News Staff Starting September 1st, Texas is toughening up its “Move Over, Slow Down” law. When passing a stopped vehicle on the freeway, drivers must move over or slow down to 20 MPH below the limit. First-time non-compliance leads to a $500-$1,250 fine, while causing injury is a Class A misdemeanor with up to a year in … Read more
The Bay City Council has approved a $2,000 dollar cost-of-living adjustment for city employees following intensive budget deliberations. The council tapped into the general fund, reducing it by $115,000, and asked department heads to identify areas for a 1 percent budget cut, totaling $175,000 from the general fund and $15,000 from the utility fund. Although … Read more
A mother, Ashley Nicole Olguin, was back in jail after causing her toddler son’s death in a drunk driving crash. She could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The incident happened when she was driving intoxicated with her three children in the car. The vehicle went off the road, flipping over and … Read more
Around 20,000 daily drivers will be impacted by a $524 million project turning U.S. 59 into I-69 from Wharton to El Campo. It’s part of a $1.064 billion dollar funding for Texas Department of Transportation’s Yoakum District. The stretch will have three lanes in each direction, frontage roads, and limited access points. Other projects are … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that on Friday, something unexpected unfolded at Louise ISD’s morning pep rally. Imagine this: the beloved School Resource Officer, none other than Corporal George, found himself at the receiving end of a pie straight to the face! It wasn’t a prank gone awry, but a joyful gesture. … Read more
The Matagorda County 100 Club held its annual awards banquet, honoring Detective Corporal Robert Pierce as Officer of the Year for Bay City Police. He’s praised for his dedication, helpfulness, and years of service since 2013. Chris Hadash received the Executive Leadership Award, while Detective Richard Morales earned the Emerging Leadership Award from the Crisis … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds, led by new head coach Travis Reeve, a state title winner, gear up for a showdown against the Cuero Gobblers. Reeve’s experience with Cuero adds intrigue as the Ricebirds strive for victory. Star recruit Rueben Owens Jr.’s departure has brought better balance to the team. After a previous 43-14 loss last … Read more
Get ready for the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ fall veggie/herb plant sale in Rosenberg. Discover the new Green Magic broccoli, a Texas Superstar plant highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife, known for its attractive heads and resistance to white rust. Find an array of other veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and more. Don’t … Read more
A Texas Little League team from Needville has reached the US bracket final of the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. This marks the first time a Texas team has made it this far since 2017. The Needville Nine recently triumphed over the Seattle Northwest Region team with a nail-biting 1-0 victory in nine innings. … Read more
Bay City celebrated promotions at City Hall. Donna Pruitt is now Senior Crime Scene Investigator, with 24 years of experience, certifications, and court testimony. Sgt. Bruno, after a diverse career in the military, law enforcement, and oil industry, rejoined at 56 as narcotics investigator. Corporal Tyler Ramirez, born and raised in Bay City, joined after … Read more