El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Rail bypass still under debate By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       While the effort to re-route the incoming Kansas City Southern Railroad around rather than through the city of El Campo can't claim any victories, city leaders are finding solace in the fact the dialogue remains open. More ... CDC considers moving to Northside Center office By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The City Development Corp. of El Campo may need to start saving up packing boxes as it ponders moving into the Northside Education Center. Monday directors discussed possibly moving the agency, which currently shares space with the El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture in a city-owned build... More ... Say 'Cheese,' Or Maybe Pumpkin       Three-year-old Jase Zalman of El Campo takes over the camera duties as mom Tisha Zalman and 5-year-old brother Jeb pose for a picture in the Theta Delta Pumpkin Patch Saturday on the West Loop. More ... Shots clinic should reopen in city soon By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com       Wharton County's immunization clinics could reopen by next month - and this time around, they'll be offering more than just shots. Fort Bend Family Health Clinic offi- cials said they plan as soon as possible to begin offering free inoculations in both El Campo and Wharton. More ... Louise trustees start work on community fitness center By APRIL HAMMAN Louise Correspondent       The lone bids for a renovation project which will transform the Louise school district's elementary locker rooms into a fitness facility for both students and the community was approved by trustees Monday night. The project, designed to take advantage of a $200,000 state issued grant, has a gener... More ... City, community unite to upgrade park offerings By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       A plea from a local youth organization has prompted the city of El Campo to upgrade facilities at two of its parks with the help of not only employees, but also community service workers and donated materials. More ...