The STAAR test received a last minute stay of execution in the Texas State Legislature when lawmakers failed to come together over what a proposed replacement would look like, thereby missing a ...

The Louise Hornets 7on7 didn’t earn a bid to the state tournament, but they got to showcase their passing and coverage skills in Ganado against larger schools on Saturday afternoon. Louise lost to ...

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 ...

Prices may be higher, but it hasn’t meant increased sales tax collections for Wharton County or its cities this month. Instead, sales tax rebates are down between 6.83% and 18.15% between this April ...

The Louise Hornets will be charting a new path toward success this upcoming season under the leadership of athletic director Cameron Murrah. Murrah is hoping his energy and passion will be something ...

Wharton County Junior College’s 2025 commencement ceremonies set a record for the largest walking classes ever, with 335 students participating. One ceremony was held on May 9 and another two were ...

In contrast to last week’s special meeting which revealed a $2.5 million budgetary shortfall, the Wharton ISD regular meeting Thursday will feature a much quieter agenda. The agenda contains just ...

Brook West, daughter of Tiffany West, is Boling High School’s Class of 2025 valedictorian with a 5.55 GPA, and Kaden Lunford, child of Michael Lunford and Lakisha Washington, is the salutatorian, also ...

Two Wharton County golf teams and several individual athletes will be advancing to the regional tournament following qualifying in their respective districts. The El Campo Ricebirds won their district ...

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 ...

The Texas Retired Teachers Association - Wharton County met April 2 in First United Methodist Fellowship Hall in East Bernard. Leon Macha, retired horticulturist of El Campo, presented informative ...

ains measles free, and the best way to ensure it stays that way is to update vaccinations and make sure children have had their shots. Statewide this year, 198 cases have been identified, requiring 23 ...