The Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship Cook-Off will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Matagorda Fireman’s Hall. The cook-off was started in 2015 by family members to honor Andrew Vasek, who died at the age of 21 from a seizure. The event raises scholarship funds for all four high schools in Matagorda County and … Read more
The Wharton Police Department has been approved to use nine automated license plate reader cameras by the city council. Chief Terry Lynch called it an important tool for law enforcement to investigate and identify offenders in the city. The Flock Safety ALPR reader will be set up at all entry points to identify every vehicle … Read more
There’s an update on the Luther Hotel’s legal standing, with a decision set to be made on Friday. The historic hotel has been under threat of demolition for months, with court delays and difficulties in finding a resolution. Preservation lawyers believe that the hotel’s late owner wanted it to be preserved, and there are heirs … Read more
Residents of Sweeny are upset because their tap water has a yellow-brown color. Photos taken from inside homes show murky water coming out of faucets. Although some residents have had issues with their drinking water for years, the discoloration has become more noticeable recently. City officials have identified several potential causes, but they’re not sure … Read more
There was a train derailment in Fort Bend County early Monday morning. Apparently, an engine collided with some tanker cars on a nearby track, causing them to derail. This happened along Highway 59 in Beasley. Thankfully, there are no reported injuries at this time. Authorities are investigating, and we don’t know yet what the cars … Read more
There’s a candidates forum happening for the Fort Bend ISD 2023 Trustee General Election, and it’s going to be hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division. This event is open to the public and all the candidates have been invited to participate. The forum will be held on Wednesday from 5:30 to … Read more
Exciting news from Wharton County Junior College! Its Corbett Park, which is already known as one of the coolest baseball parks in the region, is getting even more unique this week. They’re installing a huge bronze statue of a baseball player called “The Pioneer.” The statue stands at six-foot-five and will be unveiled at 1 … Read more
The City of Victoria is trying to prevent stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer system and causing overflows. To identify problems, they have hired RJN Group to conduct an inflow and infiltration study using smoke testing. This means that harmless smoke will be allowed to pass through sewer lines to locate breaks and defects. The … Read more
The Sargent Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook Off & Fundraiser is happening on April 14th and 15th, and there’s going to be live music and dancing on Friday night, as well as a raffle with amazing prizes like guns, smokers, and more on Saturday. The fire department relies heavily on this event as their main … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s department has a new K-9 member! Thor, the drug and tracking dog, who is now on patrol with his handler Cpl. Austin Zubik. Thor’s training was made possible by the funding from Operation Lone Star. Thor will be working alongside Kai, another K-9 member, to help the Sheriff’s department in their … Read more