Dive into the New Year with Bay City Parks and Recreation. Join the polar plunge at Hillard Pool on Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. It’s a thrilling tradition for daredevils to kickstart the year. For seven years, they’ve hosted with donuts, cocoa, and more for a small fee. Adults pay $10, kids $5. Register at … Read more
Wharton County is deciding this morning on the location of a new overpass for the I-69 project. Some want it at the airport, but others worry this would block a county road and slow down emergency response times. They’re considering a resolution to build the overpass near the airport and the county road to solve … Read more
Real Christmas trees are not just a holiday tradition, they’re also eco-friendly. They clean the air and support local economies. After the holidays, instead of trashing your tree, consider recycling it. Many places offer tree recycling programs. You can also turn your tree into mulch for your garden or use it to create a wildlife … Read more
Manvel police aim to unlock seized devices for evidence against ex-cop Freddie Douglas, facing a charge of sexual assault. The incident occurred at a birthday party, turning violent with two accused men and a woman. Both men, Douglas and John Mark, face charges, posted bail, but devices remain unexamined. The woman alleges rape over several … Read more
Authorities are still searching for the family of a murdered girl found in a field near Hungerford. The victim, estimated to be 14 to 17 years old, was left unburied for months. The University of North Texas Forensics Department is working on facial reconstruction. She had no dental work, wore a Stitch t-shirt, and had … Read more
Rafael Govea Romero, charged with the murder of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina of Edna, showed signs of stalking her before the incident. Surveillance footage from Lizbeth’s apartment complex showed Romero’s presence the night before her death. After her death on Dec. 5th, police released photos of Romero fleeing the scene in a silver Ford Taurus.
Trace Matthews, a junior at El Campo High School, achieved the prestigious Eagle Scout rank by building an outdoor library for Hesed House. This honor is rare, with only 5% of Boy Scouts attaining it. Trace surpassed the required 21 merit badges, earning 31 in total. His project was a success thanks to his family … Read more
The El Campo Police Department’s “Shop With A Cop”, recently allowed 60 kids to buy gifts for their families. Each child got $200 and was accompanied by a cop or dispatcher for shopping. The kids, who weren’t receiving gifts from elsewhere, represented 30 families. Younger kids mostly bought toys, while older ones chose health care … Read more
Bay City police warn of a rise in fentanyl overdoses and remind folks not to drink and drive during the holidays. Recently, four people were treated for fentanyl poisoning. The drug can reach anyone, anywhere, and dealers may sell even to kids. The police are committed to community safety.
Two years after a bank robbery in East Bernard, suspect 63 year old Robert Ross Pullum Jr. was arrested thanks to DNA evidence. He allegedly threatened bank employees with a fake bomb and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was harmed. Pullum was transported to the Wharton County Jail. He is also … Read more