In Fulshear, complaints led to a four-hour meeting resulting in the firing of City Manager Jack Harper. Mayor Aaron Groff calls it a pivotal moment. Last week, Harper was put on leave after a staff complaint. More complaints followed. Despite no criminal investigation, details remain undisclosed. Harper’s replacement search begins, while the assistant manager takes … Read more
Douglas Zelkowski, a 41-year-old gym owner and Air Force veteran from Victoria, was arrested in Bishop for indecent assault at a school event. He was reported for inappropriate contact with a minor. Zelkowski, who runs “Z’s Powerhouse” gym and has trained local high school athletes, was taken to Jail. The investigation is ongoing.
In 2015, Commissioner Danny Garcia saw a need for more support for veterans. Now, in a new office at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center in Victoria, veterans get benefits, counseling, and peer support. With paid staff, they’re reducing reliance on volunteers. Director John Williams says vets from nearby counties and big cities like … Read more
Wharton schools might soon decide on schedules for the next two years. They’ll discuss it Thursday night at 7. Some want more teacher training days, others worrying about childcare for parents. Though some think these days are vital for new teachers. They’ll also talk about hiring a chaplain for student support and fixing parts of … Read more
Carl Lang, died in a car chase with police in Port Lavaca. Lang, 28, stole a Jeep from a Walgreens parking lot. Police chased him on Lavaca Bay Causeway where he sped over 100 MPH, hitting two cars. The chase ended when the Jeep flipped near SH 35 and Farm-to-Market Road 2143. Lang was thrown … Read more
The El Campo Knights of Columbus Council named John and Kathy Tumlinson as the 2023 Family of the Year for their dedication to volunteering. John has been a member for over 20 years, holding various positions, while Kathy volunteers with community organizations. They prioritize family time and contribute to events like the KC Picnic and … Read more
A Bay City man, Christopher King, got more warrants on Wednesday for armed robberies in El Campo. He’s already held in Wharton County Jail for three robberies. Police found him using nearby cameras and arrested him at Countryside Inn. He faces serious charges and stays in jail on a $220,000 bond
In El Campo, a large piece of land by the highway got approval to switch from industrial to commercial use. No one spoke against it at the council meeting. The city wants to use it for big commercial projects. Some council members disagreed, saying it limits industrial growth. The City Development Corporation believes it won’t … Read more
Nine students from Bay City High School have recently committed to continue their sports careers in college. They’ve signed letters of intent for sports like volleyball, football, baseball, soccer, and dance at various universities across the country. Congrats to the student athletes.
Wharton’s police cars might get new cameras soon. The city council is voting tonight at 7 to apply for a grant to replace the old ones. The new cameras are better and will help keep officers safe. They’re also discussing permits for growing hay, a request to place a travel trailer, and the use of … Read more