Bay City has spent $100 grand from the American Rescue Plan Act grant to encrypt their police radios, putting an end to the days of listening to scanner traffic for patrol calls and detective work. The decision was made to protect patient privacy and ensure officer safety. Dan Shook, the Bay City Radio System Coordinator, … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is counting on your eagle eyes to crack a case! They’re on the hunt for a suspect linked to a theft at the District Courthouse. Head over to their social media page, where they’ve posted a snapshot of the person in question. If you’ve got any leads or insider info, … Read more
In sad news, the Bay City Police Department announces the passing of Communications Officer Scott Sherrill. He battled numerous health problems and passed away on Friday surrounded by loved ones. Scott was a valued member of the department, serving as a Patrol Officer, K9 Handler, Detective, and Communications Officer. He was a devoted husband, father, … Read more
The Victoria Fire Department is hosting a free event called Fire and Ice on July 21st at the Victoria Youth Sports Complex. Kids in third and fourth grades can learn about fire safety, first aid, and teamwork. The event has a maximum of 30 participants, so registration is required on the victoriatx.gov/fire website. Make sure … Read more
The former police chief of Eagle Lake plans to sue the city, claiming wrongful termination. He received his termination letter on June 14th after being suspended in March due to policy violations. Four violations were related to a police officer named Christopher Cannon, who was accused of being married to two women simultaneously. The chief … Read more
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance in a hit-and-run case where a pedestrian was killed in Colorado County. The incident took place in Eagle Lake on Highway 3013 near FM 1093. A preliminary investigation suggests that a man was struck by an SUV traveling northeast on Highway 3013. Unfortunately, the driver didn’t … Read more
The Ganado Police Department is seeking information about a man believed to have dumped over 500 pounds of garbage in Ganado. Surveillance pictures of the suspect and his truck are available. The incident occurred last Saturday in the work area on the north side of Ganado. If you have any information, contact the Ganado Police … Read more
Wharton County Commissioners unanimously approved several measures at their recent session. These included improvements to the recycling center, a decrease in the speed limit on a county road, and the abandonment of another road stretch. Commissioner Bud Graves announced an increased grant of $25,000 for the recycling center, which will be used to purchase new … Read more
The 18th annual Ricebelt Antique Tractor Pull took place in El Campo despite the scorching heat. The event drew a slightly smaller crowd due to the high temperatures, but nearly 100 pulls still occurred. The organizers considered it a success as long as they raised money for the Legion. Around 225 people attended, including locals … Read more
A man has been charged with murder in Victoria after a 67-year-old man was found dead. 38 year old Alexandro Reyes Jr., already in jail for intoxication, is accused of killing Jesus Sanchez-Nino. Police responded to a welfare concern and arrested Reyes for public intoxication. Later, they discovered Sanchez-Nino’s body. Attempts to save him failed. … Read more