A Blessing woman, Lauralei Crouch, 33, was sentenced to life without parole for the ’22 death of her former boyfriend’s two-year-old son, Wyatt Pickett. A Matagorda County jury found her guilty of capital murder in less than an hour. Prosecutors revealed the child suffered 143 bruises, some of which were days old. Crouch initially lied … Read more
The Pilot Club of El Campo is hosting its annual “Pampering With A Purpose” fundraiser at the El Campo Civic Center tonight from 5:30-9. Attendees can enjoy a fashion show, DJ, pampering stations, and more. This event, which raises around $15,000 each year, supports local causes like special needs group home dances, donations to the … Read more
Airline Road, a key route between Main and Navarro Streets, will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. tomorrow to allow for utility tie-in work for the new Public Safety Headquarters. The overnight closure aims to minimize disruption, but drivers should expect detours. Traffic officials are urging residents and commuters to plan ahead … Read more
In El Campo, buying purple donuts on Wednesdays and Thursdays this month can help fight polio. The El Campo Literacy Advocates Rotaract Club sells them through Daylight Donuts for $15 a dozen, with $7 going to the End Polio Now campaign. The Rotary Club may match the funds, and every dollar is tripled by the … Read more
The Bay City Police Department is warning about common signs of online romance scams. Scammers often create profiles that seem perfect and claim to be traveling or overseas. They push relationships to progress quickly and may ask for money or gifts. Many avoid video calls or meetings, mention unrealistic investments, and have frequent emergencies. If … Read more
As Harvest House Food Pantry faces growing demand, local partnerships have become a lifeline in Matagorda County. LyondellBasell, a key industrial player, recently stepped up by donating and organizing food supplies, highlighting how businesses are addressing food insecurity. Site Manager Tim Carnell stressed that supporting the pantry also strengthens the local workforce by sustaining the … Read more
Drivers in Wharton County should expect delays on U.S. 59 due to lane closures again today. The Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Lucea’n Kuykendall advises caution and encourages alternate routes. Closures include the southbound outside lane near FM 102 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m today., and inside lanes near FM 1161 from … Read more
Two retired law enforcement veterans are competing for sheriff in the Nov. 5th election in Matagorda County, with early voting starting on Oct. 21st. Republican Rick DeLeon of Bay City, a Marine veteran and former sergeant-at-arms in the Texas Senate, is running against Democrat Aaron Green of Markham, a former military policeman and longtime sheriff’s … Read more
An El Campo man, Jeremy Bernard Holloway, is facing up to 99 years in prison after being indicted for the murder of 23-year-old Darrell Walter Jackson. Jackson, the son of Holloway’s girlfriend, was shot in the back on June 26 outside Holloway’s former home at Lundy and Pierce. Authorities say the two had argued, and … Read more
Drivers in Wharton County should expect delays on U.S. 59 due to lane closures this wweek. The Texas Department of Transportation Information Officer Lucea’n Kuykendall advises caution and encourages alternate routes. Closures include the southbound outside lane near FM 102 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m today., and inside lanes near FM 1161 from 7 … Read more