Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) is wrapping up the year with Agatha Christie’s thrilling play, The Mousetrap. The story unfolds at a remote guesthouse where seven strangers become suspects in a murder investigation. As a second murder occurs, the tension rises. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours at baycitycast.com. — as recent shows … Read more
The El Campo City Council is bringing live streaming and archived meetings to the public. It might take one to two months to set up, but no extra equipment is needed. Council voted 5-2 in favor, with some suggesting videos be posted a day or two later for reliability. The move comes after years of … Read more
The Downtown Dinner is back at Evans Park tonight, featuring local food trucks and vendors. The Wharton County Junior College band will provide music. You’ll find a variety of food options, from Mexican cuisine to seafood, burgers, and desserts. Local businesses will stay open late for shoppers. Limited seating is available for $25, with proceeds … Read more
After a devastating fire destroyed the Caney Creek Municipal Utility District’s building on July 31st, Tenaris stepped in to help. The company donated a temporary building to the district, allowing them to continue providing critical services to the Bay City community. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but Fire Chief Frank Guidry mentioned that … Read more
An El Campo landowner is seeking to commercially develop her highway-fronting property. She’s approaching the Planning & Zoning officials for a zoning change from industrial to general commercial. If P&Z approves, the city council will have the final say. The property, spanning over 22 acres, is near the U.S. 59 feeder. Despite its prime location … Read more
Pat McLeod, a former history teacher at Van Vleck ISD, was recently honored for his dedication to education. After teaching for 29 years, he retired and began self-publishing his poetry, a passion he’s had since he was 12. Many of his poems are inspired by his late wife, Jean, and each birthday and anniversary sparks … Read more
Wharton County firefighters are emphasizing the importance of fire safety. They recommend smoke detectors in homes, as they can provide early warnings in case of a fire. Batteries should be replaced during Daylight Saving adjustments. They also suggest having a fully charged ABC fire extinguisher, which can handle various types of fires. Cooking safety is … Read more
Jordan Rene Pena, an 18-year-old from Victoria, was arrested in court on Tuesday by the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. He was there due to a bond warrant and had to face a judge. The charge against him is pretty serious – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. As of now, he’s in the Victoria County … Read more
A local massage parlor, China Massage on N. Navarro St., was raided by Victoria police and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office’s special crimes division Tuesday afternoon. The raid resulted in the arrest of two women, Wenqin Lin and Hsiu-Yu Wang, on charges of prostitution and indecent assault respectively. Lin’s bond was set at $500 dollars … Read more
A Needville ISD school bus was involved in an early morning accident Tuesday with two other vehicles at the intersection of Texas 36 South and FM 1994, in Guy. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. According to the Superintendent, only three students were on the bus at the time of the collision. He confirmed … Read more