Additional grants bring Heritage Center closer to groundbreaking
By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com
      El Campo Heritage Center board members learned recently they were successful applicants for a $50,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation of Dallas. A $5,000 grant was also recently received from the Trull Foundation in Matagorda County.
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Mid Coast Medical Clinic completes expansion with open house
"With everyone's volunteer time, expertise and hard work, we were able to provide the community with a much needed remodeled and larger clinic." - Becky VonDerAu
      With growing health care needs in this community, Mid Coast Medical Clinic started an expansion and remodeling project back in June 2006 which is finally complete. With the help of the El Campo Medical Foundation efforts raising funds through grants and collaboration with other organizations, the ...
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New middle school gives huge boost to construction growth during 2007
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      El Campo continues to grow both in residential and retail areas with more than $24.5 million in construction starts last year, according to data compiled by the city Inspections Department. That's in comparison to about $5.5 million in new construction starts last year.
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City gives nod to new comprehensive plan
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      El Campo City Council formalized its hopes for the future last session approving an update version of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. And, this time, making the plan didn't cost the city a penny. The Lower Colorado River Authority donated their time and efforts to help the city update the plan.
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Citizen of the Year will be named at Thursday's Chamber banquet
      El Campo residents will gather at the Civic Center Thursday to honor the 2007 Citizen of the Year. The recognition is the highlight of the annual El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture banquet. There will be a silent auction and social hour starting at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 7 p.m.
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Funds held until courthouse fully completed
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      While the amount was more than County Judge John Murrile was planning to recommend, Wharton County Commissioners approved making a partial payment on the final bill owed to Stoddard Construction for the Wharton County Courthouse renovation project.
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Leased bees checked to keep fire ants from traveling
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      While a benefit to Texas' agriculture economy, state inspectors are making sure each colony of bees being sent to California is fire ant-free as part of a compliance agreement between the two states. State Entomologist Dr.
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