El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition ECISD trustees visiting new ECMS Campus nears February completion, superintendent review also planned By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The El Campo school board will tour its almost-completed new middle school campus, consider the superintendent's contract and pay, and discuss each school's "report card" when trustees meet Tuesday. The first day of classes scheduled for the new El Campo Middle School is Monday, Feb. 11, but trus... More ... Illnesses sweep community Coughing & sneezing? By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Colds, flu and allergies have had quite an effect on Wharton County this winter, making it seem as though the entire population is suffering from some or all of the three. More ... Diving Into Diversity Aquaculture conference draws crowd to El Campo By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The Texas Aquaculture Association returned to El Campo for its 38th Annual Trade Show and Conference this week, drawing producers from across the state and exhibitors from far and wide. More ... City preparing for new voters as annex challenge lingers By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Plans for incorporating new voters into the city of El Campo will continue next week despite a lingering challenge to annexation procedures. The city hopes to present its voting plan to the Department of Justice in mid-January. More ... Drawings submitted for new Hwy. 71 hotel By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Plans for a new 57-room hotel have been submitted to the city of El Campo's Inspection's Department and the project should break ground this spring. The three-story La Quinta Inns & Suites will be located on South Mechanic Street at the intersection of East Alfred across from Holy Cross Cemetery. More ... Bad Kitty!       Shop cat Midnight gets a look of reprimand from Loree "Peanut" Kainer as the feline hogs a chair behind the counter at Fisher's Trading Center earlier this week. More ...