East Bernard’s Beatrice Vecera Stelzel turned 101 this Saturday. Born in 1923 during the Great Depression, she’s seen a lot. During WWII, she headed to Houston to help with the war effort, inspired by Rosie the Riveter. There, she helped build ship cannons, machine guns, and welded for the war effort. After the war, she … Read more
Near Van Vleck High School, there was a highway accident. A staff member locked down the school to keep everyone safe. With fast help from VVISD Police and Administration, the lockdown ended quickly. Now, students and staff are back to their regular routines. The lockdown was a precaution to ensure everyone’s safety.
In El Campo, a woman named Ashley Olguin, aged 25, is being held in Wharton County Jail. She’s accused of causing a fatal accident while driving intoxicated, and she’s facing charges of Intoxication Manslaughter with a Vehicle, along with two counts of Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle. Her bond is set at $1.3 million.
Victoria County commissioners got an update on Victoria Regional Airport. They saw a need for more rental car options as only one is available. County Judge Ben Zeller heard feedback from locals and visitors needing rental cars. They’re considering bringing in another rental car service or helping Enterprise expand. The airport has a spot for … Read more
George Gamez, the new fire chief of the Victoria Fire Department, was officially sworn in at the Victoria Community Center. The ceremony, held on Monday, began with City Manager Jesús Garza welcoming Chief Gamez to Victoria. Chief Gamez brings 30 years of experience from Dallas Fire-Rescue, where he served as a driver, lieutenant, and captain. … Read more
Near Van Vleck High School on Monday, there was a highway accident. A staff member locked down the school to keep everyone safe. With fast help from VVISD Police and Administration, the lockdown ended quickly. Now, students and staff are back to their regular routines. The lockdown was a precaution to ensure everyone’s safety.
Duane Crocker, a councilman, became Victoria’s mayor on Saturday, beating five others. He’s surprised by his 61.40% win. Voter turnout was lower than the last mayoral election. Only 10.88% voted this time, compared to 13.56% last time. As mayor, Crocker plans to prioritize a five-year capital improvement project.
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood. To help meet this demand, Wharton Independent School District is hosting a blood drive on February 20th, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Wharton High School Auditorium. If you’re interested in making a lifesaving donation, you can schedule an appointment by visiting giveblood.org and … Read more
Texas ranchers are facing tough times as hay supplies remain tight despite slight improvement from last year. According to experts at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, dry conditions have made it hard to produce enough hay. This means higher prices for hay. Some ranchers are even bringing hay in from other states. The situation is … Read more
In El Campo, Nelson Herrera from Houston got caught stealing cash from Little Caesar’s pizza. He used to work there and knew the safe combo. Police nabbed him with $1,200, receipts, and drugs nearby, including THC vape and Xanax. Facing theft and drug charges, he might end up in jail for up to 10 years.