Wharton’s offense cooled off Friday after a recent 36-point performance, falling 36-6 to the La Marque Cougars in their lowest-scoring game this season. Despite the loss, Wharton’s defense kept fighting, led by Anthony Hatchett with 1.5 sacks and Raelon Thompson with 16 tackles and a forced fumble. La Marque’s Cory Hosea ran wild with 267 … Read more
Riverside Park in Bay City will be the center of fall fun this month as the Parks and Recreation Department rolls out a lineup of community events. The season kicked off Saturday with “Go Wild with the Riverside Rangers,” featuring pumpkin painting and outdoor activities. Later in the month, families can enjoy Campfire Stories with … Read more
Dozens of residents and local officials walked down Fulton Street in Wharton last Wednesday for The Crisis Center’s annual “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes,” marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s event carried a more personal tone, with signs showing the faces of victims, including 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, killed by her husband in March. … Read more
State lawmakers met Monday at the El Campo Civic Center to address two major threats facing Texas farmers — the deadly screwworm and the rice-destroying delphacid. The screwworm, a fly that attacks open wounds on animals, recently resurfaced near the U.S.–Mexico border after decades of control. Experts warned an outbreak could devastate livestock across South … Read more
Boling ISD started construction on a brand-new Newgulf Elementary, set to open in Spring of ’27. The $32 million school will replace the nearly century-old campus built in 1929. Unlike the old building, the new school will house all classrooms under one roof, with grade clusters, dedicated restrooms, and special education hubs. Features include a … Read more
Bay City Police will hold a free community training on December 3rd, aimed at preparing residents for active shooter situations. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course, led by Sgt. Ruben Gutierrez, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the police department. The program follows the Avoid, Deny, Defend model, teaching people how to stay safe … Read more
The Wharton Tigers came up short Friday night, falling 36-6 to La Marque during the Cougars’ homecoming in Texas City. Senior tailback Cory Hosea proved unstoppable, rushing for more than 200 yards and scoring four touchdowns. Wharton’s only highlight came in the first quarter when Brandon Sims, Jr. punched in a three-yard run. Despite solid … Read more
Union Pacific has filed plans to build about five miles of new track in south-central Matagorda County, aiming to connect directly with LyondellBasell’s polymer plant near Wadsworth and Bay City. The project, called the Wadsworth Industrial Lead, would add a second rail option for the plant, which is now only served by BNSF Railway. Union … Read more
Wharton County has been fortunate with steady rainfall this year, but officials warn dry conditions like those in ’22 and ’23 can quickly return. The Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District says the Gulf Coast Aquifer, which supplies most of the county’s water, must be protected. About 96 percent of local groundwater is used for farming, … Read more
An El Campo police chase ended Saturday night with the arrest of 41-year-old Edwin John Hernandez of Del Valle. Officers say Hernandez resisted arrest and assaulted two officers before being taken into custody near Zip In Zip Out in Palacios. He now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on police, family violence with a weapon, … Read more