A new Texas law aims to keep children out of the court system by identifying at-risk youth and planning to prevent future offenses. Matagorda County has already been using these diversion tactics for a long time. The law required every court in the state to have a youth diversion plan in place by the end … Read more
Wharton County begins the new year with nine pending murder cases, with families of five victims awaiting justice. Newly sworn-in District Attorney Mark Racer faces a busy year, including decisions on high-profile cases like Daveon Marquis Allen, sentenced to life for a Thanksgiving robbery-turned-murder. Allen seeks a retrial, claiming inadequate representation. Nathaniel Ford Allen, charged … Read more
The I-69 upgrade in Wharton County is a major infrastructure project promising safer travel and a stronger local economy. Supported by significant Texas Department of Transportation funding, construction spans multiple phases, with some sections already in progress. Notable improvements include a six-lane highway with modernized interchanges, safer overpasses, and new frontage roads. Current work, like … Read more
Bay City police arrested a 19-year-old man Wednesday after he stole a car left running at a gas station and led officers on a low-speed chase, ending in a ditch. The blue Mazda, stolen on 7th Street, was tracked using GPS and spotted near an AT&T store. Officers tried to stop the car, but the … Read more
Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Edna will now be allowed to serve alcohol until 1 a.m. for special events up to five times a year. The Edna City Council approved the request after owner Tiffany Laredo explained the need for extended hours during events like the Super Bowl, Halloween, or major UFC fights, … Read more
Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Edna will now be allowed to serve alcohol until 1 a.m. for special events up to five times a year. The Edna City Council approved the request after owner Tiffany Laredo explained the need for extended hours during events like the Super Bowl, Halloween, or major UFC fights, … Read more
Matagorda County’s own Sasha Onwuchekwa, a sophomore outside hitter for the Ladycats, earned an honorable mention on the prestigious Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Volleyball Team. She’s the only athlete from the county to make the list after an impressive season with 450 kills in 111 sets. Sasha boasted a 39.1% kill … Read more
El Campo police are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a local man discovered about $1,500 worth of damage to his parked Ford F-250 on New Year’s Day. The collision happened sometime between New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s morning in the 900 block of North Washington. Only one vehicle was occupied during the crash, … Read more
After over 50 years of service, Matagorda County Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne is retiring. In a packed courtroom, Osborne expressed his gratitude and readiness to leave, confident in Sheriff Rick DeLeon’s abilities. Osborne, who began his career in the U.S. Marines and joined the Sheriff’s Office in ’85, was honored for his dedication. He served … Read more
The Bay City Police Department is offering a free, no-questions-asked drug disposal service to help keep medications out of the wrong hands and protect local water systems. Residents can drop off unused prescription drugs or illegal substances 24/7 at their station, located at 2201 Ave H in Bay City. While liquids and needles aren’t accepted, … Read more