El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Crowds expected at annexation hearings P&Z meets next week, hearings Nov. 6 & 13 By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com       The city of El Campo is preparing for potentially large crowds when annexation hearings get under way. But in the meantime, representatives of the Planning & Zoning Commission will meet 5 p.m. More ... ECISD seeking third round of bids on high school track By BRENDA SOMMER news1@leader-news.com       A second round of bids to fix the track at Ricebird Stadium has been rejected, as the El Campo ISD board waits to have a look at a new, third set of bids. The board voted last month to delay a decision on the second round of bids it received Aug. 14 to renovate the stadium's track. More ... Fire Before The Fall Arson fire destroys CR 418 bridge By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com       An unstoppable fire completely destroyed the CR 418 bridge over the Tres Palacios this week - a blaze investigators say was deliberately set. "It was incendiary meaning it was set on fire," State Fire Marshal Chris Janssen said Thursday, adding the case remains under investigation. More ... Search for missing polka DJ takes to air, nothing found By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com       The continuing search for the missing vehicle owned by Bobby Jones and believed to be at the bottom of the Colorado River took to the air on Thursday. During Thursday night's 100 Club Banquet, Wharton County Sheriff Jess Howell offered an update on the search for Jones' vehicle. More ... 100 Club honors officers, citizens for their efforts By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com       While not among the recipients, the spirit of slain Game Warden Justin Hurst was an important part of this year's 100 Club of Wharton County's 27th Annual Awards Banquet held Thursday night at the Wharton Civic Center. Recognized as the Wharton County Sheriff's Department Officer of the Year, Rey... More ...