El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition One race contested as filing deadline nears By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       As today's deadline for March primaries nears, the Wharton County District Attorney's office is still the only locally contested race - both on the Republican and Democratic sides. In the Republican primary, incumbent DA Josh McCown is being challenged by his former staffer Dawn Allison. More ... Five events of 2007 you can't forget       Lots of issues and stories garnered the attention of Wharton County residents in 2007, but some were of more than passing interest. These five stories caught and held readers' attention this year, not only on both sides of the river, but also far beyond the county line. More ... Taking It To The Limit Signs Move Into Sandy Corner       With the city of El Campo's recent annexations, the municipal limits have moved north along Sandy Corner Road and Hwy. 71. More ... Annexed areas now officially in city limits By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Home and businesses owners in areas recently annexed by the city of El Campo won't be seeing a financial impact until May although all municipal ordinances are now in effect. Speed limit signs were posted last week along with city boundary markers along Sandy Corner Road. More ... Speed, alcohol add to death toll on county roadways By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       As the final hours on New Year's Eve were ticking away, law enforcement officials were hoping celebrants would get through the holiday safely and 2007 would come to a close without another auto fatality. During 2007, 13 people having died on Wharton County roadways as of presstime Dec. 31. More ... Changes in policies, security & facilities mark ECISD's 2007 By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The year 2007 was a time of growth and change for the El Campo Independent School District. An old school prepared for retirement while its brand-new replacement readied to open. A new school board came into service, and policies and staffing changed in many ways. The following is a look back at ... More ... Wheeeeeeeee!       Joshua Castro, at left, and Reed Nielsen, both age 8, do their best to master the use of their wheeled Christmas gifts. Both boys were testing their skills along East Correll Street Friday afternoon. More ...