Local News

In El Campo, a 19-year-old guy named Dustin York got arrested by local cops. He’s facing three charges, one for firing a gun recklessly. Right now, he’s locked up in Wharton County Jail, needing $80,000 dollars to get out.

At tonight’s Victoria city council meeting, Rafael De La Garza III, Jan Scott, and Steven Kidder will officially become council members for Districts 1, 4, and 2 respectively. Kidder is replacing Josephine Soliz who’s stepping down for health reasons. The council will also discuss the city’s plans for dealing with droughts and make some changes … Read more

The El Campo Leader-News and the Wharton Journal-Spectator have joined forces, becoming the Wharton County Leader-Journal. They’ll cover all of Wharton County and continue to publish on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Subscriptions are now linked. The East Bernard Express remains unchanged, delivering on Thursdays to its own subscribers. The Leader-Journal offers comprehensive coverage, from elections to … Read more

The Luther Hotel in Palacios is getting a makeover. Volunteers are pitching in to clean up the place. They’re tossing out old stuff and saving what’s good, like beds and historic documents. It’s not just about tidying up, it’s about preserving memories and boosting the local economy. With over 30 volunteers putting in nearly 500 … Read more

Thursday night in Wharton County, there was a fire that destroyed a mobile home. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Firefighters from the Wharton Volunteer Fire Department, Hungerford VFD, and Glen Flora VFD quickly responded to the scene. They contained the fire by 11 PM. The cause appears to be electrical, but foul play is not … Read more

East Bernard Independent School District has hired Jeremy Jenkins as the new head football coach and athletic director. Jenkins, who previously led Harmony High School’s football team to the playoffs, is taking over from Wade Bosse, who transitioned to an administrative position within the district.

A car crash happened in Bay City on Friday morning. A red Mercury and a black Buick collided at Grace St. and Avenue F. One driver was trapped and several people were injured. The Fire Department freed the trapped driver. Eight people, including five kids, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The police … Read more

Amy’s Cookie Co. & Bakery, which started in El Campo, is opening a second location in Bay City, thanks to a $4,100 grant for expansion. The new shop will will open soon next to H-E-B. Amy Ilse, the owner, is thrilled as she used to sell cookies in Bay City before her first shop opened. … Read more

A credit card skimmer was found at a 7-Eleven in El Campo. These devices, often used by thieves, copy your card info during legitimate transactions. The data is then used for illegal purchases. It’s a growing problem in the area. Always check card readers before use and report any suspicious activity to the police. If … Read more

A 40-year-old man named Christopher Aguirre got charged by the local police for breaking into a building and being part of a criminal group. Right now, he’s in Victoria County Jail, with a bond set at $100,000