EMS honors Altenhoff, Weinheimer
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      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.
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs A 14-year-old El Campo boy was arrested at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 on charges of possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana and minor in possession of tobacco. He allegedly stole keys to a car and drove to Sunnyside Inn, 1214 S. Mechanic, with a 15-year-old b...
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Police will be out in force to safeguard against DWI drivers
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      Wharton County hasn't had a Christmas or New Year's auto fatality this decade, and ongoing enforcement crackdowns are designed to keep anyone from becoming a sad statistic. "Remembering that Christmas is a time of peace, love and joy, Texas motorists need to be respectful of other drivers," Depar...
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