It’s Halloween and cops urge safety as kids hunt for candy. Drivers should go slow and be extra careful due to the dark. Kids use flashlights and wear something reflective. Check costumes for fire hazards. Don’t enter strangers’ homes for treats. Watch out for cars, animals, and stick to well-lit houses for candy. Be cautious … Read more
The Wharton School Board resolved allegations about one member’s address during a special meeting. Accusations claimed a trustee, Ann Witt, faked her address to run for the board. Evidence showed she had a tax exemption for a Houston address. Witt and several others argued she lives in Wharton as required. The board decided there isn’t … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office received $65,000 in funds they needed at a recent meeting. They were running low on money for fuel and utilities. The request was unanimously approved by county commissioners. This helps the Sheriff’s office with their budget for the rest of the year.
Last week, in Wharton, something sweet and messy happened at the Civic Center. It was a Pie in the Face for Polio fundraiser! Local leaders like Joshua Owens and Joseph Pace bravely got pied with a smile. Even more, heroes like Jared Cullar, Dr. Michael O’Guin Sr., Terry Lynch, and David Carlson joined in to … Read more
Thelma McKissick, aged 100, recently celebrated her birthday in Bay City with family. She loved working at H-E-B Grocery. Originally from Arkansas, she moved to Texas at 25. Her key to a long and happy life? Staying busy. She was married to Gyle McKissick for over 40 years, had seven children, and many grandchildren. She … Read more
Louise High School marching band will perform at the state competition in San Antonio this week. Their “When the Skies Call” program tells a story about America’s response to Pearl Harbor in 1941. They have a dancing Rosie the Riveter and use image screens to enhance the story. The band received three Division I judge … Read more
A man in Bay City got shot in the belly and was flown to Houston for treatment. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in Palm Village. The victim was taken to a local hospital and then airlifted to Hermann Memorial. If you know anything, call Bay City Police.
Cynthia Armstrong, the museum director, achieved her goal of expanding the Matagorda County Museum’s third floor wing. The Lower Colorado River Authority provided $10,000 for the project, and the museum added $5,000 to help transform the space into an exhibition area for historical artifacts and local art.
In Wharton County, only 3% of voters have voted on proposed state Constitutional changes. Voting is open all week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Wed and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thu-Fri. More voters are needed, so come out and vote, says the Election Administrator. The statewide ballot has 14 propositions, with the proposed increase … Read more
An El Campo Middle School assistant principal is on paid leave after allegedly hitting a misbehaving student. The police are investigating what happened on October 20th. The student had a behavioral issue and threw things, and when the assistant principal intervened, the student bit him. In response, the principal struck the student. The child’s mother … Read more