There’s a sewer problem on South Wharton Street at Spruce Street in El Campo. The city has closed the road for repairs and rerouted traffic. If you live on Spruce Street, you can still get to your house. Everyone else should avoid the area and follow detour signs. The city is working to fix the … Read more
The annual March for Life is happening tonight in Victoria. It starts at 7 at St. Mary’s Church, due to construction at DeLeon Plaza. The march will end at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, where Heather Hobbs, a mother and survivor of sexual assault, will speak. The marchers aim to change people’s hearts and minds … Read more
The Van Vleck School Board has decided to demolish the O.H. Herman Jr. High and E. Rudd Intermediate school buildings. The decision was made after a meeting held in the fall revealed that community members felt the building was unsafe and too costly to maintain. On Monday night bids for the demolition were awarded to … Read more
Bay City Police are looking into two shootings. The first happened Thursday on Ave. F, where gunshots damaged two cars and a house, but no one was hurt. The second incident occurred early Friday at Palm Village, where a 31-year-old man was shot and is now in stable condition at the hospital. Detective Jerome Estrada … Read more
Donna Mikeska, a marketing coordinator for MidCoast Health Care Systems, was named Citizen Of The Year by the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office. She runs the Coffee With A Cop program, which allows locals to mingle with officers over breakfast. The program, offering morning coffee and snacks, attracts 60 to 75 people. Despite concerns, the program … Read more
Matagorda County is backing Palacios city’s new development plans. They’ve approved a special tax zone and are hoping to build an 18-hole golf course there. However, some officials are worried about the long-term commitment and potential financial risks. They believe more safeguards are needed before moving forward.
El Campo City Council unanimously denied Vape City’s request to open a smoke shop at 1406 N. Mechanic. The council was concerned about the health and safety of the youth in the community. The council’s decision will help reduce access to vaping devices and support school initiatives to decrease student use of vapes and negative … Read more
On Christmas Eve, Landon Hicks, a sophomore from Ganado, mistook a stranger for a friend. The stranger pulled out a gun, but Landon bravely called the police and followed him. When the police arrived, Landon chased and tackled the suspect, preventing potential harm and helping the police arrest him. The Ganado Police praised Landon for … Read more
The Harvest House food pantry got a $3,000 donation from Sparklight’s Charitable Giving Fund. Volunteers and director Audrey Rollins posed for a photo with the donation and Sparklight employees for The Tribune. The broadband provider aims to help education, fight hunger, and support community development.
The City of El Campo praised Esmeralda Rangel, their utility billing manager, as the top worker of the year. Mayor Chris Barbee presented her the award at the recent council session. Colleagues commended her as a reliable team player, always assisting in different departments. Despite facing challenging customers daily, she maintains a positive attitude.