Czech book on sale now
      When villages in the Czech Republic celebrate their anniversaries, many times they publish a book recording their histories. Capturing the 500-year history of one village, Welcome to Hovezi, is such a book. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is pleased to offer the English translation of this...
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Angelic Chorus
Spreading Her Wings
      With far-reaching wings, Heather Farrar spreads her arms and sings "What Child Is This" during the First Baptist children's Christmas pageant Wednesday evening. As the gospel story of the Christ child was revisited, about 50 children of the church presented events leading up to his birth. Farrar ...
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Caring for a loved one? Here's where to turn to for help
      (ARA) - Some call those born between 1946 and 1964 baby boomers, but now more than ever this generation is referred to as the "Sandwich Generation.
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Beat the bulge this holiday
      (ARA) - A recent study from the American Obesity Association found that nearly 62 percent of the female population is categorized as overweight. For women looking to shed a few pounds in the New Year it's important to start a new health and fitness regimen now before high-calorie holiday meals pus...
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Christmas Is In The Air
      Members of the El Campo High School ensemble band played a few Christmas tunes for patrons at the El Campo Branch Library Thursday.
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Holiday Performance
      71231415.BPS 12/7/07 4:Students from Jan Johnson's piano studio performed for residents of WinCrest Assisted Living Center recently. Filling the halls with sounds of Christmas were (seated, l-r) Paxton Lutringer and Erin Niemeier, and (standing) Kaycie Capak, Kaylee Bram, Taylor Michaelsen and Ash...
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Taiton EEClub celebrates Christmas
      Taiton Extension Education Club members met Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the VFW Hall for a covered dish luncheon. Members brought canned goods for the Christmas tree at Lack's. Winners were announced for pecan sales. Lorraine Dennis received a check for taking the most orders. The last order will be ar...
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Honey-do party honors couple
      Toby Riha and Megan Marcaurele were honored with a couples honey-do shower Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the home of A.J. and Molly Kresta. Sixteen couples hosted the Christmas-themed party. Refreshments included a stew supper with homemade bread, cornbread, various snacks, desserts, tea and pun...
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