In El Campo, Texas, police apprehended a suspect last Friday. The suspect, 61-year-old Charles Washington, is facing two charges, one of which is aggravated assault against a family member using a weapon. Currently, he is being held in the Wharton County Jail on a $255,000 dollar bond.
Victoria’s Animal Services has seen more pets adopted this year, despite a rise in euthanasia linked to economic struggles affecting pet care. The department is focusing on aggressive dog control and owner education, with 32 dogs currently in foster care. They’re also renovating donated buildings for a new facility and running school programs to teach … Read more
In Gonzales, a 10 year boy admitted to the accidental shooting of a man, Brandon Rasberry, in 2022. The boy, then 7, took a gun from his grandfather’s truck and shot Rasberry while he slept. No charges will be filed due to the boy’s age at the time. The incident came to light after the … Read more
Join the Palacios Police at the 4th Street Pier in Palacios on the first Saturday in June, from 10 AM to 2 PM for Cops & Bobbers! It’s a free event where you can fish with your local heroes. Bring your own pole or use one of theirs, and they’ll provide some bait too. See … Read more
Tuesday morning in Van Vleck, a young student and her sister were nearly kidnapped by a man on their way to school. The older sister managed to thwart the attempt. The man, described as balding, with a beard and Nigerian accent, fled in a damaged white van towards Brazoria County. The school district has alerted … Read more
An 18-year-old arrested by Victoria Police on April 9th now faces more charges. Zachary Gonzales faces five charges, including theft of a firearm and resisting arrest. He’s also a suspect in a shooting in Bloomington. Gonzales is in Victoria County jail on an $85,000 bond.
El Campo residents! Early voting for the local elections has begun! Up for grabs are three council member spots and a decision on a charter change. Swing by the Wharton County Library in El Campo from 8 AM to 5 PM this week, or 7 AM to 7 PM next Monday and Tuesday. Don’t miss … Read more
Bay City is launching a free ArtWalk at the public library to celebrate both reading and art. The event, called Library of Artists, will showcase works from local and visiting artists. It’s set for April 27th at Bay City Public Library, offering activities like artist booths, Sip ‘n Paint classes, and live music by Alan … Read more
In Victoria, the 1,000 Strong Over Coming Obstacles race drew 177 runners to Patriot Park on Saturday. They tackled permanent obstacles in a 5K or 10K run, raising $26,000 for Restoration House Ministries. This charity helps women fight substance abuse and trauma through faith. It was their largest turnout since relocating from Riverside Park.
In El Campo, a recent dispute on Lincoln Street escalated when two men exchanged gunfire. Thankfully, no one was injured. The police arrested Bryson Keller Johnson, 32, at his address without any issues. He faces a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. If found guilty, Johnson could be sentenced to up to … Read more