Residents in Wharton County are now facing higher utility bills, with El Campo seeing its second rate hike of the year and Wharton experiencing its first. El Campo’s water base rate jumped from $14.75 to $16.25 for 2,000 gallons, and sewer from $16 to $17.50. Seniors face some what smaller increases. Meanwhile, Wharton’s 5,000-gallon water … Read more
Wharton County drivers should prepare for delays and seek alternate routes due to the FM 1161 overpass closure at U.S. 59. The overpass, shut down last week, will remain closed until turnaround work is complete. A temporary 60 mph speed limit is in effect, with law enforcement closely monitoring the area to prevent speeding, which … Read more
The Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair is returning to downtown Wharton for its 16th year on Saturday from 4-10 p.m. The event organizer expects over 2,000 attendees to enjoy wine from three Texas wineries, plus beer options. Live music, food trucks, local vendors, a vintage car show, and family-friendly activities like horse carriage rides … Read more
Two Fort Bend County brothers, Jessie Jerome White and Nelsin Ray White, were sentenced to prison on October 3rd for a tractor theft in La Ward dating back to 2018. Jessie received 45 years, and Nelsin got 30 years for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Witnesses included law enforcement and an accomplice. The prosecution highlighted … Read more
On Friday, the Warrior’s Weekend buses will roll through Jackson County for the 18th consecutive year, inviting residents to support local veterans. As the convoy heads to Port O’Connor for a fishing tournament, citizens will gather in patriotic attire along the route through Ganado, Edna, and Inez, arriving in Victoria’s Field of Honor. The veterans … Read more
Wharton County deputies arrested Kendrick Jarmol Bluntson, 41, of Eagle Lake, for allegedly attacking an elderly man with a mop handle on FM 2614 in the Elm Grove area. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. After breaking the handle on the victim’s shoulder and threatening him with the broken shards, Bluntson fled, but … Read more
The Edna Theatre is hosting its first vintage car show, live music, and a street dance on Saturday, October 19th, starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, with free entry for kids under three, and a special kid zone will be set up. The event will feature local bands, food vendors, and VIP tables, with … Read more
Texana Learning Center in El Campo has shut down a group home serving four residents due to funding cuts by the Texas Legislature. The state’s decision not to fund pay raises for community centers has forced Texana to consolidate services. The center, which helps people with developmental disabilities, is seeking grants to cover staff pay, … Read more
In Victoria, a K9 officer helped uncover a massive drug bust during a traffic stop on Highway 77. The dog alerted authorities to narcotics in a tractor trailer, leading officers to search the vehicle. Using heavy equipment, they discovered 100 bundles of cocaine, weighing around 110 kilograms, hidden in a secret compartment. The Victoria County … Read more
Matagorda County has issued an immediate burn ban as of Tuesday, due to high drought conditions, with KBDI levels over 500. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning to prevent potential wildfires. Local authorities will continue to monitor conditions, and the ban will remain in place until further notice. Residents are urged to follow the rules … Read more