A bicyclist got hit by a car in the 400 block of West Fifth on Thursday night. Luckily, the cyclist wasn’t seriously hurt. An El Campo PD officer saw the collision happen while monitoring traffic. The car that hit the cyclist fled the scene, but the police chased it down. The driver, Fransisco Rodriguez Jr., … Read more
In Bay City, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Detective Chris Cunningham, and Sergeant Ruben Gutierrez collaborated on a short video about choosing happiness. Finding joy in everyday experiences and sharing it with others creates a strong community bond. Happiness is the smart choice because it aligns with our inner desires and what others want too. Together, we … Read more
The El Campo City Council discussed new rules for parking RVs in residential areas recently. The proposed ordinance suggests parking RVs behind the front of homes on improved surfaces like asphalt or compacted gravel. The current proposal aims to prevent RVs from being used as extended living spaces. However, Mayor Barbee suggested considering exceptions for … Read more
Bay City police are investigating a shooting victim found on JP Davis earlier in the month. Officers responded to reports of shots fired and Officer Tyler Ramirez, already in the area, was flagged down by a person near a man lying on the ground, showing signs of blood. Ramirez learned the victim had been shot … Read more
Gunfire struck Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, damaging the front of the building and shattering windows, including a stained-glass image dating back at least 40 years. Rev. Kirby noticed broken glass on the ground and discovered more inside the cathedral, leading him to a cracked window where a bullet had passed through. Victoria police are … Read more
A contractor tragically died in an apparent fall at the Formosa Plastics plant in Point Comfort. The incident took place on Friday morning and was confirmed by both a company spokesperson and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The contractor, who was performing work as a scaffold inspector through a contracted company, has not been publicly … Read more
Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office need your help finding a missing person. Noel Aguilar Jr. is a Hispanic male, 5’11, 160 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on Barbara Drive on June 22nd wearing a red shirt, black shorts, and black flip flops. Aguilar has mental … Read more
Attention ranchers and beef cattle enthusiasts! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Fort Bend County is looking for members to join their Beef & Forage Advisory Committee. Here’s the deal: there’s a recruitment social happening on July 19th at 11:30 am, taking place at La Casona Mexican Restaurant in Rosenberg. To secure your spot, make sure to RSVP. … Read more
In a Pecan Grove neighborhood, residents were frustrated as packages kept getting stolen from their porches. One resident, determined to fight back, set up decoy packages filled with diapers. The porch pirate took the bait, and the resident was ecstatic. Sugar Land police might have caught a break in the case, identifying a strong suspect … Read more
A Jackson County jail employee has been arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The employee faces charges of violating civil rights and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody, which is a second-degree felony. The arrest followed an investigation by the Texas Rangers into an incident at the jail. The suspect’s … Read more