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March 5, 2009
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Braggin' Rights
Firing up the grill to help the town a family tradition with prizes to boot
BY SHANNON CRABTREE From secrets in the sop to the proper ratio of wood chips and charcoal, Texas' barbecuing tradition bases itself as much in myth and magic as a means to cook meat. More...
Century Of Service

For 100 years, the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department has answered the call for help. In turn, the public provides funding - much of it through voluntary donations rather than tax dollars. The city provides a station and fuel while volunteers offer the willingness to work. An emergency services dis... More...

Educating Our Youth
Children find success, pride in Ricebird red

Children can still ride a bike safely in El Campo and go to schools providing a good, solid education. The El Campo Independent School District officially organized on Aug. 15, 1895, and currently serves 3,500 students on five campuses. More...

 Entertainment
•Guitar sounds just part of music scene
Where To Find Music: • Greek Bros. Oyster Bar & Grill - 133 S. Mechanic • 543-1757 • Muldoon's Saloon - 100 W. Railroad • 541-5833 • SunnySide - 1214 S. Mechanic • 543-9008 • Tiki Hut - 134 S. More...
•El Campo offers something for both...
•Dining & Lodging
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 Family Fun
•Dive into El Campo
El Campo Heritage Center After much planning and renovating, the El Campo Heritage Center opened its doors in late 2008. The non-profit facility is located on Fahrenthold Street next to the Boys & Girls Club. This former Northside cafeteria provides social and recreational opportunities for are... More...
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 Outdoors
•Taking A Shot At Healing
An army of El Campo volunteers march into the field year-round with just one mission - to help our nation's wounded warriors recover. Last year more than 400 recovering wounded participated in Hunts for Heroes. More...
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 Agriculture & Industry
•El Campo Civic Center gets facelift, new life
Undergoing a major renovation in the Spring of 2009, the El Campo Civic Center reopens in June as a showcase facility for virtually any event. A 41,170 square-foot building, the center hosts everything from weddings to community fundraisers in addition to birthday parties and seminars. More...
•Growing Businesses
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