News Staff Mrs. Sam Wortham, Assistant Principal of El Campo Middle School with El Campo ISD, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region 3 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. As a Region 3 winner, Mrs. Wortham is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal … Read more
The City of El Campo’s self-styled Mosquito Assassins started making their rounds again Thursday night. The recent downpours have hatched a new crop, according to City Public Works Director Kevin Thompson. Using two trucks, the department can cover about half the city each night. Larvacides are being put out as well to help keep populations … Read more
A blood drive is set for El Campo High School on Wednesday, August 31st. It’ll take place from 9am until 3pm, in the practice gym. This is being put on by the NHS. Contact any member of NHS to sign up.
A Wharton eyesore, the old Wharton Seafood and Steak building is slated to be demolished and the entire lot cleared. The request for $47,000 to help demolish the former restaurant along with a another building on North Richmond and adjacent house, was made to the Wharton Economic Development Corporation by Ali Quatton, who has purchased … Read more
With a change in venue request pending, the competency trial for accused killer Robert Allen Satterfield is set to get under way today in Wharton County’s District Court, but depends if an impartial jury can be seated. The defense team argued pre-trial publicity would keep citizens from remaining impartial. Satterfield stands accused of the 20-18 … Read more
A federal court yesterday struck down a Texas ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying handguns. The federal judge said the Second Amendment does not name an age limit, and protects adults under the age of 31. Texas bans most 18 to 20 year old from getting a license to carry a gun, or … Read more
The El Campo Police Department needs your help. They’ve posted pictures on their Facebook page, and are asking if you can identify the person seen, or the owner of the truck pictured, to contact them. You can call Patrol Sgt. Arturo Debo at 979-543-5311 or Crime Stoppers for a reward.
Trustees in Louise have approved lower tax rates. Leader-news.com says attending board members approved a new rate of 94.29 cents per 100 dollars of taxable home value, which is down by nearly two cents from the rate in 2021. It’s the fourth straight year trustees have approved lower rates.
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office says while burn bans have been lifted in both the County and City, we ask that residents continue to pay close attention to weather conditions and the surrounding environment before burning and never leave a fire unattended. Reminder, Open Burn is still ILLEGAL in the City and requires a … Read more
We are expecting some storms today, and the Bay City Police Department reminds you to be cautious while driving. If the power goes out, traffic lights turn into a four-way stop. If the road is flooded, try not to drive through it. If you see a road hazard, call them at 979-245-8500.