loud howl announcing the barn yard dance for critters on the farm in this book being read by Melba Clapp entitled "Barn Dance. More ... EC Library's book fair offers great finds & gifts The El Campo Branch Library is holding its semi-annual Scholastic Book Fair. There is a wide variety of books and novelties available to purchase. The library makes no money from the book fair, but does get new books to add to its collection. More ...
Kenadie Broman Alan and Chrissy Broman of El Campo announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Kenadie Taylor Broman. The baby was born at 7:18 a.m., Oct. 19, 2007 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce. More ...
Charles and Viola Ceasar celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at the El Campo Civic Center. The couple's children and grandchildren hosted the special occasion. Children include Latricia White of Waller and Beverly Sutherland of Austin. More ... Mom & baby given welcome home baby shower at JBrew A baby shower was held for Stacy Khan at JBrew Coffee from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. The registration table was decorated with pastel colors, a diaper cake, baby carriage made of baby handcloths and a baby photograph of baby Daibrein. The room was decorated throughout with baby blue and white bal... More ...
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490 presented Gwen Edwards, principal of St. Philip School, with a check for $3,580 from the proceeds of the Tenth Annual Golf Tournament. An additional $3,580 was sent to the Texas State Charities of Knights of Columbus. Pictured are (l-r) A.J. Hlavaty, grand ... More ...
Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization's top award. The Star Council award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of the fraternal insurance program and sponsorship of service-oriented activiti... More ...
Lauren Reyna celebrated her first birthday with a Halloween costume party from 2-5 p.m., Saturday at Pincher's Party Pad. Lauren dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Hosting the party were her parents, Jesse and Kim Reyna. More ... Baby shower honors mom-to-be Jenna Hooker, who is expecting twin boys, was given a baby shower Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21 at the home of Laura Cranek. Hostesses were Kaylynn Bishop, Susan Bishop, Sandra Cranek, Sheri Feitshans, Jerica Smidovec and Karen Womack. More ... Shiner parishioners rolling out dough for annual strudel bake Parishioners of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner are making finals plans for their 21st annual strudel bake. If this year proves to be similar to previous strudel bakes, members of the church will roll out more than 2,600 strudels. Anyone interested in obtaining some of these famo... More ...
Members of St. Robert Catholic Daughters Court No. 2275 "Cornbread Dressing Team" are gearing up for their turkey dinner on Sunday, Nov. 4 at St. Robert's Parish Hall. Serving is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plates are $6.50, dine-in or drive-through. More ...
El Campo Middle School has released its "A" & "B" honor roll for the 1st six weeks. "A" Honor Roll 6th Grade: Samantha Abelar, Marisol Aguilar, Martha Aldavera, Zakary Arnett, DeAndre Baites, Renell Bledsoe, Marissa Brown, Alex Bubela, Dayton Cain, Kali Cain, Gabriela Canelo, Michelle Cantu, K... More ...
Five El Campo Boy Scouts from Troop 1251 and their dads went to the RD-K Ranch in Freer, owned by Dorothy Kubala, during the special youth hunt weekend. Four of the five hunters harvested a doe, while one was able to harvest a spike. Kyle Thompson shot his first deer. All hunters practiced safe an... More ... Communities honor seniors 80 years & older Citizens of the Nada/Garwood communities who are 80 years and older were honored with a social and luncheon Saturday at the Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Nada-Garwood Gadabouts sponsor this yearly event in observance of national "Make a Difference Day. More ...
El Campo High School has released its "A" & "B" honor roll for the 1st six weeks. "A" Honor Roll 9th Grade: Jonathan Alaniz, Caitlin Appling, Candice Bruton, Kaitlyn Cain, Cherise Coleman, Jake Curran, Tracy Gerla, Casie Kruppa, Robert Marek, Shelby May, Anne Novosad, Julia Reyna, Shanice Thom... More ... GARWOOD HONOR ROLL Garwood School has released its honor roll for the 1st six weeks. 6th Grade: Kelsey Janow, Abraham Juarez, MacKenzie Krpec, Erin McConnell, Christena Mittel, Marilyn Tapia, Mallory Thomas and Veronica Vega. 7th Grade: Danielle Dopslauf, Briana Faas, Emily Mahalitc, Katie Pagel, Aubrey Pavlu an... More ... Student nominations taken for GT Nominations are being taken for the El Campo Independent School District's Gifted and Talented Program that serve students in grades K-12 in language arts, science, social studies and mathematics areas. More ...
Pumpkin Bash Winners The El Campo Branch Library's Annual Pumpkin Bash was a frightfully terrific success. Approximately 84 adults and children came to the Library Monday afternoon for a Halloween party and Pumpkin Bash participants picked up their prizes and their pumpkins. More ...
Terri Sulak and her 1- year-old son Matthew visit with children's author Ginger Hollis who signed one of the books they purchased from her entitled Tootie the Tumbleweed at the El Campo Museum of Natural History recently. Other authors on hand for signing and reading their books were Rachel On... More ... |
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