Robert "Beto" Cardenas pops a wheelie in attempt to amuse his friends, from left, Tony Cardenas, T.J. Ochoa and Jared Gonzales on a recent warm summer day. The boys, all Louise High School students, said they were playing with Gonzales' bike because they were bored. L-N Photo by Brenda Sommer More...
New El Campo EMS Director Jimmy George Jr. will also serve as the city's emergency management coordinator, Mayor Phillip Spenrath announced at the last Council session. George, a 23-year veteran of the EMS Department, replaced the retiring Steve Appling July 1. He will be paid $61,463 to serve in... More...
Next year's wish lists for department heads will go largly unfulfilled Wharton County Judge John Murrile predicts as he prepares for the start of the 2009 budget process. Thursday marks the start of three days of department head meetings to consider the county budget. More...
The City Development Corp. of El Campo agreed to use up to $50,000 to put in infrastructure for a new Palacios Street hotel to be built south of U.S. 59. And the plan received the blessings of the El Campo City Council June 24. More...
A Hungerford resident died at the Gulf Coast Medical Center from injuries suffered when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Monday morning. Senior Department of Public Safety Trooper Gary Pflughaupt said the wreck was reported around 5:15 a.m. on FM 1161 about three-tenths of a mile east ... More...
How long has it been since you heard a story about Sawyer, The Famous River Wonder Dog? Well, that's too long. This marvelous little animal is living proof that a pet can inject loads of pleasure into an older, retired person's life and a testimonial to the cruelty of people who dump unwanted pet... More...
El Campo's 9- and-10-year-old All- Stars advanced to the district championship with a win over East Bernard Sunday. The All-Stars claimed a 17-2 victory in a blowout softball game with help from strong pitching and defense and quick bats. More...
I'm sure everyone has had a busy summer so far. I hope many children have taken advantage of Bible schools, museum camp, soccer camp and activities at the Boys & Girls Club. The Wharton County Branch Library in El Campo offers great programs by age level during the week. It's great to have so ma... More...
The following movies are scheduled for summer kid show times. Titles, dates and show times are subject to change. Please call to confirm the schedule beforehand at 979- 543-8182, or log on to www. showplace3cinema.com. More...
DON'T MISS: Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Don't miss an interactive and information packed workshop on starting your own business. Free registration, limited seating on Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Northside Education Center. Facilitator is Dr. Greg Clary, TAMU. Class mate... More...
Eduardo Bravo, 55, of El Campo, died Saturday, July 5, 2008. He was born on July 5, 1953 in Edinburg to Sixto and Maria Bravo. Eduardo was a machine operator for Rice Belt Warehouse. More...
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