El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Annexation debate starts Monday By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       With five areas targeted for annexation and public hearings on the issue complete, El Campo City Council members will begin their deliberations on which properties should become part of the municipality Monday. The called meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday in chambers, 315 E. Jackson. The meeting is o... More ... Second public hearing draws more citizen crys of 'don't' By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       El Campo City Council heard a rather firm "Don't" from all but two of 30 speakers during their second public hearing on proposed annexations. The 126-person crowd of citizens in the Civic Center's Duson room Tuesday doubled the attendance of the first hearing Nov. More ... On, You Hornets       Louise's cheerleaders led a packed crowd in cheers for the Hornets Thursday night in a community-wide pep rally. The Hornets took on the Bruni Badgers in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Pictured are cheerleaders (l-r) Kierra Thornton, Vanessa Murphy, Tana Townsend, Sarah Williamson, Gabby ... More ... LISD locks campus down, child found with pellet gun By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Louise ISD had a plan, rehearsed it and when the report of a possible gun on campus came Friday morning, their preparations ensured the threat was diffused quickly and safely. "At 8:58 a.m. the call came in from LISD Junior High Principal Donna Kutac," Lt. Danny Marek of the Wharton County Sherif... More ... EC trustees touring new middle school, debating projects By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The El Campo school board will be touring the new middle school then talk about a whole passel of building projects when they meet Tuesday night. First on the agenda for trustees is a 5:30 p.m. tour of the new El Campo Middle School on FM 2765, which is still expected to be completed by Jan. 23. More ... City garbage rates rising next month By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Not really having a choice in the matter, El Campo City Council approved a 10 percent garbage rate hike Tuesday. The 5-2 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Smith and Councilman Robert Boone against will raise the residential garbage rate from $16.15 per month to $17.61. More ... Ready, Aim …       Jess Gold, 4, prepares to fire his toy shotgun under the watchful eyes of a bunch of relatives and his dog Belle on the sidelines of Sunday's Variety Shoot and Youth Fall Festival fund-raiser for St. Mary's youth, held at the Nada Community Center. With Jess and Belle are, from left, his cousin Ku... More ...