The Edna Cowboys basketball team defeated Marion 65-57, in overtime, to win the Bi-District playoff game. the Cowboys went into the locker room at halftime witha 16 point deficit. In the second half, senior Kevin Robinson got hot and he scored at total 28 points and Markel Soto pumped in 13 points for the Cowboys … Read more
The Victoria Police Department is investigating the death of an 8-month-old child — according to the Victoria Advocate. The child was found “unresponsive” after officers responded to a call in the 2000 block of Sam Houston Drive Wednesday morning — says a Victoria Police Department news release. Victoria Fire Department officials were already at the … Read more
A 12-year-old boy from Bay City nearly lost his ability to walk after a devastating accident last May. Cristian Cruz had a UTV fall on top of his leg. He nearly had to have it amputated. After a number of surgeries, doctors also tried a hyperbaric chamber. It combines a pressurized cabin, like an airplane, … Read more
On Tuesday, February 28, the Ganado Lions Club will have their annual Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church parish hall. You can dine in or get yours to go. Ganado Lions Club cooks have been making the chili since 1968 and guarantee it will be as tasty as always … Read more
Sarah Hudgins was recently commissioned a Yellow Rose of Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott. She was nominated for the honor by the William H. Wharton Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. The Yellow Rose of Texas is an honorary commission granted by the Governor of Texas to Texas women for exceptional community … Read more
An El Campo man could spend up to 20 years in prison if convicted of shooting bullets at an outdoor birthday party on November 26th. The Wharton County Grand Jury handed down a single count indictment against 20-year-old Isaac Ray Lopez for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two adults were hit by gunfire during … Read more
Outdated dash cams and body cams will soon be upgraded at the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office following commissioners recent approval of an estimated $200,000 dollar purchase from Coban Technologies. Last month Sheriff Shannon Srubar made a request to replace cameras that are no longer repairable. He got nod to explore a $33,000 dollar grant to … Read more
The Spectator reports that local county and city officials, area businessmen, and interested residents will head to Austin next Tuesday the 28th for Wharton County Day at the Capital. This event provides local residents the opportunity to meet, greet, and connect with state legislators so we can better understand the important issues facing Wharton County. … Read more
The “Bond … James Bond” concert is happening next Tuesday at the Horton Foote Theatre in the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building on the Wharton campus. It’s the Wharton County Junior College band’s first concert of the spring and there are two shows scheduled., a 3pm matinee and again at 7pm.The concert is open to the … Read more
17-year-old Bay City High School student, athlete and scholar Taryn Harris lost her battle with a rare form of cancer this past weekend after months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment reports the Tribune. Bay City ISD held a graduation ceremony for Harris on Monday, Feb. 20 at the Bay City High School theatre where students … Read more