Discover Downtown Rosenberg is all set to host the Downtown Wine and Beer Walk for the second time on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m in the historic downtown Rosenberg. Get ready to taste some amazing wines and beers from local wineries and breweries, enjoy live music from The Emotions Band, indulge in some delicious … Read more
A Rosenberg woman and her family are upset after decorations they left on their loved ones’ graves at a cemetery were discarded without notice. Lisa Reyes says they would leave decorations for every season and occasion. However, on a recent visit, they noticed some items were missing. When Reyes asked staff, they said the groundskeepers … Read more
Get ready for some sizzling action at the 13th annual Great Steak Cookoff! On Saturday, March 25th, four-person teams will compete for the Traveling Trophy and bragging rights for a year. Guests can enjoy delicious steaks cooked by the teams along with locally prepared side dishes. Plus, there will be live and silent auctions. All … Read more
Emergency Service District No. 6 has finally broken ground on a two-story fire station in Pleak, after almost eight years since it was founded. This new fire station will be huge – about 13,400 square feet! And it’s going to cost an estimated $3.2 million to build. It will have everything needed for a fire … Read more
Good news for all the farmers and locals who love fresh produce! The Wharton County Farmers Market is coming back to Riverfront Park in Wharton on April 8th! The Wharton City Council approved the market’s request to use the park for free on Saturdays from April 8th to July 1st and again in the fall … Read more
Matagorda County Commissioners have decided to join other Texas counties in participating in the Opioid Settlement. This means that Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart will be held accountable for their roles in the opioid epidemic. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $1.167 billion for Texas from the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three … Read more
Hollywood actor Sean Astin will be giving a lecture and answering questions at the Victoria Fine Arts Center on March 28th at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public and is part of the Lyceum Lecture Series hosted by Victoria College. Astin will talk about his experiences in filmmaking and advocacy … Read more
Palacios will host a three-day festival the weekend of March 24th to connect people with nature and birds. BirdFest celebrates the vast list of species in Matagorda County, known for its avian habitat on the Coastal Bend. Bird watchers are welcome to join and enjoy activities such as birding tours by land and water, a … Read more
An 18-year-old man from El Campo is in jail after being accused of recording girls changing clothes in the El Campo High School auditorium. Leader News reports Jaylin Hawkins now faces two counts of making an invasive visual recording, but El Campo Police Detective Sgt. Ryan Schaer says that there may be further charges filed … Read more
A trailer caught fire on Fifth Street on Thursday morning, prompting officials to respond to the scene. A neighbor called 911, but the resident of the home had already started trying to put out the fire. Firefighters from the Bay City volunteer fire department arrived and were able to extinguish the fire in less than … Read more