OUR TOWN
Annexation keeps taxes down during inflationary times
MAYOR PHILLIP SPENRATH
      Will gasoline prices ever stop rising? Over the past year, the cost of everything is soaring out of control. As citizens of El Campo, the last thing we need will be sky-rocketing taxes. We must find a way to keep our taxes minimal while continuing to provide the quality services that our community...
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TEXAS STRAIGHT TALK
'Quick fix' not answer to faltering economy
U.S. REP RON PAUL
      It is becoming harder and harder for Washington and the mainstream media to ignore the ripple effect the collapse of the housing bubble is having on the economy. Inflation is up, cost of food is up, oil and gold are up, foreclosures are up, unemployment is up, government spending is at record hig...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Help appreciated
      Editor, the Leader-News: My husband and I were having diner at the Uptown Grill last evening, when I slipped and fell. I was not really hurt, but shaken up and skinned up my knee and elbow. There were other people in the restaurant, and immediately three gentlemen were at my side and helping me u...
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HOME COUNTRY
Headache rack gives gobbler a migrane
SLIM RANDLES
      Bob Milford popped in for a cup the other day at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bob isn't usually seen in town during the day, as he's manager of the big Diamond W spread, and there are lots of daylight things to do out that way.
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