News Staff Families are being reminded to keep up with their children’s regular checkups and vaccinations amid changes to federal health guidance. Doctors at Jackson County Medical Clinic in Edna say they’ll continue following evidence-based recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrician Dr. Deepinder Judge says vaccines remain safe, effective, and vital for preventing serious diseases. … Read more
Texas could become the first state to require Bible readings in public schools. The State Board of Education is reviewing a plan that would add 11 Bible passages to English classes from kindergarten through 12th grade starting in August. The readings—like Psalm 23, the Beatitudes, and David and Goliath—would be taught as literature. The proposal … Read more
Bay City families, get ready for a wild Easter weekend. The Easter Bunny will go rogue—spreading 18,000 eggs across Le Tulle Park before the big EGGS-Stravaganza. It all happens Good Friday, April 3rd, from noon to 3. Expect egg scrambles by age group, haystack hunts for little ones and kids with special needs, plus food … Read more
The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority is investing in the future, awarding $15,000 in scholarships to help local students continue their education. Thirteen $1,000 awards and one $2,000 Kay Frels Memorial Scholarship are available to graduating seniors and college students. Each of Jackson County’s school areas will share $4,000 in awards, with one scholarship set aside for … Read more
Bay City Police say a months-long drug investigation led to a late-night raid in Matagorda County. Officers from several departments executed a search warrant last Friday at a home along County Road 133. Inside, they arrested 62-year-old Noe Correa on multiple drug charges. Police say they seized meth, hydrocodone, THC vape pens, marijuana, and several … Read more
Three Edna High School seniors — Miley Genett, Kyrstin Nieto, and Kyle Zheng — made school history by advancing to the UIL Congress State Meet in Austin, their first-ever appearance. The trio debated real legislation inside the Texas Capitol, and Zheng took home the silver medal after reaching Super Congress. Their coach, Mark Ruiz, praised … Read more
A burn ban is now in effect across Matagorda County. County officials say the decision comes amid dry weather, safety concerns, and state air quality rules. The ban covers all outdoor burning — from trash piles to campfires and controlled burns — and no exceptions will be made. The measure follows state environmental guidelines to … Read more
Big plans are underway in Fort Bend County as national builder M/I Homes prepares to launch a new neighborhood called Wild Oak near Needville. The company recently bought more than 200 acres off Highway 6 and Paddon Road, about 40 miles southwest of Houston. Construction starts in late ’27 with over 400 homes planned inside … Read more
Victoria police have released the names of three people killed in Sunday’s massive pileup on U.S. 59 north of town. They’re identified as Marcos and Roxana Ybarra from Robstown and Roberto Barrera from Corpus Christi. Investigators say their SUV was hit by a semi-truck, triggering a chain reaction that involved four other vehicles. Three others … Read more
In Bay City, police arrested a 38-year-old man last Wednesday morning after a short foot chase. Officers were called to Sims Street around 10 a.m. when a resident reported Zachariah Bonner trying to break into a home. Police say Bonner had several active warrants, including aggravated robbery and child endangerment. He ran but was caught … Read more