Brown murky water

Residents of Sweeny are outraged about the poor quality of water in the city. One mother refuses to use the brown, murky water for anything as she doesn’t trust the water quality. City Manager Lindsay Koskiniemi confirmed that the city is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. She explained that they … Read more

New bus safety system

The Fort Bend Independent School District may change the appearance of their buses, but it’s not for style. They’re proposing a new safety system that would use students’ ID badges to alert bus drivers if a student is boarding the wrong bus or getting off at the wrong stop. This system will not only alert … Read more

Domestic dispute ends with arrest

Early on Friday morning, the Edna Police Department received a call about a domestic dispute involving a suicidal husband who had threatened to hurt himself and set the house on fire. The wife had left with the younger children but was worried about her son who was still in the house. An officer approached the … Read more

Fridge attack

El Campo man Jose Manuel De La Rosa is facing up to 6 months in jail and a $10,000 fine for shooting a refrigerator. The incident caused two schools to be locked down and put people in and near his home in danger. The police didn’t know what he had shot at when they arrived, … Read more

Vandals damage Legacy Park

El Campo city officials are upset after a group of young vandals damaged Legacy Park just four days after it received repairs by Lower Colorado River Authority volunteers. Police are now looking for the four suspects who were caught on camera. The vandals kicked, broke, and tossed newly-painted boards throughout the maze and playground area. … Read more

Arrested and charged with murder

Yashua Caesar, a 23-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated robbery for his involvement in a homicide case that took place in Bay City back in January. The victim, Jared Aplin, was found dead in a vehicle parked at an old elementary school. Two other individuals, Clarence Kimble Small and a 16-year-old, … Read more

Voting begins

Starting today, the El Campo Public Library will open polls for three of four city council district positions. Districts 1, 2, and 4 will have two candidates to choose from, while District 3 will not participate as the incumbent councilman, David Hodges, did not draw a challenger. Remember to bring a picture ID when you … Read more

2035 Comprehensive Plan on track

The City of Victoria is on track with their goals for infrastructure repairs and community development. They create a new action agenda every few years to set specific goals in line with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The latest update for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 shows progress in projects like reconstructing Dairy Road … Read more

Man leaves surprize on porch

A mental health facility in Fort Bend County had to relocate one of their clients after neighbors reported the man defecating on their driveway. The incident occurred on March 17 when Aaron and Elizabeth Thomas discovered a pile on their driveway. Two days later, their front yard lights worth $1,500 were damaged, and their Ring … Read more

City Field assault

On the evening of April 12th, a disturbing incident took place at the Bay City Parks and Recreation City Field. A lady was assaulted by two unknown females while she had stopped at the field with her dog. The victim assumed the park would be a safe place for her to take a break, but … Read more