Late Tuesday night, shots rang out on the 1200 block of 12th Street of Bay City. No one was hurt, but a car and a metal shed were hit. Detectives are on the case, combing the scene for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage to identify a suspect. If you know anything more, Detective Chris Cunningham … Read more
If you want to join the Trunk-Or-Treat event in El Campo this year, here are some things you need to know: You can decorate your booth with a fun theme, but nothing scary or violent. You can give out candy or snacks, but they must be prepackaged. No homemade stuff. You need to be ready … Read more
The Pilot Club, an international service organization focused on Traumatic Brain Injury education and prevention, is hosting its 12th annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser on October 19th at the Bay City Civic Center. The event, which starts at 6 p.m., features local celebrities serving catered meals and competing for tips. The funds raised support various community … Read more
A 14-year-old was detained by the Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office in connection with a trailer home fire on Horn Road. The juvenile confessed to Bay City ISD Police about his involvement in the fire, which was under investigation. The trailer, which was under renovation and unoccupied at the time, was completely destroyed. No injuries … Read more
A proposal to reduce speed limits in construction zones in the county was tabled due to legal concerns Monday night. Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Zahn had suggested the change for safety reasons, but County Judge Phillip Spenrath expressed doubts about the county’s authority to issue such mandates. The court also approved the auction of old … Read more
St. Robert’s Catholic Church held a vibrant festival at the El Campo Civic Center, attracting large crowds. The event featured classic carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, and a dunking booth. Foodies enjoyed a variety of treats from tacos to brisket plates. The festival, usually held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, was moved … Read more
Wharton County Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local cancer patients, is hosting its inaugural Dancing for a Cure event on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Taiton Community Center. For just $10, attendees can enjoy music from Wild About Music and Barnie Douglas, delicious food from Pitt Viper Bar-B-Q, … Read more
The Wharton City Council is considering creating a Public Improvement District (PID) to fund new developments. This means new residents and home buyers, not current homeowners, would pay for these improvements. The PID would impose assessments on purchased property within the district, with each new home buyer responsible for an annual assessment for a specified … Read more
At it’s meeting on Monday, El Campo City Council is prioritizing disaster preparedness, planning to contract “on-demand” agencies to ensure prompt response. These contracts, which only cost when activated, aim to put El Campo first in line during emergencies. The council also plans to address domestic violence awareness, upgrade police station cameras due to federal … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office found a white Charolais Bull wandering around County Road 128, State Highway 60, and Farm to Market 1299 in Wharton, TX for about a week. The bull has no identifiable brands or markings. If you have any information, please reach out to Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550.