News Staff A Conroe man caused a police chase in Bay City after trying to use a counterfeit bill at a business on 7th Street on July 21st. Officers found 40-year-old Robert Gruber nearby, but he took off on foot. After a chase involving multiple officers, Gruber resisted arrest, injuring two officers during the struggle. He was … Read more
In El Campo, developer Joseph Bramante assured City Council that Creekside Ranch will be a high-end apartment and townhome project, not low-income housing. A public notice last month caused confusion by mentioning a federal program, but Bramante clarified average rents will be around $1,478. He apologized for the scare and emphasized the project targets above-average … Read more
Bay City is honoring the life of longtime Fire Chief Randy Frontz, who passed away at 68 after 45 years of service. Frontz spent three decades leading the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, known for securing vital equipment and protecting the community. A funeral procession through town drew residents waving flags in tribute. City offices … Read more
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