Starting today, children ages 1 to 18 can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at El Campo and Wharton ISD locations all summer long. The Wharton Boys & Girls Club will offer lunch and an afternoon snack as well. This program, funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture, ensures kids get healthy meals when school is … Read more
Paul Cordova Jr., an El Campo man convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in ’18, was sentenced to 50 years in prison with no chance of early release. Wharton County District Attorney Mark Racer described Cordova as a dangerous predator whose victims were mostly family members by marriage, with at least one unrelated … Read more
Wharton welcomed its biggest housing project in decades. Wharton Lakes, near South Alabama and East Milam, officially opened with 35 homes built and 20 families already moved in. The 220-home subdivision sits on 50 acres annexed last year, with homes starting under $300,000. Builders are offering interest rates below 4%. Phase two adds 50 more … Read more
Bay City is moving forward with a long-awaited aquatics center. The City Council approved a deal with the Bay City Community Development Corporation to invest $3 million and donate land behind the Civic Center for the $15 million project. If not finished in three years, the land returns to the city. The BCCDC will oversee … Read more
El Campo’s Robert Pavon, a rising senior and defensive lineman, made waves statewide after squatting 700 pounds in the Ricebirds’ weight room. The jaw-dropping lift was posted online, shared by head coach Travis Reeve, and picked up by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. The video nears 10,000 views. Pavon, who had 28 tackles last season, will … Read more
Bay City Council has taken a major step toward building a new Public Safety Center. They plan to issue up to $10 million dollars in certificates of obligation to fund design, construction, and equipment. These will be repaid through property taxes and water system revenue. Legal notices will run in the Bay City Sentinel and … Read more
El Campo ISD is upgrading Ricebird Stadium with a new digital video scoreboard, replacing the aging model that’s been failing. Funded in part by a $150,000 donation from Prosperity Bank, the near $505 thousand dollar project will begin construction in July. The rest of the cost will be covered by advertising revenue. School officials say … Read more
The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority wrapped up its 22nd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest for Jackson County sixth graders. Students from Edna and Industrial ISDs submitted 177 posters promoting smart water use. Riley Scar of Edna and Zowie Gray of Industrial took top honors for their schools. LNRA praised the creativity and stressed the importance of … Read more
The Pilot Club of Wharton marks 50 years of community service today at the Wharton County Historical Museum. Founded in ’75, the club has dedicated itself to youth development, brain safety, and helping families in need. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting and honors past Texas District Governor Krista Spano. The Wharton … Read more
The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office urges drivers to be patient and careful around slow-moving farm equipment this planting season. Farmers often move tractors and other machinery between fields early morning or late afternoon to avoid heavy traffic. Juan Brits of Beyer Farms shared that near-accidents happen when drivers try to pass dangerously. The sheriff’s office … Read more