News Staff Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the grand opening of East Penn Manufacturing Company’s new battery finishing and distribution center during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility in Temple. East Penn Manufacturing’s finishing and distribution center will bring more than $106 million in capital investment and over 260 new jobs to Temple and the surrounding area. … Read more
Bay City Police need help identifying a suspect in a theft case. They’ve put his picture up on their Facebook page. If you know him contact Detective Chris Cunningham at 979-323-1191.
The Bay City police department needs help to identify suspects in a couple of cases. Pictures are up on their facebook page. One suspect was involved in a Criminal Mischief that occurred on August 9, 2022, at the Dollar General in Van Vleck. The other is a suspect in a burglary motor vehicle and credit … Read more
The El Campo ISD says the accountability ratings are in. The ratings are based on performance on state standardized tests; graduation rates; and college, career, and military readiness outcomes. The ratings examine student achievement, school progress, and whether districts and campuses are closing achievement gaps among various student groups. The El Campo ISD is at … Read more
Quick Reminder from the Bay City ISD… Is your student planning to ride the bus this year? Please make sure that your student is registered for Student Bus Transportation! Use the link on Facebook to register your student!
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says On Saturday, July 30, 2022, between the timeframe of 10:33 p.m. and 10:42 p.m. a 2017 DT8 Dump Trailer was stolen from the Hungerford Growers Gin. The photos shown on Facebook are of the suspect vehicle that committed the theft. The vehicle left the scene going North on Highway … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says On Friday, July 15, 2022, at approximately 2:15 a.m. a 2021 Grand Design Transcend Xplor 221 camper was stolen from the front parking lot area of R&M Firearms in El Campo. There’s a video up on Facebook, and it is that of the suspect vehicle leaving the scene. The … Read more
El Campo ISD says It’s not too late to purchase season tickets for the Ricebird Football Season!! If you would still like to purchase season tickets for the Varsity Football games, please contact Carrie Hibbs at 979-543-1867 or chibbs@ricebirds.net. The tickets are $30 per seat.
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office says On 08/11/2022 shortly after 8:00 AM, a member of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit attempted to stop a white Ford F-250 for an unsafe lane change on U. S. 59 North in the area of Hillje. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop, and a … Read more
The El Campo ISD says don’t forget to order your personalized water bottle from Northside Elementary using the link below. All orders are due by August 31st, and proceeds will fund school shirts and incentives for all students.