The Wharton County AgriLife Extension will host its annual program on Feb. 8 at Hungerford Hall. Get 5 credits for your Ag Pesticide License. Learn about managing weeds, laws, and hog control. Costs $35, includes lunch. Register by 5 today at the Extension Office.
Victoria County commissioners have agreed to tear down the old county jail, despite some believing it’s a historical landmark. Built in the 1940s, it’s served its time, but now needs a costly renovation. Commissioners say the $6 million estimate to fix it is too much. Yet, other historic buildings, like the old fire station, will … Read more
In El Campo, the school’s Guardian program is reopening. Any staff can apply, but strict criteria must be met for acceptance. Applicants go through a screening process and a psychological assessment. If they pass, they undergo a week of intensive training, including proficiency at the shooting range. Board approval is needed before becoming a guardian, … Read more
Javian Major, 26, from Houston, was arrested for forgery. He and Sandy Broussard, 38, allegedly faked signatures to steal life insurance money. Major, who worked at Family Care Mortuary in Bay City, was accused of mishandling bodies. The Texas Funeral Service Commission had no license record for him. People are upset because they didn’t take … Read more
In a major operation at a Wharton hotel, authorities nabbed Christopher King, suspected of multiple armed robberies, including ones in El Campo. No resistance was offered during the arrest. Police recovered some cash and clothing tied to the crimes. King is believed to have acted alone and faces charges. If convicted, he could face up … Read more
Families, friends, and alumni of Faith Christian Academy came together recently for the Winter Gala at the Wharton Civic Center. They honored veterans with special presentations, enjoyed dinner, and live entertainment. Students talked about the importance of the First Amendment. Veterans were recognized, and there was a special table for missing loved ones. The event … Read more
El Campo’s Volunteer Fire Department has a new $1.725 million ladder truck, Tower 1234. It’s got a 100-foot ladder, a powerful pump, and a 300-gallon tank. It’s already in service but hasn’t been used yet. The truck replaces an old one and is expected to serve the community for 20 years.
Last week, crowds gathered along the Colorado River to witness rising water levels. Fortunately, in Wharton and nearby areas, the river didn’t reach as high as feared, peaking at 38.6 feet instead of the predicted 43.2 feet. This spared residents from major flooding, even though heavy rainfall upstream caused swollen rivers and creeks.
The Bay City Council, with a 4 to 1 vote, decided to test a pig farm in the city for health and safety violations. The farm, owned by Councilman Ben Flores, has been controversial. The testing, costing $15,526, was triggered by a new law. Some council members think it’s too early to act on this … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s Office stopped a stolen GMC Sierra on U.S. 59 South near Wharton on Thursday. The driver, 45-year-old Raubel Sanchez Jimenez, ran into the woods but was caught by K-9 “Thor”. Jimenez was arrested for evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle, treated for minor leg injuries, and then taken to jail.