News Staff A car crash in Markham left one car flipped over and three people in stable condition. The accident happened when 20-year-old Fernando Balladarez crossed into the opposite lane and hit a vehicle. The driver and passenger Debra Ann Goff and Sally Begobo, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Balladarez, who admitted he was … Read more
34 exhibitors proudly showcased their cattle at the annual steer show at the Wharton County Youth Fair last week. Dawson Lott from Louise FFA clinched the top prize with his steer, earning a spot in the Sale of Excellence. Kale Jedlicka from Boling Jr. FFA secured the reserve champion title with his brown steer, sold … Read more
Easter egg hunts are happening this weekend. Bay City’s LeTulle Park event on Friday has over 18,000 eggs and fun games. Blessing Hotel’s hunt is Saturday with games till 5pm. Van Vleck’s First Baptist Church also has a hunt on the same day starting at 4pm. Palacios’ Sanford Community Center starts their hunt at 11am … Read more
The Bay City Lions Club is hosting a Pancake Supper on Thursday from 5 to 8pm at the Bay City KC Hall. For $10, you can enjoy pancakes, syrup, sausage, bacon, coffee, and milk. You can buy tickets at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, Ward Real Estate, Green Bro’s Jewelry, or at the event. … Read more
El Campo City Hall is taking a breather this Friday, March 29th, for Good Friday, reopening its doors on Monday, April 1st. But fear not! Your trash collection won’t skip a beat – all routes will stick to their regular schedule. So relax, enjoy the holiday, and leave the garbage worries to them.
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.