News Staff Calhoun County faces a tropical storm warning until Wednesday morning, as shared by the National Weather Service. The storm, positioned 423 miles from Port Aransas on Monday, might bring 60 mph wind gusts and 0.5 to 3 inches of rain to Crossroads coastal areas. Victoria County could get 0.5 inches of rain, while heaviest rain … Read more
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office reported a significant 100-acre grass fire near FM 2540 and CR 146 on Sunday. The fire was sparked by downed power lines, and Jackson Electric was present to restore power to affected homes. Gratitude to all responding departments, Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office, and Precinct 1 Constable for traffic management.
Last week, three Palacios teenagers were arrested following a high-speed chase from Bay City to El Campo. It all began when authorities responded to a car alarm. Individuals trying to break into cars fled to Meadow Chase Apartments and sped off in a black SUV. A pursuit began, reaching speeds of 100 mph. The chase … Read more
In El Campo, summer heat is causing water supply lines to burst twice a day due to ground shifts. Crews are working under the scorching sun to fix them. The city has water usage restrictions in place, triggered if demand surpasses availability. Thankfully, that hasn’t occurred yet. Despite breaks, water supply remains stable, with over … Read more
Firefighters from six departments battled intense heat while fighting flames at an old grain warehouse in El Campo last week. The fire sparked grass fires that threatened homes, prompting AC shutdowns for safety. Teams from El Campo and Wharton, with aerial ladder trucks, joined forces. Power was off for over four hours. The fire began … Read more
Five people were rescued Thursday night from an overturned vessel in Matagorda waters by the U.S. Coast Guard. The boat started sinking around 8:53 p.m. The Houston-Galveston sector dispatched a nearby aircrew and a coast guard helicopter from Houston. A rescue swimmer guided the boaters to safety one by one. No injuries occurred, and the … Read more
Victoria city and county are set to receive $28,502 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. This funding is aimed at enhancing law enforcement efforts. The money will be evenly divided between them. The city plans to use its share to purchase a Chevy Tahoe, housing a drone for quicker crime scene response. This … Read more
Wharton County’s 2023 property evaluations reveal a boost in values from local economic growth and rising home values. School districts saw 12-14% increases. El Campo ISD rose by $289 million, Louise ISD by $47 million, and other districts also gained. El Campo and Wharton cities thrived, thanks to new construction. County-wide, entities like Wharton County … Read more
A new Texas law will penalize students bringing vapes or e-cigarettes to school, with automatic alternative school time. Vaping on campuses is a concern for educators, and House Bill 114 mandates students be placed in a disciplinary program for e-cigarette possession, starting September 1st. Compliance will affect the increase in alternative school placements. El Campo … Read more
In the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of Melinda “Myndi” Bullock and Mike “Muncie” Moncebias, the Boling community rallied together for support. They held a barbecue fundraiser at the Boling Christian Church, with a long line of supporters waiting for plates of food. Over 300 tickets were sold for pick-up, … Read more