OUR TOWN
Home rule, general law city's basis quite different
MAYOR PHILLIP SPENRATH
      In recent weeks, several citizens have inquired about the phrase "homerule" city. El Campo is a home-rule city where we as citizens have a voice in determining how our local government operates and is controlled. Texas cities operate under two different types of local government: General Law and ...
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HOME COUNTRY
Flames, boiling water, fear needed to have 'real' coffee
SLIM RANDLES
      A friend took me to a store that only serves fancy coffee with Italian names the other day. My cup of unpronounceable java ran about a day's wages for a fence builder and there was no refill. I felt … treated, I guess. But somehow it wasn't like having coffee. I mean coffee!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      Altar Society says thanks Editor, the Leader-News: On behalf of the St. John's Altar Society in New Taiton, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out and supported our annual chicken dinner. It was again a huge success. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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