News Staff Bay City is looking for lifeguards! If you’re 16 or older, enjoy swimming and the outdoors, this could be the perfect job for you, starting at $10 an hour. If you don’t have your lifeguard certification, Bay City Parks & Recreation offers training on May 11th and 12th for a $100 fee. To get more … Read more
Residents of El Campo take note: today marks the final chance to vote early in the city’s 2024 elections. Voters will decide on three council members and a charter amendment. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM today. On Election Day, May 4th, voting will take place at the Wharton County Library’s … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, a fire broke out at a residence on Erwin Street in Victoria. VFD, led by Battalion Chief Kevin Allen, reported the blaze originated at the rear of the house, with most damage confined to that area. The cause is under investigation. The department extinguished the fire in 18 minutes. The house was … Read more
Texas is the home to over 33,000 insect species, and the Wharton County branch of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is organizing a training event on May 14th to educate farmers on managing pests in cotton crops. The event, featuring a noon lunch will be at Taiton Community Center. Attendance costs $10, and interested parties should … Read more
The Van Vleck ISD Board of Trustees is set to improve district facilities, including upgrading the Burl McKinney Stadium’s track and visitor stands, after a vote passed 6 to 1. The district has a $88 million budget for various projects, such as new school buildings and an auditorium, renovations, and better sports facilities, addressing concerns … Read more
Addison Opela, a senior at East Bernard High, finished the softball season as Wharton County’s top player, earning the last Player of the Week award for 2024. Her outstanding performance helped her team secure the top seed. Opela shined as a pitcher, notably throwing a no-hitter, and as a batter, she drove in runs and … Read more
Going on this spring at the Bay City Campus — Wharton County Junior College is starting construction trades training. They kicked off with a program focused on carpentry, a booming field. The first session, General Carpentry Level I, started on Tuesday. If you’re looking to learn a trade — Sign up for WCJC’s trade program.
Get ready for the Spring Bazaar happening Sunday at KC Hall. You can bid for the “Ride to School with a Police Officer” online until Saturday. It’s part of Holy Cross Catholic School’s annual event, featuring a live auction starting at 11:30 am. Enjoy games, rides, food from A&A BBQ, and Italian ice. Plus, there’s … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s deputies made three arrests Sunday after a foot chase near El Campo. While serving a parole violation warrant, they found drugs in a blue Volkswagen Beetle. Robert Greely fled, but deputies caught him after a chase. Lebron Bellard claimed ownership of the drugs and was arrested. Another individual, Garcia, was found with … Read more
The Wharton County Courthouse Annex will shut down early Friday for floor renovations. Commissioner Steven Goetsch urges Friday visitors, especially voters, to complete their courthouse business before noon to prevent any hold-ups. The flooring work is set to conclude next week.