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Abundant floral garden named 'Yard of Month' By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com Considered fairly new to their home on Live Oak Lane, Greg and Sherrie Witcher have taken a nonexistent yard and transformed it into a haven for blooming flowers and shrubs. "The front yard is full of color," Sherrie said. That is due to the mild winter, she added. More ...
St. Philip students gather around teacher Lena Tupa to count the eggs they collected during the Easter egg hunt last week. Students are (facing Tupa, l-r) Blake Korenek, Reagan Skow and Kyle Rasmussen. The children also received a visit from the Easter bunny. More ...
BECCA SOCHA EL CAMPO CHAMBER PRESIDENT The windy days of March are here. Lately it feels like hurricane winds are blowing through El Campo. Don't leave anything light-weight sitting outside because you might see it a few blocks down sitting in the neighbor's yard. More ...
Bobby and Cindy McClure of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie McClure of El Campo, to Charles Henry Fontanier of Spring, son of Dr. Charles and Wanda Fontanier of Spring. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of El Campo High School and will graduate in May from Texas A&... More ... Amy Bressler has bridal shower at St. John's Parish Amy Bressler, bride-elect of Philip Hlavaty, was honored with a miscellaneouse shower Sunday afternoon, March 16, at St. John's Parish Hall in New Taiton. The registration table held the guest book, pen, the couple's engagement photo, candle and a crystal vase filled with fresh cut flowers on a w... More ... Sara Laughlin given bridal shower at Triskas' house Sara Laughlin, bride-elect of Adam Straznicky, was honored with a come-and-go miscellaneous morning shower at the home of Ceci Triska Saturday, March 15. The home was decorated in spring colors with fresh flower arrangements. Sara, her mother, grandmother and future mother-in-law were presented w... More ... Couples Mexican fiesta party honors Steelman & Bodgunen Stephanie Steelman and Keith Bodungen were honored with a Mexican fiesta couples shower at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 16 at the home of Gary and Molli Bodungen in El Campo. More ... TAMU lists honor students Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall 2007 semester. The Dean's Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point ratio (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. More ...
The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution held their 109th State Conference at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Hotel March 13-15. Representing Comfort Wood Chapter were Regent Hazel Foltyn and Vice Regent Annie Stafford. The 803 daughters in attendance represented 134 chapters acros... More ... Important dates announced at Hillje-Louise 4-H meeting Members of the Hillje-Louise 4-H Club met Monday, March 10 at Wharton County Electric Co-op. Kori Stancliff, first vice president, called the meeting to order. Brianna Dorotik recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Megan Socha led the 4-H Pledge. Socha also gave the treasurer's report. More ...
During the Easter Eggstravaganza, Trace Heimann has his hand painted by Beta Theta Omega member Colleen Rasmussen while his big brother Chance looks on. The boys are the sons of Wesley and Christie Heimann of El Campo. More ... Steelman & Bodungen honored with miscellaneous party Stephanie Steelman and Keith Bodungen were given a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening, March 15. It was hosted by Gordon and Marilynn Sorrel, Carl and Jeanette Hunter, Bruce and Debbie Lauritsen and Bob and Becky VonDerAu at the Sorrel's Barn in Wharton. More ... WCJC announces students named to fall '07 Dean's List Wharton County Junior College has recognized a number of area students as distinguished scholars for the 2007 fall semester, according to Karen Preisler, director of admissions and registration. The following students were named to the Dean's List for earning at least a 3.5 grade point average, ... More ... SCAC names Horton to student '07 athlete academic honor roll The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll for the 2007 fall term and a record 715 student-athletes made the list. Among those being recognized was Russell Horton, the grandson of Tony and Dorothy Mader of El Campo and Bea Gloor of Victoria... More ... HONOR ROLL St. Philip School has released its "A" & "B" honor roll for the 3rd nine weeks. "A" Honor Roll 6th Grade: Nick Jasek. 7th Grade: Allison Fucik and Sarah Krenek. 8th Grade: Eli Kresta and Janae Saucedo. More ...
Owen Radley, son of Heath and Cori Radley of El Campo, takes a peek inside an egg he collected at the Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday. Beta Theta Omega sponsored the hunt at Evans Park. The morning event included face painting, a visit from the Easter bunny, hunt and an opportunity to see live chic... More ... Nada CDA host Easter party for Garden Villa residents Nada Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of the Rosary No. 1595 traveled to El Campo Thursday, March 13 to host an Easter party for the residents of Garden Villa Health Care Center. Residents were treated to a songfest led by CDA apostolate chairwoman Bernice Kallina accompanied by pianist Leona Ab... More ...
Kaylee Horn Kelly Bustamante and Kevin Horn of El Campo announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Kaylee Renee Horn. The baby was born at 11:51 a.m., March 7, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces. More ... Taiton EEC plans day of games & fun Members of the Taiton Extension Education Club met Wednesday morning, March 12 at the VFW Hall. President Elsie Stavinoha called the meeting to order. The opening prayer, creed, Pledge of Allegiance and pledge to the Texas flag were recited. Thirty-one members answered roll call by naming their f... More ...
The newest members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490 were recognized recently. Pictured are (seated, l-r) State Deputy Larry Zapalac, Bobby Peter, Greg Leopold, Shannon Garner, Charles Merta, Grand Knight A.J. Hlavaty, State Membership Director Jim Collins, (standing) Tim Merta, Taylor S... More ... Holub shares WWII historical findings The Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society held their quarterly meeting March 11 at the Taiton Community Center. President Edith Molberg led the group in prayer before the meal was served and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. More ... AARP hears program on fall prevention The regular meeting of AARP Chapter No. 1419 was held at the El Campo Branch Library Wednesday, March 12. Kim Hadley from Crossroads Health Care Center took each member's blood pressure. She does this on a monthly basis. More ...
St. Philip student Taylor Watz couldn't wait to look at the goodies she picked up at the Easter egg hunt held last week at the school. More ... EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL El Campo High School has released its "A" & "B" honor roll for the 4th six weeks. "A" Honor Roll 9th Grade: Jonathan Alaniz, Caitlin Appling, Candice Bruton, Kaitlyn Cain, Cherise Coleman, Jake Curran, Tracy Gerla, Rory Johnson, Jill Lezak, Shelby May, Anne Novosad, Cierra Oldag, Mary Wissinger... More ... |
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