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Montalvo's volunteer efforts assist homebuyers in making wise decisions As newly installed president of the local chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, former El Campoan Victor Montalvo is making strides for consumers wishing to purchase or keep their home from going into foreclosure. More ... St. Philip students ready to raise money Plans are being made for St. Philip Catholic School' s Read-AThon. Volunteers are busy collecting prizes and organizing events. The annual fundraiser, which supports the school's endowment fund, also encourages students to read. More ...
BECCA SOCHA EL CAMPO CHAMBER PRESIDENT I hope everyone's year has started out great. It's hard to believe another year has gone by. I think the older we get the faster time goes. Our chamber has had a busy year. More ... Wedding proposals sought The El Campo Leader-News, Wharton Journal-Spectator and East Bernard Express will be printing their 2008 Bridal Guide next month and are in need of your input. First, if you have been married 5-7 years, we would like your personal view on why your marriage has endured. What are the secret... More ...
On Monday, El Campo Middle School Principal Rodney Montello gives Student Council members a tour of the new campus. The group was the first of the student body to visit the facility. ECMS Student Council members will help their fellow classmates find their way around when the remainder of the stud... More ...
Jenna Renee Cerny and William Paul Lepak were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Jan. 12, 2008 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Gary Janak performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Susan Cerny of El Campo. Parents of the groom are Mark and Linda Lepak ... More ...
Gary and Mindy Labay of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Kaye Labay, to Wade Eric Bell Jr., son of Suzanne Shelton of El Campo and Wade and Dorothy Bell of Blessing. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of El Campo High School. She is a customer service representative at ... More ... DAR meeting reveals students named to 'Good Citizens' list The Comfort Wood Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday, Jan. 10 at the Wharton County Library. The pineapple bell was rung symbolizing the national theme: "The Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of Opportunity." Members and guests were welcomed with a small pla... More ... Baby shower held for Irby A baby shower honoring Natalie Irby was held Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Wharton County Electric Co-op's Thomas Edison Room. The party area was decorated in the baby room colors of chocolate brown, pool blue and pink. The registration table held a baby quilt along with baby pictu... More ... 4-H club collects items for Veterans Hospital Members of the Saddle Club met Monday, Jan. 14 at the Ozarka Building. The meeting, which was called to order promptly at 5:15 p.m., was run by Bethany Weinheimer in Shelby Rod's absence. Courtney Thonsgaard led the group in the US Pledge of Allegiance and Natalie Nohavitza led the group in the 4... More ...
LeShon Dromgoole received her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Houston in August. She is a graduate of East Bernard High School and has her bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University. More ...
On Jan. 11, 1958, Lexie Marie Etlinger and Allen (Gene) Rothbauer were joined in marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton. They had quite an adventurous first 50 years, having three children: Bruce, Gina and Neil Rothbauer. They are now blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. More ... DIAPER SET Ava Blanco Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Blanco of Chesapeake, Va. announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Ava Grace Blanco. The baby was born at 1:14 p.m., Jan. 10, 2008 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, Va. weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce. More ...
Elizabeth Derigo Waddell was the honoree at a reception celebrating 50 years of service to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR. The reception was held Sunday, Jan. 13 at the River Oaks Health Care Center in Columbus. More ... Freeze identity theft now Since Sept. 1, 2007 Texans now have another layer of protection for their personal identities, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert. As of that date, all residents of the Lone Star State will be able to request a security freeze on their credit reports, said Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, Extension fami... More ... |
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