News Staff At it’s meeting on Monday, El Campo City Council is prioritizing disaster preparedness, planning to contract “on-demand” agencies to ensure prompt response. These contracts, which only cost when activated, aim to put El Campo first in line during emergencies. The council also plans to address domestic violence awareness, upgrade police station cameras due to federal … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office found a white Charolais Bull wandering around County Road 128, State Highway 60, and Farm to Market 1299 in Wharton, TX for about a week. The bull has no identifiable brands or markings. If you have any information, please reach out to Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550.
In a bizarre incident, 17-year-old Logan Keneson Allen from Odessa was indicted by the Wharton County Grand Jury for attacking an El Campo police officer and causing over $2,500 in damages at a T-mart store while claiming to be hunting demons. In a separate case, April Nicole Mendoza, 32, from El Campo was indicted for … Read more
Victoria’s residents and first responders came together Tuesday for the 40th annual National Night Out. The day was filled with events, starting from 4 p.m., aimed at fostering relationships between the community and first responders. Highlights included a meal for seniors at Vitality Senior Living, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, and interactive sessions with firefighters. Other community … Read more
In a recent status conference hearing on the Luther Hotel, Annie Ruth Findley Jones, the estate administrator, resigned. The court is now looking to appoint a dependent administrator. There’s a delay in submitting attorney fees and some documents are still missing. Meanwhile, Yaalx Realty Goup is preparing an offer for the Luther, and another group … Read more
Heads up, folks in Wharton. The bridge on southbound U.S. Highway 60 over State Highway 60 is scheduled for demolition. So, State Highway 60 will be closed from today through Sunday You might experience some delays, so please drive carefully and plan your routes accordingly.
Prairie Days, a festival celebrating the city’s heritage, is back in Alamo Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. It’s a day filled with food, fun, and music for all ages. You can enjoy a variety of foods from burgers to fried chicken, and even “loaded” pancakes. There’s also shopping with homemade soaps, … Read more
Lawrence Herald Jr., a 78-year-old Fentanyl dealer from El Campo, is appealing his life sentence and requesting a new trial, just a month after being imprisoned. Despite fleeing the jurisdiction, he was captured and transported to prison. While his appeal is considered, he’s serving his sentence at the McConnell unit. This case is notable as … Read more
The Matagorda County Museum’s annual fundraiser, Gourmet Guys, was a huge success with its “An Evening in Charleston, South Carolina” theme. The event saw a record number of cooks and attendees, serving up dishes like she crab soup, whole roasted pig, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes. The funds raised are earmarked for the … Read more
If you have any hazardous waste lying around your house, you might want to take advantage of the free disposal event happening Saturday, Oct. 14th at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds. You can bring things like used oil, paint, batteries, appliances, tires, and e-waste. Just make sure they are labeled as toxic, poisonous, corrosive, flammable, combustible … Read more