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Grand jury indicts former WCSO deputy following sexual abuse of a child allegations

Natalie Frels-Busby - November 4, 2020

Former WCSO deputy under investigation takes own life

“My son is facing felony charges because the district needed a scapegoat.” – Mother speaks out about WHS halftime incident

Former WISD Elementary teacher, GCF Youth Minister arrested for indecency with a child

3 Individuals Charged with Capital Murder Involving Children Await Trial

3 individuals behind bars for deadly El Campo shooting incident

Jessica Hartman - March 12, 2021 0

‘Bringing Back The Fun’— WCYF announces big comeback

Jessica Hartman - April 2, 2022 0

District attorney’s office questions The County Gin’s sources on Elliott reporting

The County Gin - November 11, 2020 2

Shooting in East Bernard leaves two dead, investigators have an “idea...

Jessica Hartman - October 18, 2021 0

Juvenile arrested for the East Bernard double homicide

Jessica Hartman - December 17, 2021 0

El Campo man sentenced to 5 years for murder

Natalie Frels-Busby - November 18, 2020 0

Update: Brother of Davis Street shooting victim charged with murder

Natalie Frels-Busby - June 7, 2020 2

Four arrests, all have connection to WISD

Jessica Hartman - November 8, 2021 0

‘I can still hear her singing:’ Friends, family reflect on life...

Jessica Hartman - June 12, 2020 1

Wharton County babysitter charged with capital murder, out on bond

Jessica Hartman - January 26, 2021 0

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