Wharton County Leader-Journal

Wharton County Leader-Journal Serving El Campo, Wharton and Wharton County.

07/03/2026

Fireworks, barbecue, festivities and commemorations of America’s 250th birthday are planned for Saturday, July 4 and you are welcome to attend.

07/02/2026

As you prepare to celebrate the nation’s birthday, pause for a moment to honor the people who gave all to ensure your liberty – among those is U.S. Army Spec. 4 Allen Stanley Mican, the first West Wharton County soldier to be killed in Vietnam.

07/01/2026

For any would-be criminal thinking the sweet smell of fruit is enough to hide co***ne from the trained nose of a K-9 unit, think again.

06/30/2026

Round five of garbage talks get under way Tuesday in El Campo with leaders no closer to picking a trash collection.

06/29/2026

More than 1,200 cattlemen from across the area gathered at the local KC Hall for the latest on the Texas screwworm situation.

06/25/2026

The screwworm – which technically isn’t a worm at all but rather a parasitic fly larva that feeds on the living tissue of almost any warm-blooded animal – is hardly new to the Texas landscape.

06/24/2026

“I’ve always had a passion for animals and agriculture,” AJ Hatchett Jr. said. Hatchett, who graduated from Wharton High School last month, signed to continue his rodeo career at Sul Ross State University while studying Animal Science.

06/23/2026

Rain showers did little to dampen the spirits of those gathered at KULP to celebrate the 78-year history of the radio station with the unveiling of a Texas Historical Marker.

06/22/2026

The screwworm battle is likely to last a while.

06/20/2026

Drop your Juneteenth or Fathers Day celebration photos here or email to [email protected]! Be sure to tells who everyone is!

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