Wharton Councilman Burnell Neal has been indicted for allegedly injuring a child and an elderly woman during a March 22nd disturbance on Harris Street. Prosecutors say he punched the woman and caused an 11-year-old to fall and hurt her wrist. Despite the charges, Neal was re-elected in May to represent District 1 on the city’s … Read more
Two young children from Wharton are recovering in stable condition at a Houston hospital after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night. Around 9:30 p.m., their mother was pushing them in a shopping cart along a dark stretch of East Boling Highway after leaving H-E-B. Both children suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to Memorial … Read more
After a 20-year pause, Wharton pastors teamed up with Wharton ISD to bring back the Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors. Grace Community Fellowship hosted the event Sunday at 7 p.m. for the Class of 2025. The Wharton High School band performed, and local pastors shared messages of purpose and faith. Graduates from Faith Christian Academy … Read more
Bay City ISD has hired Lionell Robertson as the new boys basketball coach at the high school. Robertson, from Port Arthur, comes from Pasadena Memorial, where he was an assistant coach. He takes over after Carl Edwards left for Port Lavaca Calhoun. Last season, Bay City made the playoffs for the first time since ’18 … Read more
Bay City Council has approved an updated agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to maintain state highways inside the city limits. The new agreement clarifies responsibilities but keeps existing roles mostly the same. TxDOT will continue handling highway surfaces, drainage, and traffic signals, while the city will manage street signs, sidewalks, and local traffic … Read more
Two local rodeo stars from Wharton County Junior College are headed to the national stage next month. Amy Ohrt from Victoria and Thomas Willard of Caldwell earned spots at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, June 15-21. Amy, a standout in breakaway roping and barrel racing, dominated the Southern Region with top finishes … Read more
Van Vleck baseball capped its best run since ’19, reaching the Class 3A area round and finishing 18-14. The Leopards tied for second in District 24-3A, grabbed the top playoff seed after a big win over Boling, and became the district’s only team to win a postseason series. Senior Javian Fuentes was named Pitcher of … Read more
Van Vleck baseball capped its best run since ’19, reaching the Class 3A area round and finishing 18-14. The Leopards tied for second in District 24-3A, grabbed the top playoff seed after a big win over Boling, and became the district’s only team to win a postseason series. Senior Javian Fuentes was named Pitcher of … Read more
Early Thursday, a police chase on Highway 35 ended with a tense lockdown at Van Vleck ISD after a suspect jumped the elementary school fence during recess. The Van Vleck Police, DPS troopers, and county deputies quickly surrounded the area. The suspect, a passenger fleeing a traffic stop, ran from nearby brush onto the playground … Read more
A wind-driven fire destroyed a family’s trailer home near FM 1161 and CR 247 in Spanish Camp Thursday afternoon. Precinct 2 Constable JA Szymanski arrived first and confirmed everyone and their pets escaped safely. Winds were strong, gusting up to 39 mph in East Bernard, which helped spread the fire. East Bernard and nearby volunteer … Read more