News Staff Wharton County is stepping up its game in law enforcement training. The county commissioners unanimously approved the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office to become a contract training provider with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Instead of sending deputies elsewhere, the sheriff aims to conduct training right here in Wharton County at no cost to taxpayers.
At their latest meeting, the Gulf Bend Center’s trustees gave the nod to their request for city funds from Victoria’s Community Development Block Grant. They’re seeking $45,000 to support their Wellness Community project, aiming to offer reduced rent for 15 residents. Last year, they received the same amount, but competition for these funds grows yearly, … Read more
A former manager of a McDonald’s in Bay City, Jackeline Gregory of Sugarland, has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 from the restaurant. The 50-year-old was caught after the tax service noticed the missing funds. She’s could face 2 to 10 years in prison if found guilty. The police had to work with U.S. … Read more
Over $50,000 is missing from El Campo Chamber of Commerce, but officials say it’s not why former Chamber President Rebecca Munos resigned suddenly. El Campo city is reviewing to ensure hotel taxes weren’t part of the theft. Police are investigating but no arrests yet. The missing money covers from March 19, 2002, to April 19 … Read more
In Fort Bend County, the Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to identify a young man found deceased in 1978, suspected to be a homicide victim. Discovered near FM 521 and railroad tracks, he had been missing for months. He was 18-25 years old, 5’5″ to 5’9″ tall, with a slender build and light brown hair. … Read more
In El Campo, Texas, police apprehended a suspect last Friday. The suspect, 61-year-old Charles Washington, is facing two charges, one of which is aggravated assault against a family member using a weapon. Currently, he is being held in the Wharton County Jail on a $255,000 dollar bond.
Victoria’s Animal Services has seen more pets adopted this year, despite a rise in euthanasia linked to economic struggles affecting pet care. The department is focusing on aggressive dog control and owner education, with 32 dogs currently in foster care. They’re also renovating donated buildings for a new facility and running school programs to teach … Read more
In Gonzales, a 10 year boy admitted to the accidental shooting of a man, Brandon Rasberry, in 2022. The boy, then 7, took a gun from his grandfather’s truck and shot Rasberry while he slept. No charges will be filed due to the boy’s age at the time. The incident came to light after the … Read more
Join the Palacios Police at the 4th Street Pier in Palacios on the first Saturday in June, from 10 AM to 2 PM for Cops & Bobbers! It’s a free event where you can fish with your local heroes. Bring your own pole or use one of theirs, and they’ll provide some bait too. See … Read more
Tuesday morning in Van Vleck, a young student and her sister were nearly kidnapped by a man on their way to school. The older sister managed to thwart the attempt. The man, described as balding, with a beard and Nigerian accent, fled in a damaged white van towards Brazoria County. The school district has alerted … Read more