News Staff A man in Bay City woke up to his RV on fire and escaped through a window. The fire spread to a nearby trailer where a family of five was sleeping. A passerby noticed the fire and called the authorities. The fire department put out the fire in 30 minutes but both trailers were destroyed. … Read more
The Annual Christmas Parade in El Campo happens tonight. The theme is Grichmas, featuring school bands, festive cars, and dazzling floats. From 1 to 110 years old, there’s something for everyone. The Chamber of Commerce president, expects over 72 entries, including exciting Grinch-themed floats. The parade kicks off at 7.
Bay City’s Christmas parade is now on Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7 p.m. due to last Friday’s cancellation caused by thunderstorms. Safety concerns for participants, volunteers, and staff prompted the rescheduling. The route, entry numbers, and staging area stay unchanged. The Parks and Recreation Department will notify all parade entries about the new date.
A guy in Wharton County was accused of burglary and family violence. The jury in the 23rd District Court says he’s not guilty after a trial that took more than three years because of COVID delays. He was arrested in 2020 after being found in a house on Charlie Street.
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of a black cow that has been wandering around the area of 16000 County Road 208, in East Bernard, near the dead end for about a week. The cow has a yellow ear tag with the number 64.
A former kindergarten teacher in Fort Bend County has been convicted of sexually abusing a six-year-old student in 2021. Troi Phillip Moore, 47, agreed to a 10-year sentence for each case, with no appeal. He isolated the child in the classroom and engaged in sexual contact. The jury heard from the now 8-year-old victim during … Read more
On Monday, a crash between a dump truck and heavy machinery closed all northbound lanes of I-69/US 59 at Highway 36. Traffic was diverted to the feeder road at Highway 36. I-69 remained closed for several hours. No word about any injuries.
Last year, Edna Cowboys faced heartbreak in the state semifinal. Now, wiser and more mature, they’re ready to take on Franklin Lions again. Edna’s been on fire lately, dominating the postseason. But they’re not satisfied. The Cowboys are geared up to face defending champs, Franklin, this Thursday at 7 p.m. in Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.
Dr. Sandra C. Thomas, a native of Eagle Lake, was awarded the Award of Merit by the Texas Historical Commission for her contributions to preserving and advancing Texas history. She has authored several hundred published articles and books on local history.
Victoria residents can pick from six candidates in the upcoming mayoral special election on Feb. 3rd. The winner will serve until May 2025, filling Mayor Jeff Bauknight’s term. The City Council called this election because Bauknight aims to run for the Texas House of Representatives, triggering an automatic resignation as per the Texas Constitution.