The opponents of the proposed Matagorda Ship Channel expansion declared victory in December when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdrew an environmental assessment it used in its project plans, according to the Victoria Advocate. A coalition of groups claimed it was an inaccurate assessment of the environmental impact of widening and deepening the Matagorda … Read more
The Wharton ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday opened a discussion about moving the school district to a four-day school week..according to the Journal Spectator. The district emailed parents with a survey regarding the four-day school week. Deputy Superintendent Denise Ware also gave a presentation to the board on the benefits of a four-day school … Read more
The Bay City Main Street program is hosting the 7th Annual “Wild Game and Wine Camofest” on Saturday from noon to 6 pm in Historic Downtown Bay City. Cooking “guides” will provide locally caught samples of wild game, fish and fowl and food inspired by Texas wines. You can enjoy samples of wine from local … Read more
Three tornadoes roared across Southeast Texas on Tuesday, leaving damage across multiple counties, according to the National Weather Service. The agency also confirms that a tornado touched down for 45 minutes in Fort Bend County on Tuesday. The report rated the tornado as an EF0 with an estimated peak wind of 70 mph.The tornado touched … Read more
A password breaker and portable x-ray machine are the latest weapons in the El Campo Police Department’s war on drugs Leader News reports. Criminals who carry smart phones and tablets, sometimes store data about their operations. Recent court resolutions allow authorities access to those records using a search warrant when it is determined they have … Read more
In local school news, congratulations to Van Vleck High School student, Emily Rodgers, for placing 5th out of 23 for the recent Voice of Democracy State Competition Contest. Marco and Jadira, two first graders from Linnie Roberts Elementary School, were given $25 Gift cards for Perfect Attendance for the Fall Semester. Holy Cross Catholic School … Read more
A 33-year-old El Campo man is in custody and undergoing an evaluation after barricading himself into a Shimek street home Tuesday afternoon, according to Leader-news. The armed gunman held police at bay in a rain storm for several hours before finally surrendering to authorities. Myatt and Northside elementaries were placed into lockdown due to Webb … Read more
Wharton County has added one more road to its no-through truck traffic zone ordinance — CR 410. A public hearing was held Monday, and it was unanimously approved following the hearing following two people who spoke in favor. In November, commissioners court created no-through truck traffic zones on portions of county roads 406, 407 and … Read more
The Morales Community Center is holding its annual Frito Pie Fundraiser at the Center on Friday. Serving will start at 6 p.m. with the auction starting at 7. Donations for the food will be accepted at the door and the money raised by the event will be used in maintenance and preservation of the building … Read more
Last week Mike Rivet officially took over the role of Executive Director and Site Manager overseeing the Formosa Plastics Corporation in Point Comfort. He is replacing Vice President and General Manager Rick Crabtree who is retiring. Rivet graduated from Louisiana State University in 1984 and joined Formosa Plastics Corporation, Louisiana in 1985. Rivet has worked … Read more