El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Time, costs hinder hope of moving KCS rail lines By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Efforts to create an El Campo rail bypass continue, but so far little progress can be reported on the hunt for a new right of way. The Texas Department of Transportation is working with Kansas City Southern Railways and local officials to try to determine where a bypass could be created and how s... More ... Paperwork, caucuses made election mayhem By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       It was a chaotic scene in the entrance of the Wharton County Annex Building on Election Night as many of the precinct judges arrived only to learn they still needed to complete their paperwork before the ballot boxes could be checked in and be counted. More ... DA hopefuls thank supporters, prepare for fall By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       When all the final votes were tallied in Tuesday's local race for the Republican Party nomination in the district attorney race, the key was which candidate did the best job of getting their supporters to vote. Of the county's 24,239 registered voters, 8,695 ballots were cast in the election, a 3... More ... Sunday's time change means longer days By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Those of you who pine for your fair share of sunshine once the work day is done have cause to celebrate. Come Sunday, it's time to spring forward. Officially the change to daylight saving time should be made at 2 a.m. Sunday, local time, though most folks will reset their clocks and watches befor... More ... Explaining Things       New Louise ISD Athletic Director Mark Stevens explains his new role to athletes after being named to the post Tuesday night. To learn more about Stevens, please see story Page 9. More ...