A fire investigation is underway after two RVs caught fire. In the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb.18th, the vacant RV caught fire first and spread to the occupied one. Thankfully, a passerby alerted the occupants who escaped unharmed. The cause of the fire is unknown, but there’s no indication of criminal activity. Both RVs … Read more
Officials at El Campo school grew suspicious when an unknown man pretended to be a girl’s brother and tried to take her from the alternative school. He fled when they discovered he was not related to the student. The motive behind the man’s actions is unknown, and no harm was done to the girl. Police … Read more
A new “El Campo” sign is now available for public photos in town on West Jackson Street. Business owner Gary Gillen of Gillen Pest Control installed the metal letters on Wednesday in front of a freshly painted wall. The rainbow-colored four-foot letters are securely bolted into a special foundation and are made to last. Visitors … Read more
No other candidates filed paperwork for the May 6 ballot seeking to fill one of three Bay City Council seats, so all three incumbents will continue serving another two-year term. The deadline to file was last Friday, February 17th by 5:00 p.m. But Mayor Jo Ann Ehmann told The Index there are no challengers. That … Read more
The Edna Cowboys basketball team defeated Marion 65-57, in overtime, to win the Bi-District playoff game. the Cowboys went into the locker room at halftime witha 16 point deficit. In the second half, senior Kevin Robinson got hot and he scored at total 28 points and Markel Soto pumped in 13 points for the Cowboys … Read more
The Victoria Police Department is investigating the death of an 8-month-old child — according to the Victoria Advocate. The child was found “unresponsive” after officers responded to a call in the 2000 block of Sam Houston Drive Wednesday morning — says a Victoria Police Department news release. Victoria Fire Department officials were already at the … Read more
A 12-year-old boy from Bay City nearly lost his ability to walk after a devastating accident last May. Cristian Cruz had a UTV fall on top of his leg. He nearly had to have it amputated. After a number of surgeries, doctors also tried a hyperbaric chamber. It combines a pressurized cabin, like an airplane, … Read more
On Tuesday, February 28, the Ganado Lions Club will have their annual Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church parish hall. You can dine in or get yours to go. Ganado Lions Club cooks have been making the chili since 1968 and guarantee it will be as tasty as always … Read more
Sarah Hudgins was recently commissioned a Yellow Rose of Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott. She was nominated for the honor by the William H. Wharton Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. The Yellow Rose of Texas is an honorary commission granted by the Governor of Texas to Texas women for exceptional community … Read more
An El Campo man could spend up to 20 years in prison if convicted of shooting bullets at an outdoor birthday party on November 26th. The Wharton County Grand Jury handed down a single count indictment against 20-year-old Isaac Ray Lopez for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two adults were hit by gunfire during … Read more