Decisions on revamp of Civic Center could be made during special meeting
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      The fate of more than $1.1 million in proposed El Campo Civic Center repairs could be decided Thursday when City Council meets in a special session as the deadline on decision making nears.
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Juniors, seniors set to don formal wear for 2008 prom
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      El Campo High School's juniors and seniors are ready to don their tuxedos and gowns and head to the prom Saturday night, but they won't be blowing into breathalyzers to attend the event. "No, there's no breathalyzer this year that I know of," said prom sponsor and teacher Maria Urban.
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Two ECHS students head to D.C. institute
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      Two El Campo High students have been chosen to attend a week-long leadership institute in Washington, D.C. this summer. Fernando Perez and Xavier Puentes were selected by the Migrant Education Program of the Region III Education Center to attend the Experience in Democracy Leadership Program from...
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IMUD incumbents all voted back into office
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      At the Isaacson Municipal Utility District, all three incumbents were re-elected during Saturday's election, although voter turnout was modest at best. Joe Juroska Jr., with 27 votes, Floyd Fisher with 20 votes and Floyd Shimek, who garnered 27 votes, all will return to the board. Challenger Bren...
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Petty, Lauritsen acquire RE/MAX franchise
      El Campo Realtors John Petty and Lane Lauritsen have joined forces and affiliated with RE/MAX of Texas. Formerly known as John Petty Realtors, the office owned by Petty since 1984 affiliated with RE/MAX in late April. After a brief banking career, Petty followed his passion for people and service...
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Ready For Students
      About 150 attended the recent grand opening of the Wharton County Junior College Bay City campus. The 20,000-squarefoot campus opened last fall and is home to the college's high-demand process technology and nuclear power technology programs. Remarks were provided by (l-r) WCJC Board of Trustees C...
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WCJC approved to offer nuclear degree program
      Wharton County Junior College has been granted approval to award the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nuclear Power Technology by theTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Also approved is an enhanced skills certificate in nuclear power technology linked to the Associate in Applied Scien...
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STP reorganizing in preparation for expansion effort
      STP Nuclear Operating Company announced it will make organizational changes to prepare for its expansion to four reactors from its current two units. Effective June 1, the chief nuclear officer responsibilities will be separated from the president and chief executive officer position. Ed Halpin, ...
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