News Staff Bay City Police Department is on a mission to keep our community safe. They’re offering a fantastic service for our citizens – a drug disposal program. Properly disposing of unused medications and drugs helps protect kids and Bay City’s water systems. No need to worry about questions, just swing by 2201 Ave H, Bay City, … Read more
Bay City Parks and Recreation’s Riverside Park Community Tree Give Away received recognition in the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Water WISE Awards Program. The program celebrates innovative projects, like the action by Scenic Texas and Bay City Parks and Recreation, which gave away 2,000 trees to residents as part of the One Million Trees Across Texas … Read more
On Monday night, a semi-truck carrying corn caught fire on Hwy. 71 near U.S. 59, but thankfully no one was injured. Fire officials believe a mechanical failure, possibly related to the rear brakes, caused the blaze, which seemed to originate close to the rear axle. The truck was traveling from Palacios to Houston when the … Read more
In Matagorda County, Judge Bobby Seiferman and the commissioners are working hard to secure funding and combat human trafficking and drug smuggling from Mexico. They’ve signed a Declaration of Disaster due to the rising border-related crimes, including illegal immigration and sex trafficking. Judge Seiferman emphasizes the urgency of the situation for public safety and hopes … Read more
Wharton County’s cotton harvest is coming up, but the heat and drought stress are causing problems for the crops. Dryland crops are suffering the most. This year, cotton acres in the county decreased by 36% compared to last year due to the challenging conditions. The heat and lack of moisture are taking a toll on … Read more
A Matagorda County jailer has been indicted by the Grand Jury after an investigation by the Texas Rangers. The jailer, Brianna Delarosa, aged 29, faces a charge of official oppression, a Class A misdemeanor. She was released on a $15,000 bond. Lieutenant James Orr from the Sheriff’s Office confirmed an ongoing investigation into the allegations … Read more
In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old Victoria man, Kraig Thomas Wilkinson, was apprehended on Monday by the vigilant officers of the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. He was accused of deliberately causing harm to a defenseless child, elderly, or disabled individual. The arrest took place around 3:35 p.m., and Wilkinson was immediately booked into the Victoria … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office was called to a Burglary in Progress on County Road 360 early Tuesday morning. The victim reported stolen 4-wheelers and an attempted break-in through a window. Deputies swiftly responded, recovering all stolen items and apprehending eight suspects. Charges include Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Burglary of a Building, Unlawful Carrying … Read more
Great news for El Campo residents! Officials are urging people to keep shopping to avoid a tax hike. The July sales tax rebate hit a record $612,674, up 25.85% from last year. These funds will help make up for earlier shortfalls and might even allow the city to purchase equipment initially removed from next year’s … Read more
A $3.6 million dollar effort to turn 7.9 miles of U.S. 59 between Wharton and El Campo into I-69 was approved in Congress. This is a big win for Wharton, El Campo, and Wharton County. The executive director of the City Development Corporation of El Campo expressed excitement about the county-wide partnerships and their objective … Read more