After 72 years, Louise’s iconic water tower is being taken down due to safety concerns, but some parts will be saved. Erected in 1952, it served the community for decades, replaced now by ground tanks. The tower’s rust and damage posed risks, especially after a storm. Costing $1.2 million to replace, new tanks at $250,000 … Read more
Due to an ongoing drought, Victoria imposes stringent water usage limits. Ken Gill, Public Works director, highlights stage three restrictions, urging citizens to curtail water consumption. Unusual circumstances this year as both local and upstream areas lack rain, intensifying demand. Odd-numbered houses can water lawns Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6-10 am; even-numbered on Sundays and Thursdays, … Read more
Exciting news from Needville. Their little league baseball team is hitting the big leagues – the World Series. The whole town was buzzing with excitement as they gathered to cheer on their young athletes. They battled their way past a tough Louisiana team, grabbing a 5-3 victory that secured their spot in the coveted Little … Read more
Bay City firefighters, police, and Fire Marshal Dan Shook responded to a building fire at Palm Village on Aug. 1, around 9 p.m. A local resident spotted a small fire on a second-story balcony of unit No. 632. The fire was quickly put out, with siding removed to prevent any reigniting. Fortunately, no injuries were … Read more
The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office posted on social media about product recalls. They’re like safety superheroes. When a product goes rogue and could hurt you, manufacturers swoop in, recall it, and save the day. So, if you find a recall notice in your mailbox, don’t treat it like junk mail. Ignoring it’s like letting … Read more
The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning incident in Selkirk. Vernon Weatherford, 56, was swept under the water while trying to retrieve a barge to move a vehicle across the Colorado River. Search efforts involved Texas Game Wardens and public members using boats. Weatherford’s body was recovered by game wardens with sonar technology. … Read more
A former teacher from Louise High School, Keri Alison Jones, could face up to two years in prison for theft. The Wharton County Grand Jury indicted her on a single count for stealing under $30,000. Jones, 45, allegedly took around $9,000 from the Louise FFA Alumni Booster Club. She resigned as a science teacher on … Read more
The search is still on for a drug dealer, Lawrence Herald Jr., aged 77, who escaped a life sentence just a day before his court verdict. Herald was found guilty by a District Court jury for delivering a controlled substance – Fentanyl-laced narcotics. The conviction stemmed from a raid at his residence in 2019, where … Read more
The Creekside Ranch Apartments and townhomes project is on track, despite a pause due to concerns from the city council. Dirt work will commence in the fall, according to TriArc Real Estate Partners CEO Joseph Bramante. The development, located near West Loop and South Street, faced challenges over meeting milestones. El Campo City Council settled … Read more
Former Brazoria County sheriff and judge E.J. “Joe” King passed away at 79, as announced by the sheriff’s office. He served as sheriff from 1980 to 2004 and then as county judge from 2007 to 14. Described as a “pillar of the community,” King led improvements in infrastructure and programs. He also had a 12-year … Read more