News Staff The El Campo Police Department reminds that school is starting! Please drive slowly and watch for children in school zones. The first couple of weeks usually take a bit longer for drop-offs and pick-ups until everyone gets into the “groove” of things. Please be patient if things take a little longer than expected.
The Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. Did you know about 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood? But, only about 3% does. By making an appointment to help save lives with the American Red Cross in August, donors can pump up the blood supply and keep it from … Read more
The Bay City ISD says to Cherry Elementary Parents, We have a large amount of our newly registered Pre-K and Kindergarten students that have missing documents in the Parent Portal. Please submit all required documents into the Parent Portal by Thursday. Cherry Elementary wants to ensure that every registered student has a schedule for the … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says On Monday, 08/08/2022 at approximately 1:30 AM, a member of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit attempted to stop a gray Toyota Tundra for a window tint violation in the area of U. S. 59 Northbound and CR 423. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop, … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says on August 5th at approximately 8:15 AM, a member of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped a white Saturn Vue for a traffic violation on US Highway 59 NB in the area of CR 315. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Jorge Gallegos of Alamo, TX. … Read more
The Bay City Police Department reminds that the Back to School Bash is set for the Bay City High School Cafeteria on Thursday, August 11th, at 10 a.m. They’ll offer free school supplies, backpacks, health screenings, haircuts, vaccines, dental screenings, physicals, and fun games and prizes.
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has rejected the state’s application to extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Texastribune.com says the agency offered no immediate reason for the rejection. The Governor said the decision risks the lives and health of Texas women and their babies.
The City of Bay City has a council workshop set for Tuesday, August 9th, at 4 p.m. The regular city council meeting is planned for the same day at 6 p.m. You can get details online.
The City of El Campo City Council has a meeting set for Monday August 8th at 6 p.m. The agenda is up online. Councilmembers will consider a record tax vote, health plan annual renewal, the public works materials bids, and a Juneteenth holiday. They’ll also consider the city development corporation – Approval of funding for … Read more
We now know who will be the next superintendent of the Bay City Independent School District. The Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Dwight McHazlett Jr. as the superintendent this week. He replaces Bay City Superintendent Dr. Marshall Scott the third, who’s been at the helm of the district for five years.