Early Wednesday morning, an aggravated assault was reported outside Fat Grass Restaurant and Bar located at 1717 Seventh St. in Bay City. Two people are hospitalized, one is in serious condition, as a result of the assault. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Chris Cunningham at 979-245-8500. According to Bay City police, … Read more
The hopes of an undefeated district championship for the El Campo Ricebirds ended as its rivals, the Wharton Runnin’ Tigers, won 76-73 last Tuesday night at Ricebird Gym. The Ricebirds at one point led by nearly 20 points, but the Runnin’ Tigers — starving for a playoff position — fought back and pulled ahead of … Read more
An El Campo bistro wants a sign directing people to its location, but needs the blessing of the city Board Of Adjustment to hang it on a pole. The Rice Country Grill is a home-style eatery offering all-day breakfast on the U.S. 59 feeder near the Highway 71 South intersection — inside the same building … Read more
Last month Sheriff Shannon Srubar approached the county commissioners about the need to replace the outdated dash cams and body cams after Watchguard, the brand the department has been using, was purchased by Motorola, which will result in the Watchguard products being obsolete. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office will soon be able replace the cams … Read more
A proposal to switch to a four-day school week next year was voted down 4 to 3 at the recent meeting of the Wharton ISD Board of Trustees. According to the Spectator, the proposal was first made during the January board meeting and was voted on following several people making public comments and a presentation … Read more
The Edna Cowboys took care of business Friday night against rivals Columbus Cardinals, and the school is now district champions in both football and basketball. The Cowboys got off to a hot start in the first quarter and was holding the lead heading into halftime 29-21. Edna point guard Mirkel Soto scored half of his … Read more
Victoria ISD will launch the VOICE Survey, a district-wide survey that is the result of a collaboration between all VISD departments and campuses. The survey will be collecting input from district families and community members on what programs and resources parents would like to see provided that could help in their child’s success. The survey … Read more
Last Thursday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report about a road rage incident involving a child who got injured by a gunshot. 25 year old Gendri Aguillon, the child’s father allegedly told the authorities that his 4-year-old son was shot in a road rage on a freeway in Houston. While investigating, … Read more
One person was arrested Sunday morning on shoplifting charges. Brenham police were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Highway 290 West, that reported a male pushed a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise and left in a vehicle. The vehicle matching the description was stopped and the stolen merchandise was located inside. … Read more
The City of El Campo posted on its social page that the 2023 Kidfish hosted by the city will be happening on Saturday, March 18th at Legacy Pond. The event from 8am to noon is free and kids ages 2 to 15 years old get a free t-shirt for attending. The limit is 5 catfish … Read more