News Staff The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Seadrift. The man has been identified as Dr. Glenn Ihde from Bay City, he was 56 years old. The woman was Arcilia Cisneros from Houston and was 50 years old. The crash happened on Monday night … Read more
A new video has surfaced from El Campo High School, this time capturing a physical altercation in the girls’ locker room. Police are now investigating this incident along with a previously discovered cell phone recording from inside the high school auditorium’s dressing room. No charges have been filed in either case yet. The fight video … Read more
In a scary incident last Thursday, a man in the Lakeview area caused El Campo Middle School to go on lockdown while trying to sight in his rifle. School Resource Officer Kendrick Matula heard multiple shots and took quick action to ensure the safety of the students by locking down the school. After investigating, authorities … Read more
A brand new senior community living complex is on its way to Bay City. According to officials, the construction site has already been established on Merlin Street and Avenue H, right across from the old Matagorda General Hospital. This complex will feature six, two-bedroom homes designed specifically for senior citizens. The Southeast Texas Housing Finance … Read more
El Campo ISD is searching for a new head football coach and athletic director after Chad Worrell announced he will not return for the next season. Worrell will instead take the same position at Burleson High School, which is closer to his family. Despite only being at El Campo for two seasons, Worrell led the … Read more
The Bay City Fire Marshall’s office has issued an urgent reminder on social media. Smoke alarms save lives, and having a working one in your home can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by 55%. They don’t require a lot of maintenance, but it’s essential to check them at least once a month … Read more
The Bay City Public Library has won the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association for the sixth consecutive year according to the Tribune. This award recognizes the value of libraries and the programs and services they offer to their communities. Bay City’s library director, Samantha Denbow, expressed her … Read more
Fort Bend county commissioners have heard proposals from a coalition of nonprofit agencies, and the Fort Bend chapter of the American Federation of Teachers to tackle the issues of homelessness and a teacher shortage. The nonprofit coalition asked the court to devote up to $13 million of unused federal American Recovery Act funds for a … Read more
Two suspects have been charged with murder of a 38-year-old man from Richmond, according to a press release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. On February 13th, deputies responded to a call in Richmond and found Blake Ingram dead with a gunshot wound. After investigating, detectives identified 18-year-old Osmar Pereira and a juvenile as … Read more
Officials at El Campo High School are investigating after a hidden camera was discovered in the auditorium dressing room last week. The camera captured up to four girls changing and district officials say that the male responsible has been identified. Police have not yet decided what criminal charges, if any, will be made. One of … Read more