The intersection of 4th and Helen Streets in Bay City, will be closed until Tuesday due to recent rainfall and upcoming weather conditions. The Street and Bridge department has taken this precaution to ensure the area has sufficient time to properly set and avoid potential issues. The city urges drivers to remain cautious when passing … Read more
Wharton County’s growth is driving business opportunities, but upgrading aging properties can be costly. The TX-PACE program, adopted locally in ’23, helps businesses finance energy and water efficiency improvements through long-term, low-risk loans through private equity. Payments are treated like taxes, offering flexibility and immediate savings to repay the loans. Local leaders view TX-PACE as … Read more
Longtime Victoria judge Jack W. Marr retired on January 1st, closing a 50-year legal career, including 11 years on the bench. Marr, who presided over thousands of cases in the 24th District Court, reflected fondly on his journey, from practicing family law to his unexpected path to the bench. Marr became a respected figure in … Read more
Knowing your location is crucial when calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone, as responders rely on accurate details to reach emergencies quickly. Dispatchers ask for specific information, including your address, cross streets, landmarks, and what happened. While calls automatically route to the nearest center, cell towers can misdirect them, so clear communication is vital. Residents … Read more
A business in El Campo has set up shop in a former church without securing the required special use permit. Midnight Tinterz, owned by Jesse Avendano, operates a tint shop at the rear of the 220 Main property, with plans for community gatherings in the front. The city allowed setup work to proceed, noting that … Read more
In El Campo, burglars stole over $16,000 worth of computers, handguns, and cash in a spree targeting Homes 2 Suites by Hilton and SunnySide Inn. El Campo police suspect the same thieves hit both sites, breaking vehicle windows to access valuables. Captain Arnold Terrazas mentioned that laptops and cash were stolen from two vehicles at … Read more
Community Actors of South Texas is kicking off its annual season with Night on Broadway: A Traveler’s Tale, a dinner theatre production running Jan. 23–Feb. 1. Directed by Kara Cowart, the show mixes Broadway hits, country tunes, and classics like “Life is a Highway” and “Route 66” in a treasure-hunt-inspired storyline. Catered by Fat Grass … Read more
Wharton County has approved a new alert service to combat deed fraud, joining other counties in the effort. Deed fraud involves illegal manipulation of property documents to transfer ownership without the real owner’s consent. The program will alert property owners if their registered information is used in another document, allowing them to verify its legitimacy. … Read more
Stephen Jimenez, a seasoned law enforcement officer with nearly 20 years of experience, was sworn in as Van Vleck ISD’s new police chief during the school board meeting Monday night. Replacing longtime chief Fred Wesselski, Jimenez brings expertise from roles including narcotics detective, K9 officer, and SWAT commander. His career spans service at Wharton PD, … Read more
The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship march will start at the Wharton County Courthouse and end at the Boys & Girls Club of Wharton. Mozelle Stephens, who began the march in ’82, will be present. The event honors King Jr. with a monument placed in ’84. The scholarship program, started in ’87, awarded $11,900 to … Read more