Category: Community Alerts
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Disaster Recovery Event Set for Saturday in El Campo
The Texas General Land Office will host a disaster recovery assistance event Saturday in El Campo for Wharton County homeowners affected by storms in 2024.
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Amazon Announces Planned Community Fund After Boling Meeting
Amazon announced plans for a Community Fund after meeting with representatives from organizations across Wharton County. Funding amounts, eligibility requirements and an application timeline have not been released.
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Wharton County Sex-Offender Rate Far Exceeds State Average
Texas DPS currently lists 169 registered sex offenders in Wharton County—about one for every 249 residents and a higher rate than Texas overall.
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Boling ISD Proposes Higher Budget and Property Tax Rate
Boling ISD will hold an Aug. 18 public meeting on a proposed budget that increases total spending by 5.84% and a property tax rate of $1.05425 per $100 of taxable value.
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El Campo H-E-B set for $218,655 interior update
H-E-B has filed plans for a limited $218,655 interior update at its El Campo store as part of the company’s Fresh Initiative program.
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Wharton Council to Consider Grants, Property and EMS Repair
Wharton City Council will meet Aug. 10 to consider grant funding, property requests, EMS building repairs and other city matters.