El Campo head football coach Travis Reeve led the Ricebirds’ first official practice at Ricebird Stadium. Schools statewide can go full speed with full contact on Saturday if they complete five days of practice. El Campo’s varsity and junior varsity will scrimmage at 8:15 on Saturday morning at Ricebird Stadium. Meanwhile, teams from Edna, Ganado, … Read more
Wharton ISD trustees have chosen Olatunji Oduwole as the new superintendent in a 6-1 vote. Trustee Curtis Evans was the only dissenting vote. Oduwole, who has been with the district for eight years, was previously the maintenance and operations director. He was named interim superintendent on June 20th. The board praised his performance and plans … Read more
The City of Wharton has approved a measure to stay covered for cyber liability and data breaches, following recommendations from city staff and the finance committee. Assistant City Manager Paula Favors emphasized the importance of this coverage due to the rising risk of cyber attacks. The new plan will cost $1,250 for the upcoming fiscal … Read more
Starting Friday, Texas residents can save on clothing, footwear, and more during the annual sales tax holiday weekend. Shoppers save $8 per $100 spent on qualifying items, with many stores offering additional sales. Purchases must be under $100 and made between August 9th and midnight August 11th. The event helps make school clothes more affordable, … Read more
While updating Edna High School’s library, staff found vintage items, including yearbooks and memorabilia. Assistant Principal Sarah Bradley discovered loose papers from 1928 and scrapbooks from teo students. They also found 20 laminated copies of the school newspaper, the Grassbur, from 1929-1930. These items are now available for public viewing, showcasing the school’s history.
Blake Downs was found guilty of murder in Port Lavaca on Tuesday. In 2022, Downs was charged with the shooting death of his 19-year-old friend, Coewin Boerm. The friends had been out all night, and alcohol was involved. The incident occurred in a garage at Downs’ family home, where a 9mm pistol was fired twice, … Read more
El Campo’s $28.15 million budget plan awaits council’s decision on its impact on residents. The city needed delayed data from Wharton County to calculate the No New Revenue Rate, now set at 44.066 cents per $100, down from 44.421 cents. This rate ensures the same budget without new development revenue. The preliminary budget keeps the … Read more
Jackson County Medical Clinic in Edna has earned a three-year accreditation from The Compliance Team. This recognition confirms the clinic’s adherence to Medicare standards and high-quality care. The accreditation highlights the clinic’s commitment to excellent healthcare for Edna’s rural community. It will help the clinic maintain and improve its services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations … Read more
Business is booming in Jackson County. The May sales tax report shows a 24.7% increase from last year, with the county receiving $148,771.51. Year-to-date, sales tax receipts are up 23.84%. Edna also saw growth, with a 7.02% increase for the year. Ganado’s sales tax receipts dropped 30.35% in May and 29.93% for the year. The … Read more
The Victoria Independent School District announced that all students will receive free meals for the upcoming school year through the Community Eligibility Program. This federal program allows schools in low-income areas to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without income surveys. VISD will provide meals with proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and … Read more