Matagorda County is moving forward with a major eighty-six million dollar federal project focused on coastal protection and navigation safety. The project will dredge the Colorado River channel and reuse that sand to help rebuild and protect Sargent Beach. County leaders say the work will reduce erosion, improve storm protection, and keep river traffic moving … Read more
In Wharton County, thieves stole a Kubota tractor with a front-end loader and shredder from a property just north of El Campo’s city limits back in early November. Sheriff’s deputies are investigating and ask anyone with tips to come forward. The bright orange tractor was possibly spotted later at the El Campo Inn, and it … Read more
Students and families at Linnie Roberts Elementary in Bay City came together this holiday season for their annual Toys for Tots drive, donating hundreds of new toys to help local kids in need.For a full week, parents dropped off dolls, games, action figures, books, and crafts each morning, filling the school’s collection spot with colorful … Read more
In Fort Bend and Wharton Counties, OakBend Medical Center has earned local spotlight for its impressive growth and community-focused care. CEO Joe Freudenberger shared how the hospital system expanded from one campus to three, adding dozens of clinics and services tailored to residents. OakBend stands out with its true no-wait emergency rooms in Richmond and … Read more
In El Campo, the city council has unanimously voted to honor longtime former councilwoman Gloria Harris by naming the pavilion at Willie Bell Park after her. The 83-year-old Harris, who served the southwest precinct for 30 years as the city’s longest-serving member and its first Black woman on council, expressed gratitude for the recognition while … Read more
In Victoria, sheriff’s deputies teamed up with a regional drug task force for a major win against traffickers last Friday on Highway 59. During a simple traffic stop, they uncovered 44 pounds of cocaine cleverly hidden in a secret compartment built into the vehicle. The people inside the car were quickly arrested on serious charges … Read more
Wharton County landowners with small agricultural tracts are getting a heads-up about changes coming to ag exemptions, but officials say there is no reason to panic. Starting January 1st, minimum acreage requirements will increase for livestock, cropland, turf farms, and orchards. The Central Appraisal District says properties can still qualify through leases or active agricultural … Read more
The holiday season brought help and cheer to El Campo as the Blessing Cup’s Trim-A-Tree food drive continued last weekend. More than forty decorated trees were displayed at El Campo Mid-Town Medical on North Mechanic Street. Families visited, donated non-perishable food, enjoyed Christmas music, and took photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All donations went … Read more
Downtown Wharton is turning the courthouse square into a winter playground this Friday evening. Snow on the Square runs from five to eight at the Wharton County Historic Courthouse. Organizers are adding a quieter, early snow play window for toddlers and people with special needs during the first thirty minutes. The event is free, with … Read more
In Victoria, a dedicated mom named Amanda Licerio is fighting for better school nursing support for kids with severe disabilities. Her daughter relies on a tracheostomy tube for breathing, needing constant cleaning day and night. The Victoria Independent School District provides a full-time nurse only on Thursdays and Fridays, forcing Licerio to hire private help … Read more