Tracy Edward Hicks Jr., a 26-year-old from Victoria, was arrested on Monday for suspected fraudulent use or possession of less than five pieces of identifying information. He was also charged with violating probation related to a case involving possession of a controlled substance between 1-4 grams. He is currently in Victoria County Jail with a … Read more
Richard Allen, a 44-year-old man from Wharton, was arrested on October 30th for the murder of Larry Henderson Jr., a 46-year-old man from Waxahachie. The incident occurred in September at Milberger Turf Farms near Bay City. Allen is currently in Matagorda County Jail with a $1 million bond. The case is still under investigation by … Read more
Bay City Councilman Ben Flores’ pig farming in city limits has neighbors upset. Mayor pro-tem Blayne Finlay and Councilman Bradley Westmoreland were caught off guard by messages and calls about the pigs. Social media complaints focus on bad smells, fears of property value drop, and contamination worries for Cottonwood Creek.
Captain Mark Biskup is leaving the El Campo Police to head safety at St. Philip Catholic School in 2024. From Jan. 3, 2024, after retiring, he’ll oversee student affairs and safety. He also teaches crime prevention to adults, and helps local businesses in assessing their security strengths and weaknesses.
A 3-year-old girl hurt herself playing at Myatt Elementary on Monday. A helicopter took her to the hospital in Houston. She missed a step on the playground. The teacher called for help, and they used the helicopter for a quick trip. She’s okay now and back home. The other kids are fine too.
Fernando Acosta Jr. will face a new trial on February 26, accused of Amanda Johnson’s murder. He’s currently free on a $500,000 dollar bond. Amanda Johnson’s remains were found in a burnt car in April 2021. Acosta is charged with tampering with evidence, abusing a corpse, and murder. The trial was rescheduled due to postponed … Read more
On November 2nd, Judge Chad Bridges sentenced a Rosenberg man named Gonzales to 35 years in prison in Fort Bend County. He was convicted by a jury in August of continuously sexually abusing a child. The abuse started when the child was just 6 years old and continued until she was 13. The victim bravely … Read more
The Justice Department found that election websites in Texas counties – Colorado, Runnels, Smith, and Upton – violate the law by not being accessible to people with vision or manual disabilities. They were told to work with the government to fix this issue. The Assistant Attorney General stressed the importance of ensuring all eligible voters … Read more
Residents spoke up at the Commissioners Court meeting in Victoria about the old county jail’s demolition. Many locals are against it. They want alternatives and more communication from the court. The plan is to tear it down for a parking lot with 35 parking spaces for the courthouse.
First responders and postal workers in Victoria joined forces for a charity event to help those in need during the holidays. They organized a charity basketball game at the Victoria College Sports Complex — to support the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent and Toys for Tots, aiming to make a bigger impact this year. … Read more