News Staff Off-duty Wharton County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Hunter Koudela, was honored for his quick thinking and bravery when he saved a man’s life. The man had accidentally shot himself in the foot with a crossbow while hunting, hitting an artery. Koudela, who was nearby, heard the call on the radio and arrived at the scene within … Read more
Governor Abbott offered a $15,000 reward with Brazoria County Crime Stoppers. It’s for info on the top 10 fugitives from the Texas Department of Public Safety involved in a shooting at Cole’s Flea Market in Pearland. Tragically, one child died, and four others, including a child, were injured on Sunday evening.
A 28-year-old man from Victoria, Raymond Dion McGee, got arrested on Saturday morning by the Sheriff’s Office. They suspect he had illegal drugs, weighing between 1-4 grams, and violated bond or protective order. He’s in jail with a $75,000 bond.
On Monday evening, a 30-year-old male student was shot on the campus of Victoria College. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Victoria Police Department has not identified any suspect or suspects and they are believed to have fled the scene. The victim is confirmed to be a student … Read more
The Bernard Creek solar project in Wharton County is a key part of WestRock’s renewable energy strategy. This project, which is expected to be completed in the first half of next year, will generate 207 Mega Watts of power. It’s not just about energy, though. The project is also expected to create more than 250 … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Jonathan Hester, a 32-year-old man from Edna. He is wanted for assault charges. Hester initially agreed to turn himself in but left town. If you have any information, please call the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 361-782-3541
In Pearland, Julianna Espino and Cruz Meza have been arrested in connection with the shooting at Cole’s Flea Market. Both are charged with tampering with physical evidence and making false statements to a peace officer. Meza, who was shot on the night of the incident, is 18 years old. The police are actively searching for … Read more
Wharton County Junior College Foundation and the college will celebrate the completion of the Access to the Arts Project with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday. The project added a Circle Drive in front of the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building, making it safer and easier for visitors to access the building in any weather. Refreshments … Read more
The Wharton County Junior College Band is hosting a free concert called “The Rat Pack”, featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The concert, open to the public, will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Horton Foote Theatre. Guest singers Mike Harbough and Mike Henderson … Read more
Victoria County is planning to build a 15,000 square-foot safe room for first responders during emergencies, thanks to a grant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The room will hold about 650 people and will be located at the Victoria Regional Airport. The total cost of the project is around $10 million, with the … Read more