GCMC raises funds for Hunts for Heroes
      Gulf Coast Medical Center employees held a fund raiser by purchasing raffle tickets for a drawing held Thursday, Aug 6. Prizes for the raffle were donated by each department in the hospital. They included items such as gift baskets and gift cards, and the grand prize was a frost free freezer.
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Building Permits
      FM 1300, El Campo, Robert D. Sheard Sr. Trust, owner, new home. Sept. 19. 239 Duckett St., El Campo, Charlie and Karen Hogan, owners, new manufactured home. Sept. 17. FM 442, Lane City, Baltazar Vega, owner, manufactured home. Sept. 13.
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Unemployment rate falls across the state in August
      The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in August, down from last month's 4.4 percent, and down significantly from 4.9 percent a year ago. Seasonally adjusted nonagricultural employment in Texas grew by 10,400 jobs, remaining strong, despite the U.S. economy's loss of 4...
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Seminar held for new homeowners
      Looking to purchase a home but want to make sure you're getting a good deal? The Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation will hold a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13th at the Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton St. for individuals wanting to buy a home.
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Some ball players still epitomize good work ethic
By Michael Kinsman Copley News Service
      Steroids come to mind. So does the image of gun-toting escorts, barroom brawls, drunk driving and domestic abuse. Today's professional athletes often have a rather unsavory glow around them. Then you consider Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn.
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