News Staff Residents of Wharton ISD can find out how their school board is keeping up with educational requirements tonight. At the district’s regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a rundown of the training hours the trustees have completed. The meeting’s at the district office on North Fulton Street
In May, folks in the county have choices to make. The Palacios mayor’s seat is up for grabs, along with positions for Bay City and Palacios ISD trustees, Palacios Councilmembers, and Caney Creek Municipality Utility District board directors. The Joint General Election happens on May 4th, with early voting starting Monday, covering all precincts. Ballot … Read more
In Wharton, dog owners are celebrating the opening of the city’s first dog park at Santa Fe Bark Park. It’s located along Fulton Street, between East Santa Fe and East Third. This new outdoor space, made possible by donations and hard work, offers a safe place for pups to play. The park is open from … Read more
Bay City is launching a new app to make it easier for residents to report local issues like potholes. The app, developed with SeeClickFix, allows users to snap a photo and send it to the right city department. People can also track their reports’ status through the app. It’s still being tested but should be … Read more
El Campo police nabbed a suspect from Edna on Monday. Charles Hebert, 72, faces charges for assaulting a child, dating back to January of 2016. He’s now locked up in Wharton County Jail, needing $150,000 for bail. In Victoria on Monday, U.S. Marshals nabbed 36-year-old Abraham Garamillo. He’s accused of assaulting a family member by … Read more
In Fort Bend County, a Richmond man got an 18-year jail term for shooting at someone in a truck. The incident happened last year when he blocked a truck on the road and fired his gun, barely missing the driver’s head. The shooter ran away but came back later. The victim passed away from other … Read more
In Victoria County, commissioners acknowledged this week as National Telecommunicators Week, honoring the hard work of dispatchers. County Judge Ben Zeller emphasized their crucial role in public safety, ensuring timely responses to emergencies. He highlighted their importance in providing accurate information to deputies, police, and firefighters.
An update on a tragic motorcycle accident took place on North Navarro and Glascow streets in Victoria last Friday night. Xavier Smith, a 20-year-old from Port Lavaca, was killed when his motorcycle hit a white sedan, which had entered the motorcycle’s path, failing to yield at a turn. The sedan’s occupants sustained minor injuries and … Read more
The City of Palacios is having a Warrant Roundup on Thursday. The court is ready to help clear the warrants to avoid any untimely arrests. Ignoring these warrants means mandatory arrest upon police contact. Call the court or drop by 313 Henderson, Monday thru Friday. No arrest if you fix your warrants.
The Sheriff’s Office in Wharton County seeks your assistance to find a thief who took two aluminum trailer ramps from TJ Welding in Wharton on April 13th, around 9:50 am. You can see pictures of the suspect and his vehicle on the sheriff’s social media. If you have info or can identify the suspect, call … Read more