News Staff Wharton City Council denied CenterPoint Energy’s rate increase request, which would have generated $60 million in revenue. The city argues the increase needs further review. The council also denied a parking variance request from A2J Holdings for a new development. City Planning Director Gwyneth Teves stated the existing parking is sufficient and raised concerns about … Read more
Wharton County bought a truck and trailer last week. The purchases, just under the $50,000 limit, included a $44,600 belly-dump trailer from Alamo City Trailer Sales and a $47,500 Chevrolet 2500HD truck from Gunn Chevrolet. Both vendors are not part of an approved purchasing group, so future buys may need a bidding process.
The Appelt family gathered for their 60th annual reunion on June 2nd at Appelt’s Hill Hall. Highlights included a children’s petting zoo, a group photo, and gift bags. A meal of sausage, stew, and sides was served by Tommy Macha’s team. The event featured the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and a moment of silence … Read more
Residents should prepare for Category 5 Hurricane Beryl, heading towards the Southern Gulf of Mexico. Expected to hit the Yucatan Peninsula early today with 165 mph winds, Beryl is the strongest storm this early in the season. It may weaken to a tropical storm after crossing the Yucatan, then hit Mexico again near the Texas … Read more
Darrell Jackson, 23, was fatally shot in the back outside a home on Lundy Street in El Campo last week. The shooting followed a family dispute with 37-year-old Jeremy Holloway on June 26. Police are still investigating the motive behind the argument. Holloway, Jackson’s girlfriend’s stepfather, fled to Columbus but was arrested without incident after … Read more
Naveed Rasheed Shike, 38, from Sugar Land, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute synthetic cannabinoids and failure to appear in court. He was caught with over 1,400 packages of the drug in 2016 and fled to Pakistan in 2019. Shike was arrested in January after a high-speed chase. His … Read more
July is the time to celebrate Bay City’s community spirit, thanks to parks and recreation. Mayor Robert Nelson has declared July as Parks and Recreation Month, honoring the dedicated professionals and volunteers who maintain our parks. These heroes not only preserve our green spaces but also bolster community health and unity. This month, let’s appreciate … Read more
The powerful Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, is heading towards Jamaica and is expected to hit today. After Jamaica, it will cross the Caribbean, brush past the Yucatan Peninsula, and reach the southwestern Gulf of Mexico by the weekend. It’s likely to weaken gradually. Southeast Texas could face wind, rain, and storm surges … Read more
Edna ISD’s recent test results show students surpassing regional and state averages in most categories. The district’s shift to a more challenging curriculum has led to better preparation and performance on state assessments. Edna’s focus on higher standards and quality teaching materials has contributed to consistent academic growth over the past five years.
The Bay City Police Department announced that National Night Out will be celebrated on the first Tuesday in October. This event promotes community safety and positive police-neighbor relationships. Bay City neighborhoods will host block parties, festivals, cookouts, and other events with safety demos and youth activities. For more information on hosting an event, contact Sgt. … Read more