El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Farmers Co-op shelves plans for Hillje biodiesel plant ""If things change tomorrow, it would take us about a week to get things rolling," - FCEC Manager Jimmy Roppolo By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The Farmers Co-operative of El Campo's plans to build a biodiesel facility in Hillje are officially on hold, the victim of changing market conditions. "We had a meeting with our biodiesel people last week, and we decided with the way the market is now, we're going to stand by now, we're not actua... More ... New middle school welcomes students Youngsters' first day filled with learning campus, adjusting By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Monday's first day of classes at the new El Campo Middle School went smoothly, and as their studies wrapped up for the day, students had mixed feelings about their new home. A smiling Principal Rodney Montello said the day went "wonderful, just wonderful. More ... City keeps local attorney as annexation lawsuit heads to court By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       El Campo City Council gave a vote of confidence in their city attorney after an hour and a half long closed door session to discuss the ongoing annexation lawsuit and a lingering real estate issue. Returning to open session at 8:42 p.m. More ... Who'll Give Me....?       Cub Scout Will Swenson and his mother B.J. show off a "Judge's Favorite" champion cake during the Pack 196 cake auction Monday. The cake sold for $225. Swenson's cake also was the first place among Texas themed entries. More ... EC school trustee race contested as first week of local filing continues By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The El Campo school district reported a contested trustee race on the first day of candidate filing - the only one so far. Local candidate filing got under way Monday in the city of El Campo, El Campo school district, Wharton County Junior College, Isaacson Municipal Utility District and the Lou... More ...