Tree House Furniture is hosting the Blessing Cup’s Trim-a-tree fundraiser until Friday December 15th. They’re accepting food donations and funds to buy frozen food. On the final day, there’ll be photos with the Grinch and Mrs. Claus, free drinks, and pastries for sale. Santa can’t make it because he’s too busy.
On Wednesday night, five fires were intentionally set in an abandoned building in Bay City. The fire department extinguished the fires, causing no injuries but $5,000 in damages. The building, under renovation by a new owner, is now part of an arson investigation. People with information are urged to contact the Fire Marshal.
Saturday night, a man was arrested and charged with the death of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina in Edna. The police, along with Texas Rangers, arrested Rafae Romero. Edna Police Chief Rick Boone is confident Romero is responsible, stating they received a confession. Romero, a 23-year-old undocumented migrant from Mexico, was charged with murder. Lizbeth was found … Read more
Bay City ISD and the YMCA have teamed up to offer after-school programs for Pre-K through 5th-grade kids. Registration began Monday.The cost is $60 registration fee per child and a weekly rate of $60. The partnership aims to give students access to various resources like physical activities, academic support, and personal growth opportunities.
El Campo Police are currently investigating a missing person case involving Johnathon Manzano. If you have any information about his whereabouts, urgently reach out to the police at 979-543-5311. You can find a photo of him on the police department’s social media page. Assist if you can.
Joycelyn Henderson, a former Citizen of the Year in El Campo, passed away at 101. Born in Australia, she met her husband, Paul Henderson, during World War II while working as a dental assistant. They moved to the U.S. in 1945. Henderson was deeply involved in her community and was honored as El Campo’s Most … Read more
Wharton County has plans to boost cybersecurity by summer. They’re set to discuss joining the 2024 Cybersecurity Training by Texas Association of Counties at this morning’s meeting. The aim is to train all county staff by June 14 of next year.
Caleb Joshua Moreno of El Campo, known for his social media news site, was arrested for sexual assault of a minor. He faces multiple charges, including online solicitation and harboring a runaway child. Additional charges could lead to a life sentence. His total bond is $515,000.
A former El Campo police sergeant, Freddie Douglas, was arrested for a serious offense by Manvel Police and Texas Rangers. Limited details are available, but the alleged incident occurred on Nov. 8. Douglas, 43, surrendered peacefully at the El Campo Police Department. The arrest doesn’t involve El Campo, Wharton County, or related to Douglas’s on-duty … Read more
Great news, El Campo residents. You can now catch all the action from the City of El Campo’s public meetings as they happen, thanks to its new live streaming on YouTube. Whether you’re passionate about local issues or just curious, this is your chance to virtually witness the discussions, decisions, and developments that shape your … Read more