A student at Kempner High School in Fort Bend ISD might be in trouble after a handgun was found in their backpack on Wednesday. The school administration discovered the firearm and the student was arrested. Luckily, the situation was resolved without any harm to the community. However, criminal charges are being pursued. We don’t know … Read more
El Campo residents don’t seem too interested in picking their city council representative, but they still have a chance to make their voice heard on Election Day this Saturday. So far, only around 300 people have voted in one of the three district races. It’s not clear why turnout has been so low. The polls … Read more
Starting June 11th, changes to how livestock medication is purchased will affect farmers and their animals. Over-the-counter antibiotics for both livestock and companion animals will now require a prescription, causing possible delays. This change follows a 2017 shift that made several animal feed and water antibiotics prescription-only. Producers with existing veterinary-client-patient relationships can purchase antibiotics … Read more
El Campo is on track for a major sidewalk project, thanks to a potential $2.8 million state grant. The project would expand sidewalks on several streets, including East Jackson and Railroad. The best part is the city might not have to pay the 20% grant match because of existing credits from other projects. This project … Read more
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to eight brave law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including El Campo Game Warden Justin Hurst, who was fatally shot by a poacher in March 2017. Although there were no local observances, you can find each officer’s name on the Wharton County Peace Officer’s … Read more
Chuck Young has been promoted to Chief of the Victoria Police Department due to his extensive experience as deputy chief and his over 40 years in law enforcement. City Manager Jesús Garza commended Young’s unique perspective on the job and his decades of experience at the much larger Dallas Police Department. Young, who takes on … Read more
A man from Bay City drove to Matagorda Regional Medical Center on Friday after shots were fired in the parking lot of a bar and restaurant. The shooting happened around 2 am, and when police arrived, they were told that someone had been shot. The Bay City Police Department do not have any updates on … Read more
Monday, Bay City High School and its students received two bomb threats. As soon as the Bay City Police Department was alerted, they quickly sent out Patrol and Investigative teams to ensure everyone’s safety. The BCPD is now assisting with the investigation to find out who is responsible for making these threats. If you have … Read more
Heads up from the El Campo Office of Emergency Management – National Hurricane Preparedness Week is in full swing until May 6. It’s always best to be prepared for any emergency, especially hurricanes. Here’s a short checklist of things to do before a storm hits: 1) Make a basic emergency plan, 2) Assemble an emergency … Read more
Late Sunday night, a man was shot and another injured after someone allegedly tried to steal their car in Fort Bend County. Deputies responded to a robbery call with injuries on Peroni Drive, close to Hubenak Elementary School. Upon arrival, they found two victims in the driveway, and there was blood in the driveway and … Read more