El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition City Council votes to annex four targeted areas By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       A series of El Campo City Council votes Tuesday night mean home and business owners in four of five areas targeted for annexation will be paying municipal taxes next year including the Sandy Corner neighborhood. Industries along D-A-M Road and 400 feet east of Hwy. 71 North, however, will be exem... More ... Holiday needs abound in community By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       During the season of giving, there are always good causes that could use help with their missions of serving the less fortunate. For those who want to broaden their gift shopping or donate some funding to help others, the following organizations can provide an outlet for good will. More ... Farm Bill impasse broken, amendments under debate By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Late last week the impasse on how to proceed with the Senate's version of the Farm Bill was fi- nally broken, but farmers are concerned over which amendments will be attached to the legislation. More ... Benavidez papers now stationed at UT-Austin site By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com       Papers covering the life of the late Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, who was awarded the U.S. Army's Medal of Honor for heroism and bravery under fire on May 2, 1968 in Cambodia, just west of Loc Ninh, South Vietnam, are now open for public viewing at The Institute for Studies in American Military H... More ...