El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Rail design calls for trains rolling through, not around, city By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com       The route of the proposed Kansas City Southern Railroad line across Wharton County will follow the old Southern Pacific right-of-way, including crossing the north side of Wharton and passing through El Campo. That was part of the update presented by Lee Peek, KCS general director of international... More ... ECHS Homecoming Royalty       El Campo High School celebrated homecoming yesterday. Festivities began with the pep rally in Ricebird Gym where Anthony Terrelll (30), one of the top running backs in the Houston area, was crowned Homecoming King by Amanda Pesina. More ... Fire damages middle school building, cause could be arson By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com       An possibly deliberate fire at the El Campo Middle School Thursday night caused an estimated $150,000 damage - one week before firefighting volunteers plan to visit area schools in observance of National Fire Prevention Week. More ... State urges public to start seeking flu shots, local clinics have good supply ready for use By BRENDA SOMMER news1@leader-news.com       State health officials are urging Texans to get their flu shots, and El Campo medical facilities are ready to begin the annual preventive process. More ... P&Z debates land uses for proposed annexations By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com       Commercial zones to the north and east of the city limits were tentatively drawn Wednesday night as El Campo Planning & Zoning commissioners considered the "best uses" for proposed annexation sites. Public hearings for the five parcels under consideration for annexation won't be held until Novemb... More ...