RSS Feed |
|
|
|||||
Fulfilling one of the requirements of her performing arts major, Nora Rodriguez performs Villanelle by Hector Berlioz during the fall Music Majors' recital. Each music major is required to participate in one recital performance per semester as part of their curriculum. More ...
By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com Andrew Dittert, who served as Wharton County auditor for 31 years, died Nov. 30 at the age of 96. Someone asked this week, "Since he was 96, who would still remember him?" "Lots of people," was the reply. Anyone who worked in county government during his 31 years (1946-1977) keeping Wharton Co... More ... EB EMS considers ESD By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com East Bernard EMS was scheduled to host a town hall meeting last night to discuss creating an Emergency Services District to fund future coverage and expansion. The East Bernard EMS was originally organized in 1980 as a volunteer first responder organization and the upgraded to a full-fledged ambu... More ... City and county will combine efforts to improve accessibility in downtown By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com Wharton's downtown sidewalks are one step closer to being easier to access for disabled residents. The Wharton City Council on Nov. 26 approved an interlocal agreement with Wharton County for a sidewalk improvement project. More ... Local shopping event a hit By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com More than 2,000 shoppers marched through the El Campo Civic Center this weekend hunting unique holiday gifts for family and friends. The event was one of the better turnouts for the annual event, El Campo Chamber of Commerce President Becca Socha said Monday. More ... EC Council asked to oppose LCRA/SAWS Commissioner Miller tells council that project could negatively affect aquifer By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com The Lower Colorado River Authority's plan to sell water to San Antonio will effect far more than farmers, Precinct 3 Commissioner Philip Miller said, as he asked the El Campo City Council to take action opposing the effort. More ... GOP can use paper ballots for primary, but not for early voting By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com The Wharton County Republican Party may have decided to revert to paper ballots for its upcoming primary election, but won't be able to use them during early voting. Wharton County Election Administrator Judy Owens, who was out of town last week when the party announced its decision, said the Rep... More ... Fall GED classes Just Do It Now Counseling & Life Recovery Center in downtown Wharton will begin fall GED classes on Jan. 14, 2008. More ... EB hosts annual Christmas parade this Saturday The East Bernard Chamber of Commerce will kick off the holiday season at the annual Christmas parade beginning at 11 a.m. this Saturday. Enjoy marching units, brightly decorated floats and, of course, the jolly man in the red suit, Santa himself. More ... |
for larger version       |
||||
