The Lower Colorado River Authority will not sell Highland Lakes water to most of its agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton, and Matagorda counties in 2024 due to extreme drought conditions in Central Texas. This is the second year in a row that farmers are denied water because of drought.
The court hearing for four former Industrial I.S.D. students accused of assault has been moved to Thursday, marking the second delay. The incident, occurring on a bus last April, led to charges against Christopher McRory, Cullen Stumfoll, Braxton Warren, and Zach Kuchler. While awaiting closure, neither the details of the assault nor events on the … Read more
A worker at Wharton ISD was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The school found out last week and suspended the worker, then let them go. They’re keeping details private for now. The superintendent says they’re still investigating. Student safety is their main concern.
In Edna news, Rafael Romero, 23, accused of killing local cheerleader Lizbeth Medina, faces court arraignment Thursday. Jackson County indicted him last month. Romero allegedly caused Medina’s death during a burglary, robbery, or sexual assault attempt. He overstayed his work visa and was arrested five days after Medina’s tragic death.
El Campo Police arrested 30 year old John Aguilar on U.S. Highway 59 Saturday night. He’s accused of seven counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Aguilar is now in Wharton County Jail with a $350,000 bond.
In El Campo, a 19-year-old guy named Dustin York got arrested by local cops. He’s facing three charges, one for firing a gun recklessly. Right now, he’s locked up in Wharton County Jail, needing $80,000 dollars to get out.
At tonight’s Victoria city council meeting, Rafael De La Garza III, Jan Scott, and Steven Kidder will officially become council members for Districts 1, 4, and 2 respectively. Kidder is replacing Josephine Soliz who’s stepping down for health reasons. The council will also discuss the city’s plans for dealing with droughts and make some changes … Read more
The El Campo Leader-News and the Wharton Journal-Spectator have joined forces, becoming the Wharton County Leader-Journal. They’ll cover all of Wharton County and continue to publish on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Subscriptions are now linked. The East Bernard Express remains unchanged, delivering on Thursdays to its own subscribers. The Leader-Journal offers comprehensive coverage, from elections to … Read more
The Luther Hotel in Palacios is getting a makeover. Volunteers are pitching in to clean up the place. They’re tossing out old stuff and saving what’s good, like beds and historic documents. It’s not just about tidying up, it’s about preserving memories and boosting the local economy. With over 30 volunteers putting in nearly 500 … Read more
Thursday night in Wharton County, there was a fire that destroyed a mobile home. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Firefighters from the Wharton Volunteer Fire Department, Hungerford VFD, and Glen Flora VFD quickly responded to the scene. They contained the fire by 11 PM. The cause appears to be electrical, but foul play is not … Read more