A significant step in the fight against opioid addiction was taken as the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill that would classify overdoses from fentanyl as “poisonings.” Senate Bill 645, one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities, would allow prosecutors to charge drug manufacturers and dealers with murder. Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for making … Read more
Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson has highlighted the issue of stray dogs and the danger they may pose to the city’s children. Officials at the council meeting last Tuesday night say they are working to address the problem, but there are no easy solutions. Unfortunately, the Animal Control impound is very small, and there is … Read more
The Bay City Police Department’s Annual Report for 2022 was presented at the City Council meeting last week. According to the report, robbery cases doubled and larceny cases increased by almost 100 compared to the previous year. Bay City Police Chief Christella Rodriguez believes that the high inflation rates, cost of living, and border crisis … Read more
The El Campo Police Department is hosting their first annual Drug Take Back starting today and ending on April 22nd. This initiative is conducted in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, and it aims to prevent the excessive amount of prescription medication in public hands, and to reduce illicit sales of these drugs on the … Read more
In Victoria a man named Jonathan Shaw led the police on a chase monday. It started when a detective saw him break a traffic rule. When the police tried to stop him, he didn’t pull over. They eventually caught up with him after he abandoned his car and tried to run away. The police found … Read more
Fort Bend County Libraries is set to host a performance by the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on April 1st from 2-3 pm. The talented young Chinese-American student musicians will be showcasing their culture and music using instruments like the violin, flute, pipa, guzheng, and zhong ruan. The event will be held at the Sugar … Read more
It’s time to get your yard work done in the City of Edna. The heavy rains have caused overgrowth in many areas of the city, so residents are reminded to maintain their properties to avoid violating city code. The ordinance requires residents to keep their properties safe and well-kept, including regular grass and weed cutting. … Read more
The Port of Bay City Authority in Matagorda County will be holding an election on November 7th. The election will determine two Commissioners who will serve six-year terms each. To be eligible for these positions, a person must be a resident of the district, a freehold property taxpayer, and a qualified elector in Matagorda County. … Read more
El Campo ISD trustees have approved a two-year athletic director’s contract for Travis Reeve. He has an impressive track record, having won a state championship in 2018 for Cuero, where he was head coach for 11 seasons. Reeve’s also spent the past three years as head coach at New Caney, leading them to an 11-1 … Read more
Edna police have seized over $20,000 in cash and more than four ounces of marijuana following a year-long investigation led by Lieutenant Derrick Bermea. The investigation began after reports of cocaine sales by Jadrien Gutierrez. Hours of surveillance showed numerous short vehicle visits and hand-to-hand transactions by Gutierrez. Bermea was able to make several control … Read more