The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo finished its 23-day event, and boy, was it a success! Over 2.4 million guests came to enjoy the fun, and more than 35,000 exhibitors showed off their skills. Speaking of exhibitors, 64 Wharton County 4-H members and their families competed in various shows and competitions. This rodeo is the … Read more
Riverside Park is hosting its Fourth Annual Smoke Off this Friday and Saturday. If you think your grilling skills are top-notch, then try your hand at this competition and a chance to win $2500 dollars and first place. The competition features a wide range of Texas-style barbecue staples judged in different categories like brisket, pork … Read more
Last December Los Cucos Mexican Café was lost in a fire, and now the owners have received more bad news. On March 13th, they were informed that they lost their lease, and the building will have to be torn down. The City of Wharton owns the land where the building sits next to the Colorado … Read more
Bay City PD had an amazing time at the Great Steak Cookoff which helped support Bay City ISD Education Foundation. Not only did they have two cook off teams but they also had a unique way to raise money. McCoy’s Building Supply sponsored a “jail and bail” where guests could have someone “arrested” for a … Read more
A+ Metal Recycling in Victoria County was broken into sometime on Thursday night or early Friday morning, and a large amount of cash was reported missing. The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the burglary when the recycling center opened on Friday morning. The scene has been processed, and an investigation is underway. … Read more
Bay City’s Riverside Park may face a new challenge during the city’s budget process, as some have suggested leasing the park to a private investor. While there’s been no formal action or closed session talks on the possibility, the park was discussed in last year’s budget meetings. Leasing the park could help alleviate costs, but … Read more
El Campo bids farewell to one of its dedicated public servants, Stephen Helterbridle, who recently retired after working for the Public Works department for nearly 26 years. Starting as a meter technician, he rose through the ranks to become a crew chief in the field utility repair crew and later, a wastewater treatment operator. Known … Read more
El Campo Police Chief Gary Williamson is resigning from his post effective April 7th after 23 years of service. An interim department leader is expected to be approved by the city council on Monday. Williamson will become the police chief in Lockhart, a city with a population of 14,379 and a lower than average crime … Read more
The El Campo soccer program has made history as both the boys’ and girls’ teams have qualified for the playoffs at the same time for the first time ever! While the Ricebirds have made it to the playoffs before, the Ladybirds are thrilled to be making their first-ever trip to the postseason. The Ladybirds will … Read more
Over 120 kids and their families braved chilly weather and rain to participate in the annual Kidfish event at Legacy Pond over the weekend. Coastal Catfish delivered over 1,000 pounds of catfish ahead of time, making for an easy catch despite the tough conditions. City Public Works Director, Kevin Thompson, says that while some kids … Read more