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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Investigation into the report of an armed man at the El Campo High School graduation continues, but so far no suspects have been identified. The May 22 convocation was cut short by El Campo High ...

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.

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

Wilfred James Rejsek, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Wilfred was born on September 12, 1942, at ...

Frederick (Fritz) Henry Leopold, a lifelong resident of Nada, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 88. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, and friend, he leaves behind a ...