A delivery truck driver named Ruben Rodriguez witnessed smoke and flames coming from his truck while making a routine delivery on Fieldstone Street. The fire’s cause, believed to be the locked front brake drums, is under investigation from the Victoria Fire Department. No injuries reported.
Robert Licerio, a 15-year-old, was fatally shot in an apartment on Sam Houston Drive in October 2003. The Victoria Police Department is currently investigating his murder and seeking any information related to the case. If you have any info, reach out to Victoria Crime Stoppers or use the “P3 Tips” app on your mobile device.
A student named Leticia Taylor in Edna wasn’t allowed to walk with her classmates at graduation because of her blue hair. She thought the superintendent had approved it, but he clarified that her entire head was colored blue, unlike other students. The superintendent denied her claim about others with colored hair walking the stage.
Rosenberg police nabbed a former police chief from Colorado County for impersonating an officer at a construction site. Christopher Cannon, 37, was caught wearing a Weimar Police Department uniform, complete with a gun and badge. He was arrested on Monday, but has since been released on bail from Fort Bend County Jail.
The City of El Campo needs some awesome folks who care about our community to join their boards and commissions. These positions allow you to make a positive impact and bring innovation to our city. It’s a great way to have a say in shaping policies and activities. Hurry up and submit your application by … Read more
The Wharton Journal Spectator recently earned second place in General Excellence and secured eight other awards in the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. The contest took place during their 85th annual convention at Port Royal Ocean Resort in Port Aransas. Judges praised the Journal-Spectator, a small but impressive paper consisting of just … Read more
There’s an upcoming event called the Dinner Tonight Emergency Preparedness Cooking School, organized by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Matagorda Regional Medical Center. It’s happening on Thursday, June 29th at 6 pm at the Wellness Center in Bay City. The event will focus on teaching recipes that can be easily prepared during emergencies.
In an effort to enhance the beauty of Wharton, Walter Garrett, representing the Caney Creek Conservation Foundation, is donating seven live oak trees and multiple crepe myrtle trees. These trees will be planted along Caney Creek on Park Lane. The donation was approved at the recent city council meeting.
Good news for Texans! There’s a new bill, SB 3, that’s aiming to provide property tax relief. It proposes raising the Homestead Exemption from $40,000 to $70,000. If you’re a homeowner who’s disabled or over 65, you may also get an extra $30,000 exemption. So, it’s a potential increase in relief for homeowners in Texas.
At the tenth anniversary of its Student of the Year award, Tenaris awarded a total of $196,000 in scholarships to students from high schools in Matagorda County. The ceremony took place at the company’s auditorium, with the presence of students, their families, community leaders, and elected officials.