El Campo completed the first sweep of Hurricane Beryl debris removal Friday, focusing on vegetative debris. The second sweep for vegetative and construction debris started Saturday and will take about a week. Final collection begins Monday, August 12th. Residents should place any remaining debris at the curb before August 12th. Debris placed after that becomes … Read more
Wharton County crews are battling mosquitoes as the first West Nile virus case is confirmed in Texas. Wharton uses a new vapor system to spray the city, covering more area quickly. El Campo uses three trucks for city-wide coverage. Spraying is paused if it rains or winds exceed 10 mph. Residents are advised to minimize … Read more
Victoria ISD is hosting Froggy Camp on August 8th from 4 to 5 p.m. for pre-k students and their parents. This event helps families meet teachers and get familiar with the school before classes start on August 13th. Parents will visit classrooms, meet teachers, and update information. The event aims to ease the transition into … Read more
Wharton County Junior College is launching a new certificate program this fall to address the growing need for mental health care. The program will offer a Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor certificate. This one-year course prepares students for jobs in social work, counseling, and addiction services. The demand for substance abuse counselors in Texas is expected … Read more
Wharton civic leader Burnell Neal urged the Wharton ISD board to thoroughly vet candidates for the superintendent position at a recent meeting. He emphasized the importance of not rushing the process and settling for the interim superintendent. Neal, a councilman, expressed concerns about the board’s past decisions and the need for a careful selection to … Read more
In El Campo, Jaylin Makhi Hawkins, 20, admitted to taping children changing clothes and received 10 years of probation instead of prison. He cannot visit places involving children, live near schools, or use the internet freely. He must register as a sex offender, get counseling, and perform 500 hours of community service. His crimes were … Read more
Bay City and El Campo police are looking for Adam J. Saenz Jr., 22, wanted for indecency with a child. He might be in the El Campo area. Anyone with information should call Detective Morales at 979-245-8500 or El Campo Police. Anonymous tips are welcome.
A Bloomington woman, Dina Glawson, 55, was arrested after being found with 10 grams of meth and loaded syringes. She faces charges of drug manufacture, possession, and tampering with evidence. On July 23rd, Victoria County deputies stopped her vehicle for driving on the wrong side of the road. A K9 unit alerted to drugs, leading … Read more
Wharton City Council approved a temporary occupancy for a new storage facility on FM 1301, allowing it to fill units before completing a required detention pond. The owner expects the pond to be finished by September, with full completion by January. Due to limited contractors, the pond’s construction is delayed. The council granted a 90-day … Read more
El Campo’s school board is waiting for certified property values from Wharton County, pushing the district against Thursday’s tax rate deadline. Superintendent Bob Callaghan mentioned delays due to a needed letter from the solar farm. Finance Director Demetric Wells is using last year’s rates to estimate the budget. The current tax rate is .7575 per … Read more