A Wharton Elementary fourth grader is in hot water after falsely claiming he brought a knife to school on March 5th. School officials quickly investigated, but the student had already left for a prior commitment. A full search found no weapon, and no students were ever in danger. The district assured parents all safety protocols … Read more
Two men were arrested early Sunday after police found drugs and guns in their car at a gas station in Bay City. Officers responded to the 4800 block of Avenue for a welfare check and found the men asleep inside the running vehicle. An open container and the smell of marijuana led to a search, … Read more
Bay City police seized a large stash of drugs during a raid in Wadsworth, but the suspect remains on the run. Officers searched Matthew Talasek’s home Friday, uncovering four pounds of marijuana, nearly a kilogram of THC products, and mushroom-infused candy bars. A sales ledger was also found. Talasek, 27, wasn’t home, and police have … Read more
El Campo Ladybird senior Kamryn Mears delivered a flawless performance last Tuesday night, retiring all 21 Wharton batters in a 5-0 win to open district play at Legacy Field. Mears struck out 15, walking none, and allowed only a few balls in play. Her dominant pitching, combined with solid defense, kept Wharton at bay. At … Read more
Last Saturday, the Wharton County Sheriff’s Department and state troopers stopped a vehicle on U.S. 59 near Wharton, seizing six bundles of suspected heroin. The stop, made by DPS Trooper Brian Gingles on his first solo day, followed signs of suspicious behavior. The investigation is ongoing, and several people were detained. This action is part … Read more
At the Matagorda County Fair’s junior livestock auction, families came out to support young cowboys and cowgirls. Steers, pigs, chickens, and goats were auctioned off, with bids rising as auctioneer Colt Adams worked the crowd. For many, the event was deeply personal. Dan Tucker honored his late wife, Charlotte, who had attended the fair for … Read more
Ten contractors hospitalized after an ammonia vapor release at a Bay City plant Friday have been treated and released. Officials say a valve over-pressurized during testing, briefly exposing workers before sealing itself. Those affected were taken to local hospitals for observation as a precaution. Others were treated on-site. Röhm, the plant’s owner, confirmed all individuals … Read more
El Campo Volunteer Fire Department hosted its Annual Appreciation Supper on Monday at the El Campo Civic Center. The event featured a fried fish and oyster meal as a thank-you to donors who help fund the department. While ECVFD receives some tax dollars, it relies heavily on community support. Current donors already had tickets, but … Read more
A wildfire burned over 100 acres west of Midfield in Matagorda County last Tuesday, but no structures were damaged. Eleven fire departments responded, and crews remained Wednesday to put out hot spots. Officials suspect an electrical pole sparked the fire, though it’s unconfirmed. Bay City also saw three small fires from sparking power lines, quickly … Read more
Wharton County has launched a free tool to help homeowners guard against property fraud. PropertyCheck, approved by commissioners in January, alerts residents when official documents are filed on their property. The service is now live. While no cases have been reported locally, nearby Harris County has seen major fraud schemes, with scammers stealing homes and … Read more