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By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com Jim Hanka has always loved the earth and growing things. He got it honestly from his granddad George Hanka and dad James Hanka. Now that love has turned into a full-time job as he and his family make a living rasing vegetables year-round on their 15-acre farm on CR 156. More ...
Who's News Liliana Johse June is always a busy month, today the summer solstice will occur. It is the day the sun is at its furthest point from the equator, resulting in the longest day of the year. The first full moon in June is called the "honey moon" and is considered the best time to harvest honey from the hives. More ... Births Jason Cardenas Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cardenas of Louise announce the birth of their second child, a boy, born at 4:16 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. The baby was named Jason Cardenas Jr. and weighed 6 lbs., 12 ozs. He was welcomed home by his older sister Jaelynn Hope C... More ...
Power Lab excitement is growing at First United Methodist Church, 1717 Pioneer, next to the college, for kids 4- years-old through those completing fifth Grade. Leaders are getting out their protective lab gear and refreshing their lab skills for a great fun-filled time of discovering Jesus' mira... More ... Angel Food Ministries finds niche here Angel Food Ministries has a niche in Wharton. The ministry was founded by Joe and Laura Wingo of New Hope, Ga. What started out as a ministry to help 35 families has turned into a nationwide campaign. The program has grown in this area by leaps and bounds. Now it is serving more than 300,000 an... More ...
James and Donna Vasek of Wharton announce the engagement of their daughter Christine Elizabeth Vasek to Brent Marcus Pratka, son of Mark and Kay Pratka of El Campo. The couple's wedding will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo. More ... Mission team holds fish fry The mission team at College Heights Baptist Church is hosting a Fried Fish Plate fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the church located at 1515 Briar Lane. Plates are presale and drive through only and are $7. More ... Habitat applicants sought Low income ($14,350-$37,920 per year depending on family size) persons who are interested in buying a home to be built with Habitat for Humanity should call the message phone at 282-9302 and leave your name and phone number to begin the application process. More ...
Sheila Taylor shows the children how to dance the twist at the Sock Hop Jubilee Program at the Wharton County Library for the Summer Reading Program. There were 100 parents and children in attendance. More ... ACS fundraiser is June 24 The American Cancer Society Lifesavers Relay for Life team is holding a BBQ Plate fundraiser on Tuesday, June 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride located on the Loop south of El Campo's Wal-Mart SuperCenter. The plate will consist of barbecue brisket, sausage and side dishes. Dessert is banana p... More ... |
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