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...
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...
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...
A little bit of country, a little bit of rock 'n roll - that's what the music scene in El Campo is like on almost any given weekend. For an added mix, toss in some polka, alternative rock, R&B, Tejano, Conjuncto or other Latin music to attract an even more diverse audience. More...
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...
When a person thinks of a land-locked county, fishing opportunities don't quickly come to mind. This is especially true if the county isn't noted for a great lake within its boundaries, but there are many opportunities to bring home a variety of tasty fish, both fresh and saltwater species. More...
There's no lazy river running through El Campo, or hills to admire. There's no county courthouse or community college campus, but El Campo has the largest population in Wharton County, and residents with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude. More...
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