News Staff Another sub-division hopes to bring in both residents and tenants. The Woodlands, is being built off of South street and West Loop, behind the El Campo Bowling Alley. The first set of homes are set to be move in ready in just a few months. 17 homes with three bedrooms and two and a half … Read more
Last September the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust published a Request for Proposals for coastal environmental projects in five categories: habitat restoration, environmental research, public education, improving public access, and youth camps, according to the Tribune. In response to the ads, a total of 26 proposals, from 19 entities, totaling 10.5 million dollars were received — … Read more
The Texas Department of Public Safety is taking applications from groups that want to open new medical cannabis dispensaries. Texas currently has three dispensaries licensed to distribute low-THC cannabis for patients that are part of the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The state legislature passed a law almost 8 years ago, and supporters say the need … Read more
Fort Bend ISD is considering budget cuts in the new year. It had looked to the midterm elections last year as an opportunity to raise the district’s tax rate due to a $47 million budget shortfall by fiscal year 2024-25. However, 54% of voters denied a proposition during the election that would have resulted in … Read more
Wharton ISD recently recognized its students of the month for January. They are Dominick Williams from Wharton High School, Kylie Hernandez from Wharton Junior High School , Bryson Lijffijt a fourth grade student from Wharton Elementary School , and Jaidan Lopez a student at Sivells Elementary School.
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded more than $985,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects. An almost $24 thousand dollar grant to the City of El Campo is for new emergency response equipment, including automated external defibrillators, for the city’s emergency medical service command vehicles. $50,000 goes to … Read more
The Ricebird cheerleaders have still been practicing since the football season ended, and last Friday, they competed in the UIL spirit competition in Fort Worth. The competition is split into three parts, fight song, crowd leading and band chant, with three minutes to show off all their skills. El Campo last competed in the spirit … Read more
An almost $50,000 loss in anticipated sales tax rebate funding has El Campo city officials asking the public for help one purchase at a time. The January rebate from the state comptroller’s office came in 10.45 percent less than expected. The funds are generated by sales tax paid on November purchases within the corporate city … Read more
Millions of gallons of water spilled into early Sunday morning in Victoria when a 20-inch main cracked underground at Airline Road and Ben Jordan Street. Between half and two-thirds of the 22,000 city water customers lost service for hours, but quick thinking utility crews redirected most of the flow so nearly all customers had water … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries over the weekend. One person was declared dead on the scene and another person was life-flighted with serious injuries to the hospital. The accident happened on Highway 35 and FM 1862 and CR 470 near Carancahua Community.