A Wharton man avoided prison time after a major drug bust at his home near Guadalupe Park. Fifty-eight-year-old Arnie Nigel Allen will serve 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to delivering controlled substances. Deputies found cocaine, meth, prescription pills, marijuana, and guns during a 2023 raid on Burleson Street. Judge John Maher also ordered … Read more
El Campo City Council has decided not to move forward with new parking ordinances that could’ve imposed some of the strictest rules in the region. While most proposals were dropped, council members agreed that semi-trucks parked in neighborhoods remain a major issue. Discussion also covered RVs, for-sale vehicles, and parking on grass, with officials saying … Read more
The Louise Hornets face a must-win game Friday night as they travel to Charlotte to wrap up District 15-2A play. With playoffs on the line, Head Coach Cameron Murrah says the Hornets can’t afford a loss by more than 34 points. Louise, who recently defeated Pettus, 22-6, will look to extend their undefeated streak against … Read more
Bay City’s newest wellness center, Rhomak’s Rejuvenation Bar, is now open on Golden Avenue. Owner and nurse practitioner Rhonda Brown celebrated with a ribbon-cutting, welcoming community members and city leaders. The clinic offers IV infusion therapy designed to boost hydration, energy, and overall wellness. Brown says her goal is to help residents feel their best … Read more
A massive cotton fire kept crews busy for hours Sunday evening near El Campo. Officials say up to 400 cotton modules at United Ag Cotton Gin caught fire around 5 p.m. after what’s believed to be spontaneous combustion. Winds up to 25 miles per hour quickly spread the flames. More than 75 firefighters from eight … Read more
Fire crews in Wharton County are investigating what caused an early morning apartment fire that left one firefighter hurt at the Riverbend Apartment complex. The Wharton Volunteer Fire Department says flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on Junior College Boulevard. Video from the scene showed heavy fire shooting from one of the buildings. A … Read more
Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing public funds. Search warrants claim Turner paid two county employees with taxpayer money to care for her mother between October of ’23 and June of ’24. Records show the workers earned over $27,000 during that time. The investigation began after a former … Read more
The Tidehaven Tigers are gearing up for a big showdown Friday night as they host East Bernard with the district title on the line. Tidehaven remains unbeaten at 9-0 and 5-0 in district play, powered by quarterback Kale Russell and running back Jullian Stockton, who averages more than 100 yards per game. The Tigers’ defense … Read more
A 42-year-old Ganado man is back in custody after a multi-agency search ended Tuesday near County Road 240. Deputies say Jose Lazo was arrested for suspected possession of a controlled substance after previously fleeing from law enforcement. Witnesses reported seeing him in a black hoodie with pink handcuffs behind his back. The Jackson County Sheriff’s … Read more
The Pilot Club of El Campo is marking nearly 50 years of community service, continuing its mission to promote brain health, safety, and caregiver support. Founded locally in 1975, the group is part of an international network dedicated to positive change. Members volunteer at brain injury camps, sponsor the Anchor Club at El Campo High … Read more