News Staff The Luther Hotel in Palacios, built in 1903, is temporarily safe from demolition following a judge’s ruling delaying demolition until after Feb. 2nd. In reality the destruction of the Luther Hotel is still not off the table – but it’s at least not going to happen this month. A charitable group, the Ed Rachal Foundation, … Read more
On Tuesday morning the Bay City Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle at the former Linnie Roberts Elementary School. Bay City ISD Officers were initially dispatched to the call and located a deceased male inside the vehicle. The Bay City Police Department Patrol Division responded as well as Crime Scene Investigation teams. … Read more
Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors are receiving the 2023 National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards. Recipients include Gary Bonewald, instructor of emergency medical services; Geoffrey Shine, instructor of government; Nicole Parks, instructor of mathematics; Dr. Hector Weir, instructor of Spanish; Dr. Jessi Snider, instructor of English; Peter Anderson, instructor of geology; … Read more
The Wharton Chamber of Commerce will honor Wharton’s own with three awards presented at the 104th Annual Banquet on March 9th. The award recipients will be: Baird Properties – Business of the Year. Fritz Zarate – Educator of the Year – and Karen Smith – Community Service Award, according to the Journal-Spectator. This years theme … Read more
The Wharton County Job Fair will be happening February 14th at the El Campo Civic Center. The fair offers a special opportunity for local companies or organizations to find qualified people to work — or for people to find a new job or career. Nearly 60 exhibitors will be seeking applicants to fulfill their workforce … Read more
Highly Innovative Fuels USA, of Matagorda County, was chosen by Trade & Industry Development for its 2023 CiCi Awards, which honor 30 projects – 15 in the “Corporate Investment” category and 15 in the “Community Impact” category. HIF was chosen for the “Corporate Investment” category. The recipients of the awards are recognized for their creation … Read more
The Victoria Independent School District board of trustees approved a one-time staff retention bonus along with updated policies regarding emergency planning, complaints and discipline in accordance with the Texas Association of School Boards’ policy guidance last Thursday night. The board also received and approved a clean audit for the last financial year. The bonus is … Read more
Hundreds of law enforcement personnel and supporters gathered in the El Campo Civic Center last week to honor the brave men and women who keep the residents safe — according to Leader News. The Wharton County 100 Club hosted the banquet this year along with the 2023 membership meeting. Awards were given to members of … Read more
TheTribune is reporting Bay City is really getting a Chick-fil-A according to the Bay City community development corporation. The citizens wanted it and now are getting it. CDC Executive Director Jessica Russell says the luring of Chick-fil-A is a big move for the city and will pay huge dividends on the economic landscape of the … Read more
Wharton County Commissioners are holding a hearing this morning at 9:45 to hear resident’s concerns over heavy trucks on CR 410. The get together follows a similar decision in December banning the trucks off of CR 406-408 with concerns about unsafe drivers and dust covering properties. Thi morning residents will have their time in front … Read more