KCs reveal 'Family' & 'Knight' of the year
      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...
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SHSU names honor students & graduates
      Sam Houston State University in Huntsville announces the accomplishments of the following students from the El Campo area. The following students received degrees from SHSU in December 2007: Chelsea Anne Benich of El Campo - master of business administration degree.
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WCYF pageant entry forms due Feb. 14
Queen contestant rules given
      Deadline to enter the Wharton County Youth Fair Queen contest is Thursday, Feb. 14. Entry forms are available up at the Fair Office and Wharton County school counselors' offices. Queen, first and second runners-up will receive scholarships and other prizes.
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Jr. Miss guidelines announced
      It's that time of the year again, when girls ages 10-12 expressing an interest in the Wharton County Youth Fair Junior Miss contest need to submit their entries. All contestants must be a permanent resident of Wharton County, and be currently enrolled in one of the schools in the county, for at l...
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Annual Czech spring fest to benefit library
      The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Harris County Chapter is sponsoring its annual festival to support the CHS Library and Archives located at 4117 Willowbend in Houston. The event will be held Sunday, March 30 at SPJST Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall St., in the Heights area of Houston.
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Texas State University announces fall graduates & honor students
      The following local students have been named to the Fall 2007 dean's list at Texas State University-San Marcos: Elliott Babcock, Eric Downing, Jamie Gaskamp, Cassey Janak, Justin Janish, Jenny Nordin, Heather Ott, Elizabeth Sappington, Erin Thonsgaard and Bradley Trochta.
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Welcome To Ricebird Country
      Virginia "Viri" Antoni, a 17-year-old from Argentina, is attending El Campo High School this semester and the fall semester of 2008. She is sponsored by the El Campo Rotary Club. Her first day in town was Jan. 9. The day after her arrival she attended Rotary and club president Gary Raybon presente...
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Labay honored with bridal party
      Brittany Labay, bride-elect of Eric Bell, was honored with bridal shower Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Fourteen family members and friends, including bridesmaids and aunts of the bride-tobe, hosted the party.
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Zoey Zalman has Dora the Explorer party
      Zoey Marie Zalman celebrated her fourth birthday on her actual birthday Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26 at her home in El Campo. She is the daughter of Pam Zalman and the late Joe Zalman III. The party was hosted by her mother and Lance Richter, Ashley Hrncir, sister; Sterling Labay, future brother-...
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FAMILY REUNION
      The 42nd annual Tannich-Brovec reunion will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 2 at the New Bielau Community Center on FM 155, a few miles south of Weimar. Family members attending are asked to bring a meat and vegetable dish and/or dessert. Portions must be enough to feed your own family...
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