El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition City requests summary judgment vs. Texas BioDiesel By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The El Campo City Development Corporation's lawsuit to force payment on its overdue $215,000 loan to Texas Biodiesel Corp. could end in victory in a matter of days, although actually collecting the sum is by no means guaranteed. More ... Replacement For The Ragged Old Flag       El Campo paramedic Ben Altenhoff runs a crisp, new version of Old Glory up the flag pole at the El Campo Fire & EMS Station Monday morning. The poles are positioned to complement the fire department's memorial in front of the building. During its 99 year history, the El Campo department hasn't los... More ... New ECMS occupation set for Jan. 22 By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       If all goes as planned, students should hold their first day of class in the new El Campo Middle School on Jan. 22. El Campo ISD's board of trustees took a Tuesday evening tour of the school, which is in the final stages of construction at its FM 2765 location. More ... Louise asks public for help on budget-bitten softball field By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Louise ISD trustees agreed to issue the call for volunteers and donations to get started building a softball field. Superintendent Andy Peters told the board Monday residents have come forward with offers of materials, equipment and labor to get at least a practice field for the softball team bui... More ... County votes to speed up EC annex lines By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Residents of West Wharton County can soon expect to receive faster service from county offices as county commissioners approved the installation of a new, high-speed computer line for the El Campo Annex. Information Technology Director Joel Green presented the proposal which was approved by the c... More ... Safe Despite The Flames       Two El Campo men escaped major injury early Sunday when their vehicle rolled over and ignited at the intersection of FM 1300 and FM 1160 around 1:30 a.m. El Campo fire and EMS responded to the scene to quickly douse the flames. Both men refused transport to the hospital. The Texas Department of Pu... More ...