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11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

11/05/2025

🔥 COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED – River Bend Apartments Fire
Several families lost everything early this morning after a fire at the River Bend Apartments in Wharton around 3 AM. Many of our followers have been reaching out asking where they can donate or help.

✅ If you or someone you know was affected, please comment or message us with:
• Clothing sizes
• Shoe sizes
• Immediate needs (toiletries, blankets, baby items, etc.)
• Safe contact method for drop-offs

✅ If you want to help, please check the comments for updates from families and verified needs.

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

🚨 Traffic Alert – U.S. 59 Northbound 🚨

A tractor-trailer fire is currently causing major delays on U.S. 59 northbound between Ponderosa Road (CR 148) and FM 1161.
Northbound lanes are blocked and being diverted, and drivers should expect significant delays in the area.

Multiple agencies are on scene, including WCCO2, WCSO, Wharton PD, Hungerford VFD, and East Bernard VFD.

If you’re traveling in that direction, consider an alternate route until the scene is cleared.

Source: Wharton County Constable’s Office Pct. 2

11/05/2025

Former Sealy ISD Teacher Arrested Following Investigation Into Improper Relationship Allegation

The Sealy Police Department has released an official statement announcing the arrest of Juan Gerardo Perez, 63, after an investigation into an alleged improper relationship between a Sealy ISD teacher and a student. This case occurred in Sealy, located in neighboring Austin County.

According to the statement, Sealy ISD reported the allegation to law enforcement on November 1, 2025, as required under Texas Senate Bill 571, which mandates that certain misconduct cases involving school employees be reported to outside authorities.

Following the district’s report and a review with the Austin County District Attorney’s Office, Sealy Police obtained an arrest warrant for Perez on a charge of Child Grooming, a third-degree felony in Texas. Perez was taken into custody and booked into the Austin County Jail, where he awaits arraignment.

The Sealy Police Department notes that the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Sealy Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 979-885-2913.

As stated in the release, the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Sealy Police Department

11/05/2025

Texas DPS Issues Alert for Wanted Fugitive With Regional Ties

The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that Ismael Arias, 52, has been named this month’s Featured Fugitive on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant list.

Arias has a criminal history dating back to 2005 and is wanted out of Harris County for failing to comply with s*x offender registration requirements. A $4,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

While Harris County does not border Wharton County, it does border Fort Bend County, and both Fort Bend and Wharton are part of the broader region DPS is urging residents to stay alert in. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

📞 Submit a tip to Texas Crime Stoppers:
• Phone: 800-252-TIPS (8477)
• Online: https://bit.ly/4gkaAlL
• Texas 10 Most Wanted: https://bit.ly/3PzsLUu

More information: https://bit.ly/4hUCAbV
Tips can be submitted anonymously.

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety

11/05/2025

Please help our Community In Schools assist our students that were affected by this devastation.

11/05/2025

There will be a meeting of the City of El Campo City Council on Monday, November 2025, at City Hall - 315 E. Jackson St. in Council Chambers:

Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM:
📄 Follow the link below to view the full meeting agenda:
https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/cityofelcampo/60b5beae-161a-11f0-955d-005056a89546-c28feb1d-b47c-4351-92f9-02862b88024d-1762297197.pdf
🌐 Tune in to the live stream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/WkugA2wxHJA?si=lINJWF4AKAGz9gRK