Van Vleck News

About 2,500 Jackson Electric Cooperative customers in Matagorda County went without power for over two hours Sunday night when a transformer in South Texas Electric Company's Van Vleck substation blew out.

About 2,500 Jackson Electric Cooperative customers in Matagorda County went without power for over two hours Sunday night when a transformer in South Texas Electric Company's Van Vleck substation blew out.

Karalyn Jones, a 2004 graduate of Van Vleck High School, has garnered much attention from local, regional and national media with her eight-week journey to Southern Uganda with an organization called Operation ...

This week I've been so inspired by the travel journals of a local woman - a graduate of Van Vleck High School - who has recently embarked on a trip to spend eight weeks in southern Uganda - just serving others ...

On Friday of last week, one of our reporters came to my office with an assignment she knew would be just perfect for me.

Matagorda County sent another batch of high school graduates out into the world Friday night.

Bay City High School Parents, family and friends packed into Blackcat Memorial Stadium Friday night to watch and cheer on the 223 graduates as they received their diplomas.

Danbury's dominance in District 27-2A softball continued this season as the Lady Panthers posted an unbeaten 12-0 mark to win yet another in a long line of district championships.

Updated 28 minutes ago Students from around the county took time to create heartfelt sympathy cards to send to the family of Matagorda County's first casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom - Cpl.

Travis Jerome Hadash, 46, of Van Vleck was killed in a head-on collision at 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 9, on Texas 35, two miles west of the Brazoria/Matagorda County line. via The Daily Tribune

A Van Vleck man was killed when he drove down the wrong lane on state Highway 35 on Friday. via Victoria Advocate

“The price he paid for each one of us is well-deserving of a show of respect in that magnitude.”

Local officials, including Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald, are calling for all Matagorda County residents to line the route of the funeral procession of Cpl. via The Daily Tribune

“May God bless his memory and may God bless you all.”

The mood at the Bay City Municipal Airport was somber and respectful as over 400 grateful Americans from Bay City and surrounding areas gathered to honor the life and great sacrifice of Cpl. via The Daily Tribune

The Blackcats' one-point loss to Seven Lakes Friday night gave Foster the chance to pull up and tie for second place with just four regular season games to go. via The Daily Tribune

“There is no evidence of a list of any sort and no evidence of any weapon”

After reports of a hit list and gun threat circulated among high school students at Van Vleck High School Thursday night, Van Vleck ISD officials and Matagorda County Sheriff Department investigations have ... via The Daily Tribune

Van Vleck's Lady Leopards demolished Hitchcock Friday afternoon in a five-inning, 18-1 rout that bolstered the Lady Leps' league record to 6-4. Lyndee Dement had eight strikeouts for the win. via The Daily Tribune

“We are so happy for him, he worked hard and sacrificed in other areas to be able to accomplish this feat.”

Updated 24 minutes ago Van Vleck senior Sam Butler won third place in the 181-pound weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting State Meet Saturday, March 29th in Abilene. via The Daily Tribune

“Filming of movie boost for economy”

Updated 29 minutes ago I had a rather unpleasant surprise when I walked into a Bay City store several days back. via The Daily Tribune

“Kill two birds with one stone.”

Tiera Williams, a seventh grader at O.H. Herman Middle School in Van Vleck, recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference from March 2 - 7. Williams was ... via The Daily Tribune

Updated 18 minutes ago Matt Rocha pitched the Tigers to a 12-1 rout of Rice Consolidated Tuesday with 11 strikeouts in six innings. via The Daily Tribune