News Staff Wharton Independent School District will soon search for a new superintendent. Dr. Michael O’Guin, the current superintendent, sent an email to WISD staff, announcing his plan to retire at the end of his contract. He expressed gratitude for the past four years and cited recent improvements in the district. O’Guin’s decision comes as the district … Read more
Get ready for the Bay City Big Oak Challenge happening on May 11th at Letulle Park. Check-in starts at 7 AM, with a player meeting at 8:20 AM. The first round tees off at 9 AM, followed by the second round an hour after the last card is turned in. There will be disc golf … Read more
The Victoria County animal shelter has seen a rise in pet surrenders and euthanasia, with 113 animals put down this year tjru April, up from 62 last year. Economic hardships are driving more owners to give up their pets. Despite this, the shelter maintains a 76% survival rate for the animals it takes in. The … Read more
The Palacios City Council has greenlit the Pearl of Palacios development, promising to boost the local economy with new business and job opportunities. The plan includes a 36-acre site with commercial, residential, and tourist spaces, featuring an oyster hatchery and a Veterans Memorial. The project, backed by the Ed Rachal Foundation, will also offer public … Read more
In El Campo, Derrick Hadish, a 39-year-old man, received a 20-year prison sentence after admitting to evading police on two occasions. His run-ins with the law began with stealing cases of beer and culminated in an arrest for a parole violation linked to a past robbery. Hadish had already served nearly a year in prison … Read more
In Bay City, the Next Level Barber Institute is gearing up for a Barber Battle. The event aims to unite local barbers and students to display their haircutting talents. Competitors will vie for trophies in various categories, with a special $500 prize for one top barber. The event will feature a Kid’s Zone, food vendors, … Read more
A mysterious fire destroyed an empty, old house in El Campo. Despite the home being vacant since its owner’s death and no electricity, the cause is unknown. The fire began in a small outbuilding at the rear and spread to the main structure. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, ensuring no one was harmed and neighboring … Read more
The City of El Campo announces its First Annual Touch-a-Truck Event! Happening on May 11th at Alamo Park from 9 am to 12 pm. Get ready for a fun-filled morning with sensory-friendly hours from 9 to 10 am. Rev your engines for an unforgettable experience exploring fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, trash trucks, and more! … Read more
Thursday morning Victoria Police went to Mac Haik Ford on North Navarro for a burglary. A small tractor was taken from a construction site during the night. Shortly after, police located the stolen tractor and gave it back to the owner. It was found in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Navarro. No … Read more
In El Campo, Councilman Hancock wanted to ditch a drought plan because the city’s wells can pump plenty of water. But then he found out the city could lose millions in grants and face fines without the plan. So, the council voted to keep it, which means El Campo stays eligible for money to fix … Read more