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July 5, 2008
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Family memories part of Fourth festivities
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
Although the Fourth of July rolls around every year, there are some Independence Days that sparkle forever in cherished memory. For example, when Andy Peters, Louise ISD superintendent was a teenager, his family picked up stakes and moved to the Lone Star State. More...
EC, Louise eighth graders fare well on TAKS math
"We'd like for it to be higher, but that's pretty good," - Mark Pool
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com

A new requirement that eighth grade students pass state reading and math assessment tests before entering high school had varying effects at Wharton County school districts. In Texas, nearly one in five eighth graders failed after two tries to pass a state math assessment test, meaning those stud... More...

City annexation challenge suit still pending in district court
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

The challenge to El Campo's annexations last December hasn't gone away - the suit is continuing in Corpus Christi's 13th District Court of Appeals. But in the meantime, preparations for water and sewer line extensions to Sandy Corner and other areas continue. More...

 Inside Stories
•Council to peruse Civic Center bid on Tuesday
The first bids on the El Campo Civic Center renovation project should be ready for City Council review Tuesday. And while air-conditioning hardware isn't the only choice Council will have to make before an estimated $1.1 million in renovation work gets under way in August, it shows progress on th... More...
•Shell Games
•Louise ISD ready if it needs to protest values
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 Law & Order
•Happy Holidays
Law enforcers, like El Campo Police Officer Ray Contreras, shown in this file photo, hope people will be safe and obey all fireworksrelated laws during the Independence Day holiday weekend. More...
•Police Blotter
•COURT REPORTS
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 Viewpoint
•Movie theaters once small-town cultural centers
The restoration expert articulated and gave form to the El Campo Community Theatre group's vision, ambition, and blossoming hope to turn El Campo's old Normana Theatre into a dynamic and active cultural center. More...
•TTC/I-69 decision major victory for Texans
•Texas needs new silver spike
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 Sports
•EC softball 11-12s win district
El Campo's 11- and-12-year-old All- Stars claimed the district softball title Tuesday with a 7-2 win over Brazos. After two innings of scoreless ball, Brazos took the first lead of the game in the top of the third inning. More...
•Red Wave swimmers fare well at final meet of summer
•EC Red Wave place numerous times in CCAA top 10
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 Lifestyle
•New technology at GCMC to aid in patient care
Gulf Coast Medical Center has implemented systems that allow caregivers to make necessary changes at the bedside to improve the quality of patient care and service. More...
•FAMILY REUNION
•Parading Around Town
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 Bulletin Board
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DON'T MISS: July 6th BBQ Chicken Dinner Sons of the American Legion Squadron 226 host their annual Independence Day barbecue chicken dinner Sunday, July 6 at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard. Serving is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plates are $7.50. Dine in or carry out. Pastries will be availabl... More...
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 Farming & Outdoors
•OVER MY SHOULDER
Texas ag bids good riddance to June
June be gone and don't come back! June was an eventful month for the industry, the economy, and unless someone lives under a rock, it was eventful for everyone. Weather played havoc from the Midwest with too much moisture to most of the rest of the country with not enough. More...
•Cartoon
•Slight change suggested for coming dove season
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 Obituaries
•Jerry Morris
Jerry Wayne Morris, 52, of El Campo, died Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was born Feb. 23, 1956 in Raymondville to William C. and Ada Morris. Funeral services are Monday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at New Life Assembly Church with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating. Burial followed at the Garden of Memories Cemete... More...
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