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…
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 officially opened for the summer season on Tuesday, June 2, and will remain open through Aug. 2, providing residents…
Families in the Wharton area can take advantage of the Wharton ISD Summer Food Program beginning June 2 and continuing through June…
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…
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 — The City of El Campo announced that its Public Works Department will begin mosquito vector fogging operations across the…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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