News Staff An El Campo man, 51-year-old Raymond Allen Rodriguez, faces up to 10 years in prison after a Wharton County Grand Jury indicted him on four counts of violating a protective order. Police say Rodriguez repeatedly went to a Sue Street home between November and December despite court orders. This follows a prior stabbing incident there … Read more
Matagorda ISD and Van Vleck ISD were honored with the Billy E. Hibbs Safety Award for outstanding workplace safety. The recognition came during the recent TASA Midwinter Conference in Austin. Both local districts earned the award through strong safety programs that reduced injuries and workers’ compensation costs. Each received a $500 Annie Ozella Jones Scholarship … Read more
A two-year-old Wharton girl died last week after being taken to OakBend Medical Center with breathing trouble. She was later pronounced dead at Wharton Hospital. An autopsy is underway by Fort Bend County officials. Wharton Police are treating it as an unattended death but say it’s not criminal at this time. The child wasn’t brought … Read more
On Thursday, April 24th, from 1 to 4 PM, the Palacios Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Day. Community members are encouraged to bring their unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications to be properly disposed of. This event, taking place at 315 Henderson Ave, provides a safe way to clear out old medications … Read more
Bay City’s annual EGG-Stravaganza is happening Friday, from noon to 3 p.m. at Le Tulle Park. Over 18,000 plastic eggs filled with treats will be scattered throughout the park for kids up to age 10. The event is free, with inflatable games, a photo op with the Easter Bunny, and food trucks for snacks. The … Read more
Bay City’s Mayor Robert K. Nelson addressed community concerns on social media about the upcoming election and proposed Charter Amendments. He emphasized that while opinions may differ, some information circulating is incomplete or inaccurate. Nelson explained that the amendments were thoroughly discussed and approved by City Council for voter consideration, believing them to benefit the … Read more
In Wharton, Phase 1 of the Colorado River levee is set to finish by late September, despite 84 days lost to bad weather. City officials and Army engineers updated westside residents recently at Just Do It Now. The levee runs from behind Buc-ee’s on U.S. 59 to Dinosaur Park. Two retention ponds will help hold … Read more
This week, Bay City is honoring its unsung heroes—911 dispatchers and call takers—as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, through this Saturday. These behind-the-scenes professionals work around the clock, guiding residents through emergencies and keeping local police, fire, and EMS teams informed and safe. They handle stressful situations with calm and care, even on … Read more
Early Sunday morning in Bay City, around 12:30 AM, police responded to gunfire on the 2700 block of Cottonwood. Witnesses said 18-year-old Zeferino Vargas was kicked out of a party and then opened fire outside. Officers found 11 shell casings, two vehicles hit, and bullets inside a nearby home. Vargas resisted arrest, tried grabbing a … Read more
An early morning fire gutted a vacant home and garage on East Watt Street in northeast El Campo last week. Firefighters arrived to find the 1948-built structure in flames. With no power or water service, officials say no one should’ve been inside. The fire spread quickly due to heavy clutter and old wood. No injuries … Read more