Second Street Park in El Campo got a fresh lookon Earth Day as ten Chinese fringe trees were planted, thanks to a partnership between Keep El Campo Beautiful, Mayor Eugene Bustamante, and District 2 Councilmember Tom Coblentz. The flowering trees add seasonal color and are part of El Campo’s push as a certified Texas Scenic … Read more
After 12 days on the run, Rhea, the dog of newlyweds Thomas and Mackenzie Valdez from Cypress, was safely found in Bay City. She went missing during their wedding weekend. Local trainer Danika Feldman, with help from the community, tracked her daily route and used her dog brother Ares to lure her out. Residents shared … Read more
Hawes Dickerson, a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bay City, has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. This credential focuses on key areas like retirement planning, estate planning, Social Security, and healthcare. Dickerson is eager to use this new knowledge to help clients achieve a secure retirement. Edward Jones, with over 20,000 advisors … Read more
At the El Campo Chamber of Commerce’s Kentucky Derby-themed gala on Thursday, Anthony Collins was named ’24 Citizen of the Year. Collins, a former City Council member and co-owner of E.A. Collins and Sons, was honored for his decades of service to the community. He’s been involved in local nonprofits, coached Little League, and contributed … Read more
Bay City Municipal Court has earned a statewide award for its efforts to keep local roads safer. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center recognized the court with a Traffic Safety Initiatives Award for reaching young students with hands-on lessons about car seat safety and the dangers of impaired driving. Court Administrator Katey Plunkett has led … Read more
A 79-year-old El Campo man will stay behind bars after Texas’s highest criminal court denied his appeal. Lawrence Herald was sentenced to life for dealing fentanyl out of his 310 Thrift home. Police seized 113 pills, $10,000, and a pistol in ’19. Herald skipped his trial, was later caught in Fayette County, and claimed poor … Read more
El Campo ISD has made history by earning National Showcase District status, with all five campuses recognized as “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” National Showcase Schools. This prestigious distinction honors districts with at least 70% of campuses achieving recognition. The program, which focuses on building strong, positive relationships between students and teachers, has proven successful in fostering … Read more
Bay City Council has approved a resolution to support a $961,000 grant request for emergency generators. If approved, the project will install backup power at four sewer lift stations and one key facility to keep vital services running during outages. This follows damage from Hurricane Beryl. FEMA could cover 75% of the cost. The city … Read more
Early voting is underway in El Campo, with voters deciding on an $81 million bond for major school upgrades. If passed, it would fund a new high school building, updated classrooms, and security improvements—without raising the current 29-cent tax rate. Failing the bond could delay urgent repairs, shifting costs to the operating budget. The district … Read more
Life recently changed for 100 high school seniors from Brazoria and Matagorda counties. They landed real jobs through the Career Signing Day program, hosted by the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council. Chosen from 252 applicants, they’ll now work in welding, pipefitting, and other trades with local industry leaders. Starting salaries range from $40,000 to $50,000, with … Read more