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  • Traffic Stop Near El Campo Leads to Seizure of Suspected Cocaine, Arrest

    Traffic Stop Near El Campo Leads to Seizure of Suspected Cocaine, Arrest

News 〉

  • Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Scheduled in El Campo

  • Wharton ISD Opens Summer Feeding Program for Local Youth

  • Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Through Thursday

  • Eagle Lake Resident Wins $1 Million Texas Lottery Prize

The I-69 Corridor 〉

  • First State Bank Louise Plans $2 Million Expansion

  • AWS Data Center Project in Boling Faces Delay Over Water Well Permits

  • Traffic Stop Near Edna Leads to Methamphetamine Seizure

Wharton 〉

Power Line Worker Killed in Wharton County Workplace Accident
Wharton

Power Line Worker Killed in Wharton County Workplace Accident

A 23-year-old Houston-area power line worker was killed May 27 while repairing a damaged power pole near Wharton after becoming pinned between…

Wharton City Pool Opens for Summer Season
Community Alerts

Wharton City Pool Opens for Summer Season

Wharton City Pool officially opened for the summer season on Tuesday, June 2, and will remain open through Aug. 2, providing residents…

Wharton ISD Opens Summer Feeding Program for Local Youth
Education

Wharton ISD Opens Summer Feeding Program for Local Youth

Families in the Wharton area can take advantage of the Wharton ISD Summer Food Program beginning June 2 and continuing through June…

El Campo 〉

Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Scheduled in El Campo
Community Alerts

Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Scheduled in El Campo

A free back-to-school immunization clinic will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at El Campo…

Traffic Stop Near El Campo Leads to Seizure of Suspected Cocaine, Arrest
Crime

Traffic Stop Near El Campo Leads to Seizure of Suspected Cocaine, Arrest

Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says approximately 70 pounds of suspected cocaine were discovered during a traffic stop on U.S. 59 North near…

El Campo to Begin Citywide Mosquito Fogging Operations
El Campo

El Campo to Begin Citywide Mosquito Fogging Operations

EL CAMPO — The City of El Campo announced that its Public Works Department will begin mosquito vector fogging operations across the…

Wharton County 〉

  • First State Bank Louise Plans $2 Million Expansion

    First State Bank Louise Plans $2 Million Expansion

  • Power Line Worker Killed in Wharton County Workplace Accident

    Power Line Worker Killed in Wharton County Workplace Accident

  • Sheriff’s Office Seeking Owner of Nine Cattle Found Near Wharton

    Sheriff’s Office Seeking Owner of Nine Cattle Found Near Wharton

  • AWS Data Center Project in Boling Faces Delay Over Water Well Permits

    AWS Data Center Project in Boling Faces Delay Over Water Well Permits

School District Information

Wharton ISD

 Texas Education Agency’s accountability overviewfor Wharton Independent School District shows the district received an overall “D” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.

El Campo ISD

Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for El Campo Independent School District shows the district received an overall “B” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.

East Bernard ISD

Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for East Bernard Independent School District shows the district received an overall “B” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps. 

Boling ISD

Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for Boling Independent School District shows the district received an overall “C” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.  

Louise ISD

Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for Louise Independent School District shows the district received an overall “B” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.

Wharton County Freedom Fest 2026

The Wharton County Freedom Fest is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Wharton County Courthouse.

The event is planned as a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Additional details, including activities, entertainment, vendors, and sponsorship opportunities, are expected to be announced closer to the event.

Event Details

  • Date: July 4, 2026
  • Time: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Location: Wharton County Courthouse
  • Event: Wharton County Freedom Fest

Information based on announcements from the Wharton Chamber of Commerce and Wharton County Freedom Fest organizers.

Texas News 〉

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  • AWS Data Center Project in Boling Faces Delay Over Water Well Permits

  • Traffic Stop Near Edna Leads to Methamphetamine Seizure

  • Large-Scale Fentanyl Seizure Leads to Arrest in Bay City

  • Eagle Lake Resident Wins $1 Million Texas Lottery Prize

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