A truck backed into a tank containing petroleum products, causing the valve to break and spill 300 barrels of crude oil at Port of Victoria. The spill was contained in a berm area to prevent it from spreading into the canal. Shamrock Products tried to handle the situation themselves, but after 24 hours, they reported … Read more
Bay City’s Camofest, a popular event honoring local WWII hero Forrest Bess, is on January 27th. Enjoy local wild game, wine, music, and vendors. Don’t forget to wear camo! Entry is free, but food and drinks cost Camo cash. Avoid lines by buying wristbands and Camo cash online at baycitycamofest.net.
In Wharton County, two accused killers may go to trial this month, facing sentences of five to 99 years in prison. Francisco Hernandez is one of them, charged with invading an elderly man’s home, resulting in a fatal shootout. Another accused killer, Aaron Martinez, is on the January docket, accused of fatally shooting a family … Read more
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, people gather annually to celebrate his birthday on Jan. 15th. King, known for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, advocated for equality in 1963. This year’s march in Matagorda County will start at 1212 Whitson Street, proceeding to Mount Zion Baptist Church on Avenue B at 10:30 … Read more
A little over a year ago, an El Campo man, Isaac Ray Lopez, fired shots at a birthday party, injuring two adults. In court, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. The 22-year-old received a five-year prison sentence, with credit for 156 days served. Fortunately, the two children at the party were … Read more
El Campo City Hall is closed on Monday, January 15th to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’ll be back in action on Tuesday, January 16th. Don’t worry about your trash – all pickup routes will operate as scheduled without any interruptions.
An armed man in a ski mask robbed a convenience store on South Mechanic Street on Tuesday night. He got away with several hundred dollars, but no one was hurt. The El Campo police are now looking for any clues to find him. They’re asking anyone who saw a vehicle leaving the store between 9 … Read more
On Wednesday, 300 barrels of oil and diesel spilled at the Port of Victoria. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found no public concern. There’s no need for locals to take precautions. The spill source was a tank at the Shamrock Victoria Port Terminal. TCEQ is investigating and overseeing cleanup, with containment measures in place. … Read more
Matthew Resendez has been named the 2023 Firefighter of the Year by the Wharton Volunteer Fire Department. The award was presented to him by WVFD Chief Hector Hernandez. Resendez was recognized for his hard work and dedication. Congratulations to Matthew Resendez on this well-deserved honor.
El Campo Police Officer Beamer, a black lab, is retiring after nearly a decade of service. He worked alongside his handler, Captain Mark Biskup, conducting narcotics searches and community education. Biskup, who recently retired, will work at St. Philip Catholic School, while Beamer’s future role is uncertain.