News Staff El Campo Volunteer Fire Department’s next aerial ladder truck will be a floor model, a decision made to keep the $1.725 million dollar vehicle within its budget and shorten delivery time. The decision required very few changes from the original design, according to El Campo VFD Fire Chief Jimmy George Jr. The new Pierce unit … Read more
Beni’s is back. Beni’s Italian Restaurant in downtown Wharton reopened and they are ready see everyone again. Beni’s added some much needed changes and updates to the kitchen, menu, and computer system! The computer system is still not quite ready, as a result they are unable to accept credit card payments at this time.
With all the rain that has fallen in the county lately, Jackson County Judge Jill Sklar rescinded the burn ban last week. With the ban lifted, there are still regulations residents need to follow when they do burn. ESD #3 Fire Chief Kurt Janica says if your fire crosses your fenceline, you will be civilly … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle on its Facebook page. It appears to be a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The suspect vehicle is being sought in connection to a Burglary and Theft of a Firearm that occurred in the Crescent area near the Wharton County Fairgrounds. The occupants … Read more
Six teams from the El Campo Middle School chapter of Technology Student Association competed in four events at regional competition in February, eventually placing 10th in national competition. Shumbera and Villanueva took 10th place in the national competition for Construction Challenge and the El Campo Middle School chapter was recognized with the Chapter Excellence Award … Read more
The Matagorda County Museum & Gourmet Guys invite you to experience “Tastes of Texas A Tribute to Carnival Foods” at the Bay City Civic Center on Saturday, Sept. 24th from 7 to 9 p.m., happy hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. Come out and support the Matagorda County Museum for an evening of great … Read more
High school seniors and college students needing student financial aid for fall 20-23 can file the 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, beginning Oct.1st. Rules governing student aid programs sometimes change, and students who don’t file the FAFSA may miss out on free money that could help pay for their education. Some … Read more
A demolished bridge near Jackson County’s CR 205 has cut off some Louise families from their greater community, and the detour has real consequences for people across the creek. The FM 647 South bridge across the East Mustang Creek was initially closed in July 2021 for renovations that should have been completed by March. Demolition … Read more
Both the current and incoming congressmen representing Matagorda County stand united in their opposition of President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive up to $20,000 of existing student’s college loan debt. Congressman Troy Nehls, who will begin representing Matagorda County in January, believes the move by Biden is politically-generated. Current Matagorda County Congressman Michael Cloud has … Read more
El Campo ISD trustees approved lowering the tax rate, but this might not mean a small bill due to increased property evaluations in the area. With trustee Ed Erwin absent, board members unanimously approved a no-new-revenue tax rate of $1.0527 per $100 of taxable value. Of that, $0.981 is for operations and $0.717 is to … Read more