There’s a new report out from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement about the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and racial profiling. The report shows that the JCSO has a policy prohibiting officers from engaging in racial profiling and set up a process for filing complaints. Last year officers made 1,091 stops and collected information on … Read more
The Lower Colorado River Authority has announced that due to severe drought conditions, Highland Lakes water will not be available for most of its agricultural customers in certain counties in Texas. This means that interruptible customers, who are primarily agricultural customers, will not have access to Highland Lakes water this year. The LCRA has to … Read more
Did you hear about the man who surrendered 27 Chihuahuas? Apparently, he was in violation of an El Campo law that limits households to five dogs. When police showed up at his home, they found all 27 dogs outside. The authorities were even thinking about pressing charges for animal cruelty because the living conditions weren’t … Read more
Residents in three of El Campo’s four city districts will have decisions to make in the upcoming May election. Only District 3 Councilman David Hodges is returning uncontested. Former councilman Steve Ward and John VonDerAu are on the ballot for District 1. Councilwoman Gloria Harris is stepping down in District 2, and Tom Coblentz and … Read more
The inaugural “Touch A Truck” event is happening this Saturday at Wharton’s Riverfront Park, and it’s free! Kids of all ages can get up close to different kinds of vehicles, including police cars, garbage trucks, buses, and even a boat. The event runs from 9-10 a.m. for those with sensory sensitivities, and from 10 a.m. … Read more
The Wharton County Commissioners voted unanimously to create a no-through truck traffic zone on County Road 212 near Kendleton. This decision was made after trucks hauling materials to solar farms were damaging the road and causing safety concerns. The request for the zone was initiated by Commissioner Bud Graves following complaints from residents. During a … Read more
A beloved member of the Wharton County community has passed away. Robert “Bob” Little was a well-known Ag man who dedicated his life to rice production. He was remembered as a man of integrity who always gave back to his hometown. Little was also an active member of several community organizations, including the JayCees, Lions … Read more
Bay City has started a Warrant Resolution, previously known as Warrant Roundup, which will run until March 15th. Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to address people with outstanding warrants. Those who have been jailed since receiving the original citation may be eligible for a credit for time served. To avoid being arrested and … Read more
Get ready for the Wharton County Youth Fair happening earlier than usual, from March 23rd to April 1st. This year’s fair is dedicated to the memory of Clemente Pardo Jr., also known as “Junior”, who worked as a groundskeeper for the fair from 2012 until his passing from cancer in January. Meanwhile, the Bar-B-Que Cook-off … Read more
Multiple churches in Bay City are coming together to address the food shortage in their community through the Harvest House community pantry. It’s even more impressive that 30 volunteers from six churches are working together to distribute groceries to 300 families every week.The Victoria Food Bank is helping the pantry by allowing food to be … Read more