A former school cafeteria worker in El Campo was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges related to possessing illegal images of minors. 46-year-old Robert Gonzales, who had worked at a middle school and a grocery store, was given credit for time already served and will face eight more years behind bars.
In Bay City, a student was unexpectedly attacked by peers using Orbeez guns, which are toys that shoot gel beads. This incident occurred during a game of Splashin, a mobile app that uses GPS to track players. The victim, who wasn’t a participant in the game, suffered minor injuries. The police warn that the game … Read more
In El Campo, folks who’ve dedicated their lives to community service will be celebrated at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday evening. The honorees, though, are a well-kept secret until the big reveal. Alongside them, an Achiever of the Year will also be recognized. The honoree must attend the event, but it’s kept … Read more
Last week in El Campo, a concerned citizen assisted local police in apprehending a suspected child pornographer. Marco Antonio Franco, aged 20, now faces potential imprisonment of up to 10 years for possessing child pornography involving a child younger than 10. Though he’s currently out on a $15,000 bond, authorities reassured that local children were … Read more
In Victoria, there’s a person wanted for an attack with a gun. Back in January a Hispanic woman aimed a handgun at someone on Sam Houston Dr. She wore a dark hoodie, sweatpants, and a t-shirt. If you know who she is, call Victoria Crime Stoppers at 361-572-4200. You can also use the P3 Tips … Read more
At Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on Laurent Street, a fight erupted Friday evening, leading to five people receiving trespass warnings from the Victoria Police. The police were called at 6:10 p.m. Videos revealed it was a mutual combat situation. Though one party had left upon police arrival, no arrests were made, and no injuries were reported. … Read more
In 1991, Sheryl Hall’s life was cut short by a stabbing at Calhoun High School. Her mom, Olivia Johnson of Victoria wants tort laws changed to hold schools accountable for negligence. Despite efforts, laws protect schools from liability. Olivia’s petition seeks justice for victims’ families. She also wants the sealed case regarding her daughter opened.
In the heart of Wharton County, there’s a lost horse wandering about for about a month on Cr 42. The Sheriff’s Office seeks your eagle eyes to reunite this majestic brown beauty with its rightful owner. If you’ve got any leads, ring up Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550
A Victoria man faces a 15-count indictment for falsely claiming over $4 million in tax refunds. In 2019, he reported unearned interest income, and the next year, he sought a $3 million refund. He could get up to three years in prison per false tax return count and five years for false claims, with each … Read more
Residents of Fulshear were surprised by a large alligator sighting in a local neighborhood on Sunday. The size of the alligator is unknown, but it appeared quite large. This follows another incident where a 7-foot alligator was captured last week. Authorities advise against approaching alligators and recommend contacting local officials if one is spotted.