El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition City prepares for May voting Council districts expand to add in annexed areas By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The possible effect of nine new households on El Campo City Councilwoman Gloria Harris' district prompted her to vote against the ordinance adding annexed homes into municipal districts. But the measure still passed 5 to 1, a move which should allow those in all areas annexed Dec. 11 to vote in t... More ... Lost In the Line - One Year Later Remembering Justin: Support for family remains strong By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com       A year ago - March 17, 2007 - the telephone rang. "I heard a game warden was killed last night. Have you heard anything? More ... Deadline today for WCYF barbecue cook-off By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com       Think your barbecued chicken has got what it takes to tantalize the taste buds of discriminating judges? Well, if you want to put that poultry to the test, today is the last day to sign up for the hottest competition in the county. More ... Civic Center renovations may include new looks By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The El Campo Civic Center could have a completely new look before the end of the year as City Council continues its debate on building renovations. Council has allocated $1 million to renovate the Civic Center, and will close the building August-through- October of this year for the project. More ...