A 77-year-old El Campo drug dealer evaded a life prison sentence for seven days but was caught and returned to jail. Lawrence Herald faced a sentence for selling Fentanyl tablets from his home. He skipped his trial, leading to a warrant for his arrest. Despite being parole-eligible, he might spend the rest of his life … Read more
A quick update from Bay City Police. They’re on the hunt for a suspect who swiped stuff from the 2400 block of Hedgerose on the night of August 14th. Check out the snapshot or video on their social media page to see if you recognize this mystery person. Detective Morales is your go-to at the … Read more
The Matagorda County Emergency Management Office is closely watching the worsening drought situation. Residents should be extra cautious due to hazardous conditions. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index, as of Tuesday, is at 663 out of 800, indicating very dry conditions. High heat, dry vegetation, low humidity, and wind are fueling wildfires. A Burn Ban is in … Read more
Join the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners on Friday for an online talk about small ornamental trees ideal for tight spaces in both front and back yards. This session, “Trees for Small Landscapes,” is part of the “Landscape Success” program. The 90-minute class starts at 2 p.m., it’s free, but registration is necessary. Presented by … Read more
On ESPN starting today, Needville kids are taking part in the Little League World Series. Don’t worry if you see them dancing instead of warming up – it’s their way to ease tension before games. The young team loves to dance, thanks to a tradition started by coach Joey Benge. The players, including Heath Filipp … Read more
The Lower Colorado River Authority or LCRA has shifted to its second drought response stage, urging water conservation. Lakes Travis and Buchanan are at only 46% capacity, after falling below 900,000 acre-feet. LCRA asks users in Colorado, Wharton, and Matagorda counties to cut 10%-20% of water use. Responsible landscaping and indoor practices are encouraged. This … Read more
The Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach Team or SPOT warns of a scam targeting those seeking help. A resident was tricked into paying $15 via CashApp after contacting an old phone number. They were told to wait at a location for assistance that never arrived. SPOT President Christine Stransky confirmed SPOT doesn’t operate this way … Read more
The Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization collaborates with the Texas Department of Transportation to widen Farm-to-Market Road 236. Opinions among residents differ; some are excited about the safer five-lane highway, while others worry about displacements. This project, part of the Victoria 2045 expansion plan, aims to accommodate the city’s growth. The plan entails a five-lane undivided … Read more
Former Hawaiian state senator Roslyn Hester Baker also known as Roz Baker, a graduate of El Campo High School in 1964, narrowly escaped the Maui wildfire. Born in El Campo, she earned her diploma as valedictorian while her father worked as the district’s business manager. Her childhood in El Campo made her a Ricebird forever. … Read more
El Campo police are searching for two armed gunmen who invaded an East Correll home last week. Despite firing shots, the resident, a 29-year-old male, escaped unharmed. The suspects, described as black men in their 20s, forced their way in and confronted the resident around 2 a.m. He fled, hearing shots as he ran. The … Read more