The ladies of the Bay City Tribune office recently got the opportunity to be instructed on how to use a fire extinguisher through a fire simulator provided by OQ Chemicals. Thanks to Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook, the future will be a little safer in the event of a fire. Shook says he’s always … Read more
El Campo ISD have a new program, Ricebird University, to help keep parents informed and engaged with their students, present and future. The program debuted in January and consists of afternoon and evening classes for parents to help them keep on top of what their children need from the schools. One recent class informed parents … Read more
El Campo EMS and volunteer firefighter responders found a 71-year-old El Campo man dead in his Dodge Durango Thursday night after he apparently failed to negotiate a curve on CR 370, and rolled into a ditch. Ronald Kaluza was the only occupant in the one vehicle accident. It’s unknown whether the crash or a medical … Read more
More than a dozen boat crews plan to remove abandoned crap traps from local bays later this month according to the Vic Advocate. A 10-day crabbing closure mandated by the state allows volunteers to pick up traps in Texas bay systems begins February 17th with the 18th marked as the main event day for volunteers. … Read more
A Palacios man has been arrested in connection with an arson investigation that occurred in Tres Palacios. Sheriff deputies arrested a 41-year-old suspect, David McArthur White, of Palacios who was charged with arson of a habitation, which is a first-degree felony. According to the Tribune, on the evening of Friday, Feb. 3rd, Midfield and Tres … Read more
A memorial service is scheduled for Terry Marek, who spent nearly 30 years in El Campo law enforcement, including a year as police chief. Marek died November 3rd. He served as the El Campo Police Department chief, starting in early 20-09 after replacing the retiring Chief Jim Elliott. Marek was a graduate of the FBI … Read more
Don’t forget about the Job Fair coming to the El Campo Civic Center on Valentines day. Up to 50 employers are expected to attend the free event from 9am to 12:30pm on February 14th. Some employers may be doing on-the-spot interviews, according to CDC Economic Development Specialist Beverly Supak and reported by Leader News. Organizers … Read more
The 120-year history of the Luther Hotel in Palacios depends on the court’s decision on February 16th. The Ed Rachal Foundation owns the property and planned to demolish it in mid January. The demolition was postponed after protestors with the Palacios Preservation Committee reminded the Foundation that the hotel is a historic landmark. The committee … Read more
The suspect in the Amanda Johnson murder case, Fernando Colin Acosta Jr., who turned himself into the Matagorda County Jail, is out on a 500 thousand dollar bond. In April of 2021, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office found a burned-out vehicle with human remains, which was confirmed to be the remains of 38 year old … Read more
Rosenberg will become home to a new Urban Air Adventure Park . A representative from Urban Air’s public relations team reports it doesn’t have a planned opening date or a specific address for the Rosenberg park, yet. Urban Air Adventure Park is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with more than 20 … Read more