Trustees review ECHS track, turf proposal
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      The ECISD board of trustees got a look at how artificial turf and a new track at Ricebird Stadium would look and be drained during their regular meeting this month. David Barger, an engineer from Lamb & Barger Consulting Engineers, along with Malcolm Gaus of RWS Architects showed the board a layo...
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Local firms get ECISD bidding points
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      The El Campo ISD school board decided to add a local component to the method it will use to evaluate bid proposals for upcoming construction projects, including major renovations to the high school science building and Ricebird Stadium's turf and track.
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San Antonio water project discussed at county court
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      Keeping local water resources local was a topic of discussion for Wharton County Commissioners as they reemphasized the importance of a resolution passed last year opposing the Lower Colorado River Authority/San Antonio Water Service project to ship water to the Alamo City.
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Bounds gives $250,000 to WCJC
      Retired WCJC mathematics instructor Nolan Bounds presented The Wharton County Junior College Foundation with a $250,000 gift in memory of his late wife, Dorothy.
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N-Complete
      Frank Schmermund and Victor Hernandez add expoxy to the "N" in Leader-News as they affix lettering atop the newspaper's new brick facade. Work on an awning, which will complete the project, is under way this week.
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Sheriff's office gets go-ahead to get caught up on staffers' holiday pay
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      The Wharton County Sheriff's Office received authorization from county commissioners to use money not spent on salaries this year to clear the books of holiday pay owed to department personnel.
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Anticipation builds for parade
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      Excitement is building as the time for El Campo's annual Carol of Lights Christmas Parade set for Thursday, Dec. 6 nears. The theme of this year's El Campo Chamber of Commerce event is "Christmas Around the World" and while entrants are just beginning to sign up, it's expected to be a fantastic s...
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DAV gun raffle tickets still on sale
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      Giving area veterans a much needed lift can't be done for free - it takes the contributions of "Everyday Heroes" who are now looking for the public's support. Everyday Heroes is the non-profit organization created by the El Campo chapter of the Disabled American Veterans to provide a funding ...
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Airborne Division
      Ben Dorris, who works for the City of El Campo took to the air Monday as he and other city workers decorated street lamps for the holidays. The men made quick work of their annual project, finishing most all the work that day.
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Give Me Fifteen
      Dorothy Rod considers her next move recently during a domino tournament at Czech Catholic Home for the Aged in Hillje. Eight teams of two battled it out during the event, playing traditional All-Fives dominoes. All Fives and "42" are the two most popular domino games in Texas, which is the home st...
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