Live Sports Stream Approved

Ricebird and Ladybird sports events will soon be live-streamed. Trustees approved a free contract with the NFHS Network School Broadcast Program, funded by the Ricebird Booster Club. They’ll provide two AI cameras at Ricebird Stadium and the El Campo High School gym. Fans can watch by signing up for monthly or annual subscriptions on NFHS.

Veterans Day Events

Bay City High School invites veterans to join their Veterans Day event. Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:15 on Tuesday, followed by a parade on Saturday at 11 a.m. The parade route goes around the courthouse, and a celebration happens at the USO building afterward. Veterans can enjoy breakfast, door prizes, and more.

Glen Smith’s Passing News

Former Palacios mayor Glen Smith, a community leader, passed away at 71 after battling cancer. He served in the Navy for 12 years and earned a journalism degree from the University of West Florida. Smith’s career included power generation work and a stint as a TV sportscaster.

Truck flips, traffic unaffected

On Tuesday morning near Love’s Truck Stop in Hungerford, a big truck carrying a tank tipped over. Crews and the police were there to help. They used big trucks and cranes to flip the truck back over, but traffic on the highway was not affected.

Arrests in Victoria County

Two guys from Houston and one from Humble got arrested on Tuesday for a serious robbery in Victoria County. Derrick Williams, Jerrell Potts, and Jordan Ashton also face charges related to organized crime, identity theft, and tampering with evidence. They were arrested at around 4:11 PM and are now in Victoria County Jail with no … Read more

Church Anniversary Celebration

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Markham will mark their 120th Homecoming and Church Anniversary on Sunday at 10 a.m. The event features music by Andrea Love, and a talk on “Keeping The Faith” by Deacon Aaron Green. Rev. James Roberson, from Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, will be the guest speaker.

Matagorda Fire Department Granted First Responder License

Gail and Clay Cook from the Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department announced on Monday that they are now officially a licensed first responding team. They’re the first in the county to achieve this certification. This means they can provide vital medical care before an ambulance arrives, helping patients in need. The license allows them to use … Read more

Perfect Score for ECISD

El Campo ISD received a perfect score of 100 in financial accountability from the state, as reported at the recent board meeting. This score is determined by the Texas Education Agency, which assesses schools’ financial practices through the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. ECISD’s rating improved from 98 to 100 this year.

Veterans Day Parade Details

El Campo ISD district is hosting a Veterans Day parade on Nov. 10th at 8:45 a.m. Veterans should gather at the Civic Center parking lot. The high school band will perform the National Anthem and TAPS. The parade will pass by all district schools, ending at St. Phillip Catholic School. Join them in showing respect … Read more

Extend Civic Center Hours

The El Campo City Council is thinking about extending the Civic Center’s weekend hours. They usually end events at midnight, but now they might let folks party until 1 a.m. with everyone gone by 2 a.m. However, this change could mean more security and higher costs due to concerns about underage drinking and unwanted guests … Read more