News Staff The Wharton Tigers and El Campo Ricebirds will face off in the 115th “Battle of the Colorado River” tonight at 7 in Wharton. This rivalry dates back to 1911, and El Campo has dominated, winning over 70 percent of the matchups. The Ricebirds have taken the last six games, including a 52-6 blowout last year. … Read more
The East Bernard Brahmas kick off their football season at home this Friday, facing a tough Goliad Tigers team ranked among the state’s top 10 in Class 3A Division I. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Brahma Stadium. Last year, East Bernard beat Goliad 34-21, but the Tigers went on to finish 10-3. Coach … Read more
El Campo City Council is reviewing how residents park cars, RVs, and boats on their property. The discussion centers on whether vehicles must be on improved surfaces like gravel or concrete instead of grass. No decision has been made yet. Current rules require RVs and boats to be parked on improved surfaces and behind the … Read more
A Louise toddler is about to hit the big screen in Times Square. One-year-old Levi Koudela will be featured September 6 in a National Down Syndrome Society video, shining a light on Down syndrome awareness. His mom, Taylor, says Levi’s smile lights up every room, and the family hopes to show the beauty in all … Read more
Wharton ISD is working on strategies to boost its academic performance after receiving a “D” grade from the Texas Education Agency. The district scored 64 this year, up from last year’s failing score of 57. To improve, WISD is partnering with Region 3 Education Service Center for teacher training in more subjects, including science and … Read more
A 17-year-old Victoria teen is behind bars after a deadly shooting Sunday evening. Police say Jonathan Joe Partida was arrested and booked into the Victoria County Jail around 9:43 p.m. He’s being held without bond, charged with the murder of 19-year-old Gabriel Gonzales. Officers were called to a home on Sycamore Street around 5:15 p.m. … Read more
Matagorda County now falls under Congressman Michael Cloud’s district after recent changes to Texas boundaries. Cloud, a Victoria resident, has served since ’18 and is known for his conservative stance on small government and fiscal responsibility. He currently sits on the House Appropriations Committee, helping secure millions for Gulf Coast infrastructure, including airport upgrades and … Read more
Matagorda and Wharton County residents are invited to weigh in on a regional plan to improve air quality. The Houston-Galveston Area Council will host a public meeting on Tuesday, September 9th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Wharton County Library on North Fulton Street. The plan aims to cut greenhouse gases and boost community … Read more
Bay City drivers are facing several road closures as the Street and Bridge Department works on key repairs to improve local roads. Heatherglen Drive near 4105 Heatherglen is closed through September 5 for restoration after a water line fix. Drivers should use Lanarkshire or Glen Meadows as detours. A separate concrete repair on 16th Street … Read more
El Campo schools have reason to cheer as the Texas Education Agency released new accountability ratings. El Campo High earned an “A” with a score of 90, joining only a third of Texas high schools at that level, while Northside Elementary earned a “B” with multiple top distinctions. Overall, El Campo ISD scored a “B.” … Read more