News Staff 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
Law enforcers recently uncovered a semi-truck equipped with fuel-stealing accessories. The truck was discovered by a Wharton County Sheriff’s deputy investigating a fuel theft attempt. Inside the truck, they found large plastic containers with hoses connected to the underbelly. The incident involved two semi-trucks, one with a distinct marking, and the drivers were trying to … Read more
Bay City has spent $100 grand from the American Rescue Plan Act grant to encrypt their police radios, putting an end to the days of listening to scanner traffic for patrol calls and detective work. The decision was made to protect patient privacy and ensure officer safety. Dan Shook, the Bay City Radio System Coordinator, … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is counting on your eagle eyes to crack a case! They’re on the hunt for a suspect linked to a theft at the District Courthouse. Head over to their social media page, where they’ve posted a snapshot of the person in question. If you’ve got any leads or insider info, … Read more
In sad news, the Bay City Police Department announces the passing of Communications Officer Scott Sherrill. He battled numerous health problems and passed away on Friday surrounded by loved ones. Scott was a valued member of the department, serving as a Patrol Officer, K9 Handler, Detective, and Communications Officer. He was a devoted husband, father, … Read more
The Victoria Fire Department is hosting a free event called Fire and Ice on July 21st at the Victoria Youth Sports Complex. Kids in third and fourth grades can learn about fire safety, first aid, and teamwork. The event has a maximum of 30 participants, so registration is required on the victoriatx.gov/fire website. Make sure … Read more
The former police chief of Eagle Lake plans to sue the city, claiming wrongful termination. He received his termination letter on June 14th after being suspended in March due to policy violations. Four violations were related to a police officer named Christopher Cannon, who was accused of being married to two women simultaneously. The chief … Read more
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance in a hit-and-run case where a pedestrian was killed in Colorado County. The incident took place in Eagle Lake on Highway 3013 near FM 1093. A preliminary investigation suggests that a man was struck by an SUV traveling northeast on Highway 3013. Unfortunately, the driver didn’t … Read more