40-year-old habitual offender sentenced to death in Wharton Co. for killing family of 3, burning their bodies
It only took five hours for a Wharton County jury to find Robert Satterfield guilty of capital murder, and just 45 minutes to sentence him to death.
It only took five hours for a Wharton County jury to find Robert Satterfield guilty of capital murder, and just 45 minutes to sentence him to death.
2 students injured in stabbing at Wharton High School
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has the latest on what happened following a fight that escalated into a stabbing at Wharton High School on Wednesday afternoon.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has the latest on what happened following a fight that escalated into a stabbing at Wharton High School on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.”
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.”
Parents arrested after autopsy reveals 2-year-old son died from extensive injury
Two parents have been arrested in connection with the death of their 2-year-old son.
Two parents have been arrested in connection with the death of their 2-year-old son.
Athletic trainer saves life of Boling High School student after collapsing
A Boiling High School student and his partner speaking with FOX26 after a scary incident during an athletic period at school.
A Boiling High School student and his partner speaking with FOX26 after a scary incident during an athletic period at school.
Wharton Co. authorities search for owner of bull seen roaming for over a month
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the owner of a bull that has possibly been roaming near the 700 block of County Road 216 for over a month.
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the owner of a bull that has possibly been roaming near the 700 block of County Road 216 for over a month.
Street flooding expected from rain Monday, potential freezing temperatures to come later in the week
Temperature wise, its 50s or warmer for the first half of the week, then Thursday and into the weekend, Lindner says some areas might experience a potential freeze.
Temperature wise, its 50s or warmer for the first half of the week, then Thursday and into the weekend, Lindner says some areas might experience a potential freeze.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Animals that survived Hurricane Ida now available for adoption in Houston
Houston rescue teams are coming together to evacuate animals stuck in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Others are taking food and supplies to pets and livestock still in the state.
Houston rescue teams are coming together to evacuate animals stuck in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Others are taking food and supplies to pets and livestock still in the state.
10 people seen running from major crash in Wharton County, 1 killed and another airlifted to hospital
Officials in Wharton County are investigating some major car crashes in the area Friday, where 10 people were seen running away
Officials in Wharton County are investigating some major car crashes in the area Friday, where 10 people were seen running away
Authorities release cause of death on young woman’s remains found in Wharton Co.
Authorities have released new information regarding a young woman’s body that was found in Wharton County late last week.
Authorities have released new information regarding a young woman’s body that was found in Wharton County late last week.
Body of young female found off of CR 225 in Wharton County
The sheriff's office is asking for the public’s help to identify a young female whose remains were found in Wharton County.
The sheriff's office is asking for the public’s help to identify a young female whose remains were found in Wharton County.
El Campo babysitter charged with capital murder of baby
A Wharton County woman has been charged with the murder of a 19-month-old baby girl.
A Wharton County woman has been charged with the murder of a 19-month-old baby girl.