Remembering Mary
Beautifying Hutchins Elementary
      Mary Rosenfield, a pillar of the community, was remembered by the El Campo Garden Club with an oak tree planted at Hutchins Elementary Wednesday, April 2.
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TUTS to hold auditions for Disney play
      When you wish upon a star, your dreams can come true. TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre is preparing for its fifth annual ACT@TUTS (Apprentice Conservatory Training at Theatre Under The Stars) program and will be holding auditions for The Southwest Regional Premiere of Disney's
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Merta earns honors from Catholic Life
      El Campo resident Chris Merta was recently honored by Catholic Life Insurance, the nation's eighth largest fraternal benefit society. Merta, FIC, was a leading producer of life insurance and retirement annuity sales for Catholic Life Insurance and earned the prestigious "Twelve Apostle" award.
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Meryl Kemberling graduates with honors from HBU
      Meryl Kemberling graduated summa cum laude with a 3.99 grade point average from Houston Baptist University Feb. 23, 2008. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business and psychology. While at HBU, she was named to the Dean's List every semester and was named Freshman Woman of the Year.
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Troop 1251 Scouts gain funds from Hermann Sons Lodge
      Members of the El Campo Hermann Sons Lodge met Tuesday, April 1 at Wharton County Electric Coop's meeting room. A light meal of sandwiches, chips, dips, pickles, olives and desserts was served.
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Racers Win At District
      Cub Scouts in Pack 196 participated in the 2008 Brahman District Pine Wood Derby Race Saturday, March 29 in Bay City. Winners are: (front, l-r) Ryder Merta-second, and James Anderson- first, Tigers; Walter Lilie-fourth place, Wolves; and (back) Hunter Merta- third place, Webelos II.
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Peña given tea party for 4th birthday
      Malerie Peña celebrated her fourth birthday with a tea party Sunday, March 30 at her home. Her actual birthday was Easter Sunday, March 23. Hosting the party were her parents, Alfredo and Valerie Peña, her sister Priscilla Peña and her cousin Zerlina Perez.
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First In Solo & Ensemble
      Members of the St. Philip band competed in Junior High Solo & Ensemble contests March 1 at Needville Junior High.
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Taylor Leal celebrates first birthday
      Taylor Alys Leal celebrated her first birthday with a princess themed party Saturday, March 22, at the home of her great-grandparents, Alma and Jose Gallegos. The party was given by her parents, Jonathan Leal and Adriana Villarreal.
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