News Staff An El Campo teen, Robert Carlos Padilla, 17, faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly causing a fatal drunken crash. The Wharton County Grand Jury indicted him for intoxication manslaughter after he rear-ended Johnnie Leon Fisher’s motorcycle on April 20th on Hwy. 71 South in Danevang. Fisher, 62, died on April 24th from … Read more
Wharton will have “Snow on the Square” on December 20th, with 36,000 lbs. of snow on the courthouse lawn. The three hour event, starting at 5 p.m., includes Santa, vendors, and food trucks. Lt. Ben Guanajuato says the event, which began in ’16, attracts about 2,000 people annually. Volunteers ensure safety as children play in … Read more
The Wharton County DA’s office seeks a $26,000 grant for the upcoming trial of Angel Nicole Castro of El Campo, accused in the ’21 death of 19-month-old Roselynn Coates. The child died from a fall under Castro’s care. Assistant DA Christine Patty presented the request to offset costs for out-of-state witnesses. The trial, delayed by … Read more
A Jackson County jury sentenced 27-year-old Melissa Lynn Walker of Edna to 25 years in prison for injuring her infant son, Jacob, who suffered broken ribs and a fractured tibia. A Pediatrician testified that Jacob’s injuries were caused by forceful handling. Despite Walker’s denial and defense arguments, she was convicted of Intentional and Knowing Bodily … Read more
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2438 in North Bay City is holding its annual fundraiser on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Highway 60 North. The event, which includes a gun raffle, silent auction, and barbecue dinner, supports local nonprofits, food banks, and veterans in need. Tickets are $25 … Read more
East Bernard senior Ashlynn Lemos reached the 1,000-point milestone for her basketball career with a three-pointer against Edna last Friday, electrifying the home crowd. The shot, assisted by junior Malaya Thomas in the second quarter, sparked cheers and signs celebrating the achievement. Lemos reflected on the moment as surreal, crediting her hard work over four … Read more
James Scardami, a retired Marine, has been leading Matagorda County’s Toys for Tots drive for seven years, bringing Christmas cheer to local children in need. This year, over 1,100 kids are signed up for gifts, with more expected, making it the busiest season yet. Scardami launched the program after noticing a gap in the area’s … Read more
Matagorda County officials plan to seek new emergency medical service options after deciding to end an automatic renewal with current provider Allegiance Mobile Health. The decision follows public complaints about slow response times and outdated procedures. Allegiance defended its service, citing $2 million in recent investments and no rate increases in nearly a decade. County … Read more
Texas officials are preparing for a colder-than-usual winter, as the state’s power grid operator, ERCOT, warned of an increased risk of outages during extreme cold events. At a board meeting, ERCOT emphasized that recent grid upgrades and new power generation have reduced the likelihood of widespread blackouts. While meteorologists predict overall warmer temperatures, there’s still … Read more
El Campo senior Adeline Hundl capped off her high school volleyball career with a standout season, earning District 29’s Overall MVP title. Known for her versatility, Hundl contributed across the court with 302 kills, 87 digs, 44 aces, and more. She expressed pride in achieving this goal, calling it the perfect way to end her … Read more