Recent storms in the San Bernard River area may have caused delays in cotton planting, but local experts reassure there’s no cause for alarm yet. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, excessive moisture has slowed down planting, with some areas recording up to eight inches of rainfall. Fields remain too saturated to enter. Farmers still … Read more
Victoria College welcomes Dr. Marisa Pierce as the new Vice President of Student Services, starting May 13. With a 30-year career in higher education leadership, Pierce will focus on fostering a student-centered culture and aligning support systems for student success. Her experience includes roles at Dallas College and North Lake College
At the Texas Zoo’s Easter-Egg-Stravaganza on Sunday, hundreds of locals gathered for a day filled with Easter festivities and a diverse array of animals. Among the attractions was a bunny petting zoo near the entrance, where visitors could interact with Flemish giant rabbits for an hour, offering an authentic Easter experience. The tradition of Easter … Read more
Through next Monday, Sundance Construction has closed of the right lane on 7th Street, westbound from Title Max on 7th St to Bay City Seafood. This closure is for the construction of the entrance to the Russell Ranch subdivision. Barricades will be shifted daily to reopen the lane for after-work traffic. Commuters are advised to … Read more
The DeLeon Plaza expansion project in Victoria, despite a tight schedule and unexpected additions, is nearing completion in time for the city’s bicentennial celebration. The project, which began in July, faced numerous obstacles due to its unique timeline. The city’s 200th birthday on April 13 will be marked with a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of statues … Read more
In Bay City, concerns rise over a local pig farm within city limits. Despite tests showing no immediate danger, neighbors seek legal action. Councilman Ben Flores’ farm faced scrutiny, but despite spending on testing, no such evidence was found. The city expressed its inability to act, urging citizens to pursue further avenues.
For the first time in their history, the El Campo Ladybirds’ season ended in the second round. They lost the area championship to the Lorena Lady Leopards, last season’s regional champions and the state’s 10th-best team. Despite the defeat, Coach Brittany expressed pride in the team’s historic season and optimism for the future.
An energy company in Matagorda County is set to buy the former Bay City Tribune building. RWE’s Senior Communications Manager, Kellie Woods, said they plan to renovate it for 20 new full-time employees. The company already operates Peyton Creek I wind farm in the county. With 33 projects in Texas, RWE is expanding, but they … Read more
Hundreds of students from El Campo, Wharton, East Bernard, and Rice Consolidated schools gathered at Ricebird Stadium for the annual Special Olympics. The event, filled with various fun competitions from soccer kicks to Frisbee toss and golf ball putting. The Special Education program of El Campo, in cooperation with Rice CISD, was recognized as a … Read more
Bay City’s only public pool is set for a $275,000 makeover before summer. The renovations will allow local swim teams to practice there. The city council has approved the quote from Progressive Commercial Aquatics, a leading company in the field. The Hilliard Pool will be rehabilitated, including the addition of swim lanes for the Aquacats. … Read more