Last Thursday morning, a routine traffic stop in Bay City took a surprising turn. Fire Marshal Daniel Shook, working as a patrol officer, stopped 48-year-old local Rossana White on Avenue F for a traffic violation. White bolted from her car into a nearby store, but Shook quickly caught her. A search revealed illegal drugs in … Read more
Also on the Bay City crime beatm, police were dispatched to a reported robbery that had taken place in the 1000 block of Avenue G on Thursday. The police department says that it was determined that an owner of a food truck had just arrived to work when an unknown black male wearing a hoodie … Read more
A traffic stop has led to a drug and weapon arrest in Bay City. According to a Facebook post from the Bay City police Department, officer Cody Jansen conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Helen STreet. After observing probable cause, he and other officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found … Read more
Tragedy in Lavaca County, where two people have been killed in a crash on Highway 90. It happened on Friday just after 6 in the morning. Authorities say 55 year old Gregory James Dartez was driving about three miles east of Hallettsville when another driver crossed the center line and collided with him nearly head … Read more
Wharton County Junior College is gearing up for Fall ’25 with free “One-Stop Apply & Register” events across all campuses—Wharton, Richmond, Sugar Land, and Bay City. Students can get help with advising, financial aid, class registration, TSI testing, and more. No pre-registration is needed, and Spanish-speaking staff will be available. Attendees should bring a photo … Read more
Bay City’s annual Shop With a Cop fundraiser brought island vibes and a strong community turnout. Hosted with a Hawaiian theme, the event raised money for underprivileged kids to shop with local officers this Christmas and for scholarships supporting college and trade school students. Agencies from across Matagorda County, including Bay City Police and Texas … Read more
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wharton will host its 101st annual Ice Cream Social this evening from 5 to 7 at 325 N. East Avenue. Locals can enjoy homemade ice cream, cakes, cookies, and sandwiches at no set price—donations support youth and outreach efforts. A silent auction by the St. Paul Quilters will feature handmade … Read more
After years of delays, El Campo’s Creekside Ranch apartment project is again under scrutiny. Developer Joseph Bramante insists the complex will offer luxury living, not low-income housing. Concern grew after a federal loan tied to affordable housing was mentioned in a legal notice. Bramante says the loan only helps secure financing—no rent subsidies or income-based … Read more
An El Campo man faces serious charges after a May 10th fire at a South Washington home. Juan Antonio Tinoco-Gomez, 36, is accused of setting fire to a bed where a woman and her child were sleeping. The Wharton County Grand Jury indicted him on five counts, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arson, … Read more
Bay City’s Aquacats are making waves this summer, with 27 swimmers heading to the CCAA Regional meet at the Lamar CISD Natatorium in Rosenberg. The team will face off against nine other squads, hoping to earn more state qualifications. Ten local athletes, including Kasen Coney, Callie George, and Lillian Wurtz, have already secured their spots … Read more