The Bay City Police are looking for leads on a shooting that happened at Joe’s Sports Bar on Sunday. A 19-year-old local woman was injured and is still in the hospital. There’s a reward for any solid info leading to an arrest. If you know something, call Detective Chris Cunningham at Bay City PD.
Victoria College moves forward with a big investment in its future. Leaders and locals gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new student success center. The $10-million project will offer students resources like a library, advising, tutoring, and veteran services all in one place. Completion is expected by 2025
El Campo’s powerlifting team ranked third in a recent competition, with two members, Aidan Garcia and Camdyn Phillips, winning their weight classes. Garcia lifted a total of 1,390 pounds, including a 530-pound deadlift, while Phillips lifted a total of 1,420 pounds. Their victories contributed to El Campo’s overall score of 31 points.
The railway repairs on Seventh St. have been postponed due to supply chain issues. The new date is undecided. Detour routes remain the same. New signs will be put up to inform the public. Locals can use 5th, 6, or 8th streets, or Golden Avenue or Marguerite Street. Larger trucks should use State Highway 60 … Read more
During the last El Campo city council meeting, a new restaurant plan got approved for North Mechanic. A piece of land next to the nursing home and Dollar General will be turned into a restaurant zone instead of housing. A company called Vaquero Ventures wants to build a fast-food chain there, bringing in 18-25 jobs. … Read more
A fire broke out at STP’s nuclear plant due to an oil leak in a turbine. The staff put it out without outside help. No one was hurt and the reactor is stable. The second unit is still running at full power. They’re now focusing on fixing the leak and cleaning up before bringing the … Read more
A liquor store in El Campo got robbed Saturday night. A guy came in, chatted with the clerk, then suddenly demanded money and flashed a gun. He took cash and vodka, then drove off in a white SUV. Police think it might be linked to another robbery earlier. They’re looking for him and asking for … Read more
The Wharton County Heritage Partnership is working to save the historic Stephen F. Austin Elementary School, one of the last two ‘Little Schools of the 400’ in Texas. These schools, started in 1957, helped non-English-speaking kids succeed, reducing failure rates from 85% to less than 10%. The success of these schools influenced the creation of … Read more
Juliet Flores, who graduated from Wharton High School last year, has achieved a perfect 4 point GPA in her first semester at the University of Alabama. This has earned her a spot on the President’s List. During the Fall semester, 13,950 students were named to either the Dean’s List or President’s List at the university.
The police in Victoria got a call about a fight at Crockett Ave. They found a 61-year-old man stabbed near Sam Houston and Ben Jordan. The woman says she acted in self-defense. The man was taken to the hospital and is now stable – according to a Monday police report.