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By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com Demetria Smith has faced more than her fair share of troubles in the last few years, but a community effort helped ease those woes just a bit. Smith, the mother of five children between the ages of 5 and 13, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few days before Christmas in 2003. More ... Genealogical society meeting scheduled for January 2008 The annual membership meeting and luncheon of the Texas Czech Genealogical Society will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor Hwy. 21 West at North Main in Caldwell. The day will include entertainment by the Taylor Czech Chorus Musicians and the SPJST y... More ...
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com When Richard and Beth Young moved into their El Campo home more than 14 years ago, much of the yard was overgrown. It has been persistence and hard work, not to mention Richard's work for a local nursery, that has transformed their outdoors into a place... More ... Lodge elects new officers Members of El Campo Hermann Sons met Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the lodge. The evening began with a meal of baked turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, tea, raspberry cookie bars and "You Name It" bars. Election of new officers was held. More ... Galveston's 13th annual tour of sacred sites taking place Feb. 9 Ten historic places of worship, a historic cemetery and a meditative labyrinth will be open to visitors Saturday, Feb. 9, for Galveston Historical Foundation's annual Tour of Sacred Places. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a talk by Fran Gale on cemetery and monument restoration at St. Joseph'... More ...
Cheyenne Staff (aka Cathy McBee) plays "O Come All Ye Faithful" on her flute during a variety show called "American Christmas" Sunday evening at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Modeled after the talent show American Idol, each person auditioning for a part was critiqued by a panel of judges. More ...
Jessica Anne Whisnant and Taylor Bittner Radley were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony June 16, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at B Bar J Ranch in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Julie Whisnant of Columbus. She is the granddaughter of Alvin and Glenda Theut and the late Mary Ann ... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Divin of Wallis announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Isabel Divin, to Steven Ray Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Garner of El Campo. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Brazos High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Houston-Victoria. She is a first gr... More ...
Carla Michelle Johnson and Ryan Walter Cooke announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding in January 2008. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Michael and Diane Johnson of El Campo and Lonnie and Doris Davidson of Houston. The future groom is the son of Elton and Shirley Escobar of Atascocita. More ... Kristy Zapalac given baby shower A baby shower honoring Kristy Vacek Zapalac was held Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Wharton County Electric Co-op. Hostesses were Betty Vacek, Kimberly Vacek, Amy Vacek, Lisa Sabrsula, Patsy Reynolds, Amy Staff, Linda Joki, Junie Tucker, Rose Ann Supak and Natalee Kou. More ...
Spencer Douglas Wishert celebrated his first birthday Sunday, Dec. 2, at the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department training field. His parents, Doug and Kim Wishert and his big brother Rhys hosted Spencer's "Wonder Pets" themed party. His actual birthday was Wednesday, Dec. 5. More ... DIAPER SET Krysten Hlavaty David and Lara Hlavaty of Houston announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Krysten Jane Hlavaty. The baby was born at 7:52 a.m., Dec. 13, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston weighing 6 pounds, 5.6 ounces and measuring 18 inches in length. More ...
Noel Benavidez graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree in communications. Commencement was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 at the Merrell Center in Katy. More ...
Portraying the angel Gabriel, RaeAnna Appling reminds parishioners and guests of St. Paul United Methodist Church of the true meaning of Christmas. Youth of the church presented a variety show called "American Christmas" Sunday evening, which was modeled after the televised talent show American Id... More ...
Chelsea Anne Benich graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master of business administration degree with a concentration in accounting. She earned a 4.0 grade point average. Commencement was held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. More ...
First Baptist children tell the story through song and verse of the birth of the Christ child during a special program last week. Depicting King Herod is Sydney Escamilla, left. The three wise men are (l-r) Collin Quinn, Reed Spenrath and Rhett Spenrath. More ...
Jessica Marie Popp graduated cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's degree in academic studies, EC-4 generalist. Commencement was held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. More ...
Matthew Robert Bubela graduated Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 from Texas A&M University's School of Architecture in College Station with a bachelor of science degree in construction science. He is a 2002 El Campo High School graduate. More ...
Blair Frank Pfardrescher graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in agricultural development. Commencement was held at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at the Reed Arena in College Station. Pfardrescher is 2002 graduate of El Campo High School and the son of Jimmy and Sandie R... More ... |
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