El Campo is preparing for future growth with a city council-appointed committee set to update its comprehensive plan. The plan, last updated in 2017, focuses on development, quality of life, and capital improvements. The city received a $300,000 grant to fund the 18-month project, expected to finish by Fall ’25. Mayor Eugene Bustamante will represent … Read more
Ashley Furniture will open its newest store in Bay City on Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. The 25,000 sq. ft. showroom will feature promotions like hourly giveaways and shopping sprees, running through Oct. 26. Owners Ben and Paige Streiff, part of the family-owned Stimson & Sons, expressed excitement about joining the growing Bay City community. … Read more
Bay City will commemorate the victims of the September 11th, ’01, terror attacks on today. Local police, firefighters, city officials, and veterans will gather at First Presbyterian Church for a bell-ringing ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Pastor Charley Shurtz will lead the event, ringing the bell 2,977 times to honor each life lost. Despite potential rain, … Read more
Victoria College will receive $934,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission to support adult education and literacy programs. This is part of $83 million in grants awarded to 40 organizations across Texas. These funds will help over 70,000 adult learners improve skills like English proficiency, digital literacy, and earning high school equivalency diplomas. The grant aims … Read more
With Election Day approaching on November 5th, Wharton County Elections Administrator Cindy Richter assures voters the county is ready. While Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over concerns about unregistered voter outreach, Richter clarifies that Wharton County uses strict processes. Registration forms come from the Department of Public Safety or are handled by … Read more
Victoria College’s new Student Success Center is making steady progress as the school year begins. The ongoing construction, including a three-story expansion, remains unaffected by student traffic. The center will provide essential services like the library, admissions, financial aid, and tutoring in one location. A new road is being paved, but a major pathway is … Read more
Victoria County deputies and the Crossroads HIDTA Task Force seized 110 kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop on Highway 77. On September 6th, a K9 unit alerted officers to a truck-tractor, leading them to move the vehicle to a secure location. With the help of heavy equipment, authorities discovered 100 bundles of cocaine hidden … Read more
Matagorda County officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday. With forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and dangerous storm surges along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, local authorities have issued a voluntary evacuation for coastal communities. County Judge Bobby Seiferman emphasized the importance of caution, citing recent … Read more
El Campo ISD Superintendent Bob Callaghan reassured the community about local school safety following a deadly shooting at a Georgia high school. El Campo has made security improvements yearly since ’20, including limited building access, shatter-resistant windows, and emergency buttons for teachers. Callaghan noted that while the campus layout poses security challenges, a balance between … Read more
The Wharton City Council is set to meet tonight to discuss the 2024-’25 budget, with a public hearing for residents to share their thoughts before a final vote on September 23rd. They will also decide on installing LED lighting at Wharton Regional Airport and changes to the city’s retirement benefits. The Monterey Square Business Association … Read more