In Bay City, police and fire officials wrapped up a free hands-only CPR training Thursday evening at the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department on 6th Street. The class began at 5:30 and brought in residents who had pre-registered with the Bay City Police Department. Instructors demonstrated step-by-step CPR techniques and allowed attendees to practice with … Read more
In Edna, high school senior Austin Sommerfeld has earned one of the highest honors in Scouting—the rank of Eagle Scout. Only about six percent of Scouts nationwide reach that level. Sommerfeld, a member of Troop 138, completed his project by designing and building two sturdy L-shaped benches for the Texans Museum, improving safety and seating … Read more
In his State of the Union address, President Trump turned to a small Texas town for a powerful example in his renewed call for tougher immigration action. He highlighted the ’23 murder of 16-year-old cheerleader Lizbeth Medina from Edna, whose mother attended the speech in Washington. The teen was stabbed to death by Rafael Romero, … Read more
A full crowd turned out in Bay City last weekend for a sensory-friendly painting class designed for teens and adults with autism or special needs. The session, held Saturday at Timeless Grace Event Center on Nichols Avenue, offered a calm, supportive space led by Art Hauz and organized by Bay City Texas Autism & Special Needs. Founder Julie Bustamante, whose daughter is on … Read more
The Edna School District is once again in transition after Superintendent Robert O’Connor stepped down earlier than expected. The board has named veteran educator Billy Boyd as interim superintendent. Boyd brings more than 40 years of experience, having served as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent across districts big and small. He says he believes … Read more
Matagorda County Sheriff Rick DeLeon is taking on a new statewide role. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock appointed him to the newly formed State Law Enforcement Advisory Panel. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, DeLeon also served as sergeant-at-arms in the Texas Senate. The panel aims to boost cooperation between the comptroller’s office and law enforcement … Read more
Matagorda County football talent shined statewide this season. Bay City’s Keimarion Wiggins earned first-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association after a standout year on offense and special teams. Teammates Jordan O’Neal, James Copeland, Davont’a Harris, and Braden Jones also received honorable mentions. Tidehaven kept the local pride going with six players named … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February ruling is shaking up trade protections that shrimpers along the Texas coast depend on. In a 6-3 decision, justices say presidents can’t use emergency powers to raise import tariffs — a move that once helped Gulf fishermen compete against cheap foreign shrimp. In Matagorda County, where boats sit idle and … Read more
United Airlines is updating its service at Victoria Regional Airport beginning today, bringing new planes and revised flight times. The morning departure to Houston stays the same, but the return flight will now leave Houston later, touching down in Victoria around 7 p.m. The evening flights will also feature a smaller jet, the CRJ-550, replacing … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about a bond scam targeting local residents. Scammers are calling relatives of inmates, pretending to be from the Sheriff’s Office, and demanding money through Cash App for bond or ankle monitor fees. Officials say they never ask for money over the phone or online. All cash bonds … Read more