Wharton’s Republicans held a fundraiser on Thursday with food, an auction, and a talk by Sheriff Boyd. Auction items included a clock, a bench, a hat, and a fishing trip. The top items were a cooler and a pistol, fetching $850 and $2,400 respectively. The event ended with a speech by State Senator Huffman.
The Wharton Girls Softball Association has extended its registration for the new season. The last chance to sign-up is on January 20th at the Wharton Girls Softball Field. After registration, coaches will draft teams on Jan. 29th and 30.th Payment is due by Jan. 31st. The 12U and 14U seasons will align with local junior … Read more
The Old Landmark Committee in Victoria honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a car ride from MLK Park to St. Peter’s Baptist Church. The event, usually a walk, saw Victoria residents braving the cold to show their respect for King. People of all ages and backgrounds gathered to honor King.
On Sunday morning, Victoria Police responded to a car crash near Zac Lentz Parkway. The driver, a 36-year-old man, seemed to be having a mental health crisis and had harmed himself with a weapon. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. The type of weapon wasn’t disclosed. As of Sunday afternoon, his condition was … Read more
The Wharton Police Department is inviting applications for the WPD Citizens’ Police Academy. The deadline is March 29th, and classes start on April 9th at the Wharton Civic Center from 6 to 9 p.m. The academy aims to educate citizens about police work, helping attendees understand police practices and services better.
The 100 Club of Wharton County is having its 2024 Membership Meeting and 2023 Awards Banquet on Thursday at the Wharton Civic Center. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the banquet at 7. Awards will be given to outstanding law enforcement members. Existing members and those interested in joining … Read more
The Victoria Chamber of Commerce and the Victoria Advocate are hosting a forum this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walker Auditorium, University of Houston-Victoria campus. The forum will feature the six mayoral candidates. The special election is on February 3rd, and early voting starts Wednesday and ends on January 30th. Everyone is … Read more
Bay City Independent School District has canceled school and extracurricular activities for today due to bad weather. The School Board Meeting will be rescheduled for a later date as well. The district will continue to monitor the weather for tomorrow. In addition, All city offices will be closed today
The U.S. is investing $42 billion to improve high-speed internet access, with $3.3 billion going to Texas. Local leaders are working to ensure everyone in Matagorda County has good internet. They’re challenging official reports that claim 98% coverage, saying it’s not enough. The goal is to improve internet for everyone, especially kids who need it … Read more
El Campo’s swim team is gearing up for the district meet on Friday. They had one more practice meet on Saturday. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams have been improving, with many achieving personal bests. Last season, they made it to state and won district championships. The top swimmers are Julian Little and Kaden Beal.