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June 4, 2008
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Waving Goodbye
Class of 2008 celebrates graduation
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
Things went according to plan during Friday night's high school commencement ceremonies in El Campo and Louise. "Everything was good," El Campo High Principal Rich DuBroc said. "Apparently everyone stayed safe. More...
Crops could use rain - NOW
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com

A burn ban at the start of June means nothing but trouble for the county's main industry. Peter McGuill, Wharton County Extension Agent for agriculture, said the county's crop and livestock producers are desperately in need of soaking rain. More...

A Tradition

Ready to move their tassels to the other side of their caps are Louise High graduates, from left: Tyler Hamman, Kyle Tegeler, Courtney Courville, Juan Brito, Jasmine Lucio and Aaron Lovett. The students' commencement ceremony was held Friday night at the LHS gymnasium. For more LHS graduation images... More...

 Inside Stories
•LOUISE GRADUATION
A Joyous Night
Louise High teachers Joe Bill and Brenda Dornak (above) hug graduates just after they received their diplomas during Friday night's commencement ceremonies at the LHS gymnasium. Students not only were congratulated by each member of the school board as they received their diplomas, but also by a r... More...
•Boards, commissions in need of applicants
•City agendas, minutes now posted online
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 Law & Order
•Retaliation likely cause of shooting
It was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time for a Wharton man who was shot in the back as he sat in a pickup truck on West Pecan Street this past weekend. Wharton police say the shooter was likely aiming at the man's friend, who was behind the wheel. More...
•Police Blotter
•Wharton crimes may be linked
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 Viewpoint
•Apply now to serve on city's boards, commissions
ASK THE MAYOR
As a Home Rule city, the citizens of El Campo have a voice in determining how our local government operates and the goals and direction it takes. Home Rule is our privilege as citizens, at the grassroots level, to manage our own affairs with minimal interference from the state. More...
•LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
•True love takes wing one fine, wheezy 'mourning'
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 Sports
•East Bernard takes state championship
AUSTIN - East Bernard's Haley Dawson came home on a wild pitch in the top of the first inning in Saturday afternoon's Class 2A state championship softball game against Coahoma at Red McCombs Field on The University of Texas at Austin campus. More...
•Testing The Turf
•Smith to play softball at Texas Southern next spring
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 Lifestyle
•Let's Get Cookin'
Youngsters gain hands-on lessons in food preparation
Many children like to putter around the kitchen, especially during the summer. But how do they select what they cook and how safe are they when cooking? Texas AgriLife Extension Service- Wharton County Agent Dianne Gertson wants to help answer those and other questions youngsters have about food ... More...
•Kolbase Kolache festival coming to East Bernard
•ECHS teacher serves as NFL District chair over past school year
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 Bulletin Board
•BULLETIN BOARD
DON'T MISS: Fundraiser For Jerry Morris A fundraiser meal for Jerry Morris is Thursday, June 5 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride with stuffed baked potatoes and banana pudding for dessert. Plates are $6.50. Proceeds go towards medical expenses. More...
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 Obituaries
•Homer Taylor
Homer R. Taylor, 67, of El Campo, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was born Sept. 1, 1940 in Wharton to Melvin and Reba Kanak Motal. Funeral services will be Friday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home with Lay Vicar Cynthia Tobola officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park with m... More...
•Frank Polasek
•Edmond Bures
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