ECISD may demolish old gym
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      ECISD school trustees will ponder the fate of the old high school practice gymnasium when trustees meet Tuesday night. On the board's agenda for that regular monthly meeting is an item asking the board to approve a change order to its just-beginning high school science building renovations, a mov...
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Louise ISD board may adopt anti-TTC stance
      Louise school trustees may take an official stand on the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor project when they meet Monday night. At the Louise ISD board's last meeting in February, trustees directed Superintendent Andy Peters to draft a resolution against the massive roadway project championed by Gov....
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New CEO brings experience to GCMC
      Louisiana native Randy Slack has been named chief executive officer of Gulf Coast Medical Center and will take the post on April 15, officials with Signature Hospital Corporation announced Wednesday. Slack brings 18 years of health care leadership experience to the Wharton position.
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Rotary Club ready for Thursday fundraiser
      Rotary Club fundraiser chairman Russell Rasmussen went over committee assignments with the club Thursday, and learned all systems are go for this Thursday's big event. The club is counting on a successful Seafood Dinner, Raffle and Benefit Auction to help it pay off the note on the El Campo Aquat...
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CDC to talk development
      City Development Corp. of El Campo directors will take action if needed on economic development during a short meeting Monday. The board is slated to perform its usual duties - approve minutes, review bills and financial reports - then enter an executive session to discuss economic development ...
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Museum animals may be sheltering in place
"Crating in place is a wonderful idea," - Cheri McGuirek
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      The irreplaceable animal trophy mounts of the El Campo Museum of National History will be going under wraps during the pending renovation of the Civic Center. But if Museum Director Cheri McGuirek has her way, they won't be doing any traveling.
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