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Colorado County Torn Apart By Baseball-Size Hail
Yuma County, Colorado is licking their wounds after a destructive hailstorm wreaked havoc on the night of Monday, May 20, 2024. The hail was "baseball size", and was large enough to shatter car windows, destroy the siding of homes and businesses, and even pile up "knee high" in some locations. The ...
Recycling plant CEO pleads guilty to unauthorized discharge into creek feeding into Colorado River
AUSTIN, Texas — The CEO of a recycling company has pleaded guilty to unauthorized discharge for allowing his company to release industrial wastewater into Skull Creek, which feeds into the Colorado River. According to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Inland Recycling CEO David Polston pleaded guilty on Wednesday,...
🚨 Reminder: Drive Cautiously in Colorado County Work Zones 🚨
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Yoakum, Texas. The Colorado County Maintenance Crew is issuing a reminder to motorists: vigilance and caution are paramount when driving through work zones. It is important for the safety of both the workers and the traveling public to stay alert, observing the presence of workers and being mindful of equipment that may be entering or exiting the work zone. The maintenance crew emphasizes the motto 'Be Safe. Drive Smart.' to encourage drivers to take work zone safety seriously. While no specific locations or times have been provided, drivers throughout Colorado County should remain attentive to the possibility of such zones and contribute to a safe environment for everyone on the road. Remember to honor the intent behind #GoOrangeDay by respecting those who work to maintain our roadways.
Community Invited to Wharton Chamber Day at Corbett Park: Free Admission, Food and Gifts
Wharton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Ron Sanders, is organizing the Wharton Chamber Day at Corbett Park. The event is set for Thursday, April 4, at the Wharton County Junior College's Wharton campus. It will feature free admission, hotdogs, and commemorative gifts, available while supplies last.
Wharton County Junior College to add health care building at Richmond campus, increase programming
Wharton County Junior College held a hands-on emergency medical services training at its main campus for students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios in December. President Betty McCrohan said they are also increasing EMS programming at the Richmond campus to keep up with health care industry demand. (Courtesy Wharton County Junior College via Facebook)
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