News Staff Local shoppers are playing a vital role in supporting Wharton County’s economy amid uncertain times. Officials urge the public to continue spending locally. In a surprising turn of events, the county received a over $577 thousand dollars from the state comptroller’s office, almost double the amount received in June 2022. While high rebates often indicate … Read more
An important reminder from the Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office. Children left in hot cars can experience life-threatening consequences in just 20 minutes. According to experts, kids heat up three-to-five times faster than adults, making them more vulnerable. Symptoms start with dizziness, sweating, agitation, and confusion, progressing to seizures, loss of consciousness, and potentially death. … Read more
The Texas Retired Teachers Association – Wharton County recently met at the Heritage Center in El Campo, and discussed legislative updates, including a one-time stipend and cost of living adjustment. Brenda Dornak was introduced as the newest member. Dixie Waldrop talked about celebrating healthy living and rewarded members with stickers for achieving their goals. Jo … Read more
Federal authorities have outlined a $2.8 million plan to dredge a controversial canal for oil tankers through a Superfund site on the Texas coast. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented the plan, which includes testing the bay floor for contaminants and removing them before proceeding with the Matagorda Bay ship channel project. Despite environmental … Read more
In Wharton there are two men that the police are looking for. Jaquan Bell is a person of interest in a case involving evading and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He is also wanted for evading in a motor vehicle in Fort Bend County. Another man, Jlynn Dequan Davis, is wanted for deadly conduct. He … Read more
Two individuals were arrested in Bay City for illegal dumping. The incident occurred at Bay City Farm and Ranch Supply on June 5th. Surveillance footage showed them unloading over 1,000 pounds of construction debris into the business’ dumpster. Christopher Wright was identified through the video, and he helped identify the second suspect, Robert Rodriguez. Both … Read more
Wharton County Junior College has a new scholarship program! It offers free tuition and fees to students studying Licensed Vocational Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Technology, or Human Services. If you live in Matagorda, Wharton, La-vaca, Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Needville or others on the list, you might qualify. … Read more
Bay City Police received a call about a possible drowning at Shadow Bay Apartments. EMS arrived first and tried to save a 65-year-old man but were unsuccessful. The man had a history of health issues and had consumed some alcohol before going into the pool. No foul play was suspected, and the case is now … Read more
The El Campo City Council is discussing tonight whether residents should be allowed to park oversized vehicles in their driveways. Currently, RVs are prohibited from parking on public streets or alleys, except for quick stops. However, the existing ordinance does not address the storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties. The city planner notes that … Read more
A 20-year prison sentence has been given to a man named Elyjah Ford for attempted home burglary. The jury decided on this harsh sentence because of Ford’s extensive criminal history, mostly related to theft. The incident occurred when Ford tried to open the front door of a home while a woman and her two children … Read more