Sponsors are backing the Bay City Junior Service League’s annual Charity Ball on February 3rd. This event is a vital fundraiser for the league, benefiting worthy organizations in Matagorda County. Thanks to corporate sponsors like 7J Ranch, Bay City Abstract and Title Co., and others, the league can make a significant impact in their community. … Read more
El Campo High School’s pep rally on Friday morning was filled with excitement as senior Drake Resendez clinched the coveted title of 2023 homecoming king. Despite suffering an injury earlier this football season, Resendez, who played for the Ricebirds, received this prestigious honor. His proud parents are Adam Resendez and La’chelle Yount. Adding to the … Read more
In the first two games, the Ricebirds struggled, going 0-2 with just 14 points. But since star senior Oliver Miles returned, they’re on fire, beating C.C. Veterans Memorial, Wharton, and Navasota. Miles, a Texas Tech commit, shines with a 61% completion rate and 128 rushing yards per game, including a 70-yard rush. Ja’Kwaun Hudlin adds … Read more
The Bay City Police Department and Bay City Public Library are partnering for National Night Out, fostering camaraderie between the public and law enforcement. Starting at 5 p.m. on October 3rd at the library, the event will feature family-friendly activities, including chalk art, games, and booths from local organizations. A highlight is the Great Silly … Read more
Harmful algal blooms have invaded the Gulf Coast, from Galveston to Brazoria County, and are spreading southwest due to ocean currents. Matagorda County should expect potential Red Tide impacts, warns Bryan Frazier, Brazoria County’s Parks Director. These blooms release toxins, leading to fish kills and harming marine life. Dead fish have been reported along the … Read more
A Boling man, Ryan Cruz Reyes, is the latest suspect arrested in the theft of holy items from St. Robert’s Catholic Church in El Campo. The investigation is ongoing, and there may be more arrests. The stolen church tabernacle and sacred items were found damaged in a field. It seems the thieves had hoped for … Read more
Wharton County has experienced a larger-than-usual cricket emergence following recent rainstorms. These insects appear after long periods of drought, mate, and die off. Crickets tend to swarm in dry springs and summers, with the most significant numbers in August and September after a summer drought breaks. While they won’t breed indoors, they can damage clothing … Read more
Edna ISD recently bought land for a new sports complex, sparking a bond proposal. The complex offers control over athletic facilities, extra parking for big events, and safety improvements. The bond is solely for capital improvements, not salaries. Edna ISD already excels in career and technical programs. Property values and construction costs are factors, but … Read more
A 30-year-old man, Nabeel Ahmed, has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 murder in Needville. Ahmed was convicted of murdering an acquaintance after a night of drinking and arguing. He intentionally ran the victim over with his truck, then fled, even bragging about it on social media. During the trial, evidence of … Read more
Wharton County has lifted its outdoor burning ban, but don’t start any fires just yet, especially if you’re in El Campo or Wharton city limits. Recent heavy rains moved the area out of wildfire danger on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index. Be cautious; the grass isn’t fully recovered. Rural residents should use screened barrels for burning … Read more