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By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com A number of area residents are volunteering to be part of an executive committee investigating the possibility of a county-wide animal shelter following a meeting Monday at the County Courthouse Annex in Wharton. The meeting was attended by about 20 county residents and hosted by former Extension... More ... City's pound repairs could cost $320,000 By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com A new animal control building in the city of El Campo could cost $320,000 if located at the current Thompson Road site.C ity Council reviewed designs on the 2,000-squarefoot metal building during a workshop Thursday, learning the project is within three to four weeks of being ready to bid. More ...
Juan Espericueta of El Campo looks over one of many tables for sale Saturday when El Campo ISD auctioned off hundreds of surplus items, many left over from the change-over to the new El Campo Middle School. Espericueta said he was looking for indoor and picnic tables at the auction, which featured... More ... Local Red Cross chapter ready to help By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com From providing hotel rooms for fire victims to helping local families communicate with soldiers stationed overseas, the American Red Cross is having a positive impact right here in Wharton County. More ... Floating classroom offers trips Texas teachers can sail free when Texas Sea Grant's Floating Classroom Program launches its series of 2008 educational cruises with a day of public trips starting today aboard its 57-foot teaching vessel from its Matagorda homeport. More ... El Campo, Wharton in Texas Highways The communities of Wharton and El Campo are featured in the April issue of Texas Highways magazine, which hit the shelves on Thursday. A feature story on Greek Bros. Saloon in El Campo is included with pictures on Page 21. More ...
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com "And Action!" That simple two word phrase is among the favorites for Jon- Michael Foshee, a man with a pretty conventional Wharton County upbringing pursuing the unconventional dream of being a film actor and maker. More ... Parachute ride, trip to fish in auction The silver tongues of auctioneers David Rose and possibly Billy Bode will be on hand Thursday evening to help El Campo Rotary Club supporters purchase many nice items donated by local businesses and individuals. With high school proms coming up, how about a 4-hour limo ride from Coastal Limousine... More ... |
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