The Bay City Regional Airport made an incredible discovery – they detected the world’s longest recorded lightning flash, also known as a megaflash. The airport houses a lightning detection system that is part of Texas A&M’s research efforts. Airport Manager James Mason expressed excitement about their detection, mentioning that they are the southernmost system for … Read more
This Saturday, the Blessing Hotel and Coffee Shop is hosting its ninth annual fundraiser and car show. The event will feature a salsa and pickle contest, as well as a display of various old and new vehicles, including motorcycles. There will be vendors, a live band, and both loud and silent auctions throughout the day. … Read more
Starting this Friday and lasting through Monday, the Texas East Little League Softball Championship will once again take place in El Campo at Zlotnik Park.The President of El Campo Little League expressed gratitude for the continued opportunity to host the tournament, the chance to put El Campo on the map for visitors, and the positive … Read more
Starting this August, parents of El Campo ISD students will be relieved from the burden of purchasing most school supplies. Thanks to a state grant, the district will cover the cost of items like pencils, pens, glue, scissors, and more.. Unlike previous years, ECISD will not be posting a school supply list this summer. Parents … Read more
Catherine Wright, lovingly called Aunt Honey, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Van Vleck Community Center. Mayor Robert Nelson honored her with a proclamation from Bay City, recognizing her remarkable life. Born in Wallis, Texas in 1923, Wright moved to Bay City at 12 years old. She attended school … Read more
El Campo officials are seeking to update their vision for the town’s future. They aim to secure a $300,000 state grant from the Texas Government Land Office to fund this endeavor. The grant, known as the Community Development Block Grant, would necessitate the city to initially cover the costs for the next two years, with … Read more
Wharton County’s State House representative, Stan Kitzman, will be hosting a town hall meeting in El Campo today. The meeting will take place at the El Campo Civic Center, starting with a social at 5 p.m. followed by a question and answer period from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Representative Kitzman is eager to interact with … Read more
The Bay City Police Department is seeking information on cold cases and they need your help. Anonymous tips will be forwarded to the Bay City PD. In February 2020, Brock Battle was shot and killed at his residence on Mockingbird Lane. In May 2020, Desmond Murphy was shot and killed in a parking lot on … Read more
Edna is gearing up for its annual City Wide Cleanup event on July 13th. The city is inviting residents with pickup trucks and trailers to volunteer. High school athletes will hit the streets in the morning and afternoon to collect junk for those who can’t unload themselves. Put your junk by the road or call … Read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has chosen Granite Construction for a $48 million flood mitigation project in Wharton. The project aims to safeguard the city from historical flooding by constructing levees and implementing various improvements. The earthen levees will span around 11,800 feet, with specific dimensions to provide effective protection. Granite intends to strategically … Read more