News Staff Matagorda County Commissioners are actively working to attract a steel piping manufacturer to expand in their area. They have designated a reinvestment zone and scheduled a public hearing to discuss a possible tax abatement agreement. The zone, located between Bay City and Van Vleck, is already home to the Tenaris facility, a leading manufacturer of … Read more
Officials in El Campo are warning about increasing dangers and damages due to the scorching heat. Outdoor burning is now illegal, and starting today a ban will be enforced in rural Wharton County. The extreme heat has led to pavement melting in El Campo, raising concerns about damage from heavy vehicles. Additionally, as moisture evaporates … Read more
Two customers injured in a flash fire inside a recreational vehicle at Fun Town RV have filed a $50 million civil suit. The incident occurred on May 14th in Wharton when propane ignited inside a display RV unit, injuring one worker and two customers. The fire seemed to originate from the kitchen area due to … Read more
Get ready for a blast from the past! The Stroman class of ’73 is revving up for their big 5-0 reunion. After 18 months of planning, the stage is set for an epic gathering. With an estimated attendance of 60 classmates and 120 attendees in total, this event is bound to be a showstopper! Gerald … Read more
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on Owl Hollow Drive in the Briarwood Crossing Subdivision. A 16-year-old was fatally shot by two suspects who then fled the scene. Detectives are actively investigating the incident, but limited information is currently available. The victim’s family reported that the suspects approached their … Read more
Over the weekend, a man named Nelson Aguilar was found dead in his front yard on North Cameron Street. Victoria police received a call from a concerned neighbor around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Despite the efforts of emergency workers, Aguilar could not be saved. Police believe that his death was not the result of foul … Read more
The El Campo Police Department urges residents, especially parents, to use gun locks for safe firearm storage. According to the National Children’s Hospital, about 1,300 children under 18 lose their lives to shootings annually. Tragically, boys are the majority of victims, often unintentionally shot by a family member or friend, especially a brother. Protect your … Read more
Mary Lynn Mosier Flores has been appointed as the new principal of Bay City High School, replacing Estela Reyes. Reyes had been with the district since 2005 and has accepted a position at a different district. Mosier Flores joined Bay City High School in 2014 as an English teacher, bringing with her 15 years of … Read more
The Knights of Columbus Council 2490 in El Campo celebrated their 100th anniversary, a remarkable achievement shared by only 44 out of 747 councils in Texas. This council has around 420 members, with 17 serving for over 60 years. They have had seven families honored as the State Family of the Year, and one of … Read more
El Campo ISD are now prepared to have armed school guardians on their campuses starting this school year. During today’s session, trustees will receive an update on the guardian program, which allows selected trained staff to carry firearms. The screening process for applicants has been completed, and the district has collaborated with Strategos to provide … Read more