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Contributed Photo Playing "Taps" on recorders during the Veterans Day program at Northside Elementary are (l-r) Leticia Vazquez, Joel Hernandez, Blake Krpec and Gabby Martinez. The program included several patriotic numbers by fourth and fifth grade students. In attendance and honored were several r... More ... Kids encouraged to submit recipes for publication The Texas Round-Up is asking Texans ages 4-6 to submit their hearthealthy recipes for its Fit for Families recipe book. Texas Round-Up will provide winning chefs with a complementary registration into any Texas Round-Up fitness event held from Fall 2007 through the Summer 2008. More ... Snow in the forecast Thanksgiving weekend By BENJAMIN C. SHARP news@leader-news.com A white Christmas in Wharton may be a long shot this year, but snow for Thanksgiving is guaranteed. The annual Cowboy Christmas, scheduled for Nov. 24-25 in downtown Wharton, will this year feature snow - courtesy of Houston based Ice Express. A snow "drift" will be set up next to the Gazebo on ... More ...
Members of Comfort Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution met last Thursday in the home of Marilyn Sebesta. Co-hostess for the meeting was Kathleen Thonsgaard. Regent Hazel Foltyn called the meeting to order with the ringing of the pineapple bell symbolizing the national theme: "The s... More ...
Leslie and Donna Hermansen of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Beth Hermansen, to Shawn Travis Hickl, son of David Hickl of El Campo and Marilyn Rutledge of Weimar. The couple's wedding is set for 3 p.m., Feb. 23, 2008 at Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo. The bride-to-be... More ...
Bradyn Reinhard Korenek celebrated his first birthday with a birthday bear theme. His celebration started with a family gathering at his greatgranny Gertrude Wied's home in Nada on Nov. 1. Sharing the same birthday, the two enjoyed a selection of soups. More ...
Students in Northside Elementary's choir sign "One Nation" in a song using the words of the Pledge of Allegiance during their Veterans Day program last week. More ...
Keegan Vance Kostelnik celebrated his fourth birthday at his home Saturday afternoon. His parents, James and Misty Elliott, and sisters, Kyli and Megan, hosted the Thomas the Train theme party. Decorations featured the theme and a meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and cake were served. More ...
Northside fifth grade guitar players accompany the choir in the singing of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" during a Veterans Day program last week. Students are (front, l-r) Daisy Enriquez, Konnor Polasek, Jessica Rodriguez, (back, l-r) Surima Miranda, Kimberly Morrow and Kristyn Reyna. More ... Christmas festivities set for downtown Rosenberg Rosenberg's special events committee is getting in the Christmas spirit, planning the city's annual Christmas holiday festival. The event, Christmas in Rosenberg, will be held in Rosenberg's historic downtown district Saturday, Dec. 1 from 3-9 p.m. More ... DIAPER SET Ryan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith of New Braunfels announce the birth of their first child, a son named Ryan Christopher Smith. The baby was born at 4:27 p.m., Nov. 2, 2007 at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. More ...
Hazel Foltyn, regent of Comfort Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presents Sgt. Jimmy Zissa with a DAR certificate of award for his work with the Wharton High School Air Force ROTC cadets. The cadets presented a flag-folding ceremony for DAR members who met at the home of Marilyn... More ... 4-H Saddle Club meets Members of the 4-H Saddle Club met Monday afternoon. President Shelby Rod called the meeting to order. Natalie Nohavitza led the Pledge of Allegiance while Kyler Couvillion led the group in the 4-H pledge. Secretary Cydni Rod called roll and read the minutes from last month's meeting, which were... More ... Nada Society hosts games for area residents Members of the Nada Christian Mothers' Society were joined by the Nada Catholic Daughters as they visited residents of the River Oaks Convalescent Center in Columbus last Thursday. Approximately 30 residents were entertained with games of bingo followed by refreshments of assorted cookies, candie... More ... Czech Heritage Society elects officers The Czech Heritage Society of Texas met in La Grange on Saturday, Nov. 10 for their fall state meeting and celebration of the 25th anniversary of its founding. At the meeting, an election of officers was held. Re-elected as president was Jean Blaha Davis of Dime Box and Rita Vanek of El Campo was... More ...
Pledging Allegiance As the American flag is raised up the pole, St. Philip students (l-r) Lauren Gregurek, Sally Johnson and Paige Sparks salute and recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the Veterans Day program last week. More ... Know the answers when disability strikes The first week of this month was designated as "Financial Planning Week," and with the number of American workers who suffer income-limiting disabilities on the rise, disability financial planning and preparation have never been more important for America's workforce. More ...
The Texas Rx Card Program is proud to announce that it will be providing free discount prescription drug cards to the residents of Texas. As a resident of Texas, you can download a free discount prescription drug card by visiting www.texasrxcard. More ... Medicare Part D enrollment taken Nov. 15- Dec. 31 During the annual election period of Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, 2007, people are able to switch plans or enroll in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage through standalone plans or through integrated medical and prescription plans. More ... |
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