El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Votes anticipated on annexation By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Four raised hands Tuesday night could put an end to months of debate on whether the city of El Campo should accept annexation plans or put an end to the proceedings. Majority will rule. And, on the seven member El Campo City Council, that's four votes - as few as three if a couple of representa... More ... ECISD building effort may deplete district's fund balance By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       El Campo ISD administration did some serious number crunching and came up with a way to pay for upgrades to Ricebird Stadium and the high school science building, but the district's savings account will take a hit if plans go forward. More ... Golden Gobblers Hungry crowd packs Civic Center Thursday By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The bloom isn't off the rose for the free Community- Wide Thanksgiving Day Dinner, which drew huge crowds during on its 10th birthday. "Oh goodness gracious," said Danny Roberts, pastor of New Life Assembly of God, who has coordinated the holiday meal event since it began 10 years ago in its curr... More ... Mayor pro tem resignation on upcoming Council agenda By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       El Campo Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Smith has announced his intention to resign from City Council effective Tuesday. And with that resignation, the city of El Campo may be in a legal bind. More ... Black Friday bargain-hunters race to stores By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       While some El Campo shoppers galloped into stores well before dawn Friday, wild horses couldn't drag others into the mayhem. They call it Black Friday - the beginning of the holiday shopping season, when most stores can count on holiday shoppers to help them put their books back in the black. More ... We're Back       El Campo Leader-News Publisher Chris Barbee paused while examining ongoing work at the newspaper office Wednesday to let the public know exterior construction should be completed soon. BLS Construction of El Campo is doing the work which will be followed by some interior spruce-up. More ...