Fire at Wharton apartment complex damages 8 units; 18 displaced, officials say
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Wharton ISD is accepting clothing donations for impacted students.
Wharton mom charged with capital murder in 2-year-old daughter's death
A Wharton mom is charged with capital murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Bull rider Dylan Grant dies after injuries sustained in Wharton, Texas, event
Bull rider Dylan Grant died after being injured during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event on Thursday in Texas.
Wharton city councilman charged with assaulting family members
A Wharton city councilman was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly assaulting three family members, including an elderly person and an 11-year-old child.
Wharton ISD: Support staff member terminated over inappropriate relationship with student
A Wharton ISD support staff member was terminated after the district was made aware of an inappropriate relationship with a student, officials say.
Wharton missing person: Clear Alert issued for Gerald Blystone
Authorities need your help locating a missing man who was last seen in Wharton on Sunday morning.
Wharton High, Junior High return to class after lockdown, round of ammunition found
Wharton High School and Wharton Junior High School are both under lockdown as a precaution after a round of ammunition was found on campus.
3 sentenced to prison for bank robberies in Brazoria, Wharton Co.
Tony Wayne Mitchell, Kevin McCoy, and Mikell Phillips were sentenced for their roles in robbing banks in small rural towns around Houston.
Gun safety: Firearms instructor stresses importance of gun safety around children
Firearms instructor Mark Giordonello explains the simple steps anyone can take to prevent an accidental shooting, especially with children.
3-year-old dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wharton, sources say
A 3-year-old child is reportedly dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wharton.
2 Wharton ISD students hospitalized after stabbing causes lockdown on 2 campuses
Authorities say two students were hospitalized, and three people are in custody after a brawl resulted in two Wharton ISD campuses going on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Fire crews go back to Wharton chemical plant after fire reignites
A shelter-in-place in Wharton has been lifted after a massive fire at a Prime Eco plant overnight, but flames reignited after fire crews left.
490-mile natural gas pipeline has property owners in several Houston-area communities fearing eminent domain
"It's something every property owner in the state of Texas and in the country can end up experiencing. They can get that knock on the door," said attorney Alejandra Galvan.
Houston Baptist University offers guaranteed admission for local community college grads
Houston Baptist University signed an agreement that will guarantee admission for local community college graduates into most of their degree programs.
2 shot, including 9-year-old by a stray bullet in Wharton County: police
Officials say an 18-year-old got into a fight with several "unknown suspects and the child was an unintended victim of that gunfire exchange.”
Firefighters put out blaze at plastics factory in Wharton County
Wharton PD confirmed there were no reported injuries and "all personal and employees are safe and accounted for."
Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to bring heavy rains to Houston
There are still some uncertainties with the track of Nicholas but confidence is high that Houston will see heavy rains from this system. Much of Southeast Texas is under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH through Tuesday evening.
Texas man drowns in private eastern Missouri lake
Authorities say Dale Neider of Wharton, Texas reportedly jumped from a moving boat at a private lake in Missouri and attempted to float before going underwater but did not resurface.