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Man killed, another flown to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working on 18-wheeler on side of US 59 in Wharton
Read full article: Man killed, another flown to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working on 18-wheeler on side of US 59 in WhartonThe Wharton Police Department said it happened in the southbound lanes of US 59 near Ponderosa Road.
Inmate wanted for 7 felony warrants escapes police custody in Wharton
Read full article: Inmate wanted for 7 felony warrants escapes police custody in WhartonA search is underway for an inmate who escaped Wharton police custody in handcuffs Wednesday night, according to the Wharton Police Department.
Lockdown lifted: Wharton ISD schools resume day after ammo found on campus
Read full article: Lockdown lifted: Wharton ISD schools resume day after ammo found on campusWharton Independent School District said Friday that it put some of its schools on lockdown after ammunition was found on campus Friday.
Mattress woman was sleeping on struck by gunfire after Wharton home hit by 8 bullets
Read full article: Mattress woman was sleeping on struck by gunfire after Wharton home hit by 8 bulletsAccording to police, the incident happened in the late night hours of July 27 at a home on West Spanish Camp Road.
Wharton child sex offender sentenced to 25 years in prison, Texas attorney general says
Read full article: Wharton child sex offender sentenced to 25 years in prison, Texas attorney general saysA Wharton man is now sentenced to 25 years in prison after sexually exploiting a child he was babysitting in 2019, the Texas Attorney General’s Office announced Friday.
3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with gun he found inside his mother’s nightstand, police say
Read full article: 3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with gun he found inside his mother’s nightstand, police sayA 3-year-old child is dead after police said he accidentally shot himself in Wharton on Friday.
Shelter-in-place lifted for Wharton Co. residents after large fire ignites at chemical plant, officials say
Read full article: Shelter-in-place lifted for Wharton Co. residents after large fire ignites at chemical plant, officials sayWharton County firefighters responded to reports of a large fire at a chemical plant late Tuesday night, according to the fire department.
Desert Hot Weekend!
Read full article: Desert Hot Weekend!I felt sure we’d make 100F over the weekend and we came close (Feels Like Temps were 103-105 and will be again today). For Saturday/Sunday Highs BUSH made 98/97, Hobby 97/96, Sugar Land 97/96--those were the hottest. Galveston came in at 90 both days with Wharton a cool 93 and 94. While we were sunny and hot, we were also sandy and hot. Just look at these dusty sunsets:
‘Both of us felt disturbed’: Local couple attending Trump’s rally recalls protest at US Capitol
Read full article: ‘Both of us felt disturbed’: Local couple attending Trump’s rally recalls protest at US CapitolIt did not reflect us, for sure, and it didn’t reflect all the people that we saw there,” said Don Al Middlebrook. “We were there to support America,” said Don Al Middlebrook. “We did not come to be a part of any violence or riots or anything like that,” said Karen Middlebrook. It wasn’t until Don and Karen got back to their hotel room, they saw the chaos and violence inside the US Capitol. That’s what we have to do,” said Don Al Middlebrook.
Wharton ISD switches back to remote learning after uptick in COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Wharton ISD switches back to remote learning after uptick in COVID-19 casesWHARTON, Texas – Officials at the Wharton Independent School District announced that all its campuses will transition to remote learning after seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in students and staff. The district said it is taking all precautions and measures in efforts to prioritize the health and safety of its students and staff. The change in remote learning began at 4 p.m. Tuesday and will continue until Nov. 29. Face-to-face learning and remote learning will resume Nov. 30. District officials said all daily extracurricular activities are allowed to continue as planned with practices as long as the district’s protocols are being followed.
VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-DII loaded with traditional powers
Read full article: VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-DII loaded with traditional powersBut VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. THE RANKINGSBellvilleSweenySealyWhartonLa MarqueBrookshire Royal(Bold Denotes Playoff Teams)THE PROSPECTUSBetween Sealy and La Marque, this district boasts 10 state titles. Reese was the District Offensive MVP a year ago. Sweeny BulldogsCoach Randy Lynch bring back nine starters off a team that went undefeated in district play a year ago. Butler has Wharton headed in the right direction as the Tigers return 15 starters from a playoff team in 2019.
10 firefighters treated for heat exhaustion during Wharton apartment fire
Read full article: 10 firefighters treated for heat exhaustion during Wharton apartment fireWHARTON – A fire caused extensive damage to an apartment complex in Wharton. The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Briar Pointe Apartments in the 1700 block of Briar Lane. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke could be seen shooting from the roof of the two-story building. High heat and humidity made it difficult for crews to fire the flames. Ten firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.
Authorities investigating triple shooting in Wharton County
Read full article: Authorities investigating triple shooting in Wharton CountyWHARTON COUNTY, Texas – Wharton police spent several hours combing a neighborhood off Kingston Drive near Dunraven Lane looking for evidence and picking up shell casings Friday. Police said three people who were in the parking lot at the time of the shooting were struck. Neighbors who know the man said he was outside working on his stepson's car when the shooting happened. Police said the shooting may have stemmed from an argument earlier in the day and that the other two victims were the likely targets. The suspect's vehicle was stopped shortly after the shooting by a Wharton County sheriff's deputy who recognized the vehicle description that had been called in by a witness.
Mom, kids terrorized in Wharton
Read full article: Mom, kids terrorized in WhartonWHARTON – A family was terrorized in three different ways all in one night after someone shot at their home, killed their dogs and torched their cars. Officials said it all happened at a home on North Spanish Camp Road and Bailey Street about an hour southwest of Houston in Wharton. I don't stay here anymore. I don't come here. I don't come in here, period."