Category: Wharton County
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Sheriff’s Office Seeking Owner of Nine Cattle Found Near Wharton
Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of nine head of cattle that were recently found in the Wharton area.
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AWS Data Center Project in Boling Faces Delay Over Water Well Permits
Plans for a proposed Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center near Boling have hit a delay after groundwater officials tabled permits for two larger water wells following concerns raised by local residents. The project, planned on approximately 2,700 acres near FM 1301 and FM 442, remains under review as officials…
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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 the El Campo Truck Stop on May 27.
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WCJC Among 15 Texas Community Colleges Cleared in State DEI Audit
WHARTON — Wharton County Junior College was among 15 Texas community colleges found to be in compliance with Texas’ ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs following a recent state audit, according to a report published by The Texas Tribune. DEI, which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, generally…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Nearby Counties
WHARTON COUNTY — The first human case of West Nile virus in Texas for 2026 has been confirmed in Harris County, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Health officials said the Harris County resident was diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a rare but serious form…