The Bay City Council has given the green light for golf carts to be used in neighborhoods. The proposal, backed by the Police Chief and all council members except the Mayor, was passed on Tuesday. It comes with rules to ensure safety, and old laws that fined drivers $500 will be scrapped.
Bay City Gas and the city will transform an unused baseball park into a BMX bike park for junior high and high school kids. Kevin Hecht, the company’s director, says it’ll cost almost nothing. The park’s location has restrooms, parking, and shade, making it perfect for bikes. City Manager Shawna Burkhart sees it as a … Read more
A family in Bay City lost their home and cat in an accidental fire on Shadow Lane on Wednesday. The fire started from papers left near a running gas fireplace when the family was out. They left it on for warmth, but it led to the tragedy. The fire officials faced delays due to frozen … Read more
Last week, a Simonton man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing a deadly crash during a police chase. Raymond Charles Lights, 57, won’t likely see freedom again, according to prosecutors. Despite a prior 95-year sentence, Lights led police on a chase from Fulshear to East Bernard in April of 2021, somehow obtaining … Read more
Tuesday morning, two guys got busted after the cops found drugs in their homes. The Westside Narcotics Task Force led the operation in Colorado County. The police teams hit two places in Sheridan at 5 am, finding meth. Rafael Herrera and Robert Sloan, both in their 40s, got arrested for making and selling drugs. Now, … Read more
Get ready for festive fun. The Boling Fire Department’s Christmas Parade rolls out on December 2nd at 2 p.m. Register the at Boling High School bus barn from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Stick around after the parade for Santa pics at the fire station—just BYOC (Bring Your Own Camera).
The Texas Zoo is hosting a charity event called Paws for the Cause this Saturday. If you bring a coat, jacket, or blanket to donate to the Salvation Army, you’ll get half off your admission. There will be special events throughout the day, and zoo members who donate will get an extra 10% off in … Read more
A 25-year-old woman from Victoria was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly causing harm to two vulnerable individuals. Marissa Martinez faces charges for injuring a child and elderly person. Additionally, she was taken into custody on a warrant related to a probation violation involving a substance case. Martinez is currently held without bond at the Victoria … Read more
The Wharton Main Library is having a Thanksgiving treasure hunt for kids aged 2 to 17. You can join anytime until Nov. 22nd, or until the prizes run out. Just borrow some books, follow the clues, and you could win a bag full of cool stuff. It’s all free.
Wharton City Council unanimously rejected CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas’s proposal to change utility rates. CenterPoint initially aimed to raise rates by $37.5 million, with residential rates increasing by $58.4 million and commercial rates decreasing by $21 million. Wharton City Manager Joe Pace bluntly expressed the city’s opposition to the rate change. .