Keith and Benny Kettler, new to El Campo, won December’s Yard Of The Month just nine months after moving in. They built their house and yard from scratch, with Keith doing all the gardening. He learned gardening while working in a nursery. They plan to add a vegetable garden, two flower beds, and four crepe … Read more
Blair Ross Couey Jr., from El Campo, could face 20 years in prison for threatening a bar worker with a knife in Glen Flora about 18 months ago. He was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After causing a disturbance at Scheller’s Bar, he fled but continued to make threats. Two days later, … Read more
A gas station clerk in Bay City is okay after a weekend robbery at Jain’s Minimart. The clerk was held up with a gun, and money was taken. The suspect, a heavy-set Hispanic or Black male around 6 feet tall, wore a black unzipped hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and black/white tennis shoes. The getaway vehicle … Read more
On January 19th at 4PM, the Crisis Center is hosting its 16th Annual Chicken Fried Steak Dinner at the Bay City Civic Center. For $20, you get a plate of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and dessert. Free beer and wine are available for dine-in guests. Enjoy live music by Dave Owen, … Read more
Over the weekend, a fire broke out in a shed located at 517 Breitling Lane in Wharton. The shed was fully engulfed in flames and the body of 67-year-old Erasmo Don Juan was found inside. State Fire Marshal investigators believe that the fire was caused by a space heater that was being used inside the … Read more
Amanda and Miguel Terrazas celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, Jocelyn, the first baby born in 2024, at 2:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Victoria. Despite planning to spend the holiday at home, Jocelyn’s early arrival changed their plans. Amanda will take a short break from her nursing job at Citizens Medical Center … Read more
Wharton County Fairgrounds is hosting a Livestock Clinic on Saturday, January 6. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. experts will teach about cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, sheep, and goats. It’s a great chance for education. For more details, reach out to your local extension office.
Caddie’s Bar in Wharton is having a BBQ chicken fundraiser and bake sale on Saturday, Jan. 20, to help baby Kai Ramos. Kai needs two helmets costing $4,000 for his plagio-cephaly condition, which isn’t covered by insurance. They’re also accepting donations. The dinner includes Spanish rice, beans, and bread.
Wharton County officials decided to replace a structurally damaged bridge on County Road 215 over the West Bernard Creek. The Texas Department of Transportation had closed the bridge due to safety concerns. The county had hoped to keep it open with temporary repairs, but TxDOT insisted on its closure. Now, thanks to federal funding from … Read more
VFW Post 2438 celebrated the winners of Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, and Teacher of the Year with a BBQ dinner. High school students recorded 5-minute essays on democracy for Voice of Democracy. Middle school students wrote 300-400 word essays on patriotism for Patriot’s Pen. Teachers were recognized for teaching patriotism. The winners were Matt … Read more