Emergency 9-1-1 lines are being disrupted at the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, prompting concern and arrests. Four people have been arrested for inappropriate 9-1-1 calls to Wharton County dispatchers since late October, several more were reported during the summer. The El Campo Police Department dispatchers also have to cope with abusive callers on the 9-1-1 … Read more
A 27-year-old El Campo man who shot his grandparents during a family argument will spend the next 15 years behind prison bars. Kristian Dre Cadriel stood before 23rd District Court Judge Ben Hardin last week to plea guilty to two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Because Cadriel used a deadly weapon, he … Read more
The Luther Hotel in Palacios, a 120-year-old landmark, is in danger of being demolished. With the death of its former owner, Jack Findlay, his estate has now been placed in probate court and the heirs of the Luther Hotel have announced its plans to sell the property. The new prospective owners have contacted the Texas … Read more
Bay City Police Department’s new Chief of Police has been announced and for the first time in the history of the city – it’s a woman. Christella Rodriguez is not only the first woman to be named Chief, but also the first Hispanic to be named to the post. She will be officially sworn in … Read more
Two Las Vegas men face human smuggling and drug charges after Wharton County Sheriff deputies stopped their vehicle for traffic violations last week. One of the men facing charges claimed he didn’t notice the two dirt-covered men riding in the back seat of their Buick sedan while the other opted to flee, ultimately being tracked … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds and the Kilgore Bulldogs meet again today in round three. The last time the Ricebirds defeated the Bulldogs was in New Caney at Texan Drive Stadium in 2015. The Ricebirds are hoping history might repeat itself. The stadium has a new name, but they’re playing in New Caney again this afternoon … Read more
One of El Campo’s homegrown sons was issued one of the highest honors the National FFA organization can grant. Ryan Williamson, son of El Campo Police Chief Gary Williamson, was selected as Texas’ nominee for the Western Region Vice President in Indianapolis on Oct. 29th. Williamson, now a junior at Texas A&M, was selected as … Read more
El Campo Boys & Girls Club requests new or gently used items children can give to their parents/and or loved ones for Christmas: stuffed animals, small tools for dad, dish towels or candles for mom; t-shirts with sayings appropriate for a small child to give. No longer recommended are items like ties for dad. Collections … Read more
Monday night the El Campo Public Works Department took the spotlight at city council. Eight men are directly responsible for El Campo’s Legacy Park on the West Loop being named the top park in the 2022 Best of Wharton County contest. Those eight men are Edward Montalvo, Corey Granados, Juan B. Leal Jr., Jose Rodriguez, … Read more
Even though the two options for an overpass on Highway 59 are less than a half a mile apart, opinions on where it should be located were miles apart Monday at the meeting of the Wharton County Commissioners. The options included placing the overpass at the entrance to the Wharton Regional Airport or to the … Read more