Hundreds of law enforcement personnel and supporters gathered in the El Campo Civic Center Thursday to honor the brave county men and women who keep residents safe.
Alcohol, drugs
Gloria Sue Munoz, 26, listed as homeless in El Campo, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Monday, July 5 for possession of a controlled substance along with warrants for four counts of failure to appear, three counts of leaving an unattended child in a vehicle, two counts of no driverâs license, violating a promise to appear and no insurance as well as single counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct - language, public intoxication and failure to dim headlights to oncoming traffic. Officers dispatched to a welfare concern on the grounds of Speedy Stop, 502 N. Mechanic, encountered Munoz and allege that she was in possession of methamphetamines. Processed, Munoz was transferred to the Wharton County Jail the next morning.
A FEMA outreach program will set up in the El Campo Civic Center, 2350 N. Mechanic, from noon to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 12 to help residents navigate the steps needed to request and receive federal aid for the February winter storm.
No appointment is necessary, but residents are encouraged to bring with them photos or other documentation of damages received during the long freeze. Please have insurance information, if available, address of damaged property, your social security number and a phone number where you can be contacted. Have information for direct deposit ready as well.
More than 300 people lined up in Wharton Tuesday for state COVID-19 testing, one of the higher single days since in the effort to identify locals suffering from the virus