Council incumbents, hopefuls share ideas, positions
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      The seven hopefuls for three at-large El Campo City Council positions shared their views on campaign issues during a radio roundtable discussion Wednesday. With two incumbents and three seats to be filled, City Council will definitely see at least one new face following the May 10 election.
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KULP gives forum to school board candidates
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      The four candidates for two seats on the El Campo ISD board shared their positions and ideas with voters Thursday. In that race, two seats are contested. In Position 6, incumbent Tommy Turner is facing challenger Paul Soechting while in Position 7, incumbent Dr. Melissa Kainer Erwin is facing Cla...
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GETTING IT STRAIGHT
      In an El Campo ISD school board story on Page 9-A of the last issue of the Leader-News, the titles of curriculum coordinator and curriculum facilitator were reversed. The Leader- News apologies for the error.
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LISD clarifies recent security measures
"We've had to kind of shake it up. So we've done that." - Andy Peters LISD superintendent
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      Louise ISD wants it clear their recent security moves - such as drug dogs and breathalyzer tests at the prom earlier this month - are proactive steps, and not indicators of big problems. Students attending the prom were required to pass an alcohol breath test before entering the formal dance Ap...
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P&Z board says no to apartment project
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      A proposed Webb Street apartment complex didn't get the Planning & Zoning Commission's support Wednesday although officials said more and affordable housing is definitely needed in the city.With the denial, the proposal still has the option of appealing to City Council, but that requires a super m...
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Teacher Week Starts Sunday
      El Campo Mayor Phillip Spenrath proclaimed the week of May 4-10 as National Teacher Week during City Council's last session. Pictured (l-r) are Spenrath, Carol Turner, Joy Roppolo and Martha Chappell.
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Fire extinguishers critical
      To guard against small fires or to keep a small fire from developing into a big one, every home should be equipped with fire extinguisher. Install fire extinguishers on every level of the home and include the kitchen, basement and garage.
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