News Staff Police say a recent high-speed chase in El Campo helped crack a major mail theft case now under federal investigation. Officers tried to stop a car for broken tail lights, but the driver sped off, hitting more than 70 miles an hour through city streets before being caught on Avenue I. Inside, police found meth, … Read more
Wharton High School is celebrating strong performances in the pool after the Tigers swim team made waves at the District 12-4A meet in El Campo. Two standout swimmers, Xyrus Zarate and Aron Santes, punched their tickets to the regional competition set for this weekend at Lamar High School. Zarate took second in the 200-yard freestyle … Read more
Victoria County officials are back to the drawing board after their top choice to replace Elections Administrator Margetta Hill turned down the job. Hill, who has led the county’s elections office for years, was expected to retire next month. But with the March primary just weeks away, Hill says she’s willing to stay on through … Read more
Power crews were busy across the Crossroads Monday as scattered outages hit parts of Port Lavaca and Bay City. Nearly 2,300 customers in Port Lavaca lost power, mainly around Virginia Street, Lynn Bayou, and stretches near U.S. 35. Bay City also saw close to 2,000 customers in the dark earlier, but restoration crews quickly reduced … Read more
El Campo war hero Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez is helping shine a national spotlight on Texas history. The late Vietnam veteran’s story is one of 15 featured at the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, just named the best new museum in the country by USA Today. Benavidez earned the Medal of Honor … Read more
El Campo is gearing up to host one of Texas’ 15 Governor’s Small Business Summits this year—a major win for local entrepreneurs. Set for October 15th, the event will connect small business owners and startups with state and federal experts. The City Development Corporation and El Campo Chamber say the summit will bring business leaders … Read more
Families are being reminded to keep up with their children’s regular checkups and vaccinations amid changes to federal health guidance. Doctors at Jackson County Medical Clinic in Edna say they’ll continue following evidence-based recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrician Dr. Deepinder Judge says vaccines remain safe, effective, and vital for preventing serious diseases. … Read more
Texas could become the first state to require Bible readings in public schools. The State Board of Education is reviewing a plan that would add 11 Bible passages to English classes from kindergarten through 12th grade starting in August. The readings—like Psalm 23, the Beatitudes, and David and Goliath—would be taught as literature. The proposal … Read more
Bay City families, get ready for a wild Easter weekend. The Easter Bunny will go rogue—spreading 18,000 eggs across Le Tulle Park before the big EGGS-Stravaganza. It all happens Good Friday, April 3rd, from noon to 3. Expect egg scrambles by age group, haystack hunts for little ones and kids with special needs, plus food … Read more
The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority is investing in the future, awarding $15,000 in scholarships to help local students continue their education. Thirteen $1,000 awards and one $2,000 Kay Frels Memorial Scholarship are available to graduating seniors and college students. Each of Jackson County’s school areas will share $4,000 in awards, with one scholarship set aside for … Read more