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May 17, 2008
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Police seize 8-liners throughout county
Five El Campo sites raided Wednesday by DA's task force
By BARRY HALVORSON and BRENDA SOMMER news@leader-news.com
"It was happening on a greater scale than even I thought," was the assessment of Wharton County District Attorney Josh McCown of Wednesday's round-up of eight-liner machines across the county. "The number of people involved and the amount of money being spent. We had casino-level gaming going on ... More...
Courthouse ceremony set for today
First Farmers Market of season also starts
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com

The square surrounding the Wharton County Courthouse will be filled with a host of activities this morning including a historical marker dedication ceremony for the restored courthouse and the first farmer's market of the year. More...

Random ECHS prom attendees to receive alcohol breath tests
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com

Students attending the El Campo High School prom will have to contend with the presence of alcoholtesting machines after all. As of Tuesday night, it appeared breathalyzer tests like those used at last month's Louise High prom would not be used at the ECHS event. More...

 Inside Stories
•City considers Civic Center
Civic Center renovation plans are now set for review Monday night and could be put out for bid soon. More than $1.1 million in proposed El Campo Civic Center repairs have been proposed with the center scheduled to close August through October. The meeting, which had been set for Thursday, was res... More...
•ECVFD puts new pumper truck into service
•ECMH plans go before P&Z
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 Law & Order
•State honors Hurst, other fallen officers
Slain El Campo game wardent Justin Hurst was among 25 Texas law officers honored Tuesday during the annual DPS Memorial Service at the DPS Training Academy in Austin. "We gathered in Austin to honor our law enforcement brothers and sisters who have given their lives while protecting Texas," said ... More...
•Police Blotter
•Judge sentences repeat felon to 75 years in prison
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 Viewpoint
•Small world marches to different beat with right CD
The business line at KULP rang Thursday, the voice on the other end asked, "Do you know the name of that Czech Wedding March song?" The question touched off a bizarre, merry-go-round, "It's a small world" adventure. More...
•ONLINE POLL
•LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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 Sports
•LHS finishes spring practices, finds depth
New defensive scheme working well
Louise is finished with football drills and looking forward to a new season. Wednesday marked the final practice for the Hornets until the football team reports in the fall. Unlike El Campo, the Hornets do not have the option of going through spring training. The University Interscholastic Leagu... More...
•East Bernard falls to late Yorktown rally
•El Campo claims 10 all-district positions
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 Lifestyle
•Following Her Dream
EC mom of six keeps the faith, earns PTA degree
It's never too late, Loretta Johnson of El Campo said, adding her upcoming graduation is proof of that. "I want to be an inspiration," she said. Her journey to success started six years ago. "At the age of 40, I had major surgery, and during the recovery time I began to reflect over my life," sh... More...
•CLUB NEWS
•Top Money-Makers
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 Bulletin Board
•BULLETIN BOARD
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DON'T MISS: Fundraiser Car Wash For Church Camp Memorial Baptist Youth will hold a car wash today in the church parking lot, 1009 N. Wharton, from 9 a.m.-noon. Donations will be accepted to help youth go to camp. More...
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 Farming & Outdoors
•Congress OKs 'veto-proof' Farm Bill
The U.S. House and Senate moved quickly this week to pass the 2007 Farm Bill. The legislation was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 14 in a 381-106 vote, more than the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto. More...
•Cartoon
•COVERING GROUND
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 Obituaries
•AREA FUNERAL NOTICES
John Powell John Roy Powell Sr., 60, of Ganado, died Thursday, May 15, 2008. Services are pending at Triska Funeral Home. More...
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