Keeping an eye on Santa's progress this Christmas Eve has a new dimension - literally. For the past 50 years, the space agency NORAD has been focused on none other than Santa Claus as he makes his annual trek around the globe to deliver presents. But this year, visitors to the noradsanta.org Web... More...
The local outpouring of respect for Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Justin Hurst and the support given his family following his death in a March 17 shoot-out is at the center of a change of venue motion submitted the attorneys defending the man who reportedly fired the fatal shots. More...
El Campo Middle School students will have to wait a couple weeks longer than they expected to move into their brand-new campus on FM 2765. After meeting Wednesday with all parties involved in the $17.6-million construction project, ECISD Superintendent Mark Pool made the call to move the switch-o... More...
Business hours will vary widely during the holiday season this year, but the people at the post office are going the extra mile to make sure gifts reach their destinations. Express Mail will be available on Christmas Day at the El Campo Post Office, personally handed off by "Santa," also known a... More...
They're there because they care, but every once in a while it's still nice to receive a pat on the back. That, a quick congratulations and a small plaque were all the thanks the El Campo EMS Department's Full- and Parttime EMT of the Year received during their annual Christmas banquet. More...
Christmas in El Campo is truly one of the greatest times and places of the year. Twinkling lights, the Christmas parade, holiday gatherings, Jerry "Claus" Aulds, and a five-day break from school. What could be better? More...
The George Ranch Historical Park is proud to present "Culinary Connections: One Hundred Years of Historic Meals" just in time for the holidays. The cookbook is a collection of traditional recipes spanning more than 100 years of Texas history. More...
bulletinboard@leader-news.com DON'T MISS: City Offers Aquatic Center Discount The City of El Campo is offering a 20 percent discount off Aquatic Center memberships purchased as Christmas presents. Despite the fact that weather has been a little cool lately, the facility is open, and members ar... More...
The Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board, created in the 2007 legislative session by House Bill 2345, is now accepting applications for board members. The board will assist the Texas Department of Agriculture in assessing the state of the organic agricultural industry and develop re... More...
Lloyd Wade Fothergill, 88, of Houston, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. He was born on March 25, 1919 to George Wade and Nellie Tommie Taylor Fothergill in Louise. Survivors include his wife, Mae Marks Fothergill of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Georgia Hacker; and broth... More...
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Suspicious fire destroys Alice St. home Thursday