Pat McLeod, a former history teacher at Van Vleck ISD, was recently honored for his dedication to education. After teaching for 29 years, he retired and began self-publishing his poetry, a passion he’s had since he was 12. Many of his poems are inspired by his late wife, Jean, and each birthday and anniversary sparks … Read more
Wharton County firefighters are emphasizing the importance of fire safety. They recommend smoke detectors in homes, as they can provide early warnings in case of a fire. Batteries should be replaced during Daylight Saving adjustments. They also suggest having a fully charged ABC fire extinguisher, which can handle various types of fires. Cooking safety is … Read more
Jordan Rene Pena, an 18-year-old from Victoria, was arrested in court on Tuesday by the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. He was there due to a bond warrant and had to face a judge. The charge against him is pretty serious – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. As of now, he’s in the Victoria County … Read more
A local massage parlor, China Massage on N. Navarro St., was raided by Victoria police and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office’s special crimes division Tuesday afternoon. The raid resulted in the arrest of two women, Wenqin Lin and Hsiu-Yu Wang, on charges of prostitution and indecent assault respectively. Lin’s bond was set at $500 dollars … Read more
A Needville ISD school bus was involved in an early morning accident Tuesday with two other vehicles at the intersection of Texas 36 South and FM 1994, in Guy. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. According to the Superintendent, only three students were on the bus at the time of the collision. He confirmed … Read more
Late Tuesday night, shots rang out on the 1200 block of 12th Street of Bay City. No one was hurt, but a car and a metal shed were hit. Detectives are on the case, combing the scene for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage to identify a suspect. If you know anything more, Detective Chris Cunningham … Read more
If you want to join the Trunk-Or-Treat event in El Campo this year, here are some things you need to know: You can decorate your booth with a fun theme, but nothing scary or violent. You can give out candy or snacks, but they must be prepackaged. No homemade stuff. You need to be ready … Read more
The Pilot Club, an international service organization focused on Traumatic Brain Injury education and prevention, is hosting its 12th annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser on October 19th at the Bay City Civic Center. The event, which starts at 6 p.m., features local celebrities serving catered meals and competing for tips. The funds raised support various community … Read more
A 14-year-old was detained by the Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office in connection with a trailer home fire on Horn Road. The juvenile confessed to Bay City ISD Police about his involvement in the fire, which was under investigation. The trailer, which was under renovation and unoccupied at the time, was completely destroyed. No injuries … Read more
A proposal to reduce speed limits in construction zones in the county was tabled due to legal concerns Monday night. Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Zahn had suggested the change for safety reasons, but County Judge Phillip Spenrath expressed doubts about the county’s authority to issue such mandates. The court also approved the auction of old … Read more