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Early voting starts Tuesday; radio round table Wednesday
A round table featuring the three Republican county judge candidates takes place Wednesday but for those who’ve already made up their minds, early voting for the Primary Election begins a day earlier. Full Story;
LCRA ups irrigation water amount plans
Good news, especially for Wharton County rice farmers, came out of Austin this week. Full Story;
Medina campaign on defensive after 9/11 truther question
Republican gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina of Wharton has been gaining on Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in the polls since two successful public debates during the past two weeks, but Thursday morning she may have stepped on a political land mine when she did not clearly give a yes or no answer to a question posed to her by national talk show host Glenn Beck on his radio program. Full Story;
City issues bonds for road repairs, utilities
The city of El Campo borrowed $1.71 million Monday night for the rebuilding of South Meadow Lane and utility line extensions into the West Sandy Corner area. Full Story;
Rice lawsuit verdict has meaning for local farmers
A jury awarded $1.5 million to three Arkansas and Mississippi rice farmers Friday in a case that could affect their Wharton County counterparts. Full Story;
Ancient Danish festival coming to Danevang
A modern version of a Danish festival that dates back to medieval times debuts Saturday in Danevang. Full Story;
City may finalize bonds
El Campo City Council will be asked for final approval of a $1.71 million bond for the rebuilding of South Meadow Lane and utility line extensions into the West Sandy Corner area when they meet Monday night. Full Story;
Debate draws three candidates
Three of the four candidates for county judge were on hand Tuesday night for a debate sponsored by the county’s tea party organization. Full Story;
Chance exists Cardell could reopen
The shutdown of El Campo’s Cardell Cabinetry plant may only be temporary, according to a statement issued by its San Antonio corporate office Monday. Full Story;
Superintendent’s pay based on total package, board members say
Total compensation, not just salary, is the basis used to decide how El Campo ISD Superintendent Mark Pool is paid for his work, several school board members said Monday. Full Story;
Cardell Cabinetry may be closing
Cardell Cabinetry may be closing A major announcement from El Campo’s Cardell Cabinetry is expected early next week, but an employee is saying the plant will shut down next Friday. Full Story;
State refunds most costs of Freeman trial
The state of Texas has refunded a substantial portion of the extra expenses Wharton County incurred for the capital murder trial of James Garrett Freeman. Full Story;
Former Victoria doctor facing state jail term
A Victoria woman was sentenced to two years in state prison on two felony charges for a Wharton County chase on U.S. 59 with state troopers back in 2007. Full Story;
Steelman announces retirement in the works
After 33 years of service, El Campo City Manager John Steelman announced his intention to retire at the end of May. Full Story;
Medina asked to participate in second debate
After a well-received showing at a gubernatorial candidate debate Jan. 14 and a leap in positive polling numbers, Wharton County’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina will join Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison in a second debate next Friday. Full Story;
Two indicted in connection with Wharton murder
Two Wharton residents who may have helped conceal evidence of a November 2009 killing and helped a man avoid arrest now face four grand jury indictments. Full Story;
Little League plan going to voters
Voters will decide May 8 whether the city’s industrial development arm will give $500,000 for new Little League ball fields, El Campo City Council said Monday. Full Story;
Monday voter registration deadline for March ballots
Time is running out to register to vote in the March Primary Election, and doing so will also make voters eligible for the rest of the 2010 elections as well. Full Story;
Senior Serve collects dollars for Project Graduation
Months of planning finally culminated this past weekend when the El Campo High School Class of 2010 hosted the 13th Annual Senior Serve. Full Story;
Photo Highlight Slideshow
Worshippers light incense at the Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)
on the first day of the Chinese New Year in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
RIDE program credited with three-day and impaired
11 at the Perth Provincial court. A theft of a chainsaw from a Robert Street home in Almonte was reported to police Sunday, Dec. 6. … Read More…
Toque campaign to aid in helping youth find housing
The goal is to sell 1000 toques in each community and the group issued a challenge to Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls and outlying areas to see which … Read More…
Bank Foundation Awards Grants To Local Organizations
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy – $12500 matching gift for the purchase of new state-of the art equipment for the Cardiology Catheterization Lab. … Read More…
That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.
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