Wharton County Youth Fair officials thought they had a truly special headliner for the 2008 Tejano night, but now are wondering if Grammy winner Emilio will ever be able to perform again. Emilio Navaira was reportedly driving his tour bus in Houston around 5 a.m. Sunday morning when the vehicle c... More...
In the last moments of Jesus' life, he was hung from a cross and cried out: "Father, I commit my spirit to you." With those words he died so believers would have enternal life. St. Philip's youth ministry presented The Passion of the Christ on Good Friday at the El Campo High School Auditorium, re... More...
With those cards and letters, not to mention phone calls and e-mails, continuing to pour in, the Texas Department of Transportation announced this week it is extending the comment period for the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Tier One Draft Environmental Impact Statement for an additional 30 days. More...
Big honors will be presented tomorrow night during the 49th Annual Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce Banquet, including presentation of Citizen of the Year and Educator of the Year honors. Current Chamber president Darryl Chromcak took the reins from outgoing president Kinnon Stockton at last yea... More...
When chunks of concrete began ricocheting off the front of Rosemary Williams' sportutility vehicle Monday afternoon, she feared the worst. Just a few yards ahead, a truck hauling oilfield equipment had smashed into the side of the Colorado River bridge above Riverfront Park in Wharton. More...
The Poteet Strawberry Festival, Fiesta San Antonio, Stonewall Peach Jamboree, Luling Watermelon Thump, and the El Campo.... Let's start a festival! Organizing and hosting a festival is a huge accomplishment for any community. A festival can be an incredibly satisfying experience for all those wh... More...
Mark Dominguez will take his place among Texas' strongest Saturday at the state powerlifting championships in Abilene. Dominguez, a junior lifter for the Ricebirds, will leave Friday to make the 353-mile drive and take on the state's best. He even has a secret weapon - the help of a former champi... More...
In its third year, the STEP II program at El Campo High School is creating a liaison between students with special needs and local businesses. This year the program involves three students who are taking advantage of working in the community. STEP is the acronym for Student Transitional Education... More...
The Taylor Bros. Band plays Saturday night at Greek Bros. Saloon in El Campo. Dulwich Fox plays on April . Johnny D and The Rocket 88's plays Saturday night at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. More...
bulletinboard@leader-news.com DON'T MISS: B&G Club Annual Hamburger Supper The Boys & Girls Club of El Campo hosts its 4th Annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser Thursday, March 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Drive-through only at 713 N. Fahrenthold. Plates are $6. For tickets call 979-543- 8320. More...
Agnes Reznicek Hogan, 84, of Flatonia, died Monday, March 10, 2008. She was born March 2, 1924 in Mt Olive, TX to Prokop and Mary Mraz Reznicek.
A Rosary was held March 12 at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia. Services were held March 13 at Sacred Heart Church in Flatonia with the Rev. Joe Hybner o... More...
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