The civil impact of family meals also extends to teen behavior. Numerous studies indicate that youth who routinely ...

As heatwaves intensify and storms grow more severe, the risk of prolonged power outages continues to climb. Forecasters ...

Bluntson entered Death Row on May 10, 2016 at the age of 40. Nine years later, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that Bluntson’s punishment for the June 19, 2012 killing of his 21-month-old ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ernest McCullough, 45, of 2604 Ave. K in Bay City, was charged with evading arrest in a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance after he was detected by WCSO Cpl. Josh Martinez traveling 86 ...

Annual budget talks get under way Monday for El Campo City Council with a 5 p.m. workshop session. It’s way too early to have the answers on most the vital questions in computing budget formulas, ...

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 ...

Rolando Lopez looks for anything that might be salvagable after storm winds literally swept his home off its flooring Thursday in Wharton. No one was hurt, but fire officials say about 20 homes ...

In May, the severity of the district’s financial situation came to light after a whistleblower confided to Superintendent Olatunji Oduwole that the district would end the 2024-25 school year at a $2.5 ...

A Wharton mother has been arrested for the murder of her two-year-old daughter. Jasmine Latson, 21, of 501 W Willow in Wharton, surrendered herself Friday to Wharton Police Department after an arrest ...