President Trump’s plans to unleash American energy have received the support of the Houston based Consumer Energy Alliance. President David Holt told Bay and Beyond Broadcasting that the removing of barriers and mandates should lead to lower energy prices, more reliable power, and greater national independence, while boosting the energy economy in regions such as … Read more
Bay City’s Camryn Garcia is headed to state after placing second in the 198-pound class at the Class 4A Region 4 powerlifting meet. She lifted a total of 885 pounds, earning five of Bay City’s six team points. Rachel Castillo took fifth in the 148-pound class with a 735-pound total. Meanwhile, Palacios dominated the Class … Read more
El Campo City Council voted unanimously to restore funding for the Chamber of Commerce, but concerns were raised about how the money will be used. Councilman John Hancock Jr. questioned why 35% of the $54,000 in hotel/motel tax funds could go toward operations. City officials clarified that state law allows it, though Hancock called the … Read more
El Campo Middle School has been named a Texas School to Watch, a top honor recognizing excellence in academics, student support, and leadership. The school was celebrated in Austin at the Making Middle School Matter Symposium and will receive national recognition in Washington, D.C., this June. Principal Sandy Fellers credits the dedicated staff for their … Read more
Matagorda County is close to fully recovering from a cyberattack that hit two months ago. In January, hackers used ransomware to lock county files, forcing officials to declare a disaster. The final computers are being installed, but some services remain delayed due to a backlog. Essential functions are operating, and officials expect full restoration within … Read more
Justin Hurst, an El Campo game warden killed in the line of duty, will be featured on Oxygen Network’s Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Seigler this Saturday at 7 p.m. Hurst died in March of ’07, in a shootout near Lissie after a high-speed chase. His family, still in El Campo, participated in the episode, along … Read more
A 78-year-old El Campo man is fighting to overturn his life sentence for dealing fentanyl. Lawrence Herald took his case to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in February, claiming his lawyer failed him. He argues he was never told about a plea deal for six years of probation before trial. Prosecutors say court records … Read more
Wharton police are searching for two men who fled after a Saturday night chase, dumping over 22 pounds of marijuana. Officers tried to stop a vehicle with fake plates when the suspects sped off, tossing large bags of marijuana out the windows. They abandoned the car near Wilson and Branch and escaped on foot. The … Read more
After 43 years of serving Ganado, Dr. Joey Bonnot has officially retired from dentistry. On his last day, one longtime patiento reflected on how five generations of her family had sat in his chair since he opened in 1981. A LaWard native and Industrial High graduate, Bonnot built his practice from the ground up, expanding … Read more
Scammers are targeting Bay City residents with fake donation calls. A caller, pretending to represent local law enforcement, is asking for money on behalf of the Bay City Police Department. Officials confirm they never solicit donations over the phone, especially from outside the area. Residents should not share personal or financial information with these callers. … Read more