Amy’s Cookie Co. & Bakery, which started in El Campo, is opening a second location in Bay City, thanks to a $4,100 grant for expansion. The new shop will will open soon next to H-E-B. Amy Ilse, the owner, is thrilled as she used to sell cookies in Bay City before her first shop opened. … Read more
A credit card skimmer was found at a 7-Eleven in El Campo. These devices, often used by thieves, copy your card info during legitimate transactions. The data is then used for illegal purchases. It’s a growing problem in the area. Always check card readers before use and report any suspicious activity to the police. If … Read more
A 40-year-old man named Christopher Aguirre got charged by the local police for breaking into a building and being part of a criminal group. Right now, he’s in Victoria County Jail, with a bond set at $100,000
CAST is putting on a hilarious new show, ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’, starting March 8th. Directed by Darve Smith, it’s about four Southern gals sharing laughs and drinks, finding courage to shake up their lives. Ginni Thomas, Stacey Steiner, Katie Brown, and Dixie Fraiser lead the cast. Tickets at baycitycast.com for $20 each
The First Presbyterian Church in Wharton had a Chili Extravaganza on Sunday to raise money for Wharton Share. The event was livened up with music from Robert Cline Jr., who played his acoustic guitar by the church’s beautiful stained-glass windows.
The District 30 Texas House seat race is heating up. Jeff Bauknight, former Victoria mayor, leads in fundraising with over $326K raised and $142K left. A.J. Louderback, ex-Jackson County Sheriff, has raised about $105K with $86K left. Other candidates have less funds. The Republican primary winner will face either Tanya Lloyd or A.J. Tristan from … Read more
South Wharton Street is under emergency repair for a sewer issue. The road is closed from Divide St to E. 8th St. Detours are in place for locals and businesses. Be cautious using alternative routes and follow traffic signs. The closure will last about a month. Please avoid the area if possible and follow traffic … Read more
Bay City Municipal Court is providing an opportunity to resolve outstanding warrants during its 2024 Warrant Resolution campaign. If you have any class “c” warrants, call or visit the office at 1824 6th Street in Bay City. Don’t risk jail time—take advantage of the Warrant Resolution 2024
A 22-year-old man named Eliseo David Cruz from Harlingen was arrested in Port Lavaca for drunk driving. He crashed his car into the local swimming pool after hitting a palm tree and a fence. He wasn’t hurt, but the police suspected he had been drinking.
A local Girl Scout Troop is selling cookies at the Bay City Public Library on March 4. But they’re not just about cookies. They’re also about having fun, making friends, and helping the community. They recently made ‘birthday in a box’ kits for local charities. They also bought an old house to fix up and … Read more