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.
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Wharton County: 2 dead after small plane crashes in Louise
Two people have been confirmed dead after a small plane crashed in Wharton County on Saturday night.
Egg farm fire in Wharton County reported; multiple fire departments on scene
Multiple fire departments are working to put out a fire at an egg farm in Wharton County, officials report.
Houston firefighter's family takes second trip to Kerrville to volunteer, drop-off donation
A Houston-area family made a second trip to Texas' Hill Country with donations provided by people in the Greater Houston area for those impacted by the floods.
Now-former Boling ISD board president arrested for child porn charge
According to the Wharton County Sheriff's Office, Jerry James Svatek Jr. is in federal custody after bonding out of Wharton Co. Jail.
Two tornadoes reported in Wharton County early Thursday morning
Two tornadoes (an EF-0 and an EF-1) were reported between 3-3:30 a.m. in Wharton County.
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.
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Wharton County plane crash near El Campo at FM 441, FM 3086
A plane crash is under investigation south of El Campo in Wharton County, officials confirmed.
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.
Houston weather: Flood watch for Southeast Texas counties Thursday, Friday
A Flood Watch goes into effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Jackson and Calhoun counties Thursday morning through Friday afternoon with storms expected to move across the Houston area.
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 County pipeline fire near Highway 90, CR 270
A pipeline fire in Wharton County in the area of Highway 90 near CR 270, between East Bernard and Lissie, is now out.