Burglars struck another El Campo church, Allen Chapel AME, between Oct. 22nd and Oct. 28th. They broke a $200 window and stole a $400 AC unit. If you saw anything suspicious around the church, call El Campo Police or West Wharton County Crime Stoppers for a possible $1,000 reward. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church had … Read more
Winter coat drives in Matagorda and Wharton counties are helping people stay warm. The Crisis Center accepts coats for all ages, and you don’t need to be a client to receive a coat. They work with schools and police for distribution and also help homeless individuals. They need more men’s coats. Drop off donations at … Read more
A guy from Bay City turned himself in on Monday because the police were looking for him in connection to a shooting that hurt another guy last Thursday. They arrested Roscoe Moore III for using a dangerous weapon. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in Palm Village. The injured man is in stable … Read more
A police officer in El Campo spotted an SUV dragging a gas station’s fuel pump and hose on Saturday night. When the officer checked the vehicle, it had no proper registration. They stopped the SUV and found James Bennette Smith inside. The officer detected the smell of marijuana, leading to a search of the vehicle. … Read more
Tim Greeson, a businessman from Austin County, will run for the House District 85 seat against Stan Kitzman in the March Primary. Greeson, who owns Sealy Technical Services and designs boats and barges, expressed concerns about the direction of the state and will challenge Kitzman, who he believes doesn’t represent the district’s conservative values.
A fire broke out near LaWard on Monday morning, causing heavy smoke that led to the closure of State Highway 172. The road was closed for a while, but both lanes were reopened after the fire was extinguished.
A 15-year-old student at Wharton High School got arrested for hurting another student. This happened on Friday when he attacked the student, and it was recorded by others. The victim had a broken clavicle but is not paralyzed. The teenager faces a felony battery charge.
A man was killed, and a woman was hospitalized after a shooting in Fort Bend County on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. in the 8800 block of FM 1464. Authorities suspect it was a targeted attack. The investigation is still in progress, with limited information available.
Victoria Crime Stoppers needs your help! On October 10th around 9:30 am, a toolbox was stolen from a car at 8000 N Navarro. The suspect is a white male with a goatee, wearing a blue hoodie, gray shorts, and a red and black cap, who drove off in a white SUV. If you have any … Read more
20-year-old Gage Scott Mills got arrested by Victoria Police on Sunday morning. He’s facing charges for stealing a gun and having two drug possessions. Mills is now in the Victoria County Jail, with a $50,000 bond. Also in Victoria, a house on Meadowlark Street caught fire and was destroyed. The Victoria Fire Department responded to … Read more