The trial of the man charged with the shooting death of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Justin Hurst will be held in Wharton County after 329th District Court Judge Randy Clapp denied a change of venue motion following a brief hearing Wednesday morning. More...
A Pearl Harbor survivor, D.D. Hill is proud of his military service and only agreed to attend Thursday's El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Banquet to be honored for his wartime efforts. He didn't know the citizenry of El Campo had far more in mind. More...
A lawsuit challenging recent city of El Campo annexations was filed in Wharton County's 329th District Court Thursday afternoon asking the court to require an election and issue a temporary restraining order against the city. As of presstime, no hearing dates had been arranged before Judge Randy ... More...
Those looking for new careers or just hoping to hang onto their current jobs can both benefit from the second annual Wharton County Job Fair. Scheduled for Thursday at the Wharton Civic Center, the event is designed to bring employers and job seekers together, said Harry Priesmeyer, staffing spec... More...
City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Marshall Scott Sosa, 19, of 1006 Ave. C was arrested at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the next day on $362.75 bond. Jeremy Lee Acuna, 25, of 101 1/2 W. Church was arrested at 11:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. More...
My bride, Dayle Bebee Aulds, recently graduated from the ranks of talented amateur interior decorator to professional status and now actually earns money telling other people "where to put it!" Which leaves me foot-loose and fancy-free, released, no longer on-call to "hoist that picture," "lift t... More...
El Campo Ricebirds, welcome to District 23-4A. Louise Hornets, meet District 27-A and 28-A. When the UIL announced its 20082010 reclassification and realignment Friday, some area schools had a few changes. For the Ricebirds, the number may be new, but the foes are roughly the same while the Horne... More...
Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490 held their annual awards event recently. Family of the Year Family of the Year honors went to the Andy and Margie Swoboda family. Pictured at right are (front) Reid Swoboda, (row two, l-r) Weston Swoboda, Katie Swoboda, Layton Swoboda, (row three) Carson Swo... More...
bulletinboard@leader-news.com DON'T MISS: Save Three Lives Blood Drive St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church hosts its "Save Three Lives, All In A Day's Work" blood drive Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Picture ID is required. Appreciation gifts and refreshments will be provide... More...
Edna Trilicek Krenek, 91, of LaGrange, formerly of Garwood, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. She was born July 27, 1916 in Fayette County to August and Veronica Malinek Trilicek. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. The Rosary will be Thursday, Feb. ... More...
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