News Staff Texas Game Wardens cracked down this month on illegal flounder fishing along the coast during the annual spawning season closure. They caught a shrimp boat with 38 flounder in violation. Two more boats were cited for possessing 35 flounder. Another boat was caught with 8 flounder. Two other boats were nabbed with 52 flounder, and … Read more
Nelson Perez, a dangerous fugitive, was arrested in Katy, near Katy Mills mall, after robbing a loan store in New Hampshire. He threatened the staff with a gun and tied them up. Perez was just passing through Texas and was planning to flee due to possible charges from other places. His arrest has likely prevented … Read more
The City of Bay City is hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up on December 2nd, from 8AM to 12PM at the WCIC Parking Lot. All city residents can drop off items like furniture, mattresses, household waste, and more. Certain items like paint, batteries, and electronics are not accepted. Proof of residency is required. For more details, … Read more
Donovan Mack Miller, a 37-year-old man from Louise, was arrested on Friday for suspected aggravated robbery and evading arrest. He also had a parole violation warrant. As of Monday, he was still in Victoria County Jail without bond.
Wharton County’s Sexual Assault Response Team reviewed nine cases from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, 15 sexual assault medical exams were conducted. Various departments investigated numerous reports, leading to several indictments. The stats are similar to neighboring Matagorda County.
A new resolution was passed unanimously to have Grantworks oversee the construction of the Victoria Regional Emergency Operations Complex. The construction will begin next year. Victoria Judge Ben Zeller thanked Grant Administrator Robin Knipling and the staff for their work in selecting the right company to spearhead the project.
Lisa Harvey Moore, 53, the current Title IV-D Associate Judge for several counties, is running as a Republican for District Judge of the 24th Judicial District Court. This comes as the current judge, Jack W. Marr, plans to retire at the end of his term on Dec. 31st, 2024. Harvey Moore, with 19 years of … Read more
The Corpus Christi Coast Guard rescued four boaters who were stranded offshore in Matagorda on Friday afternoon. The Coast Guard received a call from one of the boaters’ daughters who was worried when her father had not returned from the water after nearly 12 hours. The Coast Guard headed out for the rescue and towed … Read more
Brett Kirkham, who was the temporary CEO of Mid Coast Health System and El Campo Memorial Hospital, has now been made the permanent CEO. He stepped up from his previous role as COO about a year ago. The board parted ways with the former CEO, Nathan Tutor, due to differing visions.
The Victoria City Council plans to announce a special mayoral election on Feb. 3 during todays meeting. Current Mayor Jeff Bauknight is running for state representative, triggering the need for a new mayor. While he can stay until a replacement is elected, the council must first approve the election date to kick off the process. … Read more