El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Texas Supreme Court sides with city in lawsuit By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the upcoming El Campo city election Friday along with a citizen's claim recent municipal annexations were invalid. More ... Native Son Brings Hollywood To EC Movie magic comes to Wharton County By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com       Everyone is entranced by the glitz and glamor of red carpet movie openings whether they be for a Hollywood blockbuster or an independent film being debuted at a film festival in hopes of finding a distributor. But getting to that opening is a different matter. More ... First votes can be cast in elections on Monday By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com       Monday will be the first opportunity to cast early ballots in city, El Campo school and the Isaacson Municipal Utility District races. Early voting is scheduled to be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 28, to Friday, May 2; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 5 and 6. More ... Graduation focus of ECHS effort By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       To help more students graduate, El Campo High School is testing an alternative learning school in hopes of launching the program in the fall. The program is not for trouble-makers, Principal Rich DuBroc said, but rather for those who can't or no longer fit in with the regular routine of high scho... More ... Derby Dolls Entertain       The Derby Dolls closed out the 2007-08 school year Thursday night with their annual Spring Floor Show in Ricebird Gym. Theme was "Under The Big Top." Pictured in this officer prop routine called "The Show Must Go On" are (l-r) senior lieutenant Kirsten Ellis and senior Taylor Lange, captain. More ...