News Staff A celebration turned into chaos at Pasadena Memorial High School when an 83-year-old man fired shots, injuring an Angleton High School band consultant. The shooting happened as the band wrapped up a competition where they had just won first place. The victim, shot in the shoulder, is recovering in a Houston hospital. No students were … Read more
Bay City police arrested a teen after a drive-by shooting on Baywood Drive late Sunday night, believed to have stemmed from an online gaming argument. Officers responded around 11:27 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported eight to ten gunshots. A home was hit, but no one inside was injured. Video footage helped police identify the … Read more
Boling junior Cheyanne Brooks hit a major milestone Tuesday night, scoring her 1,000th career point in a home game against Hitchcock. She nearly reached the mark in the previous game at Hempstead but waited to celebrate the moment with family and friends. Brooks, who needed 426 points this season to hit the milestone, wasted no … Read more
Matagorda County officials are working to restore systems after a recent ransomware attack locked files on county computers. IT staff shut down access to prevent further damage, but no services were hijacked, and no personal data appears compromised. County Judge Bobby Seiferman said full restoration could take two more weeks, with systems coming back online … Read more
Cleanup is underway at the site of a former agricultural warehouse in El Campo, destroyed in an August ’23 fire. Crews began dismantling debris ahead of a court-ordered deadline, aiming to clear the lot by today, except for four storage tanks. The city took legal action to ensure cleanup, with fines of $260 per day … Read more
The 15th annual Trivia Night in Jackson County is set for March 7th. The Eleanor Brackenridge Literary Club invites local teams to join the fun competition, aiming to raise scholarships for youth. Businesses, families, and organizations can form eight-person teams to compete. The event includes a silent auction and card raffle, with all proceeds supporting … Read more
Wharton County has $6.8 million in unclaimed funds for its residents. However, many haven’t claimed the money, which ranges from pennies to thousands. El Campo alone has just under $2.7 million divided among 33,418 parcels. County officials and local finance directors could claim small amounts. Residents can find out if they have unclaimed property by … Read more
A 15-year-old student from Bay City High School was arrested early Tuesday morning for a felony terroristic threat. A photo with threats against Bay City Jr. High and High School students circulated Monday night, prompting parents to alert local police. The threat targeted students on Tuesday during school hours. Bay City ISD emailed parents about … Read more
Casa Jalisco, a Mexican restaurant on N. Laurent St., managed to stay open Thursday despite an immigration raid that resulted in some employees being detained by ICE. A manager confirmed the raid happened earlier in the week and described the situation as frightening for the business and community. Meanwhile, two other local Mexican restaurants were … Read more
El Campo residents interested in running for District Council have nine days left to file for the 2025 General Election. Four district seats are open, and candidates must live in the district they wish to represent. The elected term runs from May of ’25 to May of ’27. Candidate packets are available at City Hall, … Read more