El Campo News

Van Vleck's Lady Leopards demolished Hitchcock Friday afternoon in a five-inning, 18-1 rout that bolstered the Lady Leps' league record to 6-4. Lyndee Dement had eight strikeouts for the win. via The Daily Tribune

A drug-sniffing dog found 57 bricks of marijuana in a tank of gas Monday in less than 15 seconds. via Victoria Advocate

Erikka Murphy, Memorial Went 3-for-4 with four runs and two RBIs in a win over Corpus Christi Carroll. via Victoria Advocate

“This fell through the cracks last year so we really wanted to get it back up and going again”

Bay City's Edith Armstrong Center will host the annual Special Olympics for local Texana clients and participants from El Campo beginning at 5 p.m. at the Blackcat Stadium track on March 26. via The Daily Tribune

“Our chicken fried steak dinners really are the best around”

Updated 24 minutes ago Matagorda County residents will have a chance to support the Matagorda Episcopal Hospital Outreach Program at the eighth annual chicken fried steak fund-raiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March ... via The Daily Tribune

More recommended shows from our music writers, who apparently didn't need much SXSW recovery time: FRIDAY Vallejo White Rabbit - The Vallejo brothers, A.J., Alejandro and Omar, have been rocking and rolling ... via MySanAntonio.com

Updated 22 minutes ago A Matagorda County jury convicted Palacios resident James Gillett, 59, of two separate drug charges in a decision that took less than 20 minutes after a two-day trial that began Monday, ... via The Daily Tribune

Updated 18 minutes ago Matt Rocha pitched the Tigers to a 12-1 rout of Rice Consolidated Tuesday with 11 strikeouts in six innings. via The Daily Tribune

“The very vast majority of the Hispanic community knows that this is a subterfuge to try to keep a dying music industry alive”

Protesters rallied near the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today, voicing discontent over what they say is under-representation of Hispanics at the event. via Houston Chronicle

“I'm 33 years old and I've been doing this since I was 7, Baretto said. "I'm tired of going to the fields.”

By definition, educators and administrators in BISD's Migrant Services department are gradually working themselves out of a job. via The Brownsville Herald

“Therefore we really have a great management team with Tommy and what he has put together for Bay City Ford.”

Jim Fite's Bay City Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealership received news that they were named among the top 50 best-selling select dealerships in the United States for 2007. via The Daily Tribune

“I'm hoping these EITC refunds will help boost more of our families' annual income levels out of poverty this year”

Updated 55 minutes ago The Matagorda County United Way is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to provide free tax preparation at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites for Matagorda and Wharton County ... via The Daily Tribune

The family of Shirley M. Emanuel would like to thank everyone for all expressions of love and care extended to us during the illness and transition of our beloved one. via Victoria Advocate

Ann Karkoska of Bryan is pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Sarah Ann Karkoska, to Bryant Chad Torbet, son of Mr. via Theeagle.com

HILLJE Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse has grown considerably since it was founded when Mike and Betty Jo Prasek bought Hillje Grocery in 1974. via Victoria Advocate

EL CAMPO The Memorial Lady Vipers wrapped up play Saturday going 1-2 at the El Campo softball tournament. via Victoria Advocate

No, I do not think that Ron Paul is getting enough media attention, especially in the local newspapers. via Victoria Advocate

EL CAMPO Kelsey McGarity tossed a one-hit shutout in helping the Memorial Lady Vipers to a pair of wins Friday in the El Campo Tournament. via Victoria Advocate

“We have taken care of Amanda's situation”

When Bryan native Justin Hurst was killed in the line of duty, his wife, Amanda, and 4-month-old child were left in debt and uncertainty. via Theeagle.com

EDNA The local high school will be the site of Wednesday's Texas Department of Transportation public hearing on the proposed route of Interstate 69/Trans-Texas Corridor. via Victoria Advocate