Good news. An elderly man who went missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe and reunited with his family, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. 73 year old Jerry Donald Laird had disappeared Wednesday evening while driving his 2008 Toyota Tundra. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, dark … Read more
Officials at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District are investigating after an inappropriate photo of a staff member was circulated. The photo was sent via AirDrop and social media and was accessed by a student who got into the staff member’s school-issued device, which was logged into a personal iCloud account. The device didn’t belong to … Read more
The Guadalupe River in Victoria County experienced moderate flooding after reaching nearly 22.8 feet on Monday, which is five feet lower than the levels during Hurricane Harvey. National Weather Service expects the river to fall below flood stage by today. The floodwater is not a threat to homes but could impact livestock and farmland. Data … Read more
An update on Monday’s train derailment. In Kendleton three empty tank cars derailed in a rail yard, but remained upright and caused no injuries or track damage. The train’s owner, Kansas City Southern, confirmed that a locomotive leaked fuel but the spill was contained. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. Although recent hazardous … Read more
The El Campo City Council delayed a vote on extending an apartment project’s planned development agreement, causing charges of racism and vote blocking. TriArc Real Estate Partners requested an 18-month extension due to changes in the financial market and rising interest rates on loans. Councilman Blake Barger called for a delay until after the May … Read more
Early morning on April 10th, a suspect entered a truck parked in Bay City’s 2400 block of Sims Ave. The homeowner confronted the suspect, who threatened them with a hammer before leaving it behind and stealing the homeowner’s flashlight and velvet bag of cash. The suspect wore dark-colored clothing and croc shoes. Residents near Sims … Read more
Newgulf Elementary will hold pre-k and kindergarten registration for Boling ISD students. Kindergarten registration will take place on April 18th while pre-k registration will be held on April 20th. Parents will need to bring a record of immunizations, birth certificate, Social Security card, and two proofs of residency.
The Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship Cook-Off will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Matagorda Fireman’s Hall. The cook-off was started in 2015 by family members to honor Andrew Vasek, who died at the age of 21 from a seizure. The event raises scholarship funds for all four high schools in Matagorda County and … Read more
The Wharton Police Department has been approved to use nine automated license plate reader cameras by the city council. Chief Terry Lynch called it an important tool for law enforcement to investigate and identify offenders in the city. The Flock Safety ALPR reader will be set up at all entry points to identify every vehicle … Read more
There’s an update on the Luther Hotel’s legal standing, with a decision set to be made on Friday. The historic hotel has been under threat of demolition for months, with court delays and difficulties in finding a resolution. Preservation lawyers believe that the hotel’s late owner wanted it to be preserved, and there are heirs … Read more