El Campo officials are seeking to update their vision for the town’s future. They aim to secure a $300,000 state grant from the Texas Government Land Office to fund this endeavor. The grant, known as the Community Development Block Grant, would necessitate the city to initially cover the costs for the next two years, with … Read more
Wharton County’s State House representative, Stan Kitzman, will be hosting a town hall meeting in El Campo today. The meeting will take place at the El Campo Civic Center, starting with a social at 5 p.m. followed by a question and answer period from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Representative Kitzman is eager to interact with … Read more
The Bay City Police Department is seeking information on cold cases and they need your help. Anonymous tips will be forwarded to the Bay City PD. In February 2020, Brock Battle was shot and killed at his residence on Mockingbird Lane. In May 2020, Desmond Murphy was shot and killed in a parking lot on … Read more
Edna is gearing up for its annual City Wide Cleanup event on July 13th. The city is inviting residents with pickup trucks and trailers to volunteer. High school athletes will hit the streets in the morning and afternoon to collect junk for those who can’t unload themselves. Put your junk by the road or call … Read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has chosen Granite Construction for a $48 million flood mitigation project in Wharton. The project aims to safeguard the city from historical flooding by constructing levees and implementing various improvements. The earthen levees will span around 11,800 feet, with specific dimensions to provide effective protection. Granite intends to strategically … Read more
Awesome news from the El Campo Police Department’s social media page! They foiled a sneaky plan during a traffic stop, safeguarding our citizens. Thanks to their quick action, a stash of marijuana, Xanax, and other THC products never made it into the wrong hands. Big applause to the E.C.P.D. Patrol!
On Friday, law enforcement agencies collaborated to execute a search warrant at 1027 West Burleson Street in Wharton. The search revealed alarming findings, including firearms owned by a felon and various illegal substances such as crack, cocaine, meth, adderall, Xanax, marijuana, and other dangerous drugs. The location of the residence is particularly concerning as it … Read more
Last week, there was a fire at a truck stop in Hungerford. An 18-wheeler caught fire, but thankfully it was put out. However, the truck’s cab was completely destroyed. The good news is that the truck driver is safe. It’s fortunate that the fire didn’t spread to the fuel pumps, which were dangerously close.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a home preservation canning course for youth in Matagorda County. It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4th to 8th to learn about safe food preservation through science and math. No prior knowledge is required, and all skill levels are welcome. The course will take place … Read more
The Wharton County Commissioners Court will consider purchase proposals from Guardian Security Systems to enhance security at tonight’s meeting. They aim to increase surveillance cameras and security presence at the Wharton County Historic Courthouse, costing just over $26,000, and at the Wharton County Jail, costing $8 grand. The courthouse will receive 14 new camera installations, … Read more