A Wharton County Sheriff’s deputy, who was seriously injured Wednesday morning, is being blamed for a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 59 near FM 1163 north of El Campo. DPS investigators said Deputy Jacob Miles’ unmarked Ford F-150 rear-ended a Chevrolet Silverado, causing it to flip into a Toyota Camry and a flatbed trailer. The deputy’s … Read more
A five-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning north of FM 1163 shut down U.S. 59 traffic as Texas DPS investigated. Troopers said an unmarked Wharton County Sheriff’s Ford F-150 rear-ended a Chevy Silverado, flipping it into a Toyota Camry and a nearby flatbed trailer. The Ford veered off, crossed the median and hit a tree. The deputy … Read more
The Jackson County Courthouse held a major hearing Thursday morning in the murder case of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina of Edna. Rafael Govea-Romero, already indicted for capital murder, was expected to plead guilty to murder and aggravated robbery for life sentences with possible parole plus a 20-year burglary term. This will make him parole-eligible after about … Read more
Labor of Love Food Ministry in El Campo has opened a new $35,000 building to better fight hunger locally. The pantry, founded by Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and inspired by the late Eddie and Gertie Brown, now serves more than 230 clients, many of them seniors. Its previous site was destroyed by Hurricane Beryl, but … Read more
The Palacios Community Hub marked its first year in Jackson County with a free lunch in Edna, showing off its growing reach beyond Palacios. Led by Executive Director Emily Fagan-Baker, the nonprofit brings big-city resources to rural areas—everything from legal aid and health services to English classes and youth programs. The focus is on sustainable … Read more
Authorities have now confirmed the victims of Saturday night’s plane crash in Louise as retired Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCoy, 62, and his wife Heather, 62, both of Fair Oaks Ranch. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says the couple was aboard a North American T-6 when it went down near County Road 382 and … Read more
Two El Campo city councilmen are pushing for Wharton County’s rural residents to share costs for services they use inside the city. During recent budget talks, they argued county taxpayers should help fund parks, emergency communications, and roads within El Campo. The city’s $28.7 million budget, with a proposed tax rate of 49.144 cents per … Read more
Wharton residents will gather next Wednesday for the fourth annual “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes,” a mile-long march raising awareness of domestic violence. The event starts at noon at The Crisis Center on North Fulton Street and ends at the Wharton County Courthouse gazebo with speakers and a moment of silence. Participants will carry … Read more
Wharton County football ramps up this week as Wharton, East Bernard and Boling kick off district play at home. Wharton, off to its best start since 2015 under new head coach Jason Haddock, leans on a dominant running game and stingy defense as it hosts Columbia Friday night. East Bernard hopes its big 44-14 win … Read more
Bay City’s food scene will take center stage at the Matagorda County Museum’s “Gourmet Guys” fundraiser on Saturday. This annual event invites chefs, home cooks, and food lovers to serve up their best dishes, whether from restaurants, food trucks, or their own kitchens. Leading up to the big day, organizers are celebrating regional flavors like … Read more