News Staff Former Bay City Police Chief Robert Lister says “he could no longer continue to work with someone that lacked respect and integrity” and that was why he tendered his resignation from the department on September. 23rd. in a statement Lister wrote – It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Bay … Read more
An El Campo toddler suffered head and neck injuries in a tractor accident and faces potential brain surgery. Ripp Ryan Macek enjoys playing outside with his toys and family — which unfortunately led to tragedy last weekend, roughly three miles east of Danevang. Ripp was partially run over and hit by the tractor tire. Ripp … Read more
With a large turnout likely for the upcoming midterm elections, alternate voting arrangements are available for some as the registration deadline nears. Texas requires voters to register in their county 30 days before the election, so for the November. 8th election, the registration deadline is October 11th in person or postmarked if returning it by … Read more
Nature sparing Texas the wrath of Hurricane Ian doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet. Passing the peak of hurricane season Sept. 10th still leaves about two months before hurricane season ends on November 30th. Keeping prepared for a storm involves keeping fresh water and nonperishable food ready, keeping batteries for radios and flashlights … Read more
The Day of the Dead Festival’s temporary T-A-B-C permit was unanimously approved at Commissioner’s Court for the Nov. 5 event. Darve Smith, the new Bay City Tourism Manager says there would be a beer garden and that this is a continuing annual event tradition. Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald said the festival “is a good … Read more
El Campo Ricebird senior Rueben Owens II earned Player Of The Week honors for his play in the Ricebirds’ 45-35 win over Navasota in week five, last Friday night on the road. Owens carried the ball 37 times and scored five touchdowns, rushing the ball for 353 yards. He had touchdown runs of 75 yards, … Read more
The Victoria Police Department is partnering with the Victoria College men’s basketball team to host its first “Midnight Basketball,” a free mini basketball camp, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Victoria Youth Complex Basketball Court to continue building relationships between VPD officers and Victoria’s youth. Members of the Victoria Police Department and the Victoria College men’s … Read more
A 17-year-old Wallis man, who was certified as an adult on Monday now sits in the Wharton County jail facing a capital murder charge. James Eli Gutierrez stands accused of shooting to death his mother and stepfather while they were sleeping. 34 year old John Vasquez Jr. and 35 year old Blanca Vasquez, were found … Read more
Wharton Volunteer Fire Department firefighters put out a pickup truck that was on fire at Bucee’s Sunday afternoon. The driver from Houston was getting gas when he noticed flames and moved the vehicle as far away from the pumps as he could. There were no injuries and no damage to the gas pumps.
El Campo’s proposed utility fee hike was approved 6-1 during Monday’s council session over District 2 Councilwoman Gloria Harris’ heated objection, saying “We call citizens to give us input, but then we don’t listen to them … We have an obligation to listen to them.” She, however, did not vote against the measure. District 1 … Read more