News Staff Nearly two dozen families in a six-county area have been left with incomplete homes, unexpected liens, stacks of bills, and shattered dreams after an East Bernard homebuilder abruptly closed his business last month. David Pfuntner of Pfuntner Custom Homes sent a letter to customers, subcontractors, creditors, and others announcing the closure, leaving each of them … Read more
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted three boats this week that were illegally fishing in federal waters off the coast of South Texas. Fourteen fishermen in total were operating the ships known as “lanchas,” which are long and slender skills equipped with high-powered outboard motors.The Coast Guard captured the vessels with large quantities of illegally caught … Read more
The last time the Boys & Girls Club of El Campo held an in person fundraiser was over 3 years ago. This year on Sept. 8th, the annual ball returns as the Great Futures Gala, an event to raise funds for the programs provided to El Campo youth through the club. Jill Hearne, Chief Executive … Read more
A 2-year-old Wharton County boy endured repeated abuse throughout his short life. According to the Department of Family and Protective Services’ child fatality report, Daniel Escamia’s young life was dotted with abuse and neglect investigations, with the first one coming right after he was born. Daniel Escamia’s fatality report was released more than three months … Read more
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is revamping what will be a first impression for many people entering the City of Edna. Signs that advertise local businesses and organizations were put up in 1995 near the city limits at four locations, and three decades of wear and tear have taken their toll, so … Read more
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials recently announced that 100 Texas college students will receive $1.2 million in additional educational funds through the rodeo’s Achievement Scholarship Program. The Achievement Scholarships are awarded to current rodeo scholars who are working toward an undergraduate degree and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher at … Read more
A Wharton Junior High student got more than they bargained for after an alleged threat to the school was overheard by one of Wharton’s teachers. The teacher informed Wharton ISD administration and the student was arrested shortly there after by Wharton ISD police. Faculty and students were reported safe and the student was in police … Read more
The American Heart Association recently recognized El Campo EMS for its efforts to treat patients suffering from heart attacks. The Lifeline EMS Silver Plus achievement is earned after recognized treatment of eight patients blocked blood flow to the heart and smoothly transporting them to hospital facilities. The award recipients are: Paramedic Cliff Johnson, Paramedic Capt. … Read more
The City of El Campo and El Campo Chamber of Commerce will be closed Monday, Sept. 5th in observance of Labor Day, normal business hours will resume Tuesday. Texas Disposal Systems will run all residential and commercial routes as scheduled.
Representatives with the Matterhorn Express natural gas pipeline informed the Wharton County Commissioners Court Monday that they intend to extend the pipeline from the Permian Basin in West Texas to a hub in Katy, terminating the line 16 miles inside Wharton County. No action was required by the commissioners. Winslow says he wanted them to … Read more