News Staff The Refugio Bobcats, who are no strangers to December football, are gearing up for a rematch against district rival Ganado in the 2A-I State Quarterfinal. They previously beat Ganado 30-7 for the district title. This is the third year in a row they’re facing a district opponent in the playoffs. The winner of this game, … Read more
East Bernard High School’s student council is running a toy drive until Dec 8, accepting new, unwrapped toys for local children. Donations can be left at the school’s front office. Additionally, the school’s Future Business Leaders of America is collecting gently used warm clothes until Dec 6, to be donated to the Wharton Crisis Center. … Read more
Wharton Police have identified and located the main suspect in a recent burglary at Wharton Vet clinic. The suspect, whose name hasn’t been released, was caught on surveillance footage wearing a zip-up hoodie. He has a dark beard and either bald or short hair. More details are yet to be provided.
Victoria Police confirmed a link between Amanda Stevenson’s disappearance and a man, Kevin Bennetsen, who fatally shot himself during a traffic stop. Bennetsen, a known acquaintance of Stevenson and a ride-share driver, was initially interviewed and later stopped for a re-interview when he took his own life.
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Victoria and surrounding counties updated the county court on their progress. Co-chair Beth Svetlik shared that they’ve established a structure, bylaws, and officers over the past two years, but faced challenges with attendance and funding. A 2021 Senate Bill required all counties to have a SART, but didn’t … Read more
The El Campo City Council has called off the next meeting scheduled for tonight. The next meeting is on Dec. 11th, where they’ll discuss year-end matters and possibly the city’s blight issues. The second December meeting, which would’ve been on Christmas Day, is also canceled.
Community Actors of South Texas or CAST will reveal their 2024 shows on Dec. 5th at the CAST building. They’ve also announced the return of their Children’s Summer Camp and auditions for a spring comedy, The Savannah Sipping Society. Auditions are on Dec. 10th, and the show dates are in March. For more info, visit … Read more
A cyclist, Albert Llants, died in Palacios on Nov. 8 after being hit by a truck while riding in the wrong direction on TX Highway 35. The accident happened around 6 a.m. near Palacios Airport. Llants, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver, in a Ford 150, wasn’t injured and hasn’t been … Read more
A 19-year-old man from El Campo, Jaylin Hawkins, is still facing serious charges. He’s accused of secretly recording kids at a high school theater and possessing child pornography. The case is still ongoing, with the local district attorney working hard to resolve it. The police found videos of 19 people, including four children, on his … Read more
On Tuesday, El Campo’s 15th Annual Hometown Holiday Shop Hop will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Twenty-two local businesses will stay open late, and shoppers can win prizes worth $550. Shopping locally supports the city and helps keep taxes low. So, let’s shop local and support El Campo!