Bay City fire under investigation

The Bay City Police Department says on Monday, at about 1:14 p.m., Bay City emergency crews were dispatched to a fire at 1520 1st street. First responding units saw heavy smoke and flames coming from a trailer. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. the fire also damaged a utility trailer, a … Read more

Vaccinations offered

Back-to-school shots are being offered through the El Campo School District. Those are being offered at El Campo Middle School, on August 3rd and 4th, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days. You must bring your children’s shot record. Vaccinations are available for uninsured children for a $10 fee, medicaid children for no fee, and … Read more

Change for Chromebook pickup

El Campo ISD says Attention 7th & 8th grade ECMS Parents: 7th & 8th graders can pick up their schedules and Chromebooks this Friday, Aug. 5th, anytime from 8am – 3pm. *This is a change from the post last week that said they could come during the 6th grade orientation.

Governor updates Operation Lone Star

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency … Read more

Police clear catalytic converter thefts

On the evening of July 24, 2022, the Bay City Police Department took four reports of catalytic converter thefts. Later during the night, Deputy Mezzino of the Brazoria County Sherriff’s Office (BCSO) stopped a vehicle on Hwy 288 for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, the Deputy discovered the driver and passengers were in … Read more

Governor issues statement on semiconductor legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United States. “Texas is a beacon of innovation and has remained the nation’s leading exporter of semiconductors and other electronic components for eleven … Read more

Date set for Meet the teacher night

The El Campo ISD says Back to School Meet the Teacher Night for the elementary campuses is coming up on Monday, August 8th. Myatt Pre-K and K is 5 until 6 pm, Hutchins for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd is 530 until 630pm, and Northside for 4th and 5th grade is 5 until 6pm.

Law enforcement looking for Stanley Wade Moore

The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office has put out information about a wanted person, Stanley Wade Moore. There’s a picture up on their Facebook page. He’s 50 years old, 5-9, 190 pounds with light brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for Aggravated Robbery and two counts of Credit/Debit Card Abuse against an elderly. Possible … Read more

Coffee with a Cop is set

The El Campo Police Department announces Coffee with a Cop, where you can meet your fellow officers. It’s set for Tuesday August 9th from 730am until 9am at Cotton Bistro @ 71 at 1201 North Mechanic at The Midtown.