The daughter of a woman who died in a Dec. 2nd house fire revealed her mother’s identity, saying the family all knew about the death by last Thursday afternoon. Stephanie Alford says her mother, Sherry Ann Hohensee died in the fire in Victoria County. Hohensee was found, likely dead from smoke inhalation, by firefighters on … Read more
Victoria resident 19 year old Aaron Duane Breeden was arrested on suspicion of racing on highway, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces and evading arrest or detention last Thursday morning. Victoria police officers observed a red Dodge Charger attempting to drag race another vehicle, and as officers attempted to make a traffic stop, the … Read more
At last Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Bay City Police Chief Christella Rodriguez was officially sworn in by Mayor Robert Nelson. Rodriguez has served the Bay City community and department for 35 years. She is committed to providing service excellence, protecting the citizens of Bay City and ensuring a professional workplace where our police officers … Read more
Bay City Council approved a variance for $1,500 in a payment plan for the Bay City Aquacats during last week’s regular monthly meeting. The Aquacats were in the process of renewing their city permit for the use of the Valiant Pool for the 2023 season. In 2022, the city charged the team $500 for the … Read more
A civil case to strip Matagorda County Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne of his concealed handgun license was denied in the Matagorda County courtroom last Thursday. In the case of Texas Department of Public Safety vs. Frank Dale Osborne, it has been ruled that Matagorda County Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne is permitted to carry his firearm.
Wharton’s fire chief of the past 14 years has been voted out of office and will retire at the end of the year. Anthony Abbott, who has been with the Wharton Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, 14 as chief and two as assistant chief, lost his position in an election by the department volunteers … Read more
Although accused of killing three people, Robert Allen Satterfield’s postponed trial, not likely to restart for one to three months, now only involves the alleged murder of a child. The change, done without announcement by the Wharton County District Attorney’s office, doesn’t alter the fact that, if convicted, the 41-year-old defendant could be sentenced to … Read more
After 84 years of life, Grace Glaze died last Monday. Glaze – or Gran to the people that knew her – spent the past 30 years organizing, volunteering and supporting Wharton County’s youngest at the Wharton County Youth Fair. According to the people who knew her, she was the first to treat everyone like family … Read more
Louise trustees are set to review the findings of the district’s annual audit today. The district added 3 percent, or $114,700 more to their assets this year over the 2020-21 school year from $4.11 million in 2020-21 to $4,23 million in 2021-22. This runs in line with the district’s plans, and legal requirements, for districts … Read more
A smoke alarm helped save lives and foil an arsonist in El Campo last week. Now police are on the hunt for whoever may be responsible. The attack came in the 600 block of Fahrenthold via burning paper towel on a window sill. No one was harmed in the incident and damage to the home … Read more