Two guys were busted in Rosenberg for stealing a car and using it to swipe meat from grocery stores. One of them, Cornileus Davis, is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. They found over $500 worth of steaks and other meats in the car. College Station cops warned folks not to leave keys in … Read more
A man in Fort Bend County was shot at in his driveway after work Friday evening. The suspects fired multiple rounds at his truck, damaging it and injuring his arm. He managed to escape by ramming their car and driving away. The police are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.
The Bay City Police are investigating a shooting at Joe’s Sports Bar. They got reports early Sunday morning. No one was hurt at the scene, but a 19-year-old woman was found shot near the railroad tracks. She was flown to the hospital. Other people were almost hit by bullets. Detectives are gathering evidence. If you … Read more
On Saturday, the 8th Annual Wild Game & Camo Fest took place from noon to 6 in Historic Downtown Bay City. Attendees sampled local wild game, fish, and Texas-inspired food. They tried local wines, enjoyed live music, shopped, and had fun with activities for kids. Many retail merchants of Downtown Bay City opened their doors … Read more
Two people got arrested in two different counties. A woman from Victoria, Jennifer Pesak, was arrested in DeWitt County with six charges, including having a gun illegally. She’s in jail on a $111,000 bond. Also, a man from Houston, Alexis Hernandez, was arrested in Wharton County for Aggravated Robbery. He’s in jail with a $100,000 … Read more
Sergeant Ashley Strelec of Wharton Police Department is attending the 21st Texas Sergeant Academy in Sugar Land. This program, run by the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, trains new leaders from 21 Texas agencies. The curriculum focuses on leadership, communication, ethics, and accountability. Since its inception in 2017, over 600 officers have graduated.
Texas high school seniors can win a $2,500 scholarship from the Carlson Law Firm. Apply online, share what motivates you in a short video or essay, and provide proof of enrollment. Apply by April 18th, winners announced April 22nd. The scholarship will be sent directly to the school for tuition and related costs.
Victoria Comic Con returned to Victoria Community Center over the weekend, after a four-year hiatus. The event was held in a center that usually hosts formal events or livestock shows. Attendees enjoyed a wall-to-wall pop culture-palooza with full anime cosplay, celebrity guests doing signings and panels, families enjoying various vendors and activities, and more.
On Monday, Wharton County’s Stray Pet Outreach Team hosted a Resolution Dog Adoption event at Tractor Supply in Wharton. Cute pets ready for adoption were vaccinated, treated for pests, and set for spaying/neutering and chipping. The adoption fee was $125 with a $50 co-pay for procedures that would normally cost over $500.
Bay City School District got a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to replace 10 old school buses with new electric ones. This not only includes the cost of the buses but also the charging infrastructure. They’re one of three districts in the state to get this grant. The new buses will be running by … Read more