El Campo, TX

PDF of print edition Willie Bell Park: ballplayer's legacy lives By KRIS BAGLEY       Located along West 2nd Street is a park dedicated to a professional baseball player and an El Campo icon - William "Willie" Bell. Bell played on several baseball teams in the Negro Leagues during 1923-1935 as a pitcher and outfielder. More ... Dive Into Family Fun at the Aquatic Center By CHRIS BARBEE       El Campo offers a year-round aquatics facility like no other from Houston to Corpus Christi, or from Lake Jackson to Austin. The El Campo Aquatic Center has three pools inside a 150- by 100-foot building. A 20-person hot tub is available for relaxation, or to loosen up tired or injured joints and... More ... Families Can Find a Day Full of Fun By QUALA MATOCHA       When it comes to spending quality family time together, El Campo has several options, like taking in a movie or visiting one of the city's parks, swimming, bowling, Little League or skating. More ...