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Perry honors home, hospice care In recognition of one of the fastest-growing developments in health care, Gov. Rick Perry and Wharton County Judge John Murrile have designated November as "Home Care and Hospice Month." "Home care offers many disabled, elderly and chronically ill the opportunity to live independently, while stil... More ...
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com Some upcoming flu shot clinics are a good reminder it's not too late to be vaccinated against the debilitating virus. State health officials and El Campo medical facilities began the annual preventive process last month, and the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone 6 mont... More ... Non-plan plan gets nod from Council By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com A five-year improvement plan for city streets and drainage got the blessing of Council - with the provision that it wouldn't be listed that way. The plan, which a list of infrastructure improvements to be paid for via excess dollars in the General Fund, shouldn't obligate future City Councils to... More ...
El Campo EMS Director Steve Appling, right, presents departing EMT and volunteer firefighter Art Weiss with a plaque honoring his service. Weiss, the pastor at Christ Lutheran Church, left the area to accept a position in Michigan. More ... Out-of-county votes tie up Boling race By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com Not succeeding at first, the Boling ISD voters will try at least one more time to fill a vacant position on the district's board of trustees after Tuesday's special board election finished in a dead heat. Both candidates Shawn Chilek and Jerry Svatek finished the day with 161 votes forcing the ne... More ... Blankets needed as winter nears By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com As you're layering your bed with blankets and airing out the heavy winter coats now that those nighttime temperatures have begin to plunge, consider making a donation that will provide the same warmth to the less-fortunate. At the Blessing Cup Storehouse, the first cold blasts of Arctic air means... More ... Father, son jailed after alleged theft By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com Two alleged thieves kept their "work" in the family after reportedly trying to shop-lift almost $2,000 in merchandise from a local store Oct. 28. Police allege Michael George Bauer Sr. was the getaway driver for his son, Michael George Bauer Jr. More ... Reverse mortgages may not be best for seniors Senior citizens over the age of 62 whose homes carry little or no mortgage debt may receive offers for a specialized loan called a reverse mortgage. Under these arrangements, eligible homeowners are promised an up-front cash payout with no obligation to repay the loan. More ...
The Louise Community honored one of its own when it dedicated an improved facility all in the name of "service to the late Wayne Popp. The Lion's Club of Louise and many community members worked on an addition and comp lete remodel of the Scout House in Louise. More ... Veterans remembered in many ways by community Louise native recalls the fighting in Korea By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com At some point during his basic training, Herman Kucera's drill sergeant probably told him that his weapon would be his best friend. As it turned out, in the frozen wastelands of the Yalu River Valley in Korea, it turned out to be a lifesaver. More ...
To honor and remember veterans who have served their country, St. Philip students perform "America We Give You Thanks" Friday morning. Local veterans, guests and parents attended the program on the front lawn of the school. More ... |
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