El Campo city council discussed progress on a crucial project Monday night. They’re planning to replace the aging Avenue F water well, which dates back to 1949 and is on the verge of failure. Last year, they secured land for the new well site, near Prosperity Bank. Also on the agenda: steps for a $206,000 … Read more
After four decades, The Bay City Tribune is relocating nearer to downtown Bay City. The building is too big now and no longer fits their digital operations. They’ll move to 1320 Seventh Street on April 3rd, with a ribbon-cutting on April 23rd at 4 p.m. The phone number remains unchanged.
Former El Campo Police Sgt. Freddie Douglas and his co-defendant were cleared of criminal charges by the Brazoria County Grand Jury. Despite this, Douglas lost his job due to alleged policy violations. His attorney claims the arrest and firing were racially motivated. Attempts to reinstate him have been denied by the police chief. Douglas was … Read more
Rev up your engines for the First Annual Touch-a-Truck Event! Explore fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, trash trucks, and more! Snap cool pics and learn from pros about how these machines work. Perfect for kids and adults! Happening May 11th at Alamo Park from 9 am to noon. Admission is free. Don’t miss out on … Read more
A car crash in Markham left one car flipped over and three people in stable condition. The accident happened when 20-year-old Fernando Balladarez crossed into the opposite lane and hit a vehicle. The driver and passenger Debra Ann Goff and Sally Begobo, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Balladarez, who admitted he was … Read more
34 exhibitors proudly showcased their cattle at the annual steer show at the Wharton County Youth Fair last week. Dawson Lott from Louise FFA clinched the top prize with his steer, earning a spot in the Sale of Excellence. Kale Jedlicka from Boling Jr. FFA secured the reserve champion title with his brown steer, sold … Read more
Easter egg hunts are happening this weekend. Bay City’s LeTulle Park event on Friday has over 18,000 eggs and fun games. Blessing Hotel’s hunt is Saturday with games till 5pm. Van Vleck’s First Baptist Church also has a hunt on the same day starting at 4pm. Palacios’ Sanford Community Center starts their hunt at 11am … Read more
The Bay City Lions Club is hosting a Pancake Supper on Thursday from 5 to 8pm at the Bay City KC Hall. For $10, you can enjoy pancakes, syrup, sausage, bacon, coffee, and milk. You can buy tickets at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, Ward Real Estate, Green Bro’s Jewelry, or at the event. … Read more
El Campo City Hall is taking a breather this Friday, March 29th, for Good Friday, reopening its doors on Monday, April 1st. But fear not! Your trash collection won’t skip a beat – all routes will stick to their regular schedule. So relax, enjoy the holiday, and leave the garbage worries to them.
The Bay City Police Department’s Shop With A Cop program has awarded over $18,000 in scholarships this year to local students. The program, which also provides school supplies and Christmas toys, aims to help young people succeed by building trust with law enforcement. Special scholarships were given in memory of fallen officers Armando Galvan and … Read more