Wharton County commissioners unanimously approved hiring a law firm to address a miscalculated valuation of the Danish Fields solar farm, which could cost the county and other local tax entities millions. The County Appraisal District will cover the legal fees. The valuation mistake by a third-party vendor inaccurately placed the entire property within Wharton County, … Read more
El Campo’s planning officials have approved a new bar to take over an old western wear store on U.S. 59. The decision, which doesn’t need city council approval, allows the bar’s owner to proceed with plans for the establishment. Concerns were raised about parking and access, but with no schools or churches close by, the … Read more
In Bay City, a joint operation by local police and state troopers led to a crackdown on commercial trucks. Over half of the trucks inspected were sidelined for safety issues. The police chief expressed concern over the findings, especially since some trucks were carrying dangerous goods. The inspections revealed widespread equipment failures and overweight trucks, … Read more
In El Campo, a woman is facing new charges for the death of a toddler she was babysitting. Angle Nicole Castro, 29, is accused of killing 19-month-old Roselynn Coates in January ’21. The child was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Castro will go to court in September. Castro, who’s out on bond, has been … Read more
Early Sunday morning, a serious boat crash at Bragg’s Cut in Matagorda sent one man to the hospital. Samuel Stancliff, 60, was hurt when his pleasure boat hit a fishing boat on the Colorado River. He ended up with a broken pelvis and leg, plus a cut arm. The Texas Game Warden and local emergency … Read more
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office warns beachgoers of a high risk of strong rip currents through Memorial Day weekend. If you’re hitting the beach, swim near a lifeguard, relax and float if caught in a rip current, and swim parallel to the shore to escape. Stay safe out there
El Campo celebrated a big win for its streets. Mayor Bustamante and Kevin Thompson, the Public Works Director, were at a special event where they got a check for over 1.5 million dollars from the state’s land office. This money is going to fix up the old drains and sewers on the south side of … Read more
In Calhoun County, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new recycling center designed to withstand hurricanes. This center aims to cut down on the number of trips waste company Republic Services makes to Corpus Christi, which will help reduce the area’s carbon emissions. The facility is expected to be completed by … Read more
An explosion at a salt water disposal plant in DeWitt County killed a worker on Friday. The blast occurred at 2:50 p.m. at a plant operated by Advantec near Westhoff. Larry Kevin Hendricks, 41, of Beeville, died from injuries in the resulting fire. The fire was intense but contained within an hour. Nearby residents were … Read more
Two 50-year-olds were nabbed by Jackson County deputies for a burglary involving stolen firearms on the Lavaca River. The man, with a past felony, is jailed on a $60,000 bond, while the woman, now out on a $20,000 bond, also faces theft charges. Their capture was aided by a special task force, highlighting local law … Read more