El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Annexation issue headed for final Council vote By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The Tuesday vote of a six-member El Campo City Council will determine if Sandy Corner residents and a handful of businesses owners along U.S. 59 will be paying municipal taxes next year. Council will also have to decide whether to annex industries along D-A-M Road north of the city, accept an ind... More ... And The Winner Is …       Anderson Dental Clinic was awarded the coveted Grand Marshal's Award by 2006 Citizen of the Year Rita Radley Thursday during the Chamber of Commerce's annual Carol of Lights Christmas Parade. Dr. Ross Anderson's staff spent three weeks working on their offshore fishing-themed entry. The entire sta... More ... Child support collections set new record By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Wharton County's collecting of almost $3.2 million in child support payments contributed to a new state record during the past fiscal year. More ... Cold may help end spread of West Nile Virus By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com       Health department officials are hoping recent cold weather will be enough to kill off the area's mosquito population now that West Nile Virus has been found in a Wharton County horse. Gary Johnson, with the Texas Department of State Health Services, said Tuesday colder temperatures are needed to ... More ... Political games stall new Farm Bill Delay in passing new bill already affecting farmers By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The current Farm Bill is stalled in the U.S. Senate, a situation that leaves farmers in a bind as they prepare for the coming growing season. More ...