News Staff In El Campo, a heartbreaking tragedy has led to a high-stakes trial. Angel Nicole Castro, a 30-year-old babysitter, is charged with the ’21 death of 19-month-old Roselynn Coates, a Louisiana toddler who fell from kitchen cabinets while under Castro’s care. After hitting her head on a toy, the child suffered fatal internal injuries. Castro, with … Read more
In Wharton County, a new state law bans students from using phones, smartwatches, and tablets during school hours to curb distractions and cyberbullying. Local schools are adapting differently. El Campo ISD requires devices stay off and in backpacks, with confiscation for violations. Louise ISD uses warnings, detention, and suspension for repeated offenses. Boling ISD adds … Read more
In East Bernard, a serious crash on Highway 60 near FM 2919 left two drivers hurt Thursday morning. A Kendleton man driving a Jeep tried passing another car but slammed head-on into a Ford F-350 driven by a local. The Jeep driver was airlifted to Houston’s Memorial Hermann Hospital with severe injuries. The East Bernard … Read more
Last Thursday morning, a routine traffic stop in Bay City took a surprising turn. Fire Marshal Daniel Shook, working as a patrol officer, stopped 48-year-old local Rossana White on Avenue F for a traffic violation. White bolted from her car into a nearby store, but Shook quickly caught her. A search revealed illegal drugs in … Read more
Also on the Bay City crime beatm, police were dispatched to a reported robbery that had taken place in the 1000 block of Avenue G on Thursday. The police department says that it was determined that an owner of a food truck had just arrived to work when an unknown black male wearing a hoodie … Read more
A traffic stop has led to a drug and weapon arrest in Bay City. According to a Facebook post from the Bay City police Department, officer Cody Jansen conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Helen STreet. After observing probable cause, he and other officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found … Read more
Tragedy in Lavaca County, where two people have been killed in a crash on Highway 90. It happened on Friday just after 6 in the morning. Authorities say 55 year old Gregory James Dartez was driving about three miles east of Hallettsville when another driver crossed the center line and collided with him nearly head … Read more
Wharton County Junior College is gearing up for Fall ’25 with free “One-Stop Apply & Register” events across all campuses—Wharton, Richmond, Sugar Land, and Bay City. Students can get help with advising, financial aid, class registration, TSI testing, and more. No pre-registration is needed, and Spanish-speaking staff will be available. Attendees should bring a photo … Read more
Bay City’s annual Shop With a Cop fundraiser brought island vibes and a strong community turnout. Hosted with a Hawaiian theme, the event raised money for underprivileged kids to shop with local officers this Christmas and for scholarships supporting college and trade school students. Agencies from across Matagorda County, including Bay City Police and Texas … Read more
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wharton will host its 101st annual Ice Cream Social this evening from 5 to 7 at 325 N. East Avenue. Locals can enjoy homemade ice cream, cakes, cookies, and sandwiches at no set price—donations support youth and outreach efforts. A silent auction by the St. Paul Quilters will feature handmade … Read more