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Wharton Elementary School’s “Fall Into a Good Book” extravaganza is on Nov. 14th, 5:30-6:30 pm. Dive into the world of books with the Literature Bus, a book fair, and a heap of exciting activities. Don’t miss the literary fun.

City of El Campo needs a volunteer for its Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Board. If you care about our city’s parks, programs, and community, this is your chance to make a difference! Apply by noon today, and influence city policies. Visit cityofelcampo.org for more info on serving on a board.

A 41-year-old man from Victoria got arrested on Thursday. He’s suspected of making and selling drugs. Marvin Lee Gray Jr. also got charged with trying to hide evidence and lying about his identity. He was taken into custody at around 2 p.m. and put in the Victoria County Jail. He was still in jail as … Read more

A discarded cigarette caused a small fire in Duncan Park’s children’s play area last week. Bay City Parks and Recreation employees found the fire and called the fire department and police. They quickly put out the fire. Fire Marshal Dan Shook reminded people to fully extinguish smoking materials. In other news, there were two kitchen … Read more

During a recent festival at the El Campo Civic Center, a camera accidentally fell in a restroom, but it doesn’t seem like an attempt to record. Police are investigating, and nothing incriminating has been found so far. While it doesn’t seem criminal, the police advise reporting any suspicious activities. Better to be safe and use … Read more

Ricebird and Ladybird sports events will soon be live-streamed. Trustees approved a free contract with the NFHS Network School Broadcast Program, funded by the Ricebird Booster Club. They’ll provide two AI cameras at Ricebird Stadium and the El Campo High School gym. Fans can watch by signing up for monthly or annual subscriptions on NFHS.

Bay City High School invites veterans to join their Veterans Day event. Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:15 on Tuesday, followed by a parade on Saturday at 11 a.m. The parade route goes around the courthouse, and a celebration happens at the USO building afterward. Veterans can enjoy breakfast, door prizes, and more.

Former Palacios mayor Glen Smith, a community leader, passed away at 71 after battling cancer. He served in the Navy for 12 years and earned a journalism degree from the University of West Florida. Smith’s career included power generation work and a stint as a TV sportscaster.

On Tuesday morning near Love’s Truck Stop in Hungerford, a big truck carrying a tank tipped over. Crews and the police were there to help. They used big trucks and cranes to flip the truck back over, but traffic on the highway was not affected.

Two guys from Houston and one from Humble got arrested on Tuesday for a serious robbery in Victoria County. Derrick Williams, Jerrell Potts, and Jordan Ashton also face charges related to organized crime, identity theft, and tampering with evidence. They were arrested at around 4:11 PM and are now in Victoria County Jail with no … Read more