The Wharton ISD Police Department has been granted $29,000 from the Office of the Governor to purchase seven ballistic shields. WISD Police Chief Landy Williams received approval for the grant and presented a resolution to the board of trustees to complete the purchase. The shields will be located at each campus, and are equipped with … Read more
On Monday a Captain with the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office was driving on U.S. 59 when he saw a black GMC Yukon in front of him commit multiple traffic violations. He tried to stop the vehicle, but it refused and drove through a field. The Captain found the vehicle abandoned in a fence line and … Read more
A motel in Victoria caught fire on Saturday night, leaving many people without a place to stay. Fortunately, only one resident was injured, but their condition was not serious. The fire was reported around 7:15 p.m. and firefighters were able to control it by 7:45 p.m. The cause of the fire is still unknown and … Read more
Residents of Sweeny are outraged about the poor quality of water in the city. One mother refuses to use the brown, murky water for anything as she doesn’t trust the water quality. City Manager Lindsay Koskiniemi confirmed that the city is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. She explained that they … Read more
The Fort Bend Independent School District may change the appearance of their buses, but it’s not for style. They’re proposing a new safety system that would use students’ ID badges to alert bus drivers if a student is boarding the wrong bus or getting off at the wrong stop. This system will not only alert … Read more
Early on Friday morning, the Edna Police Department received a call about a domestic dispute involving a suicidal husband who had threatened to hurt himself and set the house on fire. The wife had left with the younger children but was worried about her son who was still in the house. An officer approached the … Read more
El Campo man Jose Manuel De La Rosa is facing up to 6 months in jail and a $10,000 fine for shooting a refrigerator. The incident caused two schools to be locked down and put people in and near his home in danger. The police didn’t know what he had shot at when they arrived, … Read more
El Campo city officials are upset after a group of young vandals damaged Legacy Park just four days after it received repairs by Lower Colorado River Authority volunteers. Police are now looking for the four suspects who were caught on camera. The vandals kicked, broke, and tossed newly-painted boards throughout the maze and playground area. … Read more
Yashua Caesar, a 23-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated robbery for his involvement in a homicide case that took place in Bay City back in January. The victim, Jared Aplin, was found dead in a vehicle parked at an old elementary school. Two other individuals, Clarence Kimble Small and a 16-year-old, … Read more
Starting today, the El Campo Public Library will open polls for three of four city council district positions. Districts 1, 2, and 4 will have two candidates to choose from, while District 3 will not participate as the incumbent councilman, David Hodges, did not draw a challenger. Remember to bring a picture ID when you … Read more