In a bizarre incident, 17-year-old Logan Keneson Allen from Odessa was indicted by the Wharton County Grand Jury for attacking an El Campo police officer and causing over $2,500 in damages at a T-mart store while claiming to be hunting demons. In a separate case, April Nicole Mendoza, 32, from El Campo was indicted for … Read more
Victoria’s residents and first responders came together Tuesday for the 40th annual National Night Out. The day was filled with events, starting from 4 p.m., aimed at fostering relationships between the community and first responders. Highlights included a meal for seniors at Vitality Senior Living, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, and interactive sessions with firefighters. Other community … Read more
In a recent status conference hearing on the Luther Hotel, Annie Ruth Findley Jones, the estate administrator, resigned. The court is now looking to appoint a dependent administrator. There’s a delay in submitting attorney fees and some documents are still missing. Meanwhile, Yaalx Realty Goup is preparing an offer for the Luther, and another group … Read more
Heads up, folks in Wharton. The bridge on southbound U.S. Highway 60 over State Highway 60 is scheduled for demolition. So, State Highway 60 will be closed from today through Sunday You might experience some delays, so please drive carefully and plan your routes accordingly.
Prairie Days, a festival celebrating the city’s heritage, is back in Alamo Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. It’s a day filled with food, fun, and music for all ages. You can enjoy a variety of foods from burgers to fried chicken, and even “loaded” pancakes. There’s also shopping with homemade soaps, … Read more
Lawrence Herald Jr., a 78-year-old Fentanyl dealer from El Campo, is appealing his life sentence and requesting a new trial, just a month after being imprisoned. Despite fleeing the jurisdiction, he was captured and transported to prison. While his appeal is considered, he’s serving his sentence at the McConnell unit. This case is notable as … Read more
The Matagorda County Museum’s annual fundraiser, Gourmet Guys, was a huge success with its “An Evening in Charleston, South Carolina” theme. The event saw a record number of cooks and attendees, serving up dishes like she crab soup, whole roasted pig, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes. The funds raised are earmarked for the … Read more
If you have any hazardous waste lying around your house, you might want to take advantage of the free disposal event happening Saturday, Oct. 14th at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds. You can bring things like used oil, paint, batteries, appliances, tires, and e-waste. Just make sure they are labeled as toxic, poisonous, corrosive, flammable, combustible … Read more
City officials and county officials’ spouses can now get a promotion at Victoria Regional Airport. The promotion entails a day flight to Houston and back on SkyWest, a value of $120 per person. This promotion was initially considered for county employees and their spouses. However, during the discussion, it was suggested to extend it to … Read more
Since its opening in 2017, the Black Cowboy Museum has become increasingly popular, with a growing collection of artifacts. Founder Larry Callies mentioned the need for more space due to an overflowing collection in storage. Fortunately, Fort Bend County recently granted them $1 million for an expansion project. The museum is set to relocate to … Read more