A proposal to reduce speed limits in construction zones in the county was tabled due to legal concerns Monday night. Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Zahn had suggested the change for safety reasons, but County Judge Phillip Spenrath expressed doubts about the county’s authority to issue such mandates. The court also approved the auction of old … Read more
St. Robert’s Catholic Church held a vibrant festival at the El Campo Civic Center, attracting large crowds. The event featured classic carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, and a dunking booth. Foodies enjoyed a variety of treats from tacos to brisket plates. The festival, usually held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, was moved … Read more
Wharton County Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local cancer patients, is hosting its inaugural Dancing for a Cure event on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Taiton Community Center. For just $10, attendees can enjoy music from Wild About Music and Barnie Douglas, delicious food from Pitt Viper Bar-B-Q, … Read more
The Wharton City Council is considering creating a Public Improvement District (PID) to fund new developments. This means new residents and home buyers, not current homeowners, would pay for these improvements. The PID would impose assessments on purchased property within the district, with each new home buyer responsible for an annual assessment for a specified … Read more
At it’s meeting on Monday, El Campo City Council is prioritizing disaster preparedness, planning to contract “on-demand” agencies to ensure prompt response. These contracts, which only cost when activated, aim to put El Campo first in line during emergencies. The council also plans to address domestic violence awareness, upgrade police station cameras due to federal … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office found a white Charolais Bull wandering around County Road 128, State Highway 60, and Farm to Market 1299 in Wharton, TX for about a week. The bull has no identifiable brands or markings. If you have any information, please reach out to Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550.
In a bizarre incident, 17-year-old Logan Keneson Allen from Odessa was indicted by the Wharton County Grand Jury for attacking an El Campo police officer and causing over $2,500 in damages at a T-mart store while claiming to be hunting demons. In a separate case, April Nicole Mendoza, 32, from El Campo was indicted for … Read more
Victoria’s residents and first responders came together Tuesday for the 40th annual National Night Out. The day was filled with events, starting from 4 p.m., aimed at fostering relationships between the community and first responders. Highlights included a meal for seniors at Vitality Senior Living, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, and interactive sessions with firefighters. Other community … Read more
In a recent status conference hearing on the Luther Hotel, Annie Ruth Findley Jones, the estate administrator, resigned. The court is now looking to appoint a dependent administrator. There’s a delay in submitting attorney fees and some documents are still missing. Meanwhile, Yaalx Realty Goup is preparing an offer for the Luther, and another group … Read more
Heads up, folks in Wharton. The bridge on southbound U.S. Highway 60 over State Highway 60 is scheduled for demolition. So, State Highway 60 will be closed from today through Sunday You might experience some delays, so please drive carefully and plan your routes accordingly.