Just In The Nick Of Time
      ECHS student Crystal Hernandez shows off a warm winter wrap, just one of the many items available at the ECISD Lifeskills Bazaar held at Christ Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Thursday and Friday. Lifeskills students at each campus created seasonal and gift items just in time for the holidays. ...
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HGTV show looking for homes in EC
      "If Walls Could Talk," a weekly Sunday series on HGTV, is coming to southern Texas to film homes with intriguing pasts and unusual stories. Now in production in its 9th season, the series kicks off with new homeowners who make surprising historical discoveries about their homes as they explore and...
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TALK OF THE TOWN
Couple has ties to Guatemala's vice president
      West Wharton County residents are involved in scores of events each week, ranging from travel to hobbies, to a host of activities often overlooked. With this Lifestyle section addition, the Leader-News is hoping this column can recognize a few of them.
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Search for Miss Teen El Campo 2008 announced
      If you are single, and between the ages of 13 and 18, applications are now being accepted for the title of 2008 "Miss Teen El Campo." Miss Teen El Campo will represent her area at the Miss Teen Texas Pageant to be held at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio April 11-13.
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Garden Club decorates Richmond State School
      El Campo Garden Club committee members spent time decorating the Richmond State School for the holidays. Serving on this committee are Judy Waligura, acting chairwoman; Karen Jenkins, Garden Club president; Jessica Radley, Kay Sikes, Ileene Robinson and guest Rochelle Mellon of Rosenberg-Houston a...
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Hospice to host 'Celebration of Life' tree ceremony
      Hospice Support, Inc. invites you to "Celebration of Life" when you purchase a 2007 Hospice ornament. Celebration of Life provides an opportunity to memorialize and honor loved ones or special events while providing funds for medical, emotional and spiritual support for terminally ill patients a...
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Outdoor 4-H gets update on WCYF archery meet
      Members of the Outdoor 4-H Club met Monday evening at the Ozarka building. The meeting was called to order by vice president Tyler Socha. Alexis Cooper called roll and read the minutes from the previous meeting. Mrs.
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Abrianna Banda turns '1'
      Abrianna Marie Banda celebrated her first birthday Sunday, Nov. 11, at her home. Hosting the party were her parents, Mario and Cathy Banda, and big brother, Nicholas. Using a "Happy 1st Birthday" theme, decorations included butterflies and flowers.
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Christenberry-Galow
      Danny and Lynn Christenberry of Saltillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Rae Christenberry of College Station, to Marty Alan Galow of College Station, son of Doug and Becky Galow of El Campo and Jay and Cindy Lafferty of Katy. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Saltillo High...
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WCEC linemen demonstrate electrical safety to 4-H group
      Hillje-Louise 4-H Club members met Monday evening at the Wharton County Electric Co-op. President Kelsey Supak called the meeting to order. Megan Socha led the Pledge of Allegiance and Marla Tompkins recited the 4-H pledge. Sara Weathers led the parents' pledge. Socha followed with the treasurer's...
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Henderson keeps clutter in control
      Taiton Extension Education Club members met Wednesday at Country Pride. Each member answered roll call by saying something nice about the person seated to their right. Plans were finalized for the club's Christmas party at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the VFW Hall.
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