El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Venue change granted in murder trial Judge rules alleged killer may not get fair local hearing By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       A quickly shrinking jury panel offered the defense team for Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua the opportunity to petition for and receive a change of venue in the defendant's murder trial. More ... Having A Blast       The Silly String booth at St. Philip's Halloween Carnival at the Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday drew a long line of children just itching for a chance to blast away. Among them were Marshall Mach, 11, of El Campo who armed himself with a spray can to challenge buddy Ty Welfel. More ... Farmers not happy with 'lousy' crop of cotton By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       As expected, the summer-long nonstop rains that ended Texas' drought took their toll on Wharton County's cotton crop. From late June through August, blooming cotton plants need sunshine and heat to make and keep bolls. More ... Market offers area growers top selections this weekend By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com       The Wharton County Farmers Market is returning to Monterey Square this weekend, but won't have an El Campo site until next summer. The Wharton market's fall season opens from 9 a.m. More ... Pasadena man indicted for aggravated assault after wreck By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The severe auto wreck injuries a 15-year-old Santa Fe boy suffered in May have prompted the Wharton County Grand Jury to hand down a twocount indictment against the man allegedly responsible. Following the rollover wreck of their 2001 white Ford van, the boy and two other members of his family w... More ... Trick or treaters taking to city streets, warnings go out to motorists, parents       Trick or treaters will be out in force tonight gathering up Halloween goodies and law enforcers are asking all to take precautions to insure it is a safe celebration. El Campo police officer and Crime Stoppers coordinator Cindy Howell recommended children go only to homes of people who the parent... More ... A Little Spooked       Drake Resendez, who's not even 2 years old yet, got a bit overwhelmed by the Halloween Carnival at First Presbyterian Church. The little pirate, son of Adam and Lachelle Resendez, is being comforted by his grandfather, Randy Yount. More ...