Deadly shooting in Richmond

A man has been arrested for a deadly shooting in Richmond. Abel Sosa, 20, is accused of murdering 22-year-old Yaima Verjes. The incident occurred on May 10th on Pultar Road, where Verjes was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene. Sosa, who was Verjes’ boyfriend, was present during … Read more

Drug Bust

On Thursday night, there was an incident in Wharton County. Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search at 715 Mattie Street and apprehended a 57-year-old man named Jessie Jerome Ephran. Inside the house, they discovered illegal substances like marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy, along with multiple firearms. As a result, Ephran has been taken into custody and is … Read more

Czech Kolache Klobase Festival

The Czech Kolache Klobase Festival is back for its 32nd year on June 10th, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. Enjoy good music, food, and celebrate ethnic heritage. Admission is $10 per person, children under 12 are free. The admission fee covers all the entertainment and music provided by the bands and entertainers both inside … Read more

New Police Chief sworn in

David Marcaurele, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience, was sworn in as the new police chief of El Campo on June 1. According to the El Campo Leader-News, Marcaurele has strong ties to the community, as he has lived in El Campo for his entire life. The El Campo City … Read more

Luther Hotel

In a virtual hearing, Judge Polly Spencer granted the Luther Hotel estate an additional week, until June 6, to provide a report on attorney fees. The previous owner, Jack Findley, and his sister opposed the demolition of the hotel, but it remains unclear why the investors intend to demolish it. A face-to-face hearing is scheduled … Read more

Phillips 66 honors area teachers

Phillips 66 recently honored eight exceptional science and math teachers, including two from Matagorda County, as part of their Science/Math Teacher Recognition Award program. The initiative recognizes dedicated educators who make a positive impact on students’ lives. In addition to recognition, each recipient receives a personal bonus check of $1,000 and a certificate. Congrats to … Read more

Precinct 3 Commissioner race

Sugar Land businessman Mike Khan will challenge Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers for the Republican nomination. The race is heating up, with Khan’s official announcement following Taral Patel, a former chief of staff to Fort Bend County Judge KP George, becoming the first Democrat to announce his candidacy.

Convicted stalker accused of setting fire

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has arrested a man named Andrew Huwar, who is accused of setting fire to a probation office. Huwar, who was already on probation for a stalking charge, has now been charged with arson. The announcement was made during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Committed health fraud

A man from Richmond, Akintunde Oyewale, has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for committing health fraud. He operated a home health company called Grace Healthcare Services LLC and was found guilty of billing Medicare for unnecessary or nonexistent health services. He’s been ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution to Medicare.

That Mexican OT

That Mexican OT, a rapper from Bay City, TX, is an exciting rising talent in the Texas music scene. He’s about to drop his highly anticipated album this summer, but you can get a taste of what’s to come with his latest single called “Johnny Dang,” featuring Drodi & Paul Wall. It’s out now on … Read more