El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Texas Supreme Court asked to decide fate of city election Two rulings in city's favor don't stop annexation lawsuit By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The question of whether recent El Campo annexations should be put to a public vote has made it to the Texas Supreme Court - despite two rulings in the city's favor. More ... Lathered Up Tiny bubbles pack firefighting punch for ECVFD By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Soap will be the next major firefighting tool for El Campo volunteers and they're hoping it will save property as well as lives. The Class A foam utilized in a CAFS or Compressed Air Foam System isn't the same sort of soap residents find in their kitchen or bathroom, but the principle is the sam... More ... Drainage top concern as officials meet with KCS FYI: Kansas City Southern Railways hopes to have the line from Rosenberg to Victoria operational next year. A switch yard near Kendleton is near first stage completion. By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       El Campo and county officials will be meeting with Kansas City Southern representatives Thursday to discuss how the returning train tracks will impact drainage and how to make the best of it. More ... School construction ahead of schedule at high school campus By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Construction at El Campo High School is rolling along, and the new track and artificial turf project at Ricebird Stadium should be completed before football season starts this fall. At last week's meeting, trustees were updated on current construction projects, which include not only the stadium,... More ... Voters' guide coming Saturday       With early voting in May elections getting under way Monday, the El Campo Leader-News will be publishing a voters' guide in the Saturday edition. Area voters will be asked to decide who will represent them on the El Campo City Council, the El Campo school board and the Isaacson Municipal Uti... More ...