A Wharton eyesore, the old Wharton Seafood and Steak building is slated to be demolished and the entire lot cleared. The request for $47,000 to help demolish the former restaurant along with a another building on North Richmond and adjacent house, was made to the Wharton Economic Development Corporation by Ali Quatton, who has purchased … Read more
With a change in venue request pending, the competency trial for accused killer Robert Allen Satterfield is set to get under way today in Wharton County’s District Court, but depends if an impartial jury can be seated. The defense team argued pre-trial publicity would keep citizens from remaining impartial. Satterfield stands accused of the 20-18 … Read more
A federal court yesterday struck down a Texas ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying handguns. The federal judge said the Second Amendment does not name an age limit, and protects adults under the age of 31. Texas bans most 18 to 20 year old from getting a license to carry a gun, or … Read more
The El Campo Police Department needs your help. They’ve posted pictures on their Facebook page, and are asking if you can identify the person seen, or the owner of the truck pictured, to contact them. You can call Patrol Sgt. Arturo Debo at 979-543-5311 or Crime Stoppers for a reward.
Trustees in Louise have approved lower tax rates. Leader-news.com says attending board members approved a new rate of 94.29 cents per 100 dollars of taxable home value, which is down by nearly two cents from the rate in 2021. It’s the fourth straight year trustees have approved lower rates.
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office says while burn bans have been lifted in both the County and City, we ask that residents continue to pay close attention to weather conditions and the surrounding environment before burning and never leave a fire unattended. Reminder, Open Burn is still ILLEGAL in the City and requires a … Read more
We are expecting some storms today, and the Bay City Police Department reminds you to be cautious while driving. If the power goes out, traffic lights turn into a four-way stop. If the road is flooded, try not to drive through it. If you see a road hazard, call them at 979-245-8500.
The Wharton County Office of Emergency Management says the Wharton County Burn Ban has been lifted and the KBDI is back on the rise. Our County is still really dry so please be careful as some areas of the County are still extremely dry. The Burn Ban is based on an average county wide and … Read more
The El Campo ISD says It’s not too late to purchase season tickets!! The deadline is this Thursday, August 25th. If you would still like to purchase season tickets for the Varsity Football games, please contact Carrie Hibbs at 979-543-1867 or chibbs@ricebirds.net. The tickets are $30 per seat.
Despite recent rainfall, fire conditions are extreme in rural Wharton County, and that’s prompting a reminder that a zero tolerance policy is in place for burn ban violations. The sheriff told the Leader-news, there are tickets being issued for the first violation, and it’ll be an arrest for the second violation. The burn man goes … Read more