A Matagorda County jailer has been indicted by the Grand Jury after an investigation by the Texas Rangers. The jailer, Brianna Delarosa, aged 29, faces a charge of official oppression, a Class A misdemeanor. She was released on a $15,000 bond. Lieutenant James Orr from the Sheriff’s Office confirmed an ongoing investigation into the allegations … Read more
In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old Victoria man, Kraig Thomas Wilkinson, was apprehended on Monday by the vigilant officers of the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. He was accused of deliberately causing harm to a defenseless child, elderly, or disabled individual. The arrest took place around 3:35 p.m., and Wilkinson was immediately booked into the Victoria … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office was called to a Burglary in Progress on County Road 360 early Tuesday morning. The victim reported stolen 4-wheelers and an attempted break-in through a window. Deputies swiftly responded, recovering all stolen items and apprehending eight suspects. Charges include Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Burglary of a Building, Unlawful Carrying … Read more
Great news for El Campo residents! Officials are urging people to keep shopping to avoid a tax hike. The July sales tax rebate hit a record $612,674, up 25.85% from last year. These funds will help make up for earlier shortfalls and might even allow the city to purchase equipment initially removed from next year’s … Read more
A $3.6 million dollar effort to turn 7.9 miles of U.S. 59 between Wharton and El Campo into I-69 was approved in Congress. This is a big win for Wharton, El Campo, and Wharton County. The executive director of the City Development Corporation of El Campo expressed excitement about the county-wide partnerships and their objective … Read more
In Matagorda County, a year and a half ago, 26-year-old Angelica Thomas’s body was discovered near a trailer park, and her family and detectives are still searching for answers. The Lead Detective remains determined to solve this unresolved case. Her body was found after someone reported a person lying on County Road 207. Detectives suspect … Read more
A bicyclist got hit by a car in the 400 block of West Fifth on Thursday night. Luckily, the cyclist wasn’t seriously hurt. An El Campo PD officer saw the collision happen while monitoring traffic. The car that hit the cyclist fled the scene, but the police chased it down. The driver, Fransisco Rodriguez Jr., … Read more
In Bay City, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Detective Chris Cunningham, and Sergeant Ruben Gutierrez collaborated on a short video about choosing happiness. Finding joy in everyday experiences and sharing it with others creates a strong community bond. Happiness is the smart choice because it aligns with our inner desires and what others want too. Together, we … Read more
The El Campo City Council discussed new rules for parking RVs in residential areas recently. The proposed ordinance suggests parking RVs behind the front of homes on improved surfaces like asphalt or compacted gravel. The current proposal aims to prevent RVs from being used as extended living spaces. However, Mayor Barbee suggested considering exceptions for … Read more
Bay City police are investigating a shooting victim found on JP Davis earlier in the month. Officers responded to reports of shots fired and Officer Tyler Ramirez, already in the area, was flagged down by a person near a man lying on the ground, showing signs of blood. Ramirez learned the victim had been shot … Read more