Fernando Acosta Jr. will face a new trial on February 26, accused of Amanda Johnson’s murder. He’s currently free on a $500,000 dollar bond. Amanda Johnson’s remains were found in a burnt car in April 2021. Acosta is charged with tampering with evidence, abusing a corpse, and murder. The trial was rescheduled due to postponed … Read more
On November 2nd, Judge Chad Bridges sentenced a Rosenberg man named Gonzales to 35 years in prison in Fort Bend County. He was convicted by a jury in August of continuously sexually abusing a child. The abuse started when the child was just 6 years old and continued until she was 13. The victim bravely … Read more
The Justice Department found that election websites in Texas counties – Colorado, Runnels, Smith, and Upton – violate the law by not being accessible to people with vision or manual disabilities. They were told to work with the government to fix this issue. The Assistant Attorney General stressed the importance of ensuring all eligible voters … Read more
Residents spoke up at the Commissioners Court meeting in Victoria about the old county jail’s demolition. Many locals are against it. They want alternatives and more communication from the court. The plan is to tear it down for a parking lot with 35 parking spaces for the courthouse.
First responders and postal workers in Victoria joined forces for a charity event to help those in need during the holidays. They organized a charity basketball game at the Victoria College Sports Complex — to support the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent and Toys for Tots, aiming to make a bigger impact this year. … Read more
With Thanksgiving coming up, your Halloween pumpkins can still be useful. If your pumpkins are painted or decorated, throw them away. Unpainted ones can go in your compost to enrich your garden soil. In the countryside, people feed old pumpkins to their livestock. When it comes to other decorations like cornstalks and gourds, they can … Read more
Former Matagorda County judge, Nate McDonald, is pursuing a new career as a pickleball player, aiming for a national championship. He and his partner, Jim Mika, are set to compete today in the USA Pickleball National Championships in Dallas in the 65-70 age group with a 3.5 rating.
El Campo schools will provide a nasal spray called Narcan to middle and high schools, as well as the alternative school. This spray can quickly reverse opioid overdoses like those from heroin, fentanyl, or prescription drugs without needing a prescription. It’s a life-saving medicine. It’s a sad reality, but Narcan will be available to save … Read more
Four places in Wharton are up for recognition by the Beautification Commission this Wednesday. They’ll decide if Lone Star Cleaners and three homes at 1916 Willowbend, 1505 Crestmont, and 608 Bell deserve certificates for making the city beautiful. The meeting is at 4:30 pm in Wharton City Hall, will also cover updates on the dog … Read more
The Wharton Main Library is having a free craft event today, from 5 to 7 p.m. You can make a wooden block snowman. It’s for ages 14 and up, and all materials are provided. But, seats are limited, so call (979) 532-8080 to save your spot.