News Staff El Campo’s Robert Pavon, a rising senior and defensive lineman, made waves statewide after squatting 700 pounds in the Ricebirds’ weight room. The jaw-dropping lift was posted online, shared by head coach Travis Reeve, and picked up by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. The video nears 10,000 views. Pavon, who had 28 tackles last season, will … Read more
Bay City Council has taken a major step toward building a new Public Safety Center. They plan to issue up to $10 million dollars in certificates of obligation to fund design, construction, and equipment. These will be repaid through property taxes and water system revenue. Legal notices will run in the Bay City Sentinel and … Read more
El Campo ISD is upgrading Ricebird Stadium with a new digital video scoreboard, replacing the aging model that’s been failing. Funded in part by a $150,000 donation from Prosperity Bank, the near $505 thousand dollar project will begin construction in July. The rest of the cost will be covered by advertising revenue. School officials say … Read more
The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority wrapped up its 22nd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest for Jackson County sixth graders. Students from Edna and Industrial ISDs submitted 177 posters promoting smart water use. Riley Scar of Edna and Zowie Gray of Industrial took top honors for their schools. LNRA praised the creativity and stressed the importance of … Read more
The Pilot Club of Wharton marks 50 years of community service today at the Wharton County Historical Museum. Founded in ’75, the club has dedicated itself to youth development, brain safety, and helping families in need. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting and honors past Texas District Governor Krista Spano. The Wharton … Read more
The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office urges drivers to be patient and careful around slow-moving farm equipment this planting season. Farmers often move tractors and other machinery between fields early morning or late afternoon to avoid heavy traffic. Juan Brits of Beyer Farms shared that near-accidents happen when drivers try to pass dangerously. The sheriff’s office … Read more
In El Campo last Sunday night, a 15-year-old boy allegedly attacked his elderly guardian with a wooden club near El Campo High School. The victim was hurt but not seriously. Police arrived after the boy had fled, later finding him at a nearby parking lot where he resisted arrest. He now faces several felony charges, … Read more
Last week, Matagorda’s veteran Don Simons was honored at Disney World’s daily Flag Retreat ceremony. Each day, Disney selects a veteran or service member visiting the park to participate in this patriotic event at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, where the American flag is respectfully lowered. The ceremony includes the Pledge of Allegiance and the national … Read more
The Port Lavaca Police Department is searching for a runaway juvenile from the local area. A photo has been shared online with parents’ permission to help identify the child. Authorities ask anyone with information to call the police at 361-552-3788 instead of posting on social media. Texas law makes it illegal to hide or help … Read more
Van Vleck senior Wade Hutson will represent the Leopards in the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on June 3rd at St. Thomas High School. The standout catcher, who was named District 24-3A Defensive MVP, will play in the 2A-4A game at 1 p.m. Hutson helped lead Van Vleck to its best season since … Read more