El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition WCYF headliner clinging to life after crash By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Wharton County Youth Fair officials thought they had a truly special headliner for the 2008 Tejano night, but now are wondering if Grammy winner Emilio will ever be able to perform again. Emilio Navaira was reportedly driving his tour bus in Houston around 5 a.m. Sunday morning when the vehicle c... More ... Shadows Of The Cross       In the last moments of Jesus' life, he was hung from a cross and cried out: "Father, I commit my spirit to you." With those words he died so believers would have enternal life. St. Philip's youth ministry presented The Passion of the Christ on Good Friday at the El Campo High School Auditorium, re... More ... State extends comment time for TTC plan to April 18 By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       With those cards and letters, not to mention phone calls and e-mails, continuing to pour in, the Texas Department of Transportation announced this week it is extending the comment period for the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Tier One Draft Environmental Impact Statement for an additional 30 days. More ... EC police seeking clues as home burglary spree hits city By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       A number of residential burglaries on the northwest side of town, at all hours, have prompted authorities to issue a reward for information on the crimes. The break-ins are focused in the El Campo High School/Norris Street area, but stretch throughout the entire neighborhood. More ... Local soldier help group gains support, part in film By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Soon to be part of a documentary on outdoors activities and their healing effects on wounded soldiers, El Campo's Hunts For Heroes organization hopes to double its efforts this year. And support is growing. More ... Not Quite Ready For Play       Construction equipment Friday makes its way across what just weeks ago was the El Campo Ricebird varisty football field. An artificial turf field and new track are being added to Ricebird Stadium to accommodate added traffic from middle school games. More ...