A 61-year-old Palacios man was arrested Monday night after a high-speed chase through Matagorda County, sparked by the theft of eight ribeye steaks from a Bay City Walmart. Officers responded around 6 p.m. and pursued Timothy Wright in a white Nissan Frontier after he fled. The chase reached speeds of 100 mph, ran through fields, … Read more
Brazoria County started tornado debris cleanup on Monday following the Dec. 28th EF-2 tornado that left an 8.78-mile path of destruction, killed one person, and injured several. Residents were asked to sort debris into categories—appliances, vegetative waste, and construction materials—and place it by the roadside without blocking ditches. Appliances will be collected separately on a … Read more
A fire broke out last week at an apartment complex on Cornwall Drive in Victoria, prompting a swift response from firefighters and first responders. The blaze was contained to one unit and quickly extinguished, but smoke damage affected several residents. Four people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. All residents were evacuated, … Read more
A beach project in Matagorda aimed at easing traffic congestion has gained attention across Texas. Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum, with grant funds, secured approval to place heavy haul mats over 300 feet of sandy beach entrance during unfavorable conditions. The plan, tested in spring of ’23, received over $130,000 through the Coastal Management Program. … Read more
El Campo’s political season kicked off last Wednesday as the filing period opens for four district council seats. Incumbents include Steve Ward (District 1), Tom Coblentz (District 2), David Hodges (District 3), and John Hancock Jr. (District 4). Low voter turnout marked the ’23 election, with only 411 of 4,606 registered voters casting ballots across … Read more
El Campo police responded to gunfire Friday night in the 800 block of East Jackson, where no injuries were reported. Based on witness statements, they stopped 33-year-old Kimberly Poindexter of Eagle Lake at a nearby intersection. Officers found narcotics, including 20 suspected Adderall pills, and a .45 caliber Glock in her car, though no ammunition … Read more
Bay City Library is hosting its first Winter Reading Challenge, featuring Pokémon characters. The challenge encourages patrons to read for 16 hours to win prizes, ending on January 31st. Communications and Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow hopes the challenge boosts literacy among all ages. Children’s Specialist Pamela Burrell highlights the educational benefits. The event wraps … Read more
In Wharton, Daveon Marqui Allen, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on Friday and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. This replaces his original life sentence for the November of ’21 murder of Larry Joe Guerra. A new trial was granted due to ineffective legal representation. Allen’s lawyer praised the decision, while the prosecutor … Read more
Six years after Tamira Jean Stone, a 33-year-old mother of three from Wadsworth, was found dead in her car on New Year’s Eve, her family continues to seek answers. On December 30 of ’18, Stone went missing. Her body was discovered the next day in her car on FM 521. The cause of her death … Read more
A new Texas law aims to keep children out of the court system by identifying at-risk youth and planning to prevent future offenses. Matagorda County has already been using these diversion tactics for a long time. The law required every court in the state to have a youth diversion plan in place by the end … Read more