News Staff Patti Welder Middle School in Victoria has been honored by the Healthy South Texas program for its health classes for students, staff, and parents. Launched by Texas A&M in 2015, the program aims to reduce preventable diseases. The school received a proclamation from the Victoria County Commissioners Court, recognizing its commitment to community health and … Read more
Van Vleck ISD appointed new school board trustees on Monday night after canceling the upcoming November election. With no opposing candidates, the board declared the current candidates elected. Casey Kile will remain in Position 5, while Charlie Hill and Dane Evans will fill Positions 6 and 7, respectively, replacing outgoing trustees Terry Blackmon and Paul … Read more
The Bay City Community Development Corporation and the regional YMCA are teaming up to build a Family Aquatics Center and YMCA behind the Civic Center. Executive Director Jessica Russell announced the project, highlighting its benefits for the entire county. The Board has given the green light to proceed with the development.
Bay City will soon see a new Family Aquatics Center and YMCA built behind the Civic Center, thanks to a partnership between the Bay City Community Development Corporation and the regional YMCA. The project was approved by the corporation’s board, with Executive Director Jessica Russell expressing excitement about the center’s potential benefits for the entire … Read more
As students return to school, Bay City ISD Police are urging local drivers to stay alert near designated crosswalks. Key areas for safe student crossings include 4th Street at Nichols, HWY 35 at Mary and Sycamore, and 11th Street at Nichols and Sycamore. Drivers should be extra cautious around these zones to ensure student safety.
The Louise ISD school board will see all five trustee positions contested in the upcoming November election. This follows a series of controversial decisions, including the firing of Superintendent Garth Oliver and the hiring of Richard Wright. The public will decide on these positions on November 5th. Early voting runs from October 21st to November … Read more
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to deepen and widen the Matagorda Bay ship channel, raising concerns about mercury contamination from the Alcoa Superfund site. At a meeting in Port Lavaca, experts and locals discussed the potential risks. The site has a history of mercury pollution from past industrial activities. A Texas State professor highlighted … Read more
Wharton’s volunteer firefighters trained last Thursday to handle potential emergencies involving the Colorado River, which borders the west side of the city. While they typically respond to road accidents, business incidents, and house fires, they are also prepared for water-related emergencies.
The Wharton ISD school board unanimously appointed Olatunji Oduwole as the new district superintendent. Oduwole, dressed in traditional Nigerian attire, celebrated with his family and friends. He shared his journey from Nigeria to the U.S., recalling his early days as a cab driver in Houston. Oduwole’s sister flew in from Nigeria to witness the event.
Bay City Council is planning more organizational changes. They discussed creating a Planning and Development Department at a budget workshop. This new department will absorb Code Enforcement and some utilities. Interim City Manager Scotty Jones mentioned that several staff members have been moved to this new department.. The council will review the proposed Strategic Plan … Read more