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By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com As gas prices burst through the $3 per gallon barrier once again at a number of local service stations and convenience stores selling fuel, some area residents are starting to have to rethink their driving habits. El Campo resident Freddie Escobar was filling up his Dodge Caravan at the pump whil... More ... Annexation suit moves to Corpus appeals court By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com The 13th District Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi has officially received the lawsuit challenging recent city of El Campo annexations although no timeline to hear the case has been set. According to the court's calendar, records from Wharton County's 329th District Court aren't anticipated to ... More ...
"I'm so thankful I was chosen to get a home." - Florence Warzecha By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com On Thursday, Florence Warzecha was mentally rearranging the furniture her children moved into her new home over the weekend. "I want to put the television in that corner, so I can see it from the kitchen," the 79-yearold said. More ... Registration extended for Expo By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com Vendor registration for the upcoming Spring Home & Garden Expo has been extended to Wednesday to give the businesses the opportunity to take advantage of the free event. Set for March 15-16 at the El Campo Civic Center, the slowness of registration has been puzzling, Community Service Director Le... More ... Company to update pre-1988 ordinances By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com The city of El Campo will soon be updating its ordinances ranging from restrictions on junk vehicles to policies outlining fines for destruction of property. City Council approved a $12,015 contract with Municipal Code Corporation during Monday's meeting. More ... WC Youth Fair hands out awards at Progress Shows Youth vying for awards at the upcoming Wharton County Youth Fair participated in a progress show Feb. 23-24. The progress show for cattle, goats and lambs was Saturday, while horses and dairy were Sunday. More ...
Wharton County Youth Fair Junior Steer Progress Show winners are, from left: Natalie Nohavitza, third place and Chance Nohavitza, second, both of El Campo 4-H Saddle Club, and at right, first place winner Ellie Forgason of Boling Junior 4-H. More ...
Wharton County Youth Fair Senior Lamb Progress Show winners are, from left: Shayla Smith, first place, El Campo Senior 4-H; Rodger Spillers, 2nd place and Brandy Watson, third place, both of Boling FFA. More ... Republican Polling Sites March 4 Republican polling sites in Wharton County for the 2008 March primary are: Commissioner's Precinct 3 • Voting Pct. 5 & 8 - El Campo EMS, 220 Merchant, El Campo • Voting Pct. 6 - Christ Lutheran, 1401 Ave. I, El Campo. • Voting Pct. 7 - Louise Fire Station, Third Street, Louise. • Voting Pct... More ... Democratic Polling Sites March 4 Grand Opening Oak Forested 1-5 acre Homesites Lake Access, Huge Trees 2 Stocked Fishing Opening - March RSVP in Advance for Private Tour. This Weekend Shadow 800-541-0062 land. More ... LISD may name new AD Tuesday Louise trustees will work to define the role of athletic director during a special called meeting Tuesday night. The agenda for the meeting includes discussing and approving locations worldwide. an employment contract and pay package for a new athletic director position. Current AD and head f... More ... |
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