News Staff Dust off your taste buds and get ready — Girl Scout Cookies are available in Southeast Texas from Feb. 11 through March 26. This year’s cookie lineup includes fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, and the addition of the new Raspberry Rally, the highly-anticipated cookie, which is available for online … Read more
A mechanical failure was determined to be the cause of this truck fire Monday at Wharton Ford on North Richmond Road. The Wharton Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to the fire at approximately 2:25 p.m. Meanwhile, Wharton Police officers, already on the scene, discovered the truck was 75% involved in fire and it was spreading … Read more
Due to the efforts of Van Vleck High School’s Agricultural Science advisors, Van Vleck ISD made history in being chosen to hold a state qualifying BBQ cook-off competition with the Texas High School BBQ, Inc. according to the BC Tribune. At a recent cook-off, teams were judged for Desserts, Beans, Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. Two … Read more
Senator Joan Huffman recently filed SB 645, which would increase the penalties for the manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl. Huffman is responding to the growing fentanyl epidemic in Texas and the nation. Huffman says since the beginning of Operation Lone Star, the Texas Department of Public Safety has seized over 353 million lethal doses of … Read more
David Anderson an AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, says inflationary pressure and the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S. history have combined to send egg prices upward over much of the last year. Prices reached $4.25 per dozen on average in December 2022 across the nation, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture retail egg … Read more
After almost 20 years of service, Wharton County’s chief appraiser left making room for a replacement from North Texas. Tylene Gamble, Wharton County’s chief appraiser resigned before Christmas according to Leader News. Gamble’s exit from the department was sudden, her letter of resignation was submitted in October, effective Dec. 16th. Irene Klein was hired as … Read more
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity in 2023, the City of El Campo is looking for a motivated individual who values community spirit, integrity, and innovation to serve on the Board of Adjustment. If you are interested in serving, click on the link to complete the online Board Application Form — on the City … Read more
Wharton Independent School District reported a power outage Monday morning on the Wharton Junior High and High School campuses. Centerpoint Energy advised the district that power would not be restored until a later in the day. Due to the cold weather, Wharton ISD decided to send junior high and high school students home. According to … Read more
The first 2023 homicide in Bay City may be from the body found in a car last Tuesday morning at old Linnie Roberts Elementary school. The victim was identified as 25 year old Jared Aplin of Bay City and appears to have died from a gunshot wound. From what was discovered at the scene, this … Read more
Congrats going out to Bay City Police Officer Jerome Estrada, a police officer for over 7 years, who was promoted to the rank of Police Corporal at a promotional ceremony held at the Municipal Court last Wednesday. The 40 year old Estrada currently lives in Wharton with his wife of 20 years and two children. … Read more