El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Volunteers give wounded a shot at healing By Shannon Crabtree       A decades-old pledge has created a volunteer army in El Campo - one dedicated to providing a little down time for wounded soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. "Growing up in El Campo ... had insulated me from the war protests," Hunts for Heroes Founder Billy Hodges said, adding a 1971 incident... More ... Looking to the future, city works for public By SHANNON CRABTREE       With an eye toward progress, the city of El Campo is updating its vision of what the municipality will look like in the next 20 years. The vision starts, city leaders say, with growth. In December, City Council members approved an annexation plan capturing additional land to the north and east o... More ... El Campo schools take step into future       The city of El Campo is a quiet place where children still can ride a bike safely and go to schools that provide a good, solid education. El Campo Independent School District traces it roots to a one-room schoolhouse with seven students established in 1889. ECISD was offi- cially organized on Aug... More ... See RED & Cheer By KRIS BAGLEY       If you happen to see an unusual amount of people wearing red around El Campo, chances are there's a sports game that night. Fans around the area support the El Campo High School Ricebirds by donning the school colors of red and white and cramming into any of the town's sporting venues. More ... Heating it up       The El Campo Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to saving lives and property. In addition to responding to more than 250 emergency calls each year, the 58 members of the department train each month at their North Wharton Street facility. Exercises like this simulated car fire help hone skills. More ... Health providers offer services to community Helping Hands by Shannon Crabtree       El Campo's health care professionals pride themselves on their ability to care for patient needs - after all, those being treated aren't numbers, they're neighbors. And it's that hometown approach to health care which has kept citizen support of local medical facilities strong. More ... There Because They Care      With the highest standard of care available in an ambulance, the El Campo EMS Department can quickly stabilize patients following a motor vehicle crash, work or home injury, heart attack, stroke or illness. The department also coordinates with helicopter ambulance services like Houston's Memorial He... More ...