El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Alleged drunk driver murder trial starts Monday By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial of the man arrested in connection to the traffic collision death of former Needville ISD Police Chief Ernest Mendoza. More ... Plenty To Cheer About       Filled with spirit and happily entertaining themselves and the crowd during last Friday's Ricebirds vs. Bay City game were members of the new El Campo High School spirit group "Bleacher Creatures." They are, from left: Avery Morgan, Taryn Socha, Hayley Pierce, Tracy Gerla, Katlyn Urbanovsky, Laura... More ... ECHS gym still not ready for students, practice use By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The new practice gym at El Campo High School may look finished from the outside, but according to school officials, it's still not complete. "I hear (construction manager Weaver & Jacobs Constructors) have a certificate of occupancy, but there's still numerous items on the punch list that just ha... More ... City takes on more of anticipated annexation costs By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Softening the potential financial blow of a municipal annexation, El Campo City Council members agreed to pay tap fees for all incoming existing homes and businesses and extend to one year the deadline to link into lines. More ... Visiting State Senator addresses Corridor concerns, college funds By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       While still staunch in his opposition to the Trans Texas Corridor, District 18 State Senator Glenn Hegar said the proposal has started a dialogue important to the state's transportation future. More ...