A 19-year-old was shot during a meetup in Fort Bend County around 8:30 Tuesday evening in a neighborhood off Bryans Manor and Wilkerson Lane — near Fulshear. Deputies say a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old were meeting up with two other men to buy items off a social media app before the shooting happened. The 19-year-old … Read more
A Richmond family has been ripped apart after a robber held up their pharmacy and killed a loved one who was working there. It happened in broad daylight Tuesday at Fort Bend Office Park off Ninth and Jackson. Tenna Gates says the suspect posing as utility worker came in with an AR-15 — and demanded … Read more
The time capsule that was buried in 1973 will be opened on Friday, January 13 at 2:00 on the Courthouse Square in Columbus. The time capsule contents will be taken over to the Stafford Opera House for everyone to view. The class that buried the time capsule is encourage to attend and share your memories … Read more
Kamin Furniture in Victoria surprised a Jackson County Vietnam veteran and his fiancé this Christmas with an entire home and living room furniture set. Dennis Pendleton and Carol Henson both say the visit took them by surprise because they had no idea it was coming. Apparently an anonymous person put his name into the drawing. … Read more
The city trash service is still accepting live Christmas trees set curbside through the end of the month. Leaf bags or other bundled trash, however, will require either a scheduled heavy trash pickup or a trip to the dump. Texas Disposal Systems, the city’s trash provider, says trees more than 5-feet tall need to be … Read more
Texas schools have lost a key draw for businesses, if the legislature doesn’t take action to reinstate the program. With the end of 2022, and after the extension died in the Texas Senate, schools are losing the ability to issue 313 tax abatements to businesses moving forward. The program was intended to draw businesses to … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed two new faces – one a little furrier than the other. Deputy Dakota Smith and K9 Hunter have joined the team and look forward to working in Jackson County. Deputy Smith is an Army veteran who was deployed to the Middle East as a Cavalry Scout. Upon leaving … Read more
Following a bit of confusion, Wharton County commissioners opted for a EMS instructor over a man at court volunteering his services when appointing an Emergency Services District No. 3 board member last week. That vote took place after Manuel DeLuna spoke during public comment, introducing himself, offering his services and promising to be at meetings … Read more
The deadline for a $1.5 million public works grant application has El Campo city council members gathering at noon Thursday to approve an application to the General Land Office for its Community Development Block Grant program. The funds would be used for drainage and to improve declining infrastructure in South El Campo’s low and moderate-income … Read more
Monday will mark Robert Allen Satterfield’s return to Wharton County’s District Court and the restart of his capital murder trial. The 13th District Court of Appeals lifted its stay last Thursday, allowing the trial halted on Nov. 28th to proceed. The jury already selected will be sworn in that morning, and the case will continue … Read more