News Staff If you’re looking for work, the Animal Control Officer job in Bay City is open for applications. Duties include enforcing city ordinances and regulations for animal control, responding to various situations. The officer captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and deals with issues like cruelty and neglect. They educate the public on animal control rules … Read more
El Campo ISD won’t need an extra police officer for Northside and Myatt elementary schools. Superintendent Bob Callahan secured a waiver from a state law requiring officers on every campus. They currently have four School Resource Officers (SROs) covering five campuses through an agreement with the city council. Adding another officer would mean reassigning one … Read more
A 20-year-old man from Rio Hondo was arrested on Tuesday by the Victoria Police Department on suspicion of fraud, use, or possession of identifying information involving less than five items. The arrest took place around 8 a.m. at the 500 block of East Rio Grande Street following a reported disturbance. Joaquin Mendoza Jr. was found … Read more
Dawn Allison, the current Wharton County District Attorney, has announced that she will not seek re-election next year. She cited family as the reason for her decision, specifically her three grandchildren aged 6, 8, and 10. Allison expressed her desire to retire and spend more time with her family after her term ends on December … Read more
A 66-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle behind Hidden Pleasures Boutique and Smoke Shop on Wednesday morning. The Victoria Police Department received a welfare concern call around 10:50 a.m. from a business located in the 1200 block of East Mockingbird Lane. A passerby noticed a white vehicle parked against a fence in the … Read more
The City of Wharton has approved its 2023 tax rate and budget, which includes a General Fund of almost 7 million in estimated revenues and over 8 million in appropriations. The city council unanimously voted to levy a tax rate of 0.45386 per $100 of appraised value. This amounts to an effective increase of 8.68 … Read more
In response to a FEMA study revealing the Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department’s need for more fire prevention resources, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, the Bay City Port Authority, and the Le Tulle Foundation joined forces, collectively donating thousands of dollars. Their generous contributions made it possible for the department to acquire a Munson Boat, significantly enhancing … Read more
Wharton County’s rural sheriff department has a chance to upgrade with new Tasers thanks to a state program. They’ve been allocated $330 million for rural law enforcement, and Wharton County could receive up to $350,000. Sheriff Shannon Srubar plans to seek approval from county commissioners when the application opens on January 1st. If successful, they … Read more
Recent rains in Wharton County are giving rise to a new batch of mosquitoes. It usually takes about a week for these pesky insects to become noticeable. Public Works Director Kevin Thompson is getting ready for the upcoming hatch, as they’ve received a few complaints and are proactively checking problem areas. Public education on eliminating … Read more
K9 Thor of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is set to receive a life-saving bullet and stab protective vest, courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. This nonprofit’s mission, dating back to 2009, is to safeguard law enforcement dogs across the U.S. with these custom-fitted, NIJ-certified vests. Funded by the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club Olympia … Read more