News Staff El Campo ISD trustees approved a trio of contracts for special education day schools and residential placement yesterday calling it a cost saving measure. “(These schools) can provide one-to-one support for students that have significant needs, behavioral etc.,” according to Director of Special Education Amanda Anderson, adding “It’s less than a handful of students with … Read more
The nominees for El Campo high school royalty were chosen by campus clubs and organizations, and this week the student body will vote on the final four. Homecoming King will be announced at the pep rally tomorrow morning, and the Queen will be announced before the game against Wharton Friday night.
Matagorda County Commissioners approved a declaration of disaster for the county pertaining to border security during Monday’s regular meeting — In an effort to secure additional funding from the state of Texas. Precinct 4 Constable David Myles brought the item to the court after asking the court’s approval for his department to request a grant … Read more
Wharton’s oldest cemetery — also known as City Cemetery — is getting a facelift with plot owners choosing to upgrade to artificial turf, a new trend in some cemeteries. There are over 140 military veterans buried there, plus many descendants of the pioneer families who settled Wharton. The oldest know burial site dates back to … Read more
Victoria County commissioners approved the 2022-2023 county budget yesterday. The county tax rate for 2022-2023 decreased to 39.34 cents per $100 of taxable value from 39.59 cents for the budget year starting Jan. 1. Commissioners adopted a budget of just over $70 million, including $48.6 million in the general fund. The budget includes about $2.6 … Read more
Both sides of a lawsuit regarding the expansion of the Matagorda Ship Channel agreed to reschedule legal proceedings, meaning the project will be delayed until late next year. Under the new agreement known as a joint status report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — the organization planning the logistics of the project — will … Read more
Opening day for the teal hunting season arrived over the weekend and Texas hunters will have multiple opportunities to harvest birds thanks to improved conditions from recent storms. This year’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service population and habitat survey indicated blue-winged teal numbers increased 19 percent from the 20-19 survey.
Accused killer Robert Allen Satterfield has been ruled competent and is now scheduled to face trial starting Oct. 17th. A Wharton County District Court jury handed down the verdict saying Satterfield is capable of assisting in his own defense. Satterfield stands accused of the June 13, 2018, murders of Ray Shawn Hudson Sr., 28, Maya … Read more
Bay City Public Library is bringing back the community dinner series retitled as Community Convos beginning Sept. 15th. The library will provide pizza for the meeting. The topic for the first gathering will be Vaping 101 presented by the Bay Area Council On Drugs & Alcohol. The series is targeted towards families with teenagers and … Read more
You have a chance to meet with Wharton County’s law enforcers, firefighters and ambulance workers tomorrow morning and enjoy a free cup of Joe at the same time. The Coffee With A Cop event will be from 7:30 to 9 at the Cotton Bistro on north Mechanic.