The Wharton ISD school board will take action Tuesday on a budget and tax rate for the 2025-26 year that the district hopes will begin to right the ship following ...

El Campo’s financial position remains strong, according to the city’s most recent audit presented to city council. Overall, assets outweigh liabilities by $21.3 million, according to John Watson of ...

In the final days of the 89th state legislative session, lawmakers took steps to address one of the biggest problems facing a growing and thirsty Texas, though some say it is just a drop in the bucket ...

The El Campo Ricebirds didn’t earn a spot at the state 7on7 tournament in Needville Saturday morning, but there they did see some positive signs for the upcoming football season. El Campo went 2-3 in ...

Helena Johnson Baker, 98, of Wharton, born April 5, 1927 in San Antonio, TX died May 29, 2025. A graveside memorial will be held Thurs June 12th 11am at Wharton ...

Rosa Lee Dove, 83, of Fresno, TX born October 19, 1941 in DeWalt, TX to the late Frandy Pinkney and Maple Randle Pinkney, departed this life on June 3, 2025.

The City of El Campo expects to save almost $8,800 per year by no longer mailing out utility late notices. Now under review is the possibility of offering the notifications via email or text message ...

Gloria Ann Danas, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in a Houston hospital following a brief illness. Gloria was born on July 21, 1951, in Wharton to the late Magdaleno and Martina Garcia ...

Summer is here and fishing has been great in our local bays and rivers. Trout fishing has been really good as the fish have moved into their summertime patterns. Wade fishing early throwing topwaters ...

Louis Roderick “Rod” Ilse, 98, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born in Glendale, California, on February 11, 1927, to James Henry Ilse and Mildred Berry Ilse. Rod lived a long, full life ...

Bernice Rosalia Staff Kallina, 91, of Garwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 1, 2025.

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