El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Annexation suit goes to appeals court By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       A judge's dismissal hasn't stopped the fight against recent city of El Campo annexations; instead, the case is moving to Corpus Christi. Tuesday 329th District Court Judge Randy Clapp signed the city's motion for summary judgment dismissing Tim Ryan and Ryan Services' case attempting to force rec... More ... Ryan enters race for city's at-large Council position By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The upcoming May El Campo City Council election became a race Thursday as Tim Ryan, the man currently suing the municipality in an effort to force recent annexations to a vote, filed the necessary paperwork to put his name on the ballot. More ... Residents say doing nothing better than TTC plan By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Offered the option of doing nothing or building the proposed I-69/Trans- Texas Corridor following the preferred Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the overwhelming answer coming from El Campo Thursday night was for no action. More ... Louise athletic director among coaches leaving By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com       Louise ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Rodney Dowell tendered his resignation Tuesday morning. He should remain with the district through his contract period, which ends in June. "Unless I find an AD job," he said. More ... Yum!       Scott Blackburn, Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden, knocks back an oyster during Thursday night's wild game supper at the Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds in Crescent. More ...