The Bay City Fire Marshall has shared some important tips on social media to prevent fires in home garages, which can be more dangerous than other house fires. To keep your garage safe, store flammable items like oil and paint in a separate shed, keep combustibles on shelves away from appliances, and only plug one … Read more
A young man from Port Lavaca, aged 20, lost his life in a late-night crash over the weekend, involving his motorcycle and a white sedan at the intersection of N Navarro and Glascow. The motorcycle caught fire, and despite emergency services’ efforts to revive him, he did not survive.
In Wharton, the city council didn’t approve a request for two big billboards by a Houston ad company. The company wanted signs bigger than the city rules allow. The planning commission said no, worrying about the effect on local shops. The company argued that other big signs were allowed, but the council didn’t vote on … Read more
In El Campo, a trailer park with 23 RVs might shut down due to ongoing rule-breaking. Only one RV follows the city’s rules. The city’s planning head called the park a big eyesore, especially at the city’s entrance. There’s a public meeting where people can talk for or against closing the park. The planning group … Read more
Corporal Jose Soto of Bay City Police acted swiftly to save a baby’s life, earning him a lifesaving award. Back on February 1st, when baby Emery stopped breathing, Soto met the family en route to the hospital and performed CPR. His calm actions under pressure ensured the baby reached the hospital safely. The incident highlighted … Read more
South Wharton Street in El Campo is set to open today after a costly sewer repair. The street was shut down for nearly three months due to a collapsed sewer line from a storm. The city is now looking at a $4.6 million bill to fix the aging infrastructure, which could lead to higher utility … Read more
Local Congressman Troy Nehls has introduced a new bill to help shrimp farmers in Matagorda County. The Save Our Shrimpers Act has bipartisan support and aims to stop funding to foreign shrimp farms. This comes as U.S. shrimpers face tough competition from dumped foreign shrimp. Matagorda County’s shrimp industry has been hit hard, with last … Read more
Katy was hit by a tornado Tuesday night, leaving businesses like Firestone Auto Care in ruins. The storm, with winds at 90 mph, tore through buildings, flung a taco truck, and uprooted trees. Residents and workers began the cleanup, while emergency services secured the area. The community is now rallying to repair and recover from … Read more
In Fulshear, Darlington Akporugo, 46, and Jasmin Sood, 35, allegedly ran a scam, targeting seniors for millions. Using fake online profiles, they wooed victims into fake romances, then swindled them out of $3.1 million. Caught, they now face decades in prison if convicted, especially for one victim’s bank fraud. The case is under Homeland Security’s … Read more
In Victoria, police nabbed an 18-year-old named Zachary Gonzales on Tuesday. He’s accused of several crimes like stealing a gun and being involved in organized crime. There’s also suspicion he was behind a shooting in Bloomington last year. Right now, he’s sitting in Victoria County Jail with a $35,000 bond.