A Calhoun County jury sentenced Blake Downs to 30 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of 19-year-old Coewin Boerm in Port Lavaca. Downs shot Boerm on April 9, 2022, at his Holloman Road home, in an outbuilding while a family member was asleep inside. The jury found Downs guilty after three hours of … Read more
The Collection Station in El Campo, which extended its hours for Hurricane Beryl cleanup, will close at 5 PM today. Regular hours resume Saturday. Residents are urged to finish their cleanup before the extended hours end. The station is at 1698 CR 303. Bring your ID and utility bill for drop-offs.
The Bay City ISD Police Department reminds everyone that school safety starts before children arrive on campus. Key tips include stopping when crossing guards have their stop sign up, not entering the crosswalk until the guard returns to the curb, and obeying speed limits in school zones. Avoid using cell phones in school zones, watch … Read more
Today, sections of Hiller Street in Victoria will be closed again for the College Park Utility-Street Reconstruction Project. Today’s closure is between Navarro and Wheeler Streets.The closure is expected to last one day, depending on the weather. Businesses and homes in the area will stay open, but drivers should use alternate routes to avoid delays.
El Campo head football coach Travis Reeve led the Ricebirds’ first official practice at Ricebird Stadium. Schools statewide can go full speed with full contact on Saturday if they complete five days of practice. El Campo’s varsity and junior varsity will scrimmage at 8:15 on Saturday morning at Ricebird Stadium. Meanwhile, teams from Edna, Ganado, … Read more
Wharton ISD trustees have chosen Olatunji Oduwole as the new superintendent in a 6-1 vote. Trustee Curtis Evans was the only dissenting vote. Oduwole, who has been with the district for eight years, was previously the maintenance and operations director. He was named interim superintendent on June 20th. The board praised his performance and plans … Read more
The City of Wharton has approved a measure to stay covered for cyber liability and data breaches, following recommendations from city staff and the finance committee. Assistant City Manager Paula Favors emphasized the importance of this coverage due to the rising risk of cyber attacks. The new plan will cost $1,250 for the upcoming fiscal … Read more
Starting Friday, Texas residents can save on clothing, footwear, and more during the annual sales tax holiday weekend. Shoppers save $8 per $100 spent on qualifying items, with many stores offering additional sales. Purchases must be under $100 and made between August 9th and midnight August 11th. The event helps make school clothes more affordable, … Read more
While updating Edna High School’s library, staff found vintage items, including yearbooks and memorabilia. Assistant Principal Sarah Bradley discovered loose papers from 1928 and scrapbooks from teo students. They also found 20 laminated copies of the school newspaper, the Grassbur, from 1929-1930. These items are now available for public viewing, showcasing the school’s history.
Blake Downs was found guilty of murder in Port Lavaca on Tuesday. In 2022, Downs was charged with the shooting death of his 19-year-old friend, Coewin Boerm. The friends had been out all night, and alcohol was involved. The incident occurred in a garage at Downs’ family home, where a 9mm pistol was fired twice, … Read more