In Victoria, police caught a 26-year-old suspect who’s accused in three counties. Serena Barber faces one charge in Karnes County and two in Jackson County. She’s held in Victoria County Jail for evading arrest, needing $111,500 for bail.
If you have info on a crime or a wanted person in West Wharton County, you could get up to $1,000 cash. West Wharton County Crime Stoppers gives this reward for tips leading to an arrest. You can call them at 543-TIPS or use their P3 app. You don’t need to give your name to … Read more
During Wharton’s City Council meeting, Gwyneth Teves from Planning and Development shared progress on the Water Plant Project. They’ll have clean water by March 1st. Contractors have a 30-day extension to finish remaining items. The water well’s been operational for three weeks, and it passed the bacterial test. Council voted unanimously to extend the contract.
Yesterday’s news got a tweak! Turns out, cops weren’t chasing Carl Lang, 28, from Victoria. They were hunting for him and the stolen Jeep SUV before reports came in about a couple of car clips on Lavaca Bay Causeway. When they found the vehicle, it had already crashed. Lang was thrown from the car and … Read more
Shoshana Storage, a big battery plant, wants a tax break for their new site in Matagorda County. They’re hoping for a full tax break for five years, giving the county $2 million. The project, lasting over 30 years, will help stabilize the local power grid and create 50 construction jobs. Without this tax break, the … Read more
The Matagorda County Fair and Rodeo is back, celebrating 80 years of livestock shows and scholarships. Attending the fair supports local students’ education. This year, they’re giving out 10 scholarships. There’s also live music and a barbecue cook-off. Local bands will perform on Feb. 23rd. Admission for the concert is $10.
El Campo’s northeast side lost power Tuesday due to a tripped fuse, affecting 888 homes. The issue was fixed in 30 minutes without any damage to the equipment. Meanwhile, fire crews responded to smoke reports at Coca Cola and Burger King, caused by an overheated motor and electrical issues respectively. They also attended a car … Read more
Sugar Land City Council approved a $28 million grant application for the Brazos River Riverbank Erosion Mitigation Project to the Texas Water Development Board. The council also approved a $2.7 million contract for an artificial intelligence detection system installation at all city intersections. The installation is set to begin soon.
Six men from Texas got sentenced for scamming over $20 million in COVID relief loans. They faked info to get Paycheck Protection Program loans. Three guys from Richmond got around three to one and a half years in prison. Two others from Sugar Land and Houston got two years each. They cooked up fake business … Read more
On March 2nd the Fort Bend Teen Service League is hosting its 2nd Annual Charity Fun Run at Sugar Land Memorial Park. This event, open to all ages, isn’t just a race. It’s a chance to raise money for local non-profits. The league has already donated over $5.75 million since 2001, and this run is … Read more