Addison Opela, a senior at East Bernard High, finished the softball season as Wharton County’s top player, earning the last Player of the Week award for 2024. Her outstanding performance helped her team secure the top seed. Opela shined as a pitcher, notably throwing a no-hitter, and as a batter, she drove in runs and … Read more
Going on this spring at the Bay City Campus — Wharton County Junior College is starting construction trades training. They kicked off with a program focused on carpentry, a booming field. The first session, General Carpentry Level I, started on Tuesday. If you’re looking to learn a trade — Sign up for WCJC’s trade program.
Get ready for the Spring Bazaar happening Sunday at KC Hall. You can bid for the “Ride to School with a Police Officer” online until Saturday. It’s part of Holy Cross Catholic School’s annual event, featuring a live auction starting at 11:30 am. Enjoy games, rides, food from A&A BBQ, and Italian ice. Plus, there’s … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s deputies made three arrests Sunday after a foot chase near El Campo. While serving a parole violation warrant, they found drugs in a blue Volkswagen Beetle. Robert Greely fled, but deputies caught him after a chase. Lebron Bellard claimed ownership of the drugs and was arrested. Another individual, Garcia, was found with … Read more
The Wharton County Courthouse Annex will shut down early Friday for floor renovations. Commissioner Steven Goetsch urges Friday visitors, especially voters, to complete their courthouse business before noon to prevent any hold-ups. The flooring work is set to conclude next week.
Wharton County is stepping up its game in law enforcement training. The county commissioners unanimously approved the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office to become a contract training provider with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Instead of sending deputies elsewhere, the sheriff aims to conduct training right here in Wharton County at no cost to taxpayers.
At their latest meeting, the Gulf Bend Center’s trustees gave the nod to their request for city funds from Victoria’s Community Development Block Grant. They’re seeking $45,000 to support their Wellness Community project, aiming to offer reduced rent for 15 residents. Last year, they received the same amount, but competition for these funds grows yearly, … Read more
A former manager of a McDonald’s in Bay City, Jackeline Gregory of Sugarland, has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 from the restaurant. The 50-year-old was caught after the tax service noticed the missing funds. She’s could face 2 to 10 years in prison if found guilty. The police had to work with U.S. … Read more
Over $50,000 is missing from El Campo Chamber of Commerce, but officials say it’s not why former Chamber President Rebecca Munos resigned suddenly. El Campo city is reviewing to ensure hotel taxes weren’t part of the theft. Police are investigating but no arrests yet. The missing money covers from March 19, 2002, to April 19 … Read more
In Fort Bend County, the Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to identify a young man found deceased in 1978, suspected to be a homicide victim. Discovered near FM 521 and railroad tracks, he had been missing for months. He was 18-25 years old, 5’5″ to 5’9″ tall, with a slender build and light brown hair. … Read more