In local crime news, 32-year-old Freddie Anderson from Wharton faces Aggravated Assault charges in Harris County, held on a $50,000 bond in Wharton County Jail. Meanwhile, El Campo resident Blair Couey Jr., 43, may get up to 20 years in prison for a bar scuffle 18 months ago. Couey is indicted for Aggravated Assault with … Read more
The Matagorda Regional Medical Center has announced that Lorenzo Cruz Zapata was the first baby born there in 2024. At birth, Lorenzo was 9 lbs, 5 oz and 20 inches. He was born at 9:14 p.m. on Jan. 1st, to parents Reagann Sewell & Eric Zapata. He has one brother and one sister. MRMC provides … Read more
Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office warns on social media: Despite fewer cases since the ’80s, home heating fires are still a big threat, causing 190 deaths, 625 injuries, and $440 million in losses last year. Stay warm but practice fire safety as temperatures drop.
A truck backed into a tank containing petroleum products, causing the valve to break and spill 300 barrels of crude oil at Port of Victoria. The spill was contained in a berm area to prevent it from spreading into the canal. Shamrock Products tried to handle the situation themselves, but after 24 hours, they reported … Read more
Bay City’s Camofest, a popular event honoring local WWII hero Forrest Bess, is on January 27th. Enjoy local wild game, wine, music, and vendors. Don’t forget to wear camo! Entry is free, but food and drinks cost Camo cash. Avoid lines by buying wristbands and Camo cash online at baycitycamofest.net.
In Wharton County, two accused killers may go to trial this month, facing sentences of five to 99 years in prison. Francisco Hernandez is one of them, charged with invading an elderly man’s home, resulting in a fatal shootout. Another accused killer, Aaron Martinez, is on the January docket, accused of fatally shooting a family … Read more
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, people gather annually to celebrate his birthday on Jan. 15th. King, known for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, advocated for equality in 1963. This year’s march in Matagorda County will start at 1212 Whitson Street, proceeding to Mount Zion Baptist Church on Avenue B at 10:30 … Read more
A little over a year ago, an El Campo man, Isaac Ray Lopez, fired shots at a birthday party, injuring two adults. In court, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. The 22-year-old received a five-year prison sentence, with credit for 156 days served. Fortunately, the two children at the party were … Read more
El Campo City Hall is closed on Monday, January 15th to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’ll be back in action on Tuesday, January 16th. Don’t worry about your trash – all pickup routes will operate as scheduled without any interruptions.
An armed man in a ski mask robbed a convenience store on South Mechanic Street on Tuesday night. He got away with several hundred dollars, but no one was hurt. The El Campo police are now looking for any clues to find him. They’re asking anyone who saw a vehicle leaving the store between 9 … Read more