A man in Bay City was arrested by the police after a short car chase that ended in the Bay Ridge Subdivision. The officers noticed the suspect throwing things out of his vehicle while trying to escape. When the chase was over, the police found over four grams of a controlled substance. The man, identified … Read more
In Texas, the issue of lead piping in the state’s water system is a concern and ranks fifth in the nation for having the most lead piping. The city of El Campo is actively monitoring its water system to prevent lead contamination in local drinking water. Lead testing is regularly conducted, as even small amounts … Read more
Representatives from TriArc Real Estate, the City of El Campo, and others gathered to break ground for the Creekside Ranch Apartment development after years of planning. The project faced multiple rounds of council votes and decisions on the property. In May, it received unanimous consent from the Planning and Zoning Commission before moving forward. Local … Read more
A man has been arrested for a deadly shooting in Richmond. Abel Sosa, 20, is accused of murdering 22-year-old Yaima Verjes. The incident occurred on May 10th on Pultar Road, where Verjes was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene. Sosa, who was Verjes’ boyfriend, was present during … Read more
On Thursday night, there was an incident in Wharton County. Sheriff’s deputies conducted a search at 715 Mattie Street and apprehended a 57-year-old man named Jessie Jerome Ephran. Inside the house, they discovered illegal substances like marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy, along with multiple firearms. As a result, Ephran has been taken into custody and is … Read more
The Czech Kolache Klobase Festival is back for its 32nd year on June 10th, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. Enjoy good music, food, and celebrate ethnic heritage. Admission is $10 per person, children under 12 are free. The admission fee covers all the entertainment and music provided by the bands and entertainers both inside … Read more
David Marcaurele, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience, was sworn in as the new police chief of El Campo on June 1. According to the El Campo Leader-News, Marcaurele has strong ties to the community, as he has lived in El Campo for his entire life. The El Campo City … Read more
In a virtual hearing, Judge Polly Spencer granted the Luther Hotel estate an additional week, until June 6, to provide a report on attorney fees. The previous owner, Jack Findley, and his sister opposed the demolition of the hotel, but it remains unclear why the investors intend to demolish it. A face-to-face hearing is scheduled … Read more
Phillips 66 recently honored eight exceptional science and math teachers, including two from Matagorda County, as part of their Science/Math Teacher Recognition Award program. The initiative recognizes dedicated educators who make a positive impact on students’ lives. In addition to recognition, each recipient receives a personal bonus check of $1,000 and a certificate. Congrats to … Read more
Sugar Land businessman Mike Khan will challenge Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers for the Republican nomination. The race is heating up, with Khan’s official announcement following Taral Patel, a former chief of staff to Fort Bend County Judge KP George, becoming the first Democrat to announce his candidacy.