Last week, crowds gathered along the Colorado River to witness rising water levels. Fortunately, in Wharton and nearby areas, the river didn’t reach as high as feared, peaking at 38.6 feet instead of the predicted 43.2 feet. This spared residents from major flooding, even though heavy rainfall upstream caused swollen rivers and creeks.
The Bay City Council, with a 4 to 1 vote, decided to test a pig farm in the city for health and safety violations. The farm, owned by Councilman Ben Flores, has been controversial. The testing, costing $15,526, was triggered by a new law. Some council members think it’s too early to act on this … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s Office stopped a stolen GMC Sierra on U.S. 59 South near Wharton on Thursday. The driver, 45-year-old Raubel Sanchez Jimenez, ran into the woods but was caught by K-9 “Thor”. Jimenez was arrested for evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle, treated for minor leg injuries, and then taken to jail.
The Bay City Police are looking for leads on a shooting that happened at Joe’s Sports Bar on Sunday. A 19-year-old local woman was injured and is still in the hospital. There’s a reward for any solid info leading to an arrest. If you know something, call Detective Chris Cunningham at Bay City PD.
Victoria College moves forward with a big investment in its future. Leaders and locals gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new student success center. The $10-million project will offer students resources like a library, advising, tutoring, and veteran services all in one place. Completion is expected by 2025
El Campo’s powerlifting team ranked third in a recent competition, with two members, Aidan Garcia and Camdyn Phillips, winning their weight classes. Garcia lifted a total of 1,390 pounds, including a 530-pound deadlift, while Phillips lifted a total of 1,420 pounds. Their victories contributed to El Campo’s overall score of 31 points.
The railway repairs on Seventh St. have been postponed due to supply chain issues. The new date is undecided. Detour routes remain the same. New signs will be put up to inform the public. Locals can use 5th, 6, or 8th streets, or Golden Avenue or Marguerite Street. Larger trucks should use State Highway 60 … Read more
During the last El Campo city council meeting, a new restaurant plan got approved for North Mechanic. A piece of land next to the nursing home and Dollar General will be turned into a restaurant zone instead of housing. A company called Vaquero Ventures wants to build a fast-food chain there, bringing in 18-25 jobs. … Read more
A fire broke out at STP’s nuclear plant due to an oil leak in a turbine. The staff put it out without outside help. No one was hurt and the reactor is stable. The second unit is still running at full power. They’re now focusing on fixing the leak and cleaning up before bringing the … Read more
A liquor store in El Campo got robbed Saturday night. A guy came in, chatted with the clerk, then suddenly demanded money and flashed a gun. He took cash and vodka, then drove off in a white SUV. Police think it might be linked to another robbery earlier. They’re looking for him and asking for … Read more