News Staff A serious car crash near Wharton left the chairman of Bay City’s Port injured and tragically took the lives of his wife and another driver. George Harrison, 63, was rushed to OakBend Medical Center after his GMC Yukon collided with a Toyota Tundra, which burst into flames. Sadly, his wife, Donna Harrison, and the Tundra’s … Read more
Brandon James, only 16 when he shot and killed a man in an El Campo robbery, was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Ben Hardin. He’s the first of five charged with killing 21-year-old Shane Singleton in 2021. This sends a strong message: violent crimes are taken seriously in Wharton County. James, now 19, … Read more
In Matagorda County, Rick DeLeon grabbed the Republican nomination for Sheriff, earning a big win from the public. He’ll go head-to-head with Democrat Aaron C. Green in November. DeLeon expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support. He thanked his family, supporters, and everyone who voted for him. This victory sets him up to potentially take over … Read more
Palacios residents! On April 18, Palacios Police and Municipal Court are hosting a Warrant Roundup. Got any warrants? Contact the court or visit 313 Henderson Avenue before April 18th, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, to sort it out and avoid being arrested. Don’t wait, act now.
Come join the fun at El Campo’s Kidfish event! It’s on Saturday, March 23rd, from 8 AM to 12 PM at Legacy Pond. Free for kids ages 2-15! No need to register beforehand. Catch up to 5 catfish each, minimum 12 inches long. Get a free t-shirt while they last! Prizes for the biggest and … Read more
Victoria County Sheriff Justin Marr won his re-election in a landslide. He’s grateful for the trust and plans to keep working hard on public safety. He’s focused on border security issues and tackling crime. He also wants to address mental health challenges in the community.
The Palacios Police Department is offering a 6-week Citizen Police Academy course to help locals understand how they work. It starts on April 2nd, and covers topics like traffic rules and police pursuits. After graduating, you might get to join the Citizen’s on Patrol Program. If you’re interested, apply by March 22nd.
El Campo City Council unanimously agreed to provide more money for tearing down old, unsafe buildings. They’ve already used up their yearly budget of $15,000, but they still have 24 cases left. They’re hoping to get more done with the extra funds. The goal is for property owners to pay for the demolition, but often … Read more
Boling wants to build a new elementary school. They’re asking voters to approve a $40.5 million bond in May. The current school, Newgulf Elementary, is old and needs replacing. If passed, property taxes would increase by about $.50 per $100 of home value. This means the average homeowner’s taxes could go up from $1,500 to … Read more
A 19-year-old named Nathan Perez in Victoria got arrested for serious charges: two counts of using a deadly weapon to hurt someone, firing a gun recklessly, and being part of organized crime. He’s locked up in the Victoria County Jail with no chance of getting out on bond.