The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today adopted rules prohibiting non-municipal public water and sewer utilities from disconnecting customers during extreme cold weather emergencies. The new rules mean those utilities cannot disconnect service or issue late fees for nonpayment of bills due during such emergencies, including for bills previously due. Under the new rules, … Read more
Golf carts are a topic of discussion once again, as some people are not following the law. City Manager Gary Broz says the City of Edna decided to revert back to Texas law for Edna to enforce. Texas law allows for golf carts to be driven up to five miles from the golf course, which … Read more
The first phase of the levee project designed to protect much of Wharton from flooding from the Colorado River, Caney Creek, and Peach Creek has been moved into next year. According to Andy Park, a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the discovery of two species of mussels that are about to … Read more
On October 19th Bay City Police Department’s Interim Chief Christella Rodriguez swore in two new police officers — Officer Ashley Rubio and Officer Tyler Jackson. Rubio graduated from Foster High school in 2015. Rubio went to Wharton County junior college to continue her education and received her associate degree in law enforcement. She attended the … Read more
Texas pumpkin producers experienced a second sub-par season in a row, as drought conditions led to fewer management issues, but lower yields — according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. However, lower yields were translating into higher prices and demand. Producers reported a mixed bag of results due to drought. Some who had ample … Read more
With the governor’s office and other state posts up for contention, turnout is expected to be heavy as early voting gets under way today for the November General Election. Wharton County has 25,895 registered voters, according to the Wharton County Office of Elections Administration. During the 2018 mid-term election, 12,995 Wharton County voters cast ballots … Read more
Shopping in El Campo stores is picking up, according to the city’s main economic indicator, and officials hope the trend continues. The State Comptroller’s Office announced the city’s sales tax collections were up 11.37 percent during the latest reporting period, and reflects purchases made in August during the height of back-to-school shopping. Sales tax rebates … Read more
The Wharton Lions Club named Sadie Favors as the winner of the Peace Poster Contest. She is an eighth grader at Faith Christian Academy. Her poster will advance to the district contest. The Peace Poster Contest is an annual event held by Lion Club International for children ages 11-13. One grand prize winner and 23 … Read more
The 2022 National Wreaths Across America ceremonies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17th, at more than 2,500 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad. A ceremony will be held In Wharton at 1 p.m. at the Wharton County Courthouse. The wreath-laying event is made possible by volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise … Read more
Almost a year after it shut down — renovation of the Danevang Post Office started again only to be stalled by a swarm of bees which made their home in the building at some point after its closure last January. The swarm was thought to have been dealt with before the first floorboards were removed … Read more