A Hallettsville man received a maximum prison sentence Thursday, months after sending sexually explicit messages to and arranging to meet an agent posing as a 13-year-old girl according to the Advocate. 40 year old John Andrew Myers pleaded guilty to a repeat-offender online solicitation of a minor charge and was sentenced to 20 years in … Read more
The Houston Police Department says seven officers returned fire on a suspect who shot at them after a chase. The suspect died at the scene, but no officers were injured. An investigation is underway at the scene of the shooting along the US 59 feeder road and US 90 in Sugar Land. The Fort Bend … Read more
The Edna Police Department has received $50,000 dollars grant money through the Lone Star Task Force grant in order to purchase a new vehicle with equipment. This is in addition to $32,000 dollars of additional grants prior to the Lone Star grant, now totaling $82,000. Police Chief Rick Boone says it’s a good opportunity to … Read more
Community leaders, developers and builders officially held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new up and coming neighborhood Valor Park, according to the Tribune. Phase 1’s builder has been revealed as Debo Homes LLC, who has previously worked in the county. Valor Park will span over a 54.5-acre tract and will feature more than 200 single-family … Read more
A candle light vigil was held Saturday night at Willie Bell Park for Carter and Shasta Newsome after their Saturday morning fatal car collision. What started as a social media idea, morphed into over a hundred friends, family and mourners at the Second Street park remembering the Newsome family. Carter Newsome, a seventh grade student, … Read more
El Campo police confiscated a gas pump credit/debit card skimmer, found at the 7-Eleven on North Mechanic, around noon last Thursday, according to Leader news. There’s no way to know for sure if any data had already been collected from te card skimmer, so people are advised to monitor their bank and credit card statement … Read more
Early Wednesday morning, an aggravated assault was reported outside Fat Grass Restaurant and Bar located at 1717 Seventh St. in Bay City. Two people are hospitalized, one is in serious condition, as a result of the assault. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Chris Cunningham at 979-245-8500. According to Bay City police, … Read more
The hopes of an undefeated district championship for the El Campo Ricebirds ended as its rivals, the Wharton Runnin’ Tigers, won 76-73 last Tuesday night at Ricebird Gym. The Ricebirds at one point led by nearly 20 points, but the Runnin’ Tigers — starving for a playoff position — fought back and pulled ahead of … Read more
An El Campo bistro wants a sign directing people to its location, but needs the blessing of the city Board Of Adjustment to hang it on a pole. The Rice Country Grill is a home-style eatery offering all-day breakfast on the U.S. 59 feeder near the Highway 71 South intersection — inside the same building … Read more
Last month Sheriff Shannon Srubar approached the county commissioners about the need to replace the outdated dash cams and body cams after Watchguard, the brand the department has been using, was purchased by Motorola, which will result in the Watchguard products being obsolete. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office will soon be able replace the cams … Read more