News Staff Scott Kana, a retired principal, was asked to be an interim principal at Edna High School for a few months, but he ended up staying for six years because of the wonderful students, teachers, and community support. However, he has now decided to retire for good. During his time as principal, he achieved great academic … Read more
Last month, the Wharton County Sheriff’s Department suffered damage when lightning struck and destroyed an air-conditioning unit. The incident cost the county around $19,000 to replace. The affected AC unit played a crucial role in maintaining the temperature of the evidence room and patrol room. Officials immediately took action, working with insurance, obtaining quotes, and … Read more
Last week, a robbery took place at Family Dollar in Bay City. The suspect demanded money from the cashier without showing a weapon, but making gestures that implied he had one. After complying, the suspect quickly escaped. Despite a search by the police, they were unable to find him. The suspect, described as a Hispanic … Read more
Matagorda County Commissioners are actively working to attract a steel piping manufacturer to expand in their area. They have designated a reinvestment zone and scheduled a public hearing to discuss a possible tax abatement agreement. The zone, located between Bay City and Van Vleck, is already home to the Tenaris facility, a leading manufacturer of … Read more
Officials in El Campo are warning about increasing dangers and damages due to the scorching heat. Outdoor burning is now illegal, and starting today a ban will be enforced in rural Wharton County. The extreme heat has led to pavement melting in El Campo, raising concerns about damage from heavy vehicles. Additionally, as moisture evaporates … Read more
Two customers injured in a flash fire inside a recreational vehicle at Fun Town RV have filed a $50 million civil suit. The incident occurred on May 14th in Wharton when propane ignited inside a display RV unit, injuring one worker and two customers. The fire seemed to originate from the kitchen area due to … Read more
Get ready for a blast from the past! The Stroman class of ’73 is revving up for their big 5-0 reunion. After 18 months of planning, the stage is set for an epic gathering. With an estimated attendance of 60 classmates and 120 attendees in total, this event is bound to be a showstopper! Gerald … Read more
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on Owl Hollow Drive in the Briarwood Crossing Subdivision. A 16-year-old was fatally shot by two suspects who then fled the scene. Detectives are actively investigating the incident, but limited information is currently available. The victim’s family reported that the suspects approached their … Read more
Over the weekend, a man named Nelson Aguilar was found dead in his front yard on North Cameron Street. Victoria police received a call from a concerned neighbor around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Despite the efforts of emergency workers, Aguilar could not be saved. Police believe that his death was not the result of foul … Read more
The El Campo Police Department urges residents, especially parents, to use gun locks for safe firearm storage. According to the National Children’s Hospital, about 1,300 children under 18 lose their lives to shootings annually. Tragically, boys are the majority of victims, often unintentionally shot by a family member or friend, especially a brother. Protect your … Read more