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Crews completed repairs needed after a major water main break in Bay City. The break happened near the 1300 block of 19th street, and was affecting the north quadrant of the city.

A wildfire burning in north Texas continues to burn and grow. The AP said the Chalk Mountain Fire, burning about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, had burned 6,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon. The fire started Monday afternoon. A dozen structures had been lost by Tuesday afternoon. Crews also were working a wildifre around Possum … Read more

A reminder from the Bay City Police Department: Lock it or Lose It, when it comes to your vehicle. Make sure you Be Smart and Stay Safe, and always keep your valuables out of sight or in the trunk. Never leave valuables in unattended vehicles. Always lock your vehicle. And notify police of any suspicious … Read more

The El Campo ISD says Cambrie Priesmeyer was awarded the Welch Foundation Scholarship through the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. She will receive $20,000 dollars for her college career at the University of Texas in Austin. Cambrie has received this scholarship for her participation in UIL events throughout her time in high school.

Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Critical fire danger and widespread drought conditions have resulted in multiple wildfires continuing to burn across Texas. According to the Texas … Read more

The El Campo School District is trying to figure out exactly how much money was taken from a school activity fund. Leader-News.com says more than $2500 is missing from the fund. The district tried to collect the funds without involving police, but couldn’t do that. The crime went unseen during the 2021 Ricebird football season. … Read more

El Campo ISD will be taking pictures for the Honorary Ricebird Athletic Pass on July 28, 2022 from 9 am – 12 pm at the ECISD Administration Office. This pass will allow anyone 65 or older free entrance to any home sporting event EXCEPT for the varsity football games. To qualify for the pass, a … Read more

Some residents in Texas are being asked to conserve water, amid a major heat wave and drought conditions. The North Texas Municipal Water District, which serves about 2 million people in northern Texas, has called for customers to reduce their water use immediately, especially for outdoor use, according to ABC News. On Saturday the company … Read more

The Bay City Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a theft at Bay City Walmart on June 17th, 2022. They’ve posted an updated picture of the suspect on the Bay City Police Department Facebook Page. The suspect was last seen leaving Wal Mart in a white four door vehicle. If you can … Read more

The El Campo Police Department has announced that a rescheduled blood drive is now set for August 8th, noon until 4:30 p.m. at 1011 West Loop in El Campo. Donors will get a free t-shirt and a coupon for a free pint of Blu Bell. You can sign up now. Visit www.CommitForLife.org. You can use … Read more