News Staff Wharton High and Junior High students facing minor legal issues can be judged by their peers through Teen Court, an alternative to the district attorney’s office. Wharton ISD Police Chief Landy Williams requested $45,000 in grant funds to support the program. Teen Court, part of the Texas Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Program, offers a … Read more
Victoria police have confirmed that 73-year-old Sandra Muegge died in a car crash on North Navarro Street. Her husband, Randall Muegge, was driving a Chevrolet Blazer northbound when it crossed the median into oncoming traffic, hitting a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Ashley Jett. Both drivers were hospitalized with unknown injuries. The crash remains under … Read more
An El Campo man was stabbed outside his home on Sue Street early Tuesday morning and is now in a Houston hospital. Police are interviewing family and neighbors to figure out what led to the incident. The victim, airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital, suffered multiple cuts, but his condition remains unknown. No arrests have been … Read more
Travis James Mullis, a Brazoria County man, will be executed in Texas on Tuesday for the ’08 murder of his infant son, Alijah. Mullis, who was convicted in ’11, had confessed to the crime after fleeing to Philadelphia. His final appeal was denied in ’23, and no new appeals were filed. Mullis will become the … Read more
An Edna ISD coach, Logan Allen O’Connor, 28, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 16th, and charged with three felonies: Online Solicitation of a Minor, Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, and Sexual Performance of a Child. If convicted, he could face up to 40 years in prison. O’Connor, a 2015 Edna High School graduate, has … Read more
A Wharton man, Daveon Marqui Allen, who previously pleaded guilty to murder, withdrew his plea in a Wharton court on Friday. He now faces a capital murder charge for the 2021 Thanksgiving shooting of Larry Joe Guerra during a robbery at Meadows Apartments. If convicted, Allen faces life in prison without parole. The District Attorney’s … Read more
Law enforcement in Wharton County is stepping up efforts to tackle the rising drug crisis by focusing on local schools. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office attended a specialized fentanyl and overdose prevention training at Wharton ISD, addressing the importance of preparedness even in rural areas. Meanwhile, Bay City police officers seized a large amount of … Read more
The Victoria Main Street Program is seeking local sponsors to enhance downtown with personalized plaques on benches, lampposts, and planters. Launched during “The City of Roses Celebration” on September 4th, the program offers limited sponsorships, with heritage benches planned for City Hall and others spread across downtown. Funds raised will support future public art projects. … Read more
Bay City Police and the local library are teaming up for National Night Out in October, offering residents a fun and safe way to engage with officers. Starting at 5 p.m. at the Bay City Public Library, the event will feature games, a silly string battle, and visits from Chase of PAW Patrol. It’s a … Read more
In Matagorda, a ceremony honored the local history of the Texas Navy and commissioned new admirals, including County Judge Bobby Seiferman and five others. The event, led by Admiral Beth Fisher, highlighted the key role Matagorda played in 1835 when local men purchased the schooner Liberty, which helped win the Battle of San Jacinto by … Read more