Wharton ISD is facing a tight budget but doesn’t plan to hike taxes. Trustees are keeping the tax rate steady, even though they expect to spend more than they’ll earn. They predict expenses will exceed income by $1.5 million, but they’re not planning to cut staff or stipends. Instead, they’re banking on state funds for … Read more
Residents of Edna have a chance to tidy up their homes with a citywide cleanup from July 9th to 13th. They can drop off items like furniture, appliances, and car batteries at 404 N. Kleas Street. On July 11th, volunteers will collect curbside items. However, things like televisions, computers, and hazardous chemicals won’t be accepted. … Read more
In Wharton the levee construction’s been delayed by rain, pushing the finish to March of ’25. This big project aims to reduce flooding in the city. Meanwhile, the FM 1301 extension should be ready by fall, and sidewalk improvements are on hold pending approvals. The city’s also planning to chat about downtown’s future soon. Plus, … Read more
El Campo is considering fee hikes for utilities like water and trash but not taxes. The city council is debating this because they need more money for road and utility repairs. The average bill could go up by about $4.11. They’re also thinking about raising the road surcharge by 25 cents. The final decision on … Read more
Ganado ISD approved an $11.6 million budget for next school year, which might fall short by $255,000. They plan to spend $4.6 million on salaries, $2.1 million on debts, and $1.5 million on maintenance. Last year, they expected to be short by $324,080 but ended up breaking even. The school’s finance director says the tax … Read more
Edna kicked off the first of three public workshops despite the rain, with 25 locals sharing ideas for the city’s future. The event, funded by a grant, was led by CSRS consultants from Louisiana. They’re crafting a 15-20 year plan for Edna, focusing on housing, economy, and infrastructure, aiming to turn residents’ long-term visions and … Read more
The City of El Campo has confirmed a rabies case in a local dog. Officials say the community is safe with no other recent cases reported. Rabies, a viral disease, can affect the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. Symptoms in animals include unusual aggression, paralysis, and foaming at the mouth. In humans, early … Read more
A rollover crash in Pierce sent three people to the hospital and caused a traffic detour for an hour. The incident happened Monday night, and emergency crews, aided by local firefighters, responded quickly. Despite the vehicle flipping multiple times, all passengers managed to escape without needing to be rescued. The extent of their injuries was … Read more
In Victoria, a family dispute turned violent, leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Reyven Girdy. The altercation began with a verbal spat and escalated when Girdy hit her mother and threw a urine sample at her. The situation worsened when her grandmother intervened and was also attacked. The conflict was reportedly triggered by Girdy’s reaction … Read more
In El Campo, a missing 11-year-old girl was found safe, swimming at Lost Lagoon RV Resort. Wharton County deputies had searched for hours after her parents reported her missing. With help from resort staff and a public announcement, she was located and returned home, reminding everyone of the importance of communication between parents and children.