A man named Angel Ramirez was arrested in Victoria, after he ran from his car and hid in a tunnel. He was spotted by a deputy sheriff at a traffic light. After his arrest, traffic was disrupted for hours. Ramirez is now in jail with charges pending. The sheriff thanked Victoria PD, Victoria Fire Department, … Read more
51 year old Samantha Morris, a boarding home operator in Fort Bend County, was arrested after deputies found nine neglected individuals in her facility. Five were hospitalized. Morris is charged with operating without a permit. Investigations are ongoing into the illegal operation and potential neglect.
Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna is fundraising to build a columbarium, a structure for storing urns, due to the increasing preference for cremation over burial. They’ve raised $38,000 for the columbarium and need an additional $7,000-$7,500 for its concrete base. The columbarium will have 72 niches, each capable of holding two urns. Donations are welcome.
In Wharton, a high school student named Leroy Scarlett, who was part of an October 2022 cafeteria stabbing, admitted guilt. He faced charges for organized criminal activity related to his actions. The court sentenced him to four years of deferred probation, a $500 fine, and 250 hours of community service.
In Wharton County, a 26-year-old suspect named Jamel Henderson is dealing with 11 charges. Two of these charges are related to theft. Currently, he is being held in the Wharton County Jail, and his bail amount is $159,000.
Two guys, Idalberto Miranda from Las Vegas and Jose Valdes-Rivera from Houston, were caught red-handed stealing diesel at Love’s Travel Stop in Hungerford. They used stolen credit cards to pump about 164 gallons of diesel, costing around $646. Turns out, they were suspects in similar thefts in Houston a couple of weeks ago. Both were … Read more
Over 1,200 Wharton County voters have already cast their primary ballots. With 25,946 registered voters, the turnout is expected to rise. The first three days saw the highest activity in El Campo with 515 votes, followed by Wharton with 356, and East Bernard with 88.
Kathleen Arias, a long-time competitor since third grade, won the grand champion title at this year’s Victoria Livestock Show’s hog judging. She was thrilled to impress her dad and team with her first win. Deana Leinen took home the reserve champion award. The event had hundreds of hogs.
Matagorda County United Way is hosting its 14th Annual Day of Caring on April 26th. They’re offering free minor home repairs for seniors or disabled homeowners. Volunteers will do all the work, which can include painting, yard work, and small carpentry projects. Applications are available now and due by March 22nd. They’re also looking for … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s Department is seeking state grants for border control efforts. Sheriff Shannon Srubar will request to apply for Operation Lone Star and Operation Stonegarden grants at the next commissioners court meeting this morning. Lone Star helps Texas border officers tackle illegal immigration, while Stonegarden is the federal version. Other topics include a Cinco … Read more