Armando Cervantes, of Victoria, was arrested for assaulting a family member. He struck the family member with his fist and a 2×4. The incident occurred after an argument about Cervantes not being allowed at the residence. Police found a blood-stained 2×4 and a witness confirmed the assault. Later, Cervantes was found intoxicated, shirtless, and bleeding … Read more
Victoria County commissioners were notified of a vacancy on the Victoria Appraisal District board of directors. When someone resigns from the board, all voting entities in the county can nominate a replacement. Judy Sandoval, the representative for the Victoria Independent School District, recently resigned. The board will vote on the new director on July 24th, … Read more
Palacios Community Medical Center invites locals to “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, from 7:30 to 9 AM at Donut Palace, 805 Henderson Ave, Palacios. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while meeting members of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department, Palacios Police Department, PVFD, Texas Game Warden Association, and TXDPS
The El Campo Branch Library will host a book signing and reading by William Sturkey, author of “The Ballad of Roy Benavidez,” on July 1st at 6 p.m. The book covers the life of Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez, a celebrated Hispanic veteran. The event, located at 200 W. Church, El Campo, will include … Read more
El Campo is starting to update its city plan this Wednesday. The Planning & Zoning Commission will review changes to local building rules. The public can attend the meeting at City Hall, but it’s a workshop, so no public comments or final decisions are expected yet. The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, … Read more
In El Campo and Wharton, unexpected sales tax revenue is boosting city budgets. El Campo’s June sales tax check increased by nearly 28%, helping fund city projects without raising property taxes. Wharton’s sales tax gains are also significant, even as they plan conservatively for the future. Both cities are using these funds for essential services … Read more
Twenty-one students graduated from Victoria College’s Drone Pilot Academy, mastering safe drone flying. The college is now inviting 9th to 12th graders with good grades in math and science to join a week-long drone flying course this July, free of charge thanks to a state grant. Applications are open until July 17.
Keith Akins, a criminal justice professor at the University of Houston-Victoria, is set to lead the Faculty Senate. He aims to boost in-person learning and faculty-student bonds. Akins, serving his third term, believes real-life interactions are key to success. He also seeks to mend faculty-administration ties for a united academic community. His predecessor, Humberto Hernandez, … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office has recently conducted ALERRT training at Boling ISD. This training prepares officers for active shooter situations. Sheriff Shannon Srubar highlighted the importance of readiness and praised the five certified ALERRT instructors in his team. Thanks to them, the training can be done locally, saving time and resources.
Craig Sciba, a sophomore from Victoria West, is set to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo for steer wrestling in Wyoming. This event is known as the world’s largest rodeo, with over 1,700 participants from various countries vying for substantial prizes and college scholarships. The top performers will battle for the world champion … Read more