The Full Moon Food Truck Festival, a food lover’s delight, is back on April 27 at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center. This event is a fundraiser for the center, which recently rebuilt its observation deck. Attendees can enjoy a variety of foods from local food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. Tickets are on … Read more
The El Campo Volunteer Fire Department held an Appreciation Supper, where locals lined up to enjoy a meal and show their support. Retired firefighters served as bartenders. The department served 2,300 plates of fried oysters and fish. The supper was not just about the food, but a heartfelt thank you from the department to its … Read more
Bay City’s powerlifters rocked at the Division 2-Region 4 Championship. Three Blackcats qualified for the state meet, with Jakob Pesina winning the 275-pound class. Jada Andrews and Zion Sanders also made the cut. Five others won medals, including Courtney Williams and Marco Mata. The state meet is on March 22nd in Abilene.
El Campo Police are switching back to white and blue patrol cars. The current black cars will be replaced as they retire. The new colors are more visible, which can help deter crime and prevent accidents. A new Dodge Charger is already sporting the new look. More cars, like a Chevrolet Tahoe, will follow soon. … Read more
Bay City is hosting a Town Hall Meeting this Saturday to plan for the upcoming budget year. The city wants your ideas and feedback. Your participation can help shape the city’s direction. The city is also forming focus groups from various sectors for more input. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon … Read more
On Monday night, a 65-year-old cyclist was hit from behind by a truck on N. Navarro St. in Victoria. The cyclist didn’t have the right safety gear and is now in critical condition. The truck driver, a 57-year-old man, wasn’t cited for the incident.
Two teachers from Lamar CISD, both 34 years old, were found dead in their home in Richmond. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating it as a murder-suicide. Lamar CISD expressed deep sadness, offering support to their families, friends, and students. Counseling services are available during spring break, and when classes resume, staff will … Read more
A 37-year-old woman from North Carolina, Angelica Pantoja-Ramos, was arrested in Wharton County on Friday. She’s facing multiple charges, like Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and Abandoning or Endangering a Child. Pantoja-Ramos is currently held in Wharton County Jail on a $65,000 bond
Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old cheerleader from Edna, was tragically found stabbed to death in her home by her mother, Jacqueline in December. The suspect, Rafael Romero, was later arrested and confessed to the crime. He was also suspected of stalking Lizbeth and burglarizing their home prior to the murder. Jacqueline vows to fight for justice … Read more
K-9 Deputy Kai, a 9-year-old dog who served the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office for 7 years, is hanging up his collar. Kai was a superstar in sniffing out drugs, finding hundreds of kilos of cocaine, marijuana, meth, and other drugs. Now, Kai’s off to enjoy a well-deserved retirement full of playtime, treats, and naps with … Read more