Victoria’s school board is working with JCA Law to search for a new superintendent. The law firm will handle recruiting and checking candidates, which is more efficient than the board doing it alone. They considered posting the job locally but decided against it to avoid unqualified candidates. The firm will also handle background checks and … Read more
El Campo is set to upgrade sewer lines on Flax, Corn, Cotton, and Rice streets, with a state grant covering most of the over $510 thousand dollar cost. The city council voted to accept the lowest bid for the job. The project will use a pipe bursting method to save time and reduce street disruption. … Read more
The Wharton Civic Center is asking the city for $1.7 million to upgrade the facility over five years. Plans include fixing the parking lot and replacing a dated air conditioning unit. They’re also looking to make the bathrooms accessible for people with disabilities and address other needs like new chairs and an electric sign. A … Read more
In a recent school board meeting, Wharton School District leaders discussed the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Michael O’Guin. After a private meeting, they decided to put him on leave and named Olatunji Oduwole as the temporary superintendent. This follows Dr. O’Guin’s announcement to retire after his contract ends in 2025. Dr. O’Guin chose not to … Read more
The Wharton Lions Club held a festive dinner at Mayor Tim Barker’s place to welcome their new leaders. Dick Wosniak is the new president, with Letha Barker, Ken Dimmick, and Ross Mudumiri as vice presidents. Joyce Ferrell will keep the records as secretary, and Susan Welch will manage the finances as treasurer. They also praised … Read more
Wharton residents Hector Hernandez and Giovanni Martin have made the dean’s list for spring semester. Hernandez earned this honor at the University of Maryland Global Campus by completing six credits with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Martin achieved similar success at the University of Dubuque in Iowa, registering 12 credits with a GPA of … Read more
Wharton City Council has greenlit upgrades to the local court, aiming to boost safety with a new emergency exit for judges and staff. The project, costing about $24,800, will be funded by the city’s building security reserve. In other city business, a major water project’s initial bill of over $1.5 million was approved, with state … Read more
El Campo celebrated its 119th birthday Wednesday with little fanfare. No events or speeches were planned to mark the occasion. The city, established in the late 1880s as “Prairie Switch” by the Texas-Mexican rail line, grew steadily, with businesses like the first store and Rice Hotel opening by 1898. El Campo officially incorporated in 1905 … Read more
In a local youth baseball tournament, the Tidehaven team had a mixed start. They won their first game against Palacios 7-2 but were defeated by the strong Sweeny team, with a tough loss of 16-0. In their victory, Tidehaven’s Kyle Kubecka stood out by hitting a double and scoring two runs, contributing to the team’s … Read more
Palacios residents, here’s some good news! The city will collect storm debris for free. If you have debris, call City Hall at 361-972-3605 before 4 PM on Monday. Don’t miss out—schedule your pickup now! The cleanup will happen on Tuesday. Let’s keep Palacios beautiful.