In Bay City, family movie nights are making a fun return to local parks. The Parks and Recreation Department will host free Movies in the Park featuring “Moana” on February 20th at Le Tulle Park starting at 6:30 p.m., and “Minions” on March 13th at Riverside Park at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring … Read more
The El Campo Lady Ricebirds capped off a strong season Tuesday night by capturing the District 29-4A girls basketball title with a 55–40 home win over Columbia. The Lady Ricebirds controlled the game from start to finish, locking up the district crown in front of a packed local crowd. Next up, they’ll take on Calhoun … Read more
A fatal crash between Victoria and Bloomington has claimed one life. The victim is 59-year-old Ronnie Alan McGhee, who was driving a white van. Authorities say the van struck the rear of a dump truck that had stopped to let a school bus unload children, then rolled into a bar ditch on the south side … Read more
El Campo’s top swimmers are in San Antonio this week for the 4A State Swim and Dive Championships. Preliminary rounds start today at the Josh Davis Natatorium. The Ricebirds will race in several relays, with standout performances expected from Kyndahl Pierce in the 200 and 500 freestyle, and Joey Freeman and Gus Respondek in the … Read more
The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority will award $15,000 in scholarships to 14 Jackson County students this spring. The program supports both graduating seniors and current college students continuing their education at universities or technical schools. Thirteen scholarships are worth $1,000 each, with an additional $2,000 Kay Frels Memorial Scholarship. Each of the county’s three school districts … Read more
Bay City voters are gearing up for Texas’ ’26 primary election. Early voting runs February 17th through the 27th at the Bay City Service Center on Avenue M and the Navigation District building in Palacios. Polls on Election Day, March 3rd, will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will pick candidates for state, … Read more
El Campo residents are remembering Councilwoman Gloria Harris, who passed away February 6. In 1987, Harris made history as the city’s first Black woman elected to the council, representing District 2 for three decades. Known for her faith and firm leadership, she guided decisions that shaped El Campo’s growth and unity. Friends say her deep … Read more
A wild moment at the Fort Bend County Rodeo in Rosenberg made social media buzz over the weekend. Bay City rapper “That Mexican OT” was tossed by a bull during a rodeo stunt captured on camera and posted online. Despite being knocked into the air twice, he says he’s fine — even joking about his … Read more
Firefighters from Markham and Bay City spent the early hours of Tuesday battling a stubborn house fire on 10th Street in Markham. The call came in around 3:45 a.m., drawing a large response with 13 emergency vehicles rushing to the scene. Flames and heavy smoke were visible for hours, and by 5:15 a.m., crews were … Read more
El Campo city leaders met Monday night to consider adding nearly $1 million in new sidewalks along Wharton Street. The proposal would line both sides between Jackson and Mechanic streets, including ADA-compliant ramps, lighting, crosswalks, and push-button signals for safety. It’s tied to the state’s planned road rebuild of FM 653, expected to start in March of ’27. Officials say the work could come … Read more