El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition ECISD approves artificial turf in tight, split vote "A curve ball only hours before a vote is unacceptable." - ECISD trustee David Hodges By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       After a contentious early-morning meeting Friday, the El Campo ISD board decided in a split vote to install a new track and artificial turf in Ricebird Stadium. Trustees were divided on just what kinds of bids they'd asked district architects to solicit, with proposals opened on Thursday. More ... Showing Her Colors       Not quite 2 years old, Bernadette Thompson of El Campo was more interested in waving the flag outside her home than in other toys. The daughter of Mark and Steven Thompson, she clung firmly to Old Glory this week. The family recently moved to El Campo from Alabama. More ... Judge takes no action so far in anti-annexation suit vs. city By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       With the request for a temporary restraining order pending, city annexation opponents will be headed into court Feb. 19 seeking an injunction against municipal spending on the project. More ... First county I-69/TTC hearing coming to Wharton By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Area residents will have the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor draft environmental impact statement during a public hearing scheduled for Monday night at Wharton High School. An open house is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with the public hearing startin... More ... Hurst speech highlight of annual 100 Club gathering By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com       100 Club of Wharton County members were reminded Thursday evening at their annual membership banquet just why it is they support the organization each year when Amanda Hurst, widow of the late Game Warden Justin Hurst, addressed the record crowd of about 167. More ...