News Staff Matagorda Fire and Rescue Chief Gale Cook reported six near drownings and ejected passengers from a boat over the weekend. Both incidents occurred in the same spot hours apart. Passengers were ejected from their boat due to heavy waves and were rescued by the Matagorda Fire Department and game warden. The area of concern is … Read more
In a recent incident, WCSO deputies engaged in a vehicle pursuit which terminated on Hudgins Lane, located near the Colorado River bank off of FM 102. The deputies discovered that the car in question had been stolen, and have subsequently recovered it. However, the driver remains at large, and the authorities are conducting an ongoing … Read more
There has been a recent positive development in the efforts to preserve and reopen the historic Luther Hotel in Palacios. It’s great news that the preservation group has been granted standing in the court battle to save the hotel, and that Judge Spencer has indicated that the earlier contract to sell and demolish the hotel … Read more
An El Campo man accused of intentionally ramming his vehicle into a teenager is facing three additional charges of barely missing three others. Robert Abel Johnson, 21, was served warrants for the new counts after being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for striking a 16-year-old boy and damaging a motel. Johnson had … Read more
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Spread Oaks Ranch in Markham are hosting a four-day prescribed burning school from May 30th to June 2nd. The $200 training course includes formal training, an exam, and burn field day to become a licensed certified prescribed and insured burn manager. Breakfast and snacks will be provided by … Read more
Bay City Police Department is seeking information on several cold cases. The public is urged to call Brazoria County Crime Stoppers with any tips. These unsolved cases include the February 2020 shooting death of Brock Kennedy Battle, the May 2020 shooting death of Desmond Dewayne Murphy, the November 2017 shooting death of Lawyer Fields III, … Read more
Wharton County homeowners should prepare for another round of appraisal increases as new values are being mailed out. Last year, homeowners saw a 19% increase, 6% lower than the state average. The increase was not a comfort to property owners facing higher tax bills. Appraisal values are based on the sale prices of similar homes … Read more
After a recent positive report into the feasibility of preserving and reopening the historic Luther Hotel in Palacios, yesterday saw Judge Polly Spencer grant leaders of the preservation group standing in the court battle to save the hotel. Judge Spencer seems to have already indicated the earlier contract to sell and demolish the hotel is … Read more
A new non-profit organization called Texas Outdoor Heroes is opening a Wharton County chapter to honor local veterans. The group’s founder, Eric Munoz Sr., wants to take veterans outdoors to help them relax and feel appreciated. The Wharton County branch will be led by Chon Ozuna, a former volunteer firefighter. This year’s activities will be … Read more
In Matagorda County, voters overwhelmingly rejected a $68 million bond proposal to expand Matagorda Harbor. Nearly 85% of voters voted against Proposition A in the election held on Saturday, with just over 15% supporting the measure. The defeat was a blow to Port of Bay City Chairman George Harrison, who held three public meetings and … Read more