Man dies in apparent fall

A contractor tragically died in an apparent fall at the Formosa Plastics plant in Point Comfort. The incident took place on Friday morning and was confirmed by both a company spokesperson and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The contractor, who was performing work as a scaffold inspector through a contracted company, has not been publicly … Read more

Missing person alert

Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office need your help finding a missing person. Noel Aguilar Jr. is a Hispanic male, 5’11, 160 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on Barbara Drive on June 22nd wearing a red shirt, black shorts, and black flip flops. Aguilar has mental … Read more

Beef & Forage Advisory Committee

Attention ranchers and beef cattle enthusiasts! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Fort Bend County is looking for members to join their Beef & Forage Advisory Committee. Here’s the deal: there’s a recruitment social happening on July 19th at 11:30 am, taking place at La Casona Mexican Restaurant in Rosenberg. To secure your spot, make sure to RSVP. … Read more

Porch Pirates

In a Pecan Grove neighborhood, residents were frustrated as packages kept getting stolen from their porches. One resident, determined to fight back, set up decoy packages filled with diapers. The porch pirate took the bait, and the resident was ecstatic. Sugar Land police might have caught a break in the case, identifying a strong suspect … Read more

Jail employee arrested

A Jackson County jail employee has been arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The employee faces charges of violating civil rights and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody, which is a second-degree felony. The arrest followed an investigation by the Texas Rangers into an incident at the jail. The suspect’s … Read more

World’s longest recorded lightning strike

The Bay City Regional Airport made an incredible discovery – they detected the world’s longest recorded lightning flash, also known as a megaflash. The airport houses a lightning detection system that is part of Texas A&M’s research efforts. Airport Manager James Mason expressed excitement about their detection, mentioning that they are the southernmost system for … Read more

Fundraiser and car show

This Saturday, the Blessing Hotel and Coffee Shop is hosting its ninth annual fundraiser and car show. The event will feature a salsa and pickle contest, as well as a display of various old and new vehicles, including motorcycles. There will be vendors, a live band, and both loud and silent auctions throughout the day. … Read more

Little League Softball Championship

Starting this Friday and lasting through Monday, the Texas East Little League Softball Championship will once again take place in El Campo at Zlotnik Park.The President of El Campo Little League expressed gratitude for the continued opportunity to host the tournament, the chance to put El Campo on the map for visitors, and the positive … Read more

School supplies

Starting this August, parents of El Campo ISD students will be relieved from the burden of purchasing most school supplies. Thanks to a state grant, the district will cover the cost of items like pencils, pens, glue, scissors, and more.. Unlike previous years, ECISD will not be posting a school supply list this summer. Parents … Read more

100th birthday

Catherine Wright, lovingly called Aunt Honey, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Van Vleck Community Center. Mayor Robert Nelson honored her with a proclamation from Bay City, recognizing her remarkable life. Born in Wallis, Texas in 1923, Wright moved to Bay City at 12 years old. She attended school … Read more