Nathan Willis, son of Holly and George Willis IV, slides head first into summer activities at Presbyterian Preschool during their recent end of term celebration. All area schools are on holiday Monday for Memorial Day, but will return for a final week of classes. Graduation ceremonies are set for ... More...
What started as a traffic stop to discuss window tinting led to a wild chase through farm fields, three arrests and 379 pounds of marijuana. Events began when El Campo Police Officer Mark Biskup saw a 1999 Ford F-350 four-door pickup that had windows tinted darker than is allowed in Texas drivin... More...
The two highest ranked members of the Louise High Class of 2008 plan careers in the sciences after graduation. Valedictorian Amanda Larsen, with a 99.167 GPA, is the daughter of Sharon Larsen. She will attend Wharton County Junior College, and is planning a career in pharmacy. More...
"You don't do this job for the money." - Steve Appling director, El Campo EMS
If you call them, something's wrong. But you can rest assured they'll be there - typically less than five minutes - ready to do whatever's needed to make it better. And this week, the state of Texas is saluting their efforts as part of EMS Week. More...
A state trooper found a suitcase containing more than $150,000 in suspected drug money after stopping a bus Wednesday for a traffic violation. Pierce Department of Public Safety Trooper David Chauvin was patrolling U.S. 59 at 5:24 p.m. when he saw a southbound El Expreso passenger bus cut off a p... More...
I fell out at First Baptist Church last Sunday, a fall not from, but into the arms of grace. If you have not heard the story either via radio or the swifter-moving town grapevine version, here is (and please hear) my first person account. More...
The Lady 'Birds and Lady Hornets earned several places on the All- Wharton County Softball teams. Of all 18 positions on the first team, El Campo earned six spots. Senior Emily Bergstrom made the team as a pitcher. She started a few games during her junior season, but only in the pre-season. More...
Gardening Award Brightly colored vincas and geraniums line the front flower beds of Johny and Brenda Enriquez' home, 1315 Ella, the May IMUD Yard award honorees. Pictured with the couple are their two sons, Johny (standing) and Marlon (on mom's lap). Brenda says she has no particular secret to k... More...
DON'T MISS: Danevang Youth Movie Night Danevang Youth Group hosts a movie night Saturday, May 24. The film is Facing the Giants, rated PG, 2 hrs. and 16 min., start time is 6 p.m., admission is free will. Nachos, sodas, popcorn, pickles, candy and other goodies will be available. Any questions... More...
Wharton County folks were honored for outstanding contributions to the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Program at an Area III Awards Banquet on May 7 in Refugio. Area III consists of 50 counties in South Texas. Wharton County Soil and Water Conservation District #342 nominated the winners to th... More...
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