The Knights of Columbus Council 2490 in El Campo celebrated their 100th anniversary, a remarkable achievement shared by only 44 out of 747 councils in Texas. This council has around 420 members, with 17 serving for over 60 years. They have had seven families honored as the State Family of the Year, and one of those families even ranked third in the entire nation. The El Campo KCs first gathered at St. Philip Catholic Church Parish Hall on June 17th, 1923, led by T.C. O’Brient as the first Grand Knight, with a focus on charitable endeavors.