The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for several Texas counties, including Fort Bend, Washington, Wharton, and Inland Matagorda. The advisory is in effect until tonight at 8, warning of a possible threat to life or property due to extreme heat. Residents should take precautions.
A woman was killed in Edna on Friday, and a man has been arrested. Police responded to a 911 call about gunshots near Kleas and Buffalo streets around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Ramon Palacios, 36, who confessed to shooting his girlfriend, Roseanne Martinez. Palacios has been charged with murder and is being held … Read more
In Victoria, Scott Sebastian was arrested at the Longhorn Bar after patrons prevented him from assaulting a woman. The woman suffered a dislocated shoulder and was taken to the hospital. Sebastian had refused to leave her vehicle, physically restraining her. Eventually, Longhorn Bar customers intervened, allowing the woman to escape. Authorities apprehended Sebastian, who now … Read more
Victoria County Commissioners postponed a public hearing regarding a tax abatement application from Portside Energy. The company aims to develop solar panels at the port. Although tax abatements for solar projects are uncommon, the county is open to this possibility due to the project’s location on port property. The proposed 150-acre solar farm, equipped with … Read more
The Victoria Post Office might move from 312 S Main St. to a new city location due to the current space being too large. Services will continue at the current site until the new one is ready. Customers have been notified by mail and can submit feedback by Sept. 26. The Postal Service will review … Read more
Misfits & Creatures Animal Rescue is hosting Paw-Lacios adoption event on August 24th at Tractor Supply Company at 810 Henderson Ave in Palacios. From 10 AM to 2 PM, residents can adopt dogs and cats while the kids are in school. The event aims to find loving homes for local pets in need.
Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home has been running a yearly shoe drive across Texas since 2017 to help families in need as kids get ready for school. This year, they’ve given away about 500 pairs of shoes. Owner Cesar Ornelas finds joy in seeing the kids’ smiles. Local residents appreciates the support’. The event helps boost … Read more
Wharton County residents living outside city limits should contact the Emergency Management Office if Hurricane Beryl debris hasn’t been collected. Those on state highways or farm-to-market roads can expect state crews soon, currently working in Matagorda County. Only vegetative and limited construction debris will be removed. If debris hasn’t been picked up, email your details … Read more
Sean Michael Pursley, a former Wharton ISD elementary teacher, will serve eight years on probation after pleading no contest to improper relationships with four junior high students. These incidents occurred on campus in 2020 and ’21. Pursley’s sentence includes ongoing sex offender counseling and restrictions on attending events involving children, using the internet, and living … Read more
A semi-truck trying to beat a train was struck on Wednesday afternoon near Hungerford, sending barrels of non-toxic lubricant flying. No injuries occurred, but cleanup took hours. The truck, driven by a 27-year-old San Jose man, failed to yield at a railroad crossing on CR 212. Firefighters from Hungerford and nearby areas responded, using absorbent … Read more