Halloween booth volunteers sought

The El Campo Police are putting together its annual Trunk or Treat, and always looking for more volunteers to help spook up the free event. The Trunk or Treat offers a space for young goblins to collect candies in a safe place under police supervision regardless of weather. Businesses, churches or clubs that want to … Read more

Major accident

A Life Flight helicopter responded to the scene of a three-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on FM 102 near CR 259. FM 102 was shut down for an extended period during the investigation and accident clearing/debris removal. The incident involving a tractor, pickup truck and 18-wheeler is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety. … Read more

Constable recovering from car crash injuries

A Wharton County constable continues to struggle in ICU to recover from injuries sustained in a crash on Highway 59 while working an off-duty job. Precinct 3 Constable Robert Holder suffered injuries to his head and body in the crash Aug. 31st, near the intersection with Carroll Road. Since then, the former El Campo police … Read more

Doc gives back to the community

The Secretary of the Bay City Lion’s Club Doc Campbell performed eye screenings last Thursday at John Cherry Elementary School. It’s a program he started in 20-11 and plans to keep overseeing as long as he’s able. He services all of Matagorda County. The scanner checks for abnormalities or deficiencies in the eyes and recommends … Read more

Food Truck Festival Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for the 7th Annual Full Moon Food Truck Festival coming to the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center on Saturday, October. 15th from 5-10 p.m. The festival will feature food trucks ready to wow foodies with their mouthwatering specialties. The ever-popular band, Emotions, will perform all the 1980s pop and country … Read more

Wharton Commissioners lower tax rate

Receiving no public comment during two public hearings Monday morning, the Wharton County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the tax rate and budget for next year. The tax rate of $.39056 per $100 of property valuation is down 3.4 cents from the current rate but is sufficient to fund the $28.1 million budget for 20-23. Included … Read more

new COVID-19 cases reported

As of last Sunday, 14 adults with COVID-19 were hospitalized with 508 total staffed hospital beds in Trauma Service Area ‘S’, according to the state health department. Nineteen ICU beds were available and two were occupied in the trauma service area, which includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria counties.

Ag students awarded SWAGS scholarships

The Scholarships for Wharton Agriculture Students or SWAGS Committee selected students to receive money for their animal projects. The mission of SWAGS is to provide funds to Wharton students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to purchase and raise an animal project. In order to receive the funds, these students had to fill out … Read more

National Night Out set for Oct. 4

National Night Out is happening on October 4th and the Wharton Police Department will be utilizing a centralized location in town to make the event more accessible for all to attend. It will be at parking lot No. 1 at W-C-J-C. All food, drinks, and activities will be free to those who attend. National Night … Read more

Prairie Days straight ahead

Workers hung a banner over far East Jackson Street recently announcing Prairie Days arrival in El Campo. The all-day event covers a wide variety of family activity from children’s games and activities to crafts booths, lots of food and musical offerings from classic country to Tejano. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is … Read more