News Staff The Bay City Police Department’s Shop With A Cop program has awarded over $18,000 in scholarships this year to local students. The program, which also provides school supplies and Christmas toys, aims to help young people succeed by building trust with law enforcement. Special scholarships were given in memory of fallen officers Armando Galvan and … Read more
A man was recently arrested for assaulting a woman. Collin Berger faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The woman reported Berger began hitting her while she slept, even using a pipe. When police arrived, they found Berger outside the home, acting erratically. The woman said Berger punched her face, stomach, and head, … Read more
Arthur Lee Felder III, a 32-year-old homeless man in El Campo, was arrested for stabbing a 47-year-old man in a trailer park. The victim ran into a store for help after the attack. Felder, who was found on North Liberty street, could face 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to … Read more
In Victoria, Justin Zamora, 30, was arrested for assaulting a woman. The police were called to a disturbance, and when they arrived, they found Zamora and the woman. She said Zamora had choked and hit her. The woman had visible injuries that matched her story. Zamora was living with her, but wasn’t supposed to be … Read more
In El Campo, there’s excitement for a new farmers market at Evans Park. The city approved it but won’t waive rental fees. Organizer Sterling Ustynik plans to start on April 6th, with sellers paying $25 per booth. He aims to support local farmers, businesses, and the community. Any profit will go to student scholarships.
Wharton County got a surprise $392,000 boost from state sales tax rebates this month. This helps offset losses from a property evaluation error that led to a lawsuit. The county’s rebate was up 124.48% from last year, but it’s too early to say if this is a new trend. Despite this, the county still needs … Read more
This weekend, El Campo is hosting Spring 2024 KidFish for kids aged 2-15 at Legacy Pond. It’s on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Kids can catch up to five catfish each. There are prizes for the biggest catches and youngest fisher. Fishing gear and refreshments are provided. Remember, Legacy Pond is closed for fishing … Read more
Victoria police arrested Diego Aguirre for stabbing a family member earlier this month. Authorities responded to Meadowlane Street for a disturbance. They found two intoxicated men, one with a bloody shirt and cuts. The injured man revealed his brother-in-law attacked him with a knife. Police found Aguirre with a bruised eye and a knife matching … Read more
Bay City’s Sha’Nasia Patterson made Bay City High School proud by winning the state championship in powerlifting. Competing without special gear, she faced tough competition. Patterson’s impressive lifts, including a 250-pound deadlift, secured her victory with a total weight of 545 pounds, beating her previous record by 15 pounds. Her outstanding performance made history.
The Arbuckle Reservoir is almost ready! By May, it’ll start filling up slowly. They’ll test it at 40%, then 60%, and back to 40% to check for leaks. If all’s good, by August or September, it’ll be fully operational. It’ll store a lot of water and help downstream areas like Matagorda County. It’s bigger than … Read more