George Aleman, a former sheriff in Calhoun County, passed away last weekend in Port Lavaca at the age of 71. He dedicated 41 years to law enforcement, including serving as a lieutenant with the Wharton Police Department in the 1980s. His legacy of excellence influenced many junior officers. Aleman’s funeral services will be held on … Read more
Rebecca Munos, who led the El Campo Chamber for 14 years, suddenly resigned, but neither she nor the directors are saying why. The chamber is assuring its members that they’re dealing with any issues. A workshop and a crawfish event have been canceled. Casey Craig will take over temporarily. Munos, an El Campo High graduate, … Read more
There’s a debate brewing about shutting down a rundown RV park. The Quick N Easy 3 RV Park on E. Jackson is causing concerns due to its poor upkeep. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to revoke its permit because it’s not meeting safety standards. None of the RVs there are up to code. The … Read more
In Bay City, a man’s backyard got scorched when his barbecue heat spread to tall grass at 1714 Spruce St. The homeowner tried to put it out with a water hose. Thankfully, the fire only damaged the grass, thanks to quick response from the Fire and Police departments. Fire Marshal Dan Shook emphasized the importance … Read more
A coach from Louise ISD got arrested for having meth. Steven Marshall, 52, got caught by a drug task force in El Campo. Even after the arrest, he’s still with the school, but won’t teach or coach this year. They found no school link to Marshall’s illegal activity. The Westside Narcotics Task Force caught him … Read more
The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office warned about a scam circulating in the area. Imposters are calling, claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office, saying you have warrants or citations. They demand you buy gift cards and provide the numbers over the phone, threatening arrest if you don’t comply. Remember, this is a scam! Government agencies … Read more
Bay City police posted on social media about 16-year-old Kyndl Ann Marie Brown. She’s 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 151 pounds, and she’s been reported as a runaway. Her family is worried and wants her back home. Remember, in Texas, harboring a runaway is a crime. Kyndl might be in Cedar Lane, Bay City, … Read more
Victoria’s got a new Parks & Rec director, Lisa Wube, starting April 29th. She’s all about community engagement through fun programs, saying they’re for everyone to bond and find lifelong hobbies. Wube’s got experience in similar roles in other cities and even played college Division I basketball.
In El Campo, a man narrowly avoided harm at Friendship Park on Saturday when another man started waving a stick. The suspect, Yovany Martinez, threatened the victim, who had to defend himself. The reason for the confrontation is still unclear. Martinez got arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and also had a warrant … Read more
During a recent late-night traffic stop in Wharton, a man from El Campo was arrested after a sheriff’s deputy discovered a backpack filled with drugs and a gun in the car. The officer had smelled marijuana, which led to a search, revealing methamphetamine and a loaded handgun. The passenger, 54-year-old Loren Osborne, admitted the backpack … Read more