4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (354+ words) The grounds of El Campo Memorial Hospital were recently spruced up courtesy of volunteers from the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) Community Service Project. After a successful application was submitted by El Campo Medical Foundation Executive Director…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (247+ words) The newly-reconfigured Wharton City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss the city's drinking water, public spaces and the return of an annual celebration. The city will discuss the annual Drinking Water Quality Report which is required by the Environmental Protection…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (138+ words) Did you capture that perfect graduation moment? Are you so proud of your loved one's graduation that you want to share it with everyone? Please email your high-resolution, high-quality images (no more than three in one email) to scrabtree@texaslocalmedia....

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (433+ words) Wharton VFD puts pumper in service A crowd of roughly 80 community members and first responders gathered at the Wharton Fire Station Tuesday to witness a ceremony with centuries-old roots. The Wharton Volunteer Fire Department unveiled a new 1, 000-gallon Pierce Enforcer…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (133+ words) See Something, Say Something. Do you know the whereabouts of a wanted felon? Do you have information on a crime committed in Wharton County? If you answered yes, you can earn up to $1, 000 cash if your information leads to a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (41+ words) Wharton County Leader-Journal Wharton adds new members to city council Two new members were added to the Wharton City Council Monday along with one other and the mayor. Temperature: 73 F Town: El Campo...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (219+ words) Wharton County Leader-Journal PILOT CLUB OBSERVANCE: Every year the Wharton Pilot Club places a wreath at the Wharton County Law Officers Memorial on the Wharton County Sheriff's Department grounds to honor those who gave all to protect and serve the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (38+ words) Wharton County Leader-Journal WISD names new president after election The Wharton ISD board of trustees welcomed two new members Tuesday and saw a change of leadership. Temperature: 68 F Town: El Campo...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (57+ words) Wharton County Leader-Journal Appeals court won't toss DA request to halt Castro re-trial The 13th District Court of Appeals justices refused to toss out an effort to halt the retrial of an El Campo woman previously charged with murder. Temperature: 86 F…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (761+ words) Wharton County Leader-Journal Coach Jack R. Hays The final gun sounded on the extraordinary life of Coach Jack R. Hays on April 27, 2026. He was 92 years old. Born on November 4, 1933, in Prosper, Texas, Jack grew up in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas…...