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Local woman seeks physical & spiritual healing with God's help By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com Faith and healing go hand-in-hand for an El Campo woman once afflicted with so many ailments she didn't know where to turn to next. The doctors said she was healthy, but she knew she wasn't. More ...
EC gardening award given to local family By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com While the Croix family aren't new to El Campo, their home is. J.J. and Christy Croix, 1306 Emerald Court, began with a clean slate for landscaping when they built and moved into their home a little over a year ago. More ...
Members of the El Campo High School Speech and Drama class did well at the Gulf Coast District NFLmeet held at Gregory Portland High School. Sixteen high schools from across the Gulf Coast area competed and ECHS students earned top honors. More ... Baby shower honors new mother Sarah Martinez A baby shower honoring Sarah Reid Martinez was held at the Matochas' home Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Hostesses were Allison Matocha, Megan Randle, Tracy Butts, Tommie Randle, Terry Butts and Quala Matocha. Upon their arrival, guests were greeted at the door with a sign that read: "It's a girl." Sarah w... More ... Wissinger given bridal party A come-and-go miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Hanni Wissinger was held from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, April 26, at the home of Georgia Mican. Tables were decorated with pink hearts and roses, photographs of the couple and a photo of Hanni as a little girl in a bridal costume dance gown. More ... Bridal shower held for Staff A come and go bridal shower honoring Brittni Staff, bride-elect of Jonathan Garcia, was held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department training facility. Pink and black decorations were used, as well as floral arrangements of calla lilies in black vases. More ...
Arlene Tucker, left, donating 534 books on Texas Cultural Heritage to the Northside Elementary students and faculty, a gift from Hochheim Prairie, one of the Insurance Companies Dana Insurance represents. The books were available for distribution to area schools for students to keep targeting grad... More ...
A dinner honoring Sharon Nielsen on her 25th anniversary as an employee at the El Campo Housing Authority was held Thursday at Greek Bros. The party was given by the El Campo Housing Authority and its board of directors. "Sharon's dedication over the past 25 years is extraordinary," Housing Auth... More ...
Kadence Hernandez celebrated her second birthday at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at her grandparents' home, Larry and Diana David of El Campo. The princess themed party was given by her parents, Edward and Amanda Hernandez. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dips, apple strudel and birthday cake were se... More ...
Trayton Vaclavick celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday morning, April 26, at Mr. Gatti's. Fire truck decorations and related items were used to carry out the party theme. Guests enjoyed pizza and birthday cake. More ...
South Texas Summer Musical Encores!, a 501(c)(3) performing arts scholarship organization, is producing two musicals during its 2008 summer season to maximize performance and scholarship availability for student musical theatre performers. More ... Nada/Garwood Gadabouts hear reports on gardening, yards being recognized Members of the Nada/ Garwood Gadabouts met Thursday evening at the Garwood Fire Hall meeting room. President Anita Meismer welcomed everyone and recognized Sybil Balusek as a new member. Catherine Berger led the club prayer and the pledge to the flag. The treasurer's report was given by Helen Not... More ... Family Literacy Program seeing progress; new classes set for June El Campo ISD's Family Literacy Program closed the fall and spring sessions of classes with their awards banquet last Thursday evening in the Hutchins Elementary Cafeteria. Thirty-five families received certificates and awards. Five of those families achieved perfect attendance for all nine classe... More ...
Holding her perfect attendance certificate from El Campo ISD's Family Literacy classes is Elena Gonzalez. Her high school daughter Lizeth Alanis and youngest daughter Joanna Gonzalez also received awards. Each class session is two hours long and provides small group instruction in English as well ... More ...
Javier and Sarah Martinez of El Campo announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Mayleigh Rae Martinez. The baby was born at 9:21 a.m., April 15, 2008 at Women's Hospital of Texas in Houston, weighing 3 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 16 1/2 inches long. More ... Hailey Kulcak Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kulcak of Sugar Land announce the birth of their second child, a daughter named Hailey Grace Kulcak. She was born on April 23, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. at The Woman's Hospital of Texas in Houston, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. More ... Austin Moran Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Moran of Needville announce the birth of their first child, a son named Austin Dean Moran. The baby was born at 1:24 p.m., April 25, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, weighing 3 pounds and measuring 16 inches long. More ... Ivy Weed Mr. and Mrs. Ryan D. Weed of El Campo announce the birth of their second child, a daughter named Ivy Rain Weed. The baby was born at 12:25 p.m., April 21, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton weighing 10 pounds, 5 ounces. More ... Garrett Helfer Garrett Wesley Helfer, son of Jacob and Melissa Helfer, was baptized April 6, 2008 at St. John's Catholic Church in Taiton. Deacon Edward Wendel performed the sacrament of baptism. His godparents are Chad Wrobliski, Lacee Helfer and Jordan Helfer. More ... Madison Howell Madison Faith Howell, daughter of Jonathan and Melissa Howell, was baptized on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church by the Rev. Augustine Asante. Madison's godparents are Ryan Bubela and Chelsea Benich. More ...
El Campo's own Freedom Four men's quartet, accompanied on the piano by Carolyn Goelzer, hosted a fundraiser concert at First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon titled I Love America. Donations will benefit the El Campo Heritage Center, a senior citizen center which is now under construction. More ... Healthy Aging Conference addresses concerns for older generation Activity, independence and good health don't have to stop as one ages. In fact, retirement years really can be the best time of one's life - the golden age. Persons who participate in the regional Healthy Aging Conference, set for Thursday, May 15, at the Victoria Community Center (2905 E. More ...
The ECHS Derby Dolls recently attended the famous Kilgore College's Rangerette Revels Spring Show. They are shown in a picture with Jackie Rodriguez, a current Kilgore Rangerette, and a graduate of El Campo High School. Rodriguez led the girls on tour of the campus and dorms. More ...
The Derby Dolls performed their Spring Floor Show, "Under the Big Top", Saturday evening, April 24 in the Ricebird Gym. The novelty routine was also performed at their recent contest in Galveston and received a Division I rating as well as the Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence. The Dolls also ... More ... FAMILY REUNION Gathering for the John and Josephine Orsak Strnadel reunion Sunday, April 27, were 128 descendants. The family reunion was held at St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Hillje. A Mass at 10 a.m. was offered for the living and deceased family members at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. More ... Litefooter auditions for fairy tale play begins this weekend This year's Litefooter Summer Youth Program begins this weekend with registration and auditions on Sunday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre on the Square in Wharton. More ... WCJC cosmetolody instructors sharpen skills at Redken Exchange Wharton County Junior College cosmetology instructors Jacqueline Brinlee, Joshann Gonzalez and Marlene Kolafa sharpened their professional edge and took their hair cutting and coloring talent to the next level at the award-winning Redken Exchange in New York City. More ... |
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