News Staff A Houston man named Asiel Sanchez-Ramirez, who is 34 years old, got arrested in Wharton County. He’s facing two charges of Human Smuggling, which happened in Brooks County. Right now, he’s sitting in the Wharton County Jail, and his bond is set at $42,000
In Victoria, a 17-year-old Logan Robles was sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing Hector Gonzales last year. Robles and two other teens got into an argument with Gonzales on a sidewalk, and Robles shot him multiple times with a .40-caliber pistol. Gonzales died despite efforts to save him. Robles will be … Read more
A car caught fire on Tuesday near the Lavaca River Bridge on Hwy 59 South, causing a temporary road closure. Emergency services from Edna Police and Jackson County were on the scene, managing the situation. The road is open, and traffic is back to normal.
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office has posted a warning and examples of aggressive driving on it’s social media page. According to AAA, aggressive driving is a common and dangerous behavior among U.S. drivers and is the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. Road rage is a violent criminal offense. The number of people killed … Read more
Get ready for the annual Great Steak Cook Off in Bay City on Saturday! 24 teams, including local businesses and the reigning champs from the Medical Center, will compete. Attendees can taste and vote for their favorites. The event, which includes an auction and steak dinner, raises funds for local schools. It supports teacher grants, … Read more
Wharton City is set to get an additional 3.5 miles of sidewalks, thanks to a nearly $5 million state grant. The project, aimed at creating safer routes to schools, includes a new pedestrian bridge and crossings at key intersections. It’s fully funded by Transportation Development Credits. This move is a game-changer for the city’s connectivity, … Read more
Wharton County is facing a costly problem due to a valuation error by an appraisal firm. The error, which involved the Danish Field solar farm, has affected the tax rates for various entities, including schools and colleges. The county is now joining a lawsuit against the firm to recover the losses, which amount to over … Read more
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at the Happy Easter Egg Hunt! Hop on over to the Sanford Community Center in Palacios, located at 907 8th Street. It’s all happening on March 30th, starting at 11 AM. Don’t miss out on the egg-stravaganza.
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office warns against mixing certain cleaning products. Combining bleach with vinegar creates chlorine gas, leading to coughing and breathing issues. Bleach and ammonia produce toxic chloramine, causing shortness of breath. Mixing bleach with rubbing alcohol results in highly toxic chloroform. Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar create corrosive peracetic acid. Avoid mixing … Read more
Wharton city has new rules. Dumping yard waste in the street is now illegal. This includes leaves, grass, and other plant stuff. Contractors must clean mud off their vehicles before driving on public roads. They also can’t leave concrete spillage on streets. If you break these rules, you could be fined up to $2,000. These … Read more