News Staff Sugar Land City Council approved a $28 million grant application for the Brazos River Riverbank Erosion Mitigation Project to the Texas Water Development Board. The council also approved a $2.7 million contract for an artificial intelligence detection system installation at all city intersections. The installation is set to begin soon.
Six men from Texas got sentenced for scamming over $20 million in COVID relief loans. They faked info to get Paycheck Protection Program loans. Three guys from Richmond got around three to one and a half years in prison. Two others from Sugar Land and Houston got two years each. They cooked up fake business … Read more
On March 2nd the Fort Bend Teen Service League is hosting its 2nd Annual Charity Fun Run at Sugar Land Memorial Park. This event, open to all ages, isn’t just a race. It’s a chance to raise money for local non-profits. The league has already donated over $5.75 million since 2001, and this run is … Read more
In Fulshear, complaints led to a four-hour meeting resulting in the firing of City Manager Jack Harper. Mayor Aaron Groff calls it a pivotal moment. Last week, Harper was put on leave after a staff complaint. More complaints followed. Despite no criminal investigation, details remain undisclosed. Harper’s replacement search begins, while the assistant manager takes … Read more
Douglas Zelkowski, a 41-year-old gym owner and Air Force veteran from Victoria, was arrested in Bishop for indecent assault at a school event. He was reported for inappropriate contact with a minor. Zelkowski, who runs “Z’s Powerhouse” gym and has trained local high school athletes, was taken to Jail. The investigation is ongoing.
In 2015, Commissioner Danny Garcia saw a need for more support for veterans. Now, in a new office at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center in Victoria, veterans get benefits, counseling, and peer support. With paid staff, they’re reducing reliance on volunteers. Director John Williams says vets from nearby counties and big cities like … Read more
Wharton schools might soon decide on schedules for the next two years. They’ll discuss it Thursday night at 7. Some want more teacher training days, others worrying about childcare for parents. Though some think these days are vital for new teachers. They’ll also talk about hiring a chaplain for student support and fixing parts of … Read more
Carl Lang, died in a car chase with police in Port Lavaca. Lang, 28, stole a Jeep from a Walgreens parking lot. Police chased him on Lavaca Bay Causeway where he sped over 100 MPH, hitting two cars. The chase ended when the Jeep flipped near SH 35 and Farm-to-Market Road 2143. Lang was thrown … Read more
The El Campo Knights of Columbus Council named John and Kathy Tumlinson as the 2023 Family of the Year for their dedication to volunteering. John has been a member for over 20 years, holding various positions, while Kathy volunteers with community organizations. They prioritize family time and contribute to events like the KC Picnic and … Read more
A Bay City man, Christopher King, got more warrants on Wednesday for armed robberies in El Campo. He’s already held in Wharton County Jail for three robberies. Police found him using nearby cameras and arrested him at Countryside Inn. He faces serious charges and stays in jail on a $220,000 bond