WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — A section of US 59/Interstate 69 was closed northbound Wednesday night after a large pothole formed in the freeway. Both northbound lanes were closed just south of FM 1161.

A key piece of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office team is transitioning to a new role working for the county.

Wharton County didn’t have any volleyball teams make it to state this past season but there were still plenty of top players.

Victoria East could not get a shot to fall late in its Class 5A, Division I bi-district loss to Spring Woods on Monday night ...

The supercell in Wharton County prompted the issuance of a tornado ... A tornado watch was in effect for Southeast Texas, including Houston and Harris County, until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Every December, the Wharton Police Department makes an impact around the county with the annual Blue Santa Project toy drive, which gathers and delivers toys to any child in Wharton ...

Read full article: Former Wharton County Sheriff’s deputy takes own ... Elliot took his own life Saturday in the town of Seymour, Texas.

WALLER COUNTY, Texas — The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to avoid an area near where a pipeline fire is burning on Wednesday afternoon. It’s happening in the area of ...