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El Campo landlord charged after alleged assault during eviction attempt
An El Campo landlord is facing an assault charge after police say an attempt to serve an eviction notice turned into a physical confrontation, leaving a tenant with visible injuries.
Galveston County Sex Assault Suspect Booked Into Wharton County Jail
William Jeffery Young, 41, was booked into the Wharton County Jail on June 23. Jail records show two counts of Sexual Assault – Bigamy, with a $200,000 bond listed on each count.
Homeowners Impacted by 2024 Storms Can Get Recovery Help in El Campo
Homeowners affected by 2024 storms, flooding, tornadoes, or Hurricane Beryl can learn about state disaster recovery assistance programs during a Texas General Land Office outreach event Tuesday in El Campo. The event will help eligible residents explore repair, rebuilding, and reimbursement options.
El Campo Police Seeking Help Identifying Individual
El Campo Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual captured on surveillance video at Walmart in El Campo. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact ECPD or submit an anonymous tip through West Wharton County Crime Stoppers.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Coming to El Campo
EL CAMPO — Local first responders will be competing for a good cause later this month as El Campo hosts its Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the El Campo Public Safety Building, 1011 West Loop. Donors can choose to…
Judge Orders Weekend Jail in Fatal DWI Case
An El Campo man who admitted to driving drunk and causing a fatal 2018 crash that killed a 24-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 days of weekend jail time, community service and other conditions after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter.
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 Middle School, 4010 FM 2765, El Campo.
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.
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 city starting Monday night, May 26, through Saturday, May 30, 2026. According to the city, fogging will take place nightly and will cover all public right-of-way areas within the city limits four times…