News Staff El Campo man Jose Manuel De La Rosa is facing up to 6 months in jail and a $10,000 fine for shooting a refrigerator. The incident caused two schools to be locked down and put people in and near his home in danger. The police didn’t know what he had shot at when they arrived, … Read more
El Campo city officials are upset after a group of young vandals damaged Legacy Park just four days after it received repairs by Lower Colorado River Authority volunteers. Police are now looking for the four suspects who were caught on camera. The vandals kicked, broke, and tossed newly-painted boards throughout the maze and playground area. … Read more
Yashua Caesar, a 23-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated robbery for his involvement in a homicide case that took place in Bay City back in January. The victim, Jared Aplin, was found dead in a vehicle parked at an old elementary school. Two other individuals, Clarence Kimble Small and a 16-year-old, … Read more
Starting today, the El Campo Public Library will open polls for three of four city council district positions. Districts 1, 2, and 4 will have two candidates to choose from, while District 3 will not participate as the incumbent councilman, David Hodges, did not draw a challenger. Remember to bring a picture ID when you … Read more
The City of Victoria is on track with their goals for infrastructure repairs and community development. They create a new action agenda every few years to set specific goals in line with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The latest update for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 shows progress in projects like reconstructing Dairy Road … Read more
A mental health facility in Fort Bend County had to relocate one of their clients after neighbors reported the man defecating on their driveway. The incident occurred on March 17 when Aaron and Elizabeth Thomas discovered a pile on their driveway. Two days later, their front yard lights worth $1,500 were damaged, and their Ring … Read more
On the evening of April 12th, a disturbing incident took place at the Bay City Parks and Recreation City Field. A lady was assaulted by two unknown females while she had stopped at the field with her dog. The victim assumed the park would be a safe place for her to take a break, but … Read more
Shop with a Cop, an organization that helps local kids in Matagorda County, recently announced its scholarship awards. Started in 2013, the group provides school supplies and toys for kids during Christmas, and has been offering a scholarship program for the last few years. This year, the organization invested $30,000 in scholarships, distributed to all … Read more
The Ganado school board reviewed a complaint at a meeting Wednesday accusing a trustee, Jamie Bures, of being verbally abusive and intoxicated at district sports games. Ganado resident Josefina Rodriguez filed the complaint, stating that other board members were aware of Bures’ behavior but did not address it. According to documents related to the complaint, … Read more
If you’re looking to learn some new food preservation techniques – The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is hosting two workshops in Bay City on May 5th and May 12th. The first event, “Preserving the Bounty: Jams, Jellies and Pickles”, will be followed by “Preserving the Bounty: Tomatoes, Salsa and Vegetables”. Attendees will learn about water … Read more