News Staff Wharton County has launched a free tool to help homeowners guard against property fraud. PropertyCheck, approved by commissioners in January, alerts residents when official documents are filed on their property. The service is now live. While no cases have been reported locally, nearby Harris County has seen major fraud schemes, with scammers stealing homes and … Read more
Senior Citizens Day at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds brought local seniors together recently for a lively afternoon of fun, food, and friendship. Guests from area nursing homes received welcome gifts like blankets and mugs before enjoying live country music and iced tea. A catered meal kept spirits high as seniors and caregivers bonded over laughter … Read more
Bay City residents can now file simple police reports online, saving time and resources for both the public and law enforcement. The Bay City Police Department launched the system to improve efficiency and better allocate personnel. Residents can report incidents like harassment, identity theft, and criminal mischief through the secure LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions platform. Chief … Read more
A 53-year-old El Campo woman, Lorene Everne Baylor, was found dead last Monday evening in the parking lot of El Campo Memorial Hospital. Her family had been searching for her after she left home at 2:40 p.m., saying she would be right back. Baylor had visited the ER twice over the weekend for pain but … Read more
A chemical leak at the Röhm USA facility in Matagorda County injured multiple workers Friday afternoon after a valve failure in a brine cooler released ammonia into the plant and air. Ten workers were hospitalized, one by helicopter, while others received precautionary treatment on-site. Emergency systems activated as designed, preventing further risk. Officials confirmed there … Read more
President Trump’s plans to unleash American energy have received the support of the Houston based Consumer Energy Alliance. President David Holt told Bay and Beyond Broadcasting that the removing of barriers and mandates should lead to lower energy prices, more reliable power, and greater national independence, while boosting the energy economy in regions such as … Read more
Bay City’s Camryn Garcia is headed to state after placing second in the 198-pound class at the Class 4A Region 4 powerlifting meet. She lifted a total of 885 pounds, earning five of Bay City’s six team points. Rachel Castillo took fifth in the 148-pound class with a 735-pound total. Meanwhile, Palacios dominated the Class … Read more
El Campo City Council voted unanimously to restore funding for the Chamber of Commerce, but concerns were raised about how the money will be used. Councilman John Hancock Jr. questioned why 35% of the $54,000 in hotel/motel tax funds could go toward operations. City officials clarified that state law allows it, though Hancock called the … Read more
El Campo Middle School has been named a Texas School to Watch, a top honor recognizing excellence in academics, student support, and leadership. The school was celebrated in Austin at the Making Middle School Matter Symposium and will receive national recognition in Washington, D.C., this June. Principal Sandy Fellers credits the dedicated staff for their … Read more
Matagorda County is close to fully recovering from a cyberattack that hit two months ago. In January, hackers used ransomware to lock county files, forcing officials to declare a disaster. The final computers are being installed, but some services remain delayed due to a backlog. Essential functions are operating, and officials expect full restoration within … Read more