Federal authorities have outlined a $2.8 million plan to dredge a controversial canal for oil tankers through a Superfund site on the Texas coast. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented the plan, which includes testing the bay floor for contaminants and removing them before proceeding with the Matagorda Bay ship channel project. Despite environmental … Read more
In Wharton there are two men that the police are looking for. Jaquan Bell is a person of interest in a case involving evading and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He is also wanted for evading in a motor vehicle in Fort Bend County. Another man, Jlynn Dequan Davis, is wanted for deadly conduct. He … Read more
Two individuals were arrested in Bay City for illegal dumping. The incident occurred at Bay City Farm and Ranch Supply on June 5th. Surveillance footage showed them unloading over 1,000 pounds of construction debris into the business’ dumpster. Christopher Wright was identified through the video, and he helped identify the second suspect, Robert Rodriguez. Both … Read more
Wharton County Junior College has a new scholarship program! It offers free tuition and fees to students studying Licensed Vocational Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Technology, or Human Services. If you live in Matagorda, Wharton, La-vaca, Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Needville or others on the list, you might qualify. … Read more
Bay City Police received a call about a possible drowning at Shadow Bay Apartments. EMS arrived first and tried to save a 65-year-old man but were unsuccessful. The man had a history of health issues and had consumed some alcohol before going into the pool. No foul play was suspected, and the case is now … Read more
The El Campo City Council is discussing tonight whether residents should be allowed to park oversized vehicles in their driveways. Currently, RVs are prohibited from parking on public streets or alleys, except for quick stops. However, the existing ordinance does not address the storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties. The city planner notes that … Read more
A 20-year prison sentence has been given to a man named Elyjah Ford for attempted home burglary. The jury decided on this harsh sentence because of Ford’s extensive criminal history, mostly related to theft. The incident occurred when Ford tried to open the front door of a home while a woman and her two children … Read more
Tragedy struck in downtown Richmond Tuesday as a day of celebration for Huguenot High School students turned into a nightmare. A gunman targeted an 18-year-old graduate with whom he had a long-standing dispute. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals, 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and Lorenzo Smith, who was Shawn’s father. Panic ensued as … Read more
A woman was fatally shot during her commute to work and authorities have identified the shooter, who is cooperating with law enforcement. The incident occurred around 10 p.m.Tuesday in Stafford. The victim, Deena Neal, was a 57-year-old lab technician at Kelsey-Seybold. Family members described Neal as a kind-hearted individual who was always willing to help … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that took place between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. A green 2015 Suzuki King Quad 500 with a three-sided rack on the rear was stolen from private property in Wharton County. They’ve provided a generic photo of the 4-wheeler on it’s social page. If you have … Read more