Council OKs $400,000 in wastewater plant repairs
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      A City Council measure approved Tuesday won't actually be flushing dollars down the drain, but rather using dollars to make sure the drains flush. The $400,000 rehabilitation of a 1963 clarifier at the city's wastewater treatment plant will bring the unit back into compliance with Texas Commissio...
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Saying No To Drugs
      Costumed Louise students took to the streets of the community Wednesday morning as part of Red Ribbon Week observances. The entire school participated in the anti-drug observances and the parade Wednesday. Shown here, Louise elementary students "Say Boo To Drugs" as part of the DARE program parad...
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Engineer tells county collapsed bridge not repairable
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      Following a discussion concerning the replacement of a bridge that recently collapsed, Precinct 2 Commissioner Chris King announced the county will be getting a different bridge replaced for free. Discussing the collapsed bridge, located on CR 235 above Peach Creek, King said he met with an insu...
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EC paramedic teaching after 26 years of public service
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      A long-time El Campo paramedic has decided its time to focus on teaching what he knows to others. El Campo Assistant EMS Director Frankie Becak officially retired from the department Wednesday after 26 years of service. He has already started teaching full time at Wharton County Junior College in...
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East Bernard ISD OKs city DARE funding
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      The vote was unanimous as the East Bernard ISD board of trustees approved accepting a contribution from the city to provide the full D.A.R.E. program to the district's students. The board voted during a special called meeting Oct. 22.
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GED course costs about to increase
      The cost of taking a GED test will soon be going up. Wharton County Junior College Student Services has announced that the General Education Development (GED) test will have a price increase effective Jan. 1. The current GED test cost of $75 will increase to $77 due to a $2 price increase at the...
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Umm, Excuse Me Mr. Scary Face?
      Five-month-old Zoe Schulz tries to get the attention of the masked Tyler Collins while 6-month-old cousin Dylan Davidson simply looks for an escape on Halloween. The trio visited Czech Catholic Home in Hillje where residents passed out treats in the sun room.
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