Victoria Electric Cooperative reported a power outage Monday afternoon in the Nursery area. Soon after a lineman was on duty- and restored the power to the area an hour later. Some customers reported power restoration at about the same time, however the VEC reported that power was restored to most of the area, except Love … Read more
The Wharton County Commissioners Court approved a pair of resolutions to formally hire an administrator and three engineering–architectural firms to manage three drainage projects in the county during their meeting Dec. 27th. Although the commissioners had previously selected the companies the new resolutions were the formal hiring of the firms to manage the $11.8 million … Read more
Matagorda County approved PCC Chemicals tax abatement during its final meeting. During the public hearing for the approval, all citizens and interested persons were encouraged to present their views to the Commissioners Court. And they did just that. The new manufacturing facility will encompass approximately 120 acres on the Port of Bay City’s land. The … Read more
El Campo running back Rueben Owens had an incredible high school career for the Ricebirds. Though he is headed to Texas A&M for college, the five-star prospect has one more order of business before Aggieland. Owens will be playing in this week’s All-American Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday at noon Central time. It will … Read more
On Jan.1st Bobby Seiferman was sworn in as Matagorda County Judge during ceremonies at the county courthouse. Seiferman grew up in Matagorda County and knows how important the ag and energy sectors are to the local economy. He is also a former board member for the Matagorda County Museum, a past president of the Bay … Read more
Concerns over criminal activity means El Campo’s Willie Bell Park on West Second will soon be down to one entrance. It took city council less than five minutes to order the closure of the park’s West First at Aztec Street entrance in a unanimous vote. City Manager Courtney Sladek says closing the entrance was a … Read more
El Campo basketball showed out against Bay City at the Blackcat Holiday Tournament last Wednesday. In their last few tuneup games before district play, the Ricebirds took down the Blackcats 73-46. El Campo’s defense held Bay City to single-digit scoring in the first and second quarters. Ricebird junior Oliver Miles shocked Bay City with 19 … Read more
Matagorda County Commissioners approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for HIF USA Inc. during their last regular meeting. The creation of the reinvestment zone opens the way for a possible tax abatement for the company if they choose to locate their proposed plant in Matagorda County.
Just before the Christmas rush in mid-December, Sears Hometown Stores Inc., filed for bankruptcy, and while El Campo might be losing the name, that’s all that plans to go. Locally, Sears Hometown has been leasing from Treehouse Furniture and its product lines are on the way out. The liquidation is only for Sears, which currently … Read more
El Campo’s students are returning to campuses Wednesday missing the first Monday in 2023 for a teacher work day. Following close is St. Philip Catholic School — students start today, but miss out on the Friday the 13th day off, in exchange for a day off the following Monday. Louise ISD follows with St. Phillip … Read more