Lost Cow – Owner Sought

The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is on a moo-ssion! Help them find the owner of a brown heifer discovered on Harvest Lane in East Bernard. The Sheriff’s office posted a picture of the cow on its social media page. If you’ve got the 411– Ring up Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550

City Services Updates

El Campo City Hall will be shut on Monday for New Year’s Day. It’ll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 2nd. Texas Disposal Systems won’t operate on January 1st. Services for the week will shift by a day. For this week only, Monday-Friday collection moves ahead by one day. Remember to put your poly … Read more

Cruise Night – Wheels & Fun

Car, truck, and bike enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Cruise Night is happening on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Domino’s Pizza in Wharton. It’s free, so join them for a night of cool rides and good company. Show off your wheels and make the last memories of 2023 unforgettable.

El Campo Kickboxer Success

El Campo’s Beverly Pratka, a kickboxer, made a stunning debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) by knocking out her opponent in 10 seconds. Despite losing her next fight, she won a bronze medal for Team USA. She plans to continue in MMA while also competing in kickboxing.The USA National Kickboxing Championships are set for February … Read more

Blight Battle Gains Momentum

El Campo’s councilman, John Hancock Jr., is leading a proactive effort to clean up the city. He envisions El Campo could be as clean as Fredericksburg or Marble Falls in the future. The city has started enforcing existing ordinances and is considering changes to trash services. Hancock believes that with consistent efforts and community involvement, … Read more

Man Flees, Faces Charges

Ryan Cruz Reyes, already accused of stealing from St. Robert’s Catholic Church, faces more charges after fleeing from police. He was spotted, tried to escape, and his car hit a police vehicle. Reyes was caught and now faces charges including tampering with evidence, evading arrest, and endangering a child. He’s in custody at the Wharton … Read more

Safe New Year Celebration

As New Year’s approaches, fire officials and police in Bay City urge everyone to celebrate safely. Fire Marshal Dan Shook emphasizes the importance of using fireworks only outside city limits to avoid citations. He also warns against celebratory gunfire, highlighting the danger of bullets falling back down. Bay City Police will increase patrols to prevent … Read more

Dive into New Year!

Dive into the New Year with Bay City Parks and Recreation. Join the polar plunge at Hillard Pool on Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. It’s a thrilling tradition for daredevils to kickstart the year. For seven years, they’ve hosted with donuts, cocoa, and more for a small fee. Adults pay $10, kids $5. Register at … Read more

Wharton Overpass Location Reconsidered

Wharton County is deciding this morning on the location of a new overpass for the I-69 project. Some want it at the airport, but others worry this would block a county road and slow down emergency response times. They’re considering a resolution to build the overpass near the airport and the county road to solve … Read more

Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Option

Real Christmas trees are not just a holiday tradition, they’re also eco-friendly. They clean the air and support local economies. After the holidays, instead of trashing your tree, consider recycling it. Many places offer tree recycling programs. You can also turn your tree into mulch for your garden or use it to create a wildlife … Read more