News Staff The City of Edna will flush all water lines on Thursday, November 17, beginning at 10:00 p.m. and ending at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, if all goes according to plan. “Flushing is required by TCEQ and the City of Edna feels it would be less disruptive by flushing the lines in the middle … Read more
The officers, detectives, dispatchers and other staff at El Campo’s police department received one of the highest honors a law enforcement organization can recently, being re-accredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association, only the 91st to receive the rating three or more times. Of the 2,738 policing agencies in Texas, only 188 have been accredited.The … Read more
A series of local shopping opportunities are coming to El Campo as merchants welcome the holiday shopping season. Small Business Saturday kicks off events Saturday, Nov. 26, followed by the Shop Hop, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29; and the El Campo Christmas Mall on Saturday, Dec. 3rd and Dec. 4th All sponsored … Read more
Now known as the soda bandit, an apparent soda lover took his interest too far this Monday, allegedly stealing a Dr. Pepper delivery truck parked in front of Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse, before leading local police on a chase through the El Campo area. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Department and Texas Department of Public Safety joined … Read more
Pfuntner Custom Homes suddenly closed the business and left several homeowners with incomplete homes and liens from subcontractors has filed chapter 7 bankruptcy. In the second of three creditor hearings held by teleconference in the last two months, David Pfuntner, owner/ operator of Pfuntner Custom Homes, says he regrets the harm his company’s failure caused … Read more
Dealerships and gas stations, auto mechanic and tire shops along with those that sell tobacco and related products may face additional restrictions if discussions with El Campo’s Planning & Zoning Commission move forward. If green lighted, these sorts of establishments may soon require special use permits rather than simply locate in a specified business district. … Read more
Former NASA director Gerald D. Griffin will be the keynote speaker in Wharton on Veterans Day tomorrow, during a program hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Comfort Wood Chapter. Griffin, who was the flight director during the Apollo era and became the director of NASA in 1982, will speak at a luncheon at … Read more
After nearly 20 years of service, Everyday Heroes shut down its free shuttle service to and from the Houston Veterans Affairs hospital. Established to help Wharton County’s veterans get to and from doctors appointments, the organization noted a diminishing need. Everyday Heroes transported more than 13,000 Wharton County veterans to medical appointments in its history, … Read more
The Quilt Guild of Greater Victoria recently donated more than 20 quilts and pillowcases made by members to Joseph’s Warriors. This charity was formed after Joseph Fleming died of cancer. He was a young avid baseball player who won the hearts of many including the pitchers of the Astros and Texas Rangers. The quilts and … Read more
Three Matagorda County teams have punched their tickets to the postseason party. Dreams of pursuing a state championship are for real. The 2022 Texas High School playoffs begin next week. Bay City will return to the Class 4A playoffs this Friday when the Blackcats take on Yates at Barnett Stadium in Houston at 7 p.m. … Read more