Kelli Bannert, a resident of Burr, is organizing a pet food drive to support local animal shelters this holiday season. She started this tradition about five years ago by wrapping gifts and donating the proceeds to various shelters. The drive will run until Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at 412 Sunny Ln. in Wharton … Read more
The El Campo Museum is hosting a special event called “Evening Among the Trees” tonight from 6 to 9. The museum exhibits will be lit by candlelight and lanterns. There will be tours, live music, snacks, and a Christmas tree contest. The tree with the most donations wins, and all proceeds support the museum. It’s … Read more
A man on a motorcycle was seriously injured in a crash with a red Dodge pickup at the intersection of Port Lavaca Drive and South Brownson Street in Victoria Tuesday evening. The pickup driver, who was heading north on South Brownson Street, didn’t stop at a stop sign, causing the motorcycle to hit the driver’s … Read more
On Tuesday, Jacqueline Medina went to Edna’s Christmas parade excited to see her daughter, Lizbeth, a 16-year-old cheerleader. Shockingly, Lizbeth was missing. When Jacqueline returned home, she tragically discovered her daughter dead at Cottonwood Apartments. Authorities suspect a capital murder but haven’t identified any suspects as of Wednesday evening.
Rebecca Espinoza, 37, could face 10 years in jail for a hit-and-run. After a crash on Second Street, she fled the scene, leaving two adults injured. The police found her car in a trailer park, thanks to a tip-off. Espinoza admitted to being the driver and was arrested, but she posted bail and was released … Read more
A man in Bay City woke up to his RV on fire and escaped through a window. The fire spread to a nearby trailer where a family of five was sleeping. A passerby noticed the fire and called the authorities. The fire department put out the fire in 30 minutes but both trailers were destroyed. … Read more
The Annual Christmas Parade in El Campo happens tonight. The theme is Grichmas, featuring school bands, festive cars, and dazzling floats. From 1 to 110 years old, there’s something for everyone. The Chamber of Commerce president, expects over 72 entries, including exciting Grinch-themed floats. The parade kicks off at 7.
Bay City’s Christmas parade is now on Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7 p.m. due to last Friday’s cancellation caused by thunderstorms. Safety concerns for participants, volunteers, and staff prompted the rescheduling. The route, entry numbers, and staging area stay unchanged. The Parks and Recreation Department will notify all parade entries about the new date.
A guy in Wharton County was accused of burglary and family violence. The jury in the 23rd District Court says he’s not guilty after a trial that took more than three years because of COVID delays. He was arrested in 2020 after being found in a house on Charlie Street.
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of a black cow that has been wandering around the area of 16000 County Road 208, in East Bernard, near the dead end for about a week. The cow has a yellow ear tag with the number 64.