Chris Hadash, a dedicated officer with over 20 years of experience and a graduate student at Texas A&M, was promoted at a ceremony held by the Bay City Police Department. He’s known for his community involvement, including serving on several boards and programs. Congrats to Lt. Chris Hadash on his well-deserved promotion.
This Saturday morning at 11, you can join David C. Bucek, Jr. for a free tour of the Wharton County Courthouse. You’ll learn about its extensive renovation, one of the biggest in Texas history, and hear fascinating stories about the building’s features like the cresting, bell, clock, and green bell.
Former drag car racer Jim “Jet” Neilson showcased his jet-powered car at Magnolia Beach. It runs on a 50,000-horsepower F-4 Phantom fighter jet engine. Neilson aims to set a world land speed record on pavement in the Crossroads in the coming months. He’s selling signed T-shirts, supporting charity, and hopes to make the event free … Read more
Keith and Benny Kettler, new to El Campo, won December’s Yard Of The Month just nine months after moving in. They built their house and yard from scratch, with Keith doing all the gardening. He learned gardening while working in a nursery. They plan to add a vegetable garden, two flower beds, and four crepe … Read more
Blair Ross Couey Jr., from El Campo, could face 20 years in prison for threatening a bar worker with a knife in Glen Flora about 18 months ago. He was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After causing a disturbance at Scheller’s Bar, he fled but continued to make threats. Two days later, … Read more
A gas station clerk in Bay City is okay after a weekend robbery at Jain’s Minimart. The clerk was held up with a gun, and money was taken. The suspect, a heavy-set Hispanic or Black male around 6 feet tall, wore a black unzipped hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and black/white tennis shoes. The getaway vehicle … Read more
On January 19th at 4PM, the Crisis Center is hosting its 16th Annual Chicken Fried Steak Dinner at the Bay City Civic Center. For $20, you get a plate of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and dessert. Free beer and wine are available for dine-in guests. Enjoy live music by Dave Owen, … Read more
Over the weekend, a fire broke out in a shed located at 517 Breitling Lane in Wharton. The shed was fully engulfed in flames and the body of 67-year-old Erasmo Don Juan was found inside. State Fire Marshal investigators believe that the fire was caused by a space heater that was being used inside the … Read more
Amanda and Miguel Terrazas celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, Jocelyn, the first baby born in 2024, at 2:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Victoria. Despite planning to spend the holiday at home, Jocelyn’s early arrival changed their plans. Amanda will take a short break from her nursing job at Citizens Medical Center … Read more
Wharton County Fairgrounds is hosting a Livestock Clinic on Saturday, January 6. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. experts will teach about cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, sheep, and goats. It’s a great chance for education. For more details, reach out to your local extension office.