El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Council unsure big trash cans best By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       One trash can - albeit a big one - and the possibility of once a week pickups gave El Campo City Council members pause as they considered a garbage pilot program Tuesday night. Allied Waste, the city's current garbage service, wants the city to consider containerized service using a one-man tru... More ... Louise-Hillje Top Citizen Henderson honored for community service By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Steven Paul Henderson, a heavy equipment operator for Precinct 3 and dedicated community volunteer has been named Citizen of the Year for 2008 by the Louise- Hillje Chamber of Commerce. Henderson heard the surprise announcement during the Chamber's 49th annual banquet, held Thursday night at St. ... More ... County residents prepare for anti-TTC Austin march By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Wharton County residents are expected to be among the Texans marching on Austin April 5 to oppose Trans-Texas Corridor plans. More ... Price tags may decide Civic Center planning By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       "It all depends on the bill," Councilwoman Gloria Harris said Tuesday of proposed renovations at the El Campo Civic Center. More ... EC Masons set to 'level' new ECMS campus April 5 By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       The cornerstone leveling ceremony for the new El Campo Middle School, postponed from the facility's grand opening earlier this month, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. "Please mark your calendar and try to attend this event, and invite your friends," El Campo ISD Superintenden... More ...