Matagorda County’s own Sasha Onwuchekwa, a sophomore outside hitter for the Ladycats, earned an honorable mention on the prestigious Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Volleyball Team. She’s the only athlete from the county to make the list after an impressive season with 450 kills in 111 sets. Sasha boasted a 39.1% kill … Read more
El Campo police are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a local man discovered about $1,500 worth of damage to his parked Ford F-250 on New Year’s Day. The collision happened sometime between New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s morning in the 900 block of North Washington. Only one vehicle was occupied during the crash, … Read more
After over 50 years of service, Matagorda County Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne is retiring. In a packed courtroom, Osborne expressed his gratitude and readiness to leave, confident in Sheriff Rick DeLeon’s abilities. Osborne, who began his career in the U.S. Marines and joined the Sheriff’s Office in ’85, was honored for his dedication. He served … Read more
The Bay City Police Department is offering a free, no-questions-asked drug disposal service to help keep medications out of the wrong hands and protect local water systems. Residents can drop off unused prescription drugs or illegal substances 24/7 at their station, located at 2201 Ave H in Bay City. While liquids and needles aren’t accepted, … Read more
Deputies in El Campo were assisting a woman with a civil standby to safely move out of a trailer on Ruth Street when they encountered 33-year-old Thomas Michael Zimmerman of Boling. Instead of simply overseeing the situation, deputies discovered Zimmerman was violating a bond or protective order. He was arrested on December 24th and taken … Read more
A recent traffic stop in Pierce led to the arrest of a Texas woman after a deputy pulled over a white Hyundai Tucson for a traffic violation. Inside were two women, and the deputy smelled marijuana. During the search, a small bag of marijuana and a 9 mm handgun were found. The passenger, 30-year-old Justice … Read more
A Wharton County deputy found a suspected drunk driver passed out behind the wheel of a running car early Sunday morning near U.S. 59 and CR 216. The black Mitsubishi was reported stuck in the mud around 12:30 a.m. The driver, 34-year-old Raymond Felder of Wharton, refused sobriety tests and was arrested for suspected DWI. … Read more
On New Year’s Day, Matagorda County’s newly elected and returning officials took the Oath of Office at the Service Center due to an elevator issue at the courthouse. County Judge Bobby Seiferman highlighted the significance of the event, noting the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Among those sworn in were Sheriff Rick DeLeon … Read more
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder for a fatal stabbing that happened over two decades ago in Victoria. Ramiro Dominguez was arrested in Georgia on December 18th and extradited to Victoria County, where deputies took custody of him. The case dates back to July 30, 2003, when police responded to a stabbing on … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Correctional Officers with a starting salary of over $53 thousand and benefits starting on the first day. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements. A background check, psychological evaluation, and physical/drug screening are required. … Read more