Three men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank robbery by force or violence after robbing two banks in Brazoria and Wharton counties. They wore masks, brandished firearms, and held employees hostage. The fourth member of the crew died in a car crash during his attempt to flee from law enforcement. On Wednesday, Tony Wayne … Read more
Over 300 high school juniors and seniors from various schools in Wharton County got a first-hand look at local government during Government Day. The students visited different departments and toured the courthouse and jail. The day ended with a hamburger cookout paid for by various sponsors. During the visit, the students heard from County Judge … Read more
Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson has shown his support for crime victims by signing and reading a proclamation during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which runs thru April 29th. The initiative, created by the US Department of Justice, aims to raise awareness about the importance of crime survivors coming forward and using their voices. This … Read more
There are two tax reduction proposals moving through the Texas Legislature with the goal of lowering tax burdens. However, city officials don’t think these proposals will help them. The first proposal, Texas House Bill 2, aims to increase the state’s contribution to public schools by $12 billion, which would allow school districts to lower the … Read more
Bay City police are seeking your help in finding Faustino Silvas, who was reported missing on March 8th. Family members haven’t seen him since March 2nd, and officers who know Silvas saw him on March 4th. Silvas is 5’4″, about 150 lbs, with white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark … Read more
If you’re a voter in El Campo and want to know where the city council candidates stand on issues, hold off on casting your ballot. The El Campo Leader-News will be publishing a voters’ guide for the district races in today’s edition. The guide will include responses from all contested candidates on topics ranging from … Read more
The Wharton High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit is headed to the JROTC National Archery Championship in Kentucky on May 10th. This unit has a history of excellence in academics, leadership, and community service and is recognized as one of the top units in the nation. The competition brings together the … Read more
The Wharton ISD Police Department has been granted $29,000 from the Office of the Governor to purchase seven ballistic shields. WISD Police Chief Landy Williams received approval for the grant and presented a resolution to the board of trustees to complete the purchase. The shields will be located at each campus, and are equipped with … Read more
On Monday a Captain with the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office was driving on U.S. 59 when he saw a black GMC Yukon in front of him commit multiple traffic violations. He tried to stop the vehicle, but it refused and drove through a field. The Captain found the vehicle abandoned in a fence line and … Read more
A motel in Victoria caught fire on Saturday night, leaving many people without a place to stay. Fortunately, only one resident was injured, but their condition was not serious. The fire was reported around 7:15 p.m. and firefighters were able to control it by 7:45 p.m. The cause of the fire is still unknown and … Read more