A tragic hit-and-run in East Bernard has claimed the life of 25-year-old Citali Perez Hernandez. Authorities say she was walking along Dill Street near College Street late Thursday morning when she was hit by a Toyota Camry. The driver, 29-year-old Courtney Michelle Smith of East Bernard, initially fled but later returned to the scene. Hernandez … Read more
An El Campo man accused in the ’21 ambush killing of Wharton’s Shane Singleton goes on trial today in Wharton County. Twenty-four-year-old Drew Avery Quinonez has spent over four years in jail awaiting trial on a $500,000 bond. Prosecutors say Singleton was shot while sitting in his car after arriving in El Campo for a … Read more
Four years after a body was found along a rural Wharton County road, investigators have identified the victim as 16-year-old Houston teen Yeimy Maciela Beltrand. Her remains were discovered in June of ’21 near County Road 225 and remained a mystery until DNA testing linked her to family members last year. Deputies now believe Yeimy … Read more
The Wharton Tigers are looking to bounce back tonight as they host Sugar Land Harmony, aiming for their first district win. Sitting at 0-2 in league play and 3-3 overall, Wharton knows time is running short for a playoff push. Coach Haddock says the focus now is on discipline and execution, not the scoreboard. Harmony, … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds kick off district play tonight at home against the Beeville Jones Trojans. Coming off a strong 4-1 non-district run, Coach Travis Reeve says his team is ready for the challenge as injured players return to the lineup. Beeville, now 1-4, brings a run-heavy spread offense and aggressive defense to town. El … Read more
An El Campo woman has been cleared of arson charges after a Wharton County jury found her not guilty of setting a ’23 fire that destroyed a semi-truck. Forty-four-year-old Toretta Faye Cunningham says she’s relieved the ordeal is over, calling the experience “a nightmare.” The fire broke out at BR Trucking on Marek Road last … Read more
Downtown Edna will come alive Saturday, October 18th, as Texana Fest ’25 takes over Main Street. The free, family-friendly event begins at 3 p.m. with local vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music throughout the afternoon. A vintage car show starts at 5:30, followed by the Chris Zuber Band leading a street dance until … Read more
A new gas station and convenience store planned for East Jackson will bring more than fuel — it’s improving local fire safety. The El Campo City Council voted to extend a six-inch water line and install a fire hydrant near North Wharton. The city will spend about $32,000 on the project, with developers reimbursing most … Read more
An El Campo woman has been sentenced for helping her son hide stolen altar items from St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Sixty-one-year-old Sandra Rivera Hedges pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and received one year of deferred probation, 20 hours of community service, a $200 fine, and $5,000 restitution to the church. Police say she … Read more
Downtown Wharton will come alive Saturday as about 2,000 people gather for the 17th Annual Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with wine tastings from Texas wineries, live music by Wharton’s Robert Cline Jr. and Boling’s Bubba Westly, and plenty of local food options. Families can also enjoy … Read more