Wharton County is facing a costly problem due to a valuation error by an appraisal firm. The error, which involved the Danish Field solar farm, has affected the tax rates for various entities, including schools and colleges. The county is now joining a lawsuit against the firm to recover the losses, which amount to over … Read more
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at the Happy Easter Egg Hunt! Hop on over to the Sanford Community Center in Palacios, located at 907 8th Street. It’s all happening on March 30th, starting at 11 AM. Don’t miss out on the egg-stravaganza.
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office warns against mixing certain cleaning products. Combining bleach with vinegar creates chlorine gas, leading to coughing and breathing issues. Bleach and ammonia produce toxic chloramine, causing shortness of breath. Mixing bleach with rubbing alcohol results in highly toxic chloroform. Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar create corrosive peracetic acid. Avoid mixing … Read more
Wharton city has new rules. Dumping yard waste in the street is now illegal. This includes leaves, grass, and other plant stuff. Contractors must clean mud off their vehicles before driving on public roads. They also can’t leave concrete spillage on streets. If you break these rules, you could be fined up to $2,000. These … Read more
Get ready for the annual Great Steak Cook Off in Bay City on Saturday! 24 teams, including local businesses and the reigning champs from the Medical Center, will compete. Attendees can taste and vote for their favorites. The event, which includes an auction and steak dinner, raises funds for local schools. It supports teacher grants, … Read more
The Luther Hotel in Palacios has been saved! Local hero Nick Herrman and his team got the green light from the court to restore it into a hotel, restaurant, spa, and pool. Thanks to the Palacios Preservation Association, they stopped the demolition and made this happen. This renovated hotel will boost tourism in our area. … Read more
The Texas Department of Transportation is replacing a bridge over the Tres Palacios River, starting today and ending in late Fall. The project, costing over $6 million, will cause travel disruptions. Detours are set up. Local authorities are working to minimize impact and ensure safety. They’re asking the public to plan ahead. Safety is the … Read more
El Campo police are seeking a $250,000 grant to help catch criminals across the area using cell phone data. Cameras in El Campo and Wharton capture license plates, sending alerts if they match any input by law enforcement. These cameras helped catch a robbery suspect in Wharton. The cameras also helped capture a fugitive in … Read more
A 48-year-old man from El Campo was fatally hit by an SUV while cycling on Sandy Corner Road. The police are investigating the incident, but speed wasn’t a factor and the 70-year-old woman driving the SUV wasn’t under the influence. The man’s identity hasn’t been released yet. No charges have been filed against the driver. … Read more
Three people in Wadsworth smelled smoke and escaped a fire that caused $50,000 damage to their home last week. Firefighters controlled the fire within an hour. No one was hurt. The fire marshal believes faulty wiring started the fire. He reminds everyone to check smoke detectors monthly. In this case, the residents were awake and … Read more