El Campo City Council is considering a proposal for new restrooms at Friendship Park. The project, costing around $237,700, would replace old facilities with modern ones. The decision will be made at tonight’s council meeting, which is open to the public and also streamed online. Other agenda items include buying police cars, a partnership for … Read more
A fire at Matagorda Beach led to a temporary lockdown, with beachgoers stuck inside and others denied entry. The fire, spotted in the salt grass, caused no injuries or structural damage. Authorities closed the beach road for seven hours to manage the situation. The cause remains unknown, but officials urge caution with charcoal grills to … Read more
In Louise, a father avoided prison despite neglecting his two-year-old son, who suffered abuse and was found deceased. The father, Eddie Escamia Jr., received eight years of probation. The child’s mother is serving a 45-year sentence for the murder. The tragedy highlights the importance of vigilance and reporting suspected child abuse to protect the vulnerable.
Fifteen years after Rosa Castro’s unsolved murder, her family seeks renewed attention on the case. Her body was found by a passerby in Bay City, and despite extensive investigations involving over 20 officials, the case remains open. New technologies offer hope for breakthroughs, and the family, remembering Rosa at a park gathering, remains hopeful that … Read more
In Fort Bend County, Elton Gainza, 36, was arrested for the murder of Yoandris Rodriguez, 29. The arrest followed the discovery of Rodriguez’s body with gunshot wounds in a ditch on Fulshear Gaston Road. The investigation revealed that Rodriguez had been stalked and fatally shot by Gainza. The community is mourning this senseless act of … Read more
In a tragic turn of events, Benedicto Jaramillo and his son Angel were found deceased after their shrimping boat capsized during a severe storm near Magnolia Beach. The local community has rallied to support the family, with efforts underway to safely remove the sunken vessel to prevent further hazards. A fundraising page has been established … Read more
On June 28th, the Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are hosting a free educational event for the community. Starting at 12:15 pm, this event is part of a four-part series aimed at teaching people, especially those with type 2 diabetes, how to make quick and healthy meals. Pre-registration is recommended for … Read more
Thirty-one students graduated with Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College. They celebrated with a pinning ceremony on May 29th at the Wharton campus. The nursing program starts each August in Wharton and each January in Sugar Land. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that licensed vocational nurses earn … Read more
Bay City’s Street and Bridge Department will repair concrete at two locations today, causing lane closures. The right lane at 1507 Grace Street, near TX-60, and the right lane on Old Van Vleck Road by Pizza Hut, near TX-35, will be closed until June 11 at 3 p.m. The city advises using alternate routes to … Read more
In Wharton County, officials are cutting tax rates to balance out rising property values. Local services like schools and roads are funded through property taxes, However, higher property values shouldn’t mean higher taxes. Wharton County, home to 41,657 people, has one of the lower tax rates in Texas., ranking 206 out of 254 counties. Last … Read more