The Matagorda County 100 Club held its annual awards banquet, honoring Detective Corporal Robert Pierce as Officer of the Year for Bay City Police. He’s praised for his dedication, helpfulness, and years of service since 2013. Chris Hadash received the Executive Leadership Award, while Detective Richard Morales earned the Emerging Leadership Award from the Crisis … Read more
The El Campo Ricebirds, led by new head coach Travis Reeve, a state title winner, gear up for a showdown against the Cuero Gobblers. Reeve’s experience with Cuero adds intrigue as the Ricebirds strive for victory. Star recruit Rueben Owens Jr.’s departure has brought better balance to the team. After a previous 43-14 loss last … Read more
Get ready for the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ fall veggie/herb plant sale in Rosenberg. Discover the new Green Magic broccoli, a Texas Superstar plant highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife, known for its attractive heads and resistance to white rust. Find an array of other veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and more. Don’t … Read more
A Texas Little League team from Needville has reached the US bracket final of the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. This marks the first time a Texas team has made it this far since 2017. The Needville Nine recently triumphed over the Seattle Northwest Region team with a nail-biting 1-0 victory in nine innings. … Read more
Bay City celebrated promotions at City Hall. Donna Pruitt is now Senior Crime Scene Investigator, with 24 years of experience, certifications, and court testimony. Sgt. Bruno, after a diverse career in the military, law enforcement, and oil industry, rejoined at 56 as narcotics investigator. Corporal Tyler Ramirez, born and raised in Bay City, joined after … Read more
An El Campo ambulance was hit by a BB gun on West Jackson Street. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but a BB was found embedded in the passenger side door. If the shot was slightly higher, it could have caused serious harm. The incident occurred while the ambulance was en route to pick up a … Read more
Advanced Power, an independent power producer, aims to introduce a solar facility named Eldora Energy to Matagorda County. This solar and battery storage facility will provide clean power to Houston and Freeport. County officials have been contacted for local regulations, which currently don’t exist. The project is in the design phase, planning to include solar … Read more
El Campo’s economy and city officials are celebrating a second month of unexpectedly robust sales tax rebate growth. This surge, attributed to community support for local businesses, is a boon for the city. The August rebate check from the state comptroller’s office shows an impressive 24.52 percent increase compared to last year. This follows similarly … Read more
Last Sunday emergency services rushed to a building fire at 1816 Bayou Dr, Bay City. The fire started in the kitchen and spread through the dining and family room. Firefighters contained the blaze in 3 hours, preventing further damage to the attic. Thankfully, the homeowner is safe, but a few firefighters were treated for heat … Read more
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced the State of Texas Agriculture Relief or STAR Fund, designed to aid agricultural producers affected by recent wildfires across the state. Over 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since August 1st. The governor has declared a disaster state in 191 counties hit by wildfires. The STAR Fund … Read more