Bay City’s first BMX Bike Park is celebrating on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Field. Hosted by Bay City Gas Company, Happy Radio, and Bay City Parks & Recreation, the event features a .27-mile dirt track with various jumps. The first 100 riders to complete five laps will receive a free … Read more
Wharton County leaders considered spending nearly $100,000 on a trailer and a pickup truck, with a vote held at Monday morning’s commissioners’ court meeting. They voted to buy an Armor Lite belly-dump trailer for up to $50,000 from Alamo City Trailer Sales and a Chevrolet 2500HD pickup for about $47,500 from Gunn Chevrolet in Selma.
Wharton County Junior College cowboys had a recent successful trip to the College Rodeo National Finals in Wyoming. Zeke Martinez, a Pioneer sophomore, secured the Reserve National Champion Bull Riding Title, missing the top spot by just one point. His impressive performance included an 86-point ride in the short round. Fellow Pioneer Spiner Burger also … Read more
Armando Cervantes, of Victoria, was arrested for assaulting a family member. He struck the family member with his fist and a 2×4. The incident occurred after an argument about Cervantes not being allowed at the residence. Police found a blood-stained 2×4 and a witness confirmed the assault. Later, Cervantes was found intoxicated, shirtless, and bleeding … Read more
Victoria County commissioners were notified of a vacancy on the Victoria Appraisal District board of directors. When someone resigns from the board, all voting entities in the county can nominate a replacement. Judy Sandoval, the representative for the Victoria Independent School District, recently resigned. The board will vote on the new director on July 24th, … Read more
Palacios Community Medical Center invites locals to “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, from 7:30 to 9 AM at Donut Palace, 805 Henderson Ave, Palacios. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while meeting members of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department, Palacios Police Department, PVFD, Texas Game Warden Association, and TXDPS
The El Campo Branch Library will host a book signing and reading by William Sturkey, author of “The Ballad of Roy Benavidez,” on July 1st at 6 p.m. The book covers the life of Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez, a celebrated Hispanic veteran. The event, located at 200 W. Church, El Campo, will include … Read more
El Campo is starting to update its city plan this Wednesday. The Planning & Zoning Commission will review changes to local building rules. The public can attend the meeting at City Hall, but it’s a workshop, so no public comments or final decisions are expected yet. The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, … Read more
In El Campo and Wharton, unexpected sales tax revenue is boosting city budgets. El Campo’s June sales tax check increased by nearly 28%, helping fund city projects without raising property taxes. Wharton’s sales tax gains are also significant, even as they plan conservatively for the future. Both cities are using these funds for essential services … Read more
Twenty-one students graduated from Victoria College’s Drone Pilot Academy, mastering safe drone flying. The college is now inviting 9th to 12th graders with good grades in math and science to join a week-long drone flying course this July, free of charge thanks to a state grant. Applications are open until July 17.