Leader-News staff changes announced
      Two significant changes have occurred in the El Campo Leader-News advertising department. Jennifer Davlin, who has worked as an advertising specialist for more than seven years for the Leader-News, last week was promoted to advertising manager.
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Taxpayer information to be presented tonight
By CHRIS BARBEE cbarbee@leader-news.com
      A free taxpayer information presentation (TIP) will be held today at 7 p.m. at Silver Wings Ballroom on the West Loop. "There is not much you can do as gasoline and diesel prices head for $4 a gallon," said Henry Dornak, a former city councilman who as an owner of several rental properities says ...
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Free business seminars coming up at Northside
      "Do You Have What It Takes to Start a Small Business?" and "What Business Should You Start?" will be the topics of two workshops/seminars on Friday, April 11 at Northside Education Center (707 Fahrenthold Street). The first is from 9-11 a.m. and the second from 1-3 p.m. Registration is free, but ...
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Deadline to register for May city, school board elections Thursday
"If they are not eligible, there will be no city ballot." - Judy Owens Election Administrator
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      Tomorrow is the last day for interested El Campo citizens to register to vote in the upcoming May election. All registrations must be in Wharton County Elections Administrator Judy Owens office by 5 p.m. Thursday. Those registering on that day can only vote on the May 10 election day - not durin...
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IMUD board may hire new attorney
      This month's Isaacson Municipal Utility District board meeting should move along quickly, with only one item of new business on tomorrow's agenda. IMUD directors are set to accept the resignation of attorney Charles L.
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Locals join Austin anti-TTC rally Saturday
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      About a dozen El Campo and Wharton County residents were among the Texans marching on the state Capitol Saturday. With an anti-Trans-Texas Corridor cry, they were hoping to have their voices heard by state leaders.
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Back On Track
      Rail lines through El Campo went away in 1994, as shown in this file photo from the time. But Kansas City Southern intends to restore the old Spaghetti Line from Rosenberg to Victoria, plans that include a massive railyard in Kendleton. No exact date is set for the line's return to El Campo.
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