News Staff A deadly crash on U.S. 59 near the Jackson County line claimed the life of 48-year-old Rockport resident Amber York on Wednesday evening. Authorities say York was driving south in the northbound lanes when her car collided head-on with a Tesla Cybertruck driven by 41-year-old Brandon Brickley of Houston. Multiple drivers swerved to avoid her … Read more
Edna High School cheerleaders honored the memory of Liz Beth Medina with a scholarship created in her name. The Edna High Class of 1983 started the fund last year to support cheerleaders and keep Liz Beth’s spirit alive. This season, all 21 cheerleaders, along with mascot Howdy, received scholarship money from Liz Beth’s mother before … Read more
Wharton County’s first-ever First Responders Ball will bring law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS together tomorrow night at the Wharton Civic Center. Guests will enjoy dinner from Hinze’s Country Kitchen, music by DJ JP Express, and a keynote from State Representative Stan Kitzman. The event was organized by Pastor Michael Limas with support from local chambers … Read more
Downtown Edna is celebrating a big step forward as the historic Edna Theatre gets a brand-new roof. Crews from Peak Roofing rolled in Monday with materials to begin replacing the old structure with modern decking, insulation, and a durable TPO roof. The project marks a major milestone in Phase One of the theatre’s restoration, which … Read more
Wharton County leaders have approved the ’26 budget and ’25 tax rate, keeping with an 18-year streak of not raising property taxes. The new rate is slightly lower at 34.5 cents per $100 of value, dropping the average homeowner’s bill by about $13. Rising property values helped the county balance a $39 million budget without … Read more
El Campo City Council has approved $100,000 to help upgrade the Northside Education Center auditorium, part of the ongoing renovation of the city’s oldest school campus. The money will cover new audiovisual equipment and lighting, creating a modern space for workforce training, business programs, and community events. The Northside campus already houses the library, Boys … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds aim to stay perfect at 3-0 when they travel to Fort Bend Dulles tonight for a kickoff at 7. The Vikings enter 0-2 after setbacks to Houston Westbury and Alvin, while El Campo crushed them 56-0 last year. Dulles, led by senior running back Cameron Campbell and first-year starting quarterback Christian … Read more
A Wharton man is in the hospital after a late-night police chase ended in a violent crash last Saturday. Police say 41-year-old Zealous Mayberry was first reported banging on a door and stealing car keys on Briar Lane. When officers tried to stop him, he sped off, hitting two parked cars and nearly ramming patrol … Read more
A tragic weekend in Wharton County left one child dead and two others injured in separate accidental shootings. In Louise, deputies say a five-year-old girl was killed and her mother, Chelsea Powell, wounded when a relative’s new firearm discharged in the Short Stop parking lot Saturday afternoon. Hours later, a 17-year-old dove hunter was airlifted … Read more
The Boling Bulldogs shocked fans Friday night, falling just short against defending champion Ganado in a 28-27 thriller. A last-second 36-yard field goal bounced off the upright, sealing the tough loss on Bulldog Field. Boling’s offense piled up 412 yards, including a 126-yard rushing night from Jayden Salinas, while quarterback Jace Urbanek threw for 122 … Read more