News Staff On Friday Bay City PD got a call about a man walking around the Days Inn lobby with a gun. Since the hotel is close to the Bay City High School, the school went on lockdown. While they were at the hotel, the dispatch received another call about the same guy walking around the hospital … Read more
Sandy Kruger from (Referio) Refugio won first place in Street Rods at the Wharton Police Department’s fifth annual Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show held at the Wharton Civic Center last wekkend. Despite a heavy rainfall the night before, it turned out to be a beautiful day, filled with great food, spectators, and an awesome family … Read more
Two men from Victoria got arrested on Tuesday night after an investigation of a shooting incident that took place over the weekend. In the early hours of Saturday, the Victoria Police Department received a report about shots being fired in the 300 block of Cornwall Drive. Luckily, no one was hurt, but when officers arrived, … Read more
Two Houston residents have been arrested following a sting operation conducted by Task Force agents and Wharton County Sheriff’s Office in the Wharton area. The case began after a victim bought a vehicle online, only to discover it was stolen. The truck was later found out of the Houston area, leaving the victim out $13,000. … Read more
A student at Kempner High School in Fort Bend ISD might be in trouble after a handgun was found in their backpack on Wednesday. The school administration discovered the firearm and the student was arrested. Luckily, the situation was resolved without any harm to the community. However, criminal charges are being pursued. We don’t know … Read more
El Campo residents don’t seem too interested in picking their city council representative, but they still have a chance to make their voice heard on Election Day this Saturday. So far, only around 300 people have voted in one of the three district races. It’s not clear why turnout has been so low. The polls … Read more
Starting June 11th, changes to how livestock medication is purchased will affect farmers and their animals. Over-the-counter antibiotics for both livestock and companion animals will now require a prescription, causing possible delays. This change follows a 2017 shift that made several animal feed and water antibiotics prescription-only. Producers with existing veterinary-client-patient relationships can purchase antibiotics … Read more
El Campo is on track for a major sidewalk project, thanks to a potential $2.8 million state grant. The project would expand sidewalks on several streets, including East Jackson and Railroad. The best part is the city might not have to pay the 20% grant match because of existing credits from other projects. This project … Read more
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to eight brave law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including El Campo Game Warden Justin Hurst, who was fatally shot by a poacher in March 2017. Although there were no local observances, you can find each officer’s name on the Wharton County Peace Officer’s … Read more
Chuck Young has been promoted to Chief of the Victoria Police Department due to his extensive experience as deputy chief and his over 40 years in law enforcement. City Manager Jesús Garza commended Young’s unique perspective on the job and his decades of experience at the much larger Dallas Police Department. Young, who takes on … Read more