The Wharton County Heritage Partnership is working to save the historic Stephen F. Austin Elementary School, one of the last two ‘Little Schools of the 400’ in Texas. These schools, started in 1957, helped non-English-speaking kids succeed, reducing failure rates from 85% to less than 10%. The success of these schools influenced the creation of … Read more
Juliet Flores, who graduated from Wharton High School last year, has achieved a perfect 4 point GPA in her first semester at the University of Alabama. This has earned her a spot on the President’s List. During the Fall semester, 13,950 students were named to either the Dean’s List or President’s List at the university.
The police in Victoria got a call about a fight at Crockett Ave. They found a 61-year-old man stabbed near Sam Houston and Ben Jordan. The woman says she acted in self-defense. The man was taken to the hospital and is now stable – according to a Monday police report.
Two guys were busted in Rosenberg for stealing a car and using it to swipe meat from grocery stores. One of them, Cornileus Davis, is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. They found over $500 worth of steaks and other meats in the car. College Station cops warned folks not to leave keys in … Read more
A man in Fort Bend County was shot at in his driveway after work Friday evening. The suspects fired multiple rounds at his truck, damaging it and injuring his arm. He managed to escape by ramming their car and driving away. The police are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.
The Bay City Police are investigating a shooting at Joe’s Sports Bar. They got reports early Sunday morning. No one was hurt at the scene, but a 19-year-old woman was found shot near the railroad tracks. She was flown to the hospital. Other people were almost hit by bullets. Detectives are gathering evidence. If you … Read more
On Saturday, the 8th Annual Wild Game & Camo Fest took place from noon to 6 in Historic Downtown Bay City. Attendees sampled local wild game, fish, and Texas-inspired food. They tried local wines, enjoyed live music, shopped, and had fun with activities for kids. Many retail merchants of Downtown Bay City opened their doors … Read more
Two people got arrested in two different counties. A woman from Victoria, Jennifer Pesak, was arrested in DeWitt County with six charges, including having a gun illegally. She’s in jail on a $111,000 bond. Also, a man from Houston, Alexis Hernandez, was arrested in Wharton County for Aggravated Robbery. He’s in jail with a $100,000 … Read more
Sergeant Ashley Strelec of Wharton Police Department is attending the 21st Texas Sergeant Academy in Sugar Land. This program, run by the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, trains new leaders from 21 Texas agencies. The curriculum focuses on leadership, communication, ethics, and accountability. Since its inception in 2017, over 600 officers have graduated.
Texas high school seniors can win a $2,500 scholarship from the Carlson Law Firm. Apply online, share what motivates you in a short video or essay, and provide proof of enrollment. Apply by April 18th, winners announced April 22nd. The scholarship will be sent directly to the school for tuition and related costs.