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Local scholarship program provides monetary assistance to Boling, Wharton and East Bernard students for college and vocational training By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com In 2007, the Bright Minds Scholarship Fund provided 11 scholarships to students in Wharton, East Bernard and Boling school districts. Not bad for the first year in existence, but fund members have no intentions of resting on their laurels. More ... EC house fire said 'suspicious' and now under investigation By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com An Alice Street home was a bright orange ball of flame early Thursday morning as El Campo firfi.ghters raced to the scene. Why the blaze - which completely destroyed the small wood-frame home - started is still under investigation. More ... DPS on look out for holiday drunk drivers The DPS is asking Texas drivers to exhibit a little holiday spirit on our roadways over the holidays. DPS Troopers and other law enforcement officers will be out in force for the New Year's holiday, looking for speeders, drunk drivers and seat belt violators. More ...
Christmas wish Preston Miller sits on the lap of Santa (David Copeland) while awaiting to see what he'll get this Christmas during the Wharton Volunteer Fire Department's annual Christmas party. Held earlier this month, the event featured a visit from St. Nick and the bestowal of presents for the youth. More ... Public input sought on TTC Advisory committees are being developed to provide public input on where the Trans-Texas Corridor should be located and what it should look like. The committees will enhance public involvement during ongoing Trans-Texas Corridor environmental studies and provide guidance on how the corridor can b... More ...
The city of Wharton's Jackie Jansky, left, and the Crisis Center's Irma Gaitan sneak a peek at the toys, dolls and clothes in the back of Gaitan's SUV. The items are bound for the Crisis Center where they will be distributed to needy families over the holidays. More ... County residents get 'locked up' to raise $26,000 at MDA fundraiser By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com El Campo and Wharton jailbirds rode to lockup in style Thursday when patrol cars gave way to stretch limousines. But these special transportation vehicles weren't for just anybody soon to be behind bars - it was a one way ride to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's lock up fund-raising event. More ... Christmas shopping for youngsters more challenging with 'Made in China' recalls By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com With the recent "Made in China" recalls, Christmas toy shopping has become a lot tougher for adults trying to keep children safe from contaminants and other dangers. Lead hazards posed by toys made in China have prompted a record number of toy recalls in recent months, and consumer groups say som... More ...
Dr. Fink retires from hospital Carol Russ This coming Tuesday will be Jan. 1, the beginning of the brand new year of 2008. A successful and safe Happy New Year is wished to all of you from my family and me. Dr. John Fink, the OB/ GYN at south Texas Medical Clinics, retired from the clinic and GCMC board at the end of December. More ... |
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