Victoria County has declared April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, acknowledging over 1,000 abuse reports last year. The Hope Child Advocacy Center’s Executive Director, Megan Gumm, emphasizes community unity to end abuse. Meanwhile, Vietnam Veterans of America propose a helicopter monument at Patriot Park, pending county approval
The Matagorda Bay Foundation advises locals to keep watch for items washing up on beaches! NOAA Fisheries is conducting a Sea Turtle Drift Study. They’ll release neon-colored wooden blocks, each with a GPS tracker, into the northern Gulf of Mexico waters. If you spot these blocks, don’t disturb them. Instead, contact NOAA. If a block … Read more
In Bay City, reports have surfaced of vendors going door-to-door, attempting to persuade residents to switch utility companies. The police department reminds citizens that legitimate utility workers should possess a state license and ID. Residents are urged to exercise caution, remembering that they are not obligated to answer their doors, and to stay informed for … Read more
Crossroads is set to receive millions in energy revenues for hurricane protection. The U.S. Department of the Interior has allocated funds to five counties, with Matagorda receiving the largest share of $1.473 million. Calhoun, Victoria, Jackson, and Refugio counties will also benefit. This funding is made possible by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
El Campo Police detained two suspects last Wednesday. Chad McMillian, 36, faces charges including Aggravated Assault with a Weapon and is held at Wharton County Jail on a $72,500 bond. Shayna Cook, 34, also charged with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, is in the same jail with a $50,000 bond.
Recent storms in the San Bernard River area may have caused delays in cotton planting, but local experts reassure there’s no cause for alarm yet. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, excessive moisture has slowed down planting, with some areas recording up to eight inches of rainfall. Fields remain too saturated to enter. Farmers still … Read more
Victoria College welcomes Dr. Marisa Pierce as the new Vice President of Student Services, starting May 13. With a 30-year career in higher education leadership, Pierce will focus on fostering a student-centered culture and aligning support systems for student success. Her experience includes roles at Dallas College and North Lake College
At the Texas Zoo’s Easter-Egg-Stravaganza on Sunday, hundreds of locals gathered for a day filled with Easter festivities and a diverse array of animals. Among the attractions was a bunny petting zoo near the entrance, where visitors could interact with Flemish giant rabbits for an hour, offering an authentic Easter experience. The tradition of Easter … Read more
Through next Monday, Sundance Construction has closed of the right lane on 7th Street, westbound from Title Max on 7th St to Bay City Seafood. This closure is for the construction of the entrance to the Russell Ranch subdivision. Barricades will be shifted daily to reopen the lane for after-work traffic. Commuters are advised to … Read more
The DeLeon Plaza expansion project in Victoria, despite a tight schedule and unexpected additions, is nearing completion in time for the city’s bicentennial celebration. The project, which began in July, faced numerous obstacles due to its unique timeline. The city’s 200th birthday on April 13 will be marked with a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of statues … Read more