Category: Post’s Picks
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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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Amazon Registers $2 Million Water Building near Boling
Amazon Data Services has filed plans for a $2 million auxiliary water building at its Project Eagle development near Boling. The filing does not disclose the facility’s exact purpose, water source or capacity.
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FCC Sets Auction Date for Potential Wharton FM Station
Wharton could eventually receive a new full-power FM station as the FCC prepares to auction a 103.3 FM construction permit with a $30,000 minimum opening bid.
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El Campo High School’s $46.8 Million Bond Project Underway
Construction is underway on El Campo High School’s $46.8 million bond project, which includes new classrooms, fine arts spaces, a cafeteria, library and other major campus improvements.
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Fire Damages Peace Tabernacle of Wharton, No Injuries Reported
A Saturday afternoon fire caused significant damage to Peace Tabernacle of Wharton, affecting roughly one-quarter of the church building. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 30 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
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San Bernard River Rising Near East Bernard, Remains Below Flood Stage
The San Bernard River at East Bernard continued rising Tuesday morning as rainfall moved through Southeast Texas. As of June 16, 2026, the river had climbed to around 14 feet, placing it above the 13-foot action stage but still below the 17-foot flood stage. With additional rain expected throughout the…