The El Campo Ricebirds kick off district play tonight at home against the Beeville Jones Trojans. Coming off a strong 4-1 non-district run, Coach Travis Reeve says his team is ready for the challenge as injured players return to the lineup. Beeville, now 1-4, brings a run-heavy spread offense and aggressive defense to town. El … Read more
An El Campo woman has been cleared of arson charges after a Wharton County jury found her not guilty of setting a ’23 fire that destroyed a semi-truck. Forty-four-year-old Toretta Faye Cunningham says she’s relieved the ordeal is over, calling the experience “a nightmare.” The fire broke out at BR Trucking on Marek Road last … Read more
Downtown Edna will come alive Saturday, October 18th, as Texana Fest ’25 takes over Main Street. The free, family-friendly event begins at 3 p.m. with local vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music throughout the afternoon. A vintage car show starts at 5:30, followed by the Chris Zuber Band leading a street dance until … Read more
A new gas station and convenience store planned for East Jackson will bring more than fuel — it’s improving local fire safety. The El Campo City Council voted to extend a six-inch water line and install a fire hydrant near North Wharton. The city will spend about $32,000 on the project, with developers reimbursing most … Read more
An El Campo woman has been sentenced for helping her son hide stolen altar items from St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Sixty-one-year-old Sandra Rivera Hedges pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and received one year of deferred probation, 20 hours of community service, a $200 fine, and $5,000 restitution to the church. Police say she … Read more
Downtown Wharton will come alive Saturday as about 2,000 people gather for the 17th Annual Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with wine tastings from Texas wineries, live music by Wharton’s Robert Cline Jr. and Boling’s Bubba Westly, and plenty of local food options. Families can also enjoy … Read more
Victoria County deputies have identified the woman killed Friday on Minatre Road as 47-year-old Charminy Lewis of Plano. The suspect, 41-year-old Seng Savin, was arrested that evening near Houston Highway and FM 1686. Authorities say Savin, originally from Cambodia and in the U.S. illegally, was also wanted in a Los Angeles murder case. He’s charged … Read more
A Brazoria County community is in shock after deputies say a mother shot her four children early last Friday morning, killing two of them. Investigators identified 31-year-old Oninda Romelus as the suspect, now charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Deputies found the children inside a vehicle near Rosharon just … Read more
Nonresidents will now pay $20 a year to use the Bay City Public Library. The new policy took effect October 1st and replaces the former limited-access card for those living outside Matagorda County. The change gives nonresidents full borrowing rights, access to digital materials, and entry to library programs. County residents will still receive free … Read more
El Campo’s newest mural now brightens Friendship Park on North Wharton Street, showcasing big Texas pride. Created by El Campo Middle School art teacher Pam Clapp, the mural features a Texas flag and postcard-style welcome design. It’s part of a Keep El Campo Beautiful project, with more murals planned to highlight local history, farming, and … Read more