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Man wanted in deadly El Campo convenience store shooting

El Campo · El Campo

Man wanted in deadly El Campo convenience store shooting

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

EL CAMPO, Texas – Police are looking for a man connected to a deadly shooting at a convenience store Sunday afternoon.See the Story

El Campo volleyball preps to make a run for the upcoming 2025-2026 season

Volleyball · El Campo

El Campo volleyball preps to make a run for the upcoming 2025-2026 season

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EL CAMPO- The Ladybirds volleyball team went 22-14 last season and finished in third place in district play with a record of 10-3. This earned them a spot in the playoffs, where they lost in straight sets to the Calhoun…Read Article

Wharton County couple says unfinished US 59 exit was unmarked, causing car to fly off ramp

Wharton County · Wharton County

Wharton County couple says unfinished US 59 exit was unmarked, causing car to fly off ramp

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

"Before I realized, it (the car) was up in the air," the woman said. "My wife was yelling and grabbing my arm. The car could have flipped," her husband added.Read Article

Texas DPS troopers investigating deadly train crash in Wharton County

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Texas DPS troopers are investigating a deadly crash involving a train and a commercial vehicle on CR 315 in Wharton County on Thursday.Wharton, Texas · Wharton Read Article

Wharton, EC celebrating Juneteenth on weekends

With the Juneteenth holiday falling during the work week, residents of Wharton County can enjoy back-to-back weekends of celebrations, beginning today at Willie Bell Park, 702 W Second in El Campo until 11 p.m.Juneteenth · Wharton Read Article

$2.5M budget shortfall back before WISD board

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 years of financial shortfall.Education · Wharton Read Article

Roppolo retiring after 40 years

One of the most enduring figures in El Campo agriculture is looking for a change of pace.Agriculture · El Campo Read Article

EC budget: Committed service

As El Campo city leaders work on next year’s budget, they’re focused on making smart decisions that protect essential services and keep the community strong, all while being mindful of every taxpayer dollar.Taxes · El Campo Read Article

WCSO pursuit ends in crash, 1 faces charge

No major injuries befell a Matagorda County deputy and a suspect following a high-speed chase involving the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office Monday night that ended in a head-on collision.Wharton, Texas · Wharton Read Article

El Campo city fees to go up, new tax level still uncertain

Plan on your water bill going up if you live in the city of El Campo, and maybe your taxes too.Taxes · El Campo Read Article

Reception held in honor of outgoing WCJC President Betty McCrohan

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College will host a special reception next month to honor outgoing President Betty McCrohan, who will retire this summer after 24 years of leading the college.Wharton, Texas · Wharton Read Article

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