El Campo’s city council approved a $3.7 million bid to replace a nearly 75-year-old water well, as it faces the risk of failure. The project will drill a 1,000-gallon-per-minute well and install a new 500,000-gallon metal storage tank. Delays due to permits and land acquisition have pushed the project over budget. The extra $274,000 will … Read more
A former Wharton High School hall monitor, 29-year-old Bartee Grissom, faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly engaging in an improper relationship with a student on campus during school hours in February. Arrested in March, Grissom posted a $20,000 bond the same day. Wharton ISD Police launched an investigation after receiving reports and … Read more
Bay City resident Kayanne Crain quickly rallied her community to help after witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Helene across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. While thinking how Matagorda County could have been hit, she launched a social media campaign for donations, which took off. Over two weeks, locals donated truckloads of essentials like food, blankets, … Read more
El Campo police are investigating an alleged incident where a special education teacher’s aide at Hutchins Elementary may have struck an 8-year-old boy on October 8th. The aide resigned shortly after the complaint. The child was examined by the school nurse, but no further treatment was needed. The classroom, equipped with video cameras, is part … Read more
Wharton county is moving forward with cutting down 20 diseased pecan trees around the historic courthouse after getting a second opinion from Texas A&M expert Dr. Stephanie Adams. She confirmed earlier findings of severe rot and fungi, making the trees a safety hazard. The county had paused for a second review due to the trees’ … Read more
A man from El Campo, already facing a previous DWI charge, was involved in a serious accident on Sunday after running a stop sign and colliding with another vehicle. The crash sent a mother and her two daughters, aged 8 and 11, to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. The family was airlifted by helicopter, but … Read more
The Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Soil Health Field Day today at El Maton National Hall. Locals can learn about soil health through field visits to Dean Hansen’s Farm and Sneary Cattle Company, with demonstrations, producer testimonies, and expert talks. The event offers continuing education credits. Tickets cost $25 per … Read more
In Victoria, Jerry Ramos was discovered dead in his apartment at the Crossroads complex after police broke down the door during a wellness check. Though Ramos allegedly shared the apartment with a roommate, authorities have yet to release information about the roommate or who was on the lease. Some of his belongings, including his wallet … Read more
Bay City citizens can grab a free cup of coffee and warm apple pie while chatting with local law enforcement at McDonald’s on 7th St. this Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. “Coffee with a Cop” offers a laid-back way for residents to connect with officers, share thoughts, and strengthen ties in the … Read more
In the race to replace retiring House District 30 Representative Geanie Morrison, two candidates are set for the Nov. 5 election. A.J. Louderback is running as a Republican, while Democrat Stephanie Bassham is his opponent. Louderback, with experience in law enforcement and border security, aims to bring his expertise to the table. Bassham, a Victoria … Read more