News Staff The City of El Campo’s Fall Sweep event at Rotary Park on Saturday had an amazing turnout! 103 vehicles joined in. They collected and hauled away 480 waste tires, 3 trash trucks, 6 roll-offs, and 1 metal/appliance trailer load. In total, they removed 840 cubic yards of heavy trash & debris. Plus, the crew enjoyed … Read more
Victoria City Council is set to approve an amendment today for a sports complex study. They previously greenlit a $49,500 deal with Sports Facilities Companies back in November. Now, they need extra funds, $4,200 dollars, to talk to stakeholders and present at the council meeting. So, the total contract amount is going up to almost … Read more
Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) is wrapping up the year with Agatha Christie’s thrilling play, The Mousetrap. The story unfolds at a remote guesthouse where seven strangers become suspects in a murder investigation. As a second murder occurs, the tension rises. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours at baycitycast.com. — as recent shows … Read more
The El Campo City Council is bringing live streaming and archived meetings to the public. It might take one to two months to set up, but no extra equipment is needed. Council voted 5-2 in favor, with some suggesting videos be posted a day or two later for reliability. The move comes after years of … Read more
The Downtown Dinner is back at Evans Park tonight, featuring local food trucks and vendors. The Wharton County Junior College band will provide music. You’ll find a variety of food options, from Mexican cuisine to seafood, burgers, and desserts. Local businesses will stay open late for shoppers. Limited seating is available for $25, with proceeds … Read more
After a devastating fire destroyed the Caney Creek Municipal Utility District’s building on July 31st, Tenaris stepped in to help. The company donated a temporary building to the district, allowing them to continue providing critical services to the Bay City community. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but Fire Chief Frank Guidry mentioned that … Read more
An El Campo landowner is seeking to commercially develop her highway-fronting property. She’s approaching the Planning & Zoning officials for a zoning change from industrial to general commercial. If P&Z approves, the city council will have the final say. The property, spanning over 22 acres, is near the U.S. 59 feeder. Despite its prime location … Read more
Pat McLeod, a former history teacher at Van Vleck ISD, was recently honored for his dedication to education. After teaching for 29 years, he retired and began self-publishing his poetry, a passion he’s had since he was 12. Many of his poems are inspired by his late wife, Jean, and each birthday and anniversary sparks … Read more
Wharton County firefighters are emphasizing the importance of fire safety. They recommend smoke detectors in homes, as they can provide early warnings in case of a fire. Batteries should be replaced during Daylight Saving adjustments. They also suggest having a fully charged ABC fire extinguisher, which can handle various types of fires. Cooking safety is … Read more
Jordan Rene Pena, an 18-year-old from Victoria, was arrested in court on Tuesday by the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. He was there due to a bond warrant and had to face a judge. The charge against him is pretty serious – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. As of now, he’s in the Victoria County … Read more