In El Campo, Jaylin Makhi Hawkins, 20, admitted to taping children changing clothes and received 10 years of probation instead of prison. He cannot visit places involving children, live near schools, or use the internet freely. He must register as a sex offender, get counseling, and perform 500 hours of community service. His crimes were … Read more
Bay City and El Campo police are looking for Adam J. Saenz Jr., 22, wanted for indecency with a child. He might be in the El Campo area. Anyone with information should call Detective Morales at 979-245-8500 or El Campo Police. Anonymous tips are welcome.
A Bloomington woman, Dina Glawson, 55, was arrested after being found with 10 grams of meth and loaded syringes. She faces charges of drug manufacture, possession, and tampering with evidence. On July 23rd, Victoria County deputies stopped her vehicle for driving on the wrong side of the road. A K9 unit alerted to drugs, leading … Read more
Wharton City Council approved a temporary occupancy for a new storage facility on FM 1301, allowing it to fill units before completing a required detention pond. The owner expects the pond to be finished by September, with full completion by January. Due to limited contractors, the pond’s construction is delayed. The council granted a 90-day … Read more
El Campo’s school board is waiting for certified property values from Wharton County, pushing the district against Thursday’s tax rate deadline. Superintendent Bob Callaghan mentioned delays due to a needed letter from the solar farm. Finance Director Demetric Wells is using last year’s rates to estimate the budget. The current tax rate is .7575 per … Read more
Jeepin’ Fest kicks off this weekend at the Civic Center in Aransas Pass. The event features jeep competitions like the dirty jeep contest, best in show, and a hot dog hanging contest. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, with food trucks and vendors from across Texas. Last year saw 1,000 … Read more
Tommy Psencik, Edna High School class of ’81, is returning as the defensive line coach for the upcoming football season. After retiring as Hallettsville’s Athletic Director last year, Psencik is excited to be back in Edna, fulfilling a long-time dream. He has fond memories of his time in Edna and is eager to contribute to … Read more
Three weeks after Hurricane Beryl, Wharton County is still recovering. Over 75,000 square yards of debris have been collected, with rural residents burning additional brush. Cities like El Campo and Wharton are making multiple debris collection passes. Heavy rains have slowed progress, but efforts continue. Damage estimates are still pending. Full recovery may take months.
Disaster recovery centers are now open at the Wharton Civic Center and soon in El Campo to help with Hurricane Beryl recovery. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses, homeowners, and non-profits. Businesses can get up to $2 million, homeowners up to $500,000, and renters up to $100,000. The deadline for physical damage … Read more
Joe Cunningham, 59, from Victoria, was arrested on July 21st after fighting with police. He was stopped for riding a bike without a headlight and had a warrant for an expired license. Cunningham resisted arrest, leading to a struggle. Police found stolen credit cards, drugs, and paraphernalia in his bag. He faces multiple charges, including … Read more