Wharton County deputies and El Campo Police quickly shut down a Sunday burglary near U.S. 59, arresting one suspect and recovering meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A second suspect was tracked down after running into nearby woods. Later that weekend, a late-night traffic stop in El Campo uncovered more than four grams of cocaine, leading … Read more
A loose pony caused a scare in Port Lavaca last week after drivers spotted it wandering along a busy roadway. Locals quickly flooded social media urging someone to call authorities before an accident happened. Minutes later, that warning became real for Barbara Cooke and her children as they headed home from a local football game. … Read more
Victoria residents are rallying around longtime community volunteer Gary Moses, who is now in a Houston hospital for ongoing medical testing. Known locally as “everyone’s favorite brother,” Moses has spent decades supporting events and helping neighbors across Victoria. He shared that he is grateful for the concern and is staying in Houston with his niece … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds saw their season end in the bi-district round for the second straight year after a 27-14 loss to Calallen on Friday night. Calallen jumped out to a fast 21-0 lead, catching El Campo off guard with looks they had not seen. The Ricebirds clawed back with touchdowns from Vlad Garcia and … Read more
The Wharton Tigers’ playoff run ended last Thursday night in New Caney with a 51-21 loss to West Orange-Stark. Early special teams mistakes put Wharton in a deep hole, giving the Mustangs quick points before the Tigers found their rhythm. Brandon Sims delivered two big touchdowns, and Ja’Keon Jackson added another to cut the lead, … Read more
Palacios is celebrating a major win for historic preservation after two local leaders earned statewide recognition for saving the Luther Hotel. Margaret Doughty and Edith Gower received the Adina De Zavala Advocacy Award for rallying the community and stopping demolition of the century-old landmark. Their months of organizing, outreach, and public pressure helped turn the … Read more
El Campo families got a high-energy afternoon Saturday as First Baptist Church hosted its “Day on Depot Street”. Four-time “American Ninja Warrior” competitor Jared Greer brought his full obstacle course to Depot Street, giving locals a chance to try challenges like the warped wall and salmon ladder. The free event offered activities for all ages, … Read more
United Ag’s new general manager, Seth Stephens, says the co-op is doubling down on fast service and hometown value as it grows its presence across Wharton County. Stephens, who took over in August, brings a track record of turning struggling ag operations into competitive, tech-focused hubs. He praised United Ag’s experienced team and says new … Read more
Local officials say sales tax numbers across El Campo and East Bernard continue to lag, adding pressure on already tight budgets. Wharton was the only city in the area to see a strong increase this cycle, with its rebate jumping nearly 23 percent. The county also posted a solid gain, marking its third strong month … Read more
Bay City is gearing up for one of its biggest crowds yet as the 10th Annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest returns downtown on Jan. 31. The event marks a decade of community pride and showcases how far the historic district has come. From noon to 6 p.m., visitors can expect live music, wine tastings, … Read more