Bay City ISD hosting job fair

The Bay City ISD is hosting a job fair tomorrow, for all open positions in the district. Baycitytribune.com says the job fair is from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday at the Bay City High School, at 400 7th street. The job fair will including professional and non-professional positions that are open in the district.

Gas prices keep falling

It’s costing you a lot less at the gas pump lately. Gasbuddy.com puts the statewide average price for gas today at $3.82 a gallon, which is down 17 cents in the last week and it’s off more than 70 cents a gallon in the last month. In El Campo, you can find gas prices as … Read more

Show your Ricebird Pride

The El Campo School District says – ready to show your Ricebird Pride? Northside Elementary is selling personalized Ricebird water bottles. Use the attached form or link below to place your order. All orders are due by August 31st, and proceeds will fund school shirts and incentives for all students. These are great for students … Read more

Get ready for Back to School

The El Campo School District reminds, the first day of the 22-23 school year is August 10th. However, beginning this Tuesday, July 26, 2022, all returning and new students’ Back to School forms will be available online to complete electronically! No More Back to School Paper Packets!! You can get more information online, by starting … Read more

Houses burn in wildfires

At least 21 homes have been destroyed because of a couple of wildfires in North Texas. The Associated Press says the Chalk Mountain Fire near Glen Rose destroyed 16 homes and damaged five others. It burned around 10 square miles as of midday Wednesday. As of Wednesday that fire was 10 percent contained. The fire … Read more

Wildfires burning

A wildfire burning in north Texas continues to burn and grow. The AP said the Chalk Mountain Fire, burning about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, had burned 6,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon. The fire started Monday afternoon. A dozen structures had been lost by Tuesday afternoon. Crews also were working a wildifre around Possum … Read more

Police remind of vehicle safety

A reminder from the Bay City Police Department: Lock it or Lose It, when it comes to your vehicle. Make sure you Be Smart and Stay Safe, and always keep your valuables out of sight or in the trunk. Never leave valuables in unattended vehicles. Always lock your vehicle. And notify police of any suspicious … Read more

Scholarship awarded

The El Campo ISD says Cambrie Priesmeyer was awarded the Welch Foundation Scholarship through the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. She will receive $20,000 dollars for her college career at the University of Texas in Austin. Cambrie has received this scholarship for her participation in UIL events throughout her time in high school.