News Staff Matagorda County United Way is hosting its 14th Annual Day of Caring on April 26th. They’re offering free minor home repairs for seniors or disabled homeowners. Volunteers will do all the work, which can include painting, yard work, and small carpentry projects. Applications are available now and due by March 22nd. They’re also looking for … Read more
Wharton County Sheriff’s Department is seeking state grants for border control efforts. Sheriff Shannon Srubar will request to apply for Operation Lone Star and Operation Stonegarden grants at the next commissioners court meeting this morning. Lone Star helps Texas border officers tackle illegal immigration, while Stonegarden is the federal version. Other topics include a Cinco … Read more
El Campo City Council is meeting tonight to discuss an $8 million bond for sewer and road repairs. This includes $1.8 million for emergency repairs on South Wharton Street, and $2.8 million for planned sewer improvements. They’re also considering a $3.8 million request for road improvements. Other topics include demolition projects, a potential Farmers Market, … Read more
Two people linked to a local nursing home are in jail. Cassity Jones, an ex-staff member, is accused of lying on official records about an assault on a resident. He’s held on a $30,000 bond. The company he worked for, Colonial Living, says they’re cooperating with the investigation. Michael McCloud, a former resident, is accused … Read more
Starting Monday, fishing at the Riverside Park duck pond in Victoria won’t be allowed, except for city-hosted events. The pond was stocked with fish last October, and young catfish will be added in March. This closure lets the fish grow and establish their population. Signs will notify residents, and violators may be ticketed.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s investigators are trying to find out who killed a 38-year-old woman in her home Monday morning. The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. at Spindlewood Drive, near Plantation Valley Drive. The victim, Coralyn Hunt, was found shot in her bedroom by her 17-year-old. Neighbors expressed shock, saying they didn’t hear any gunshots. … Read more
Local high school football players from Edna and Ganado have been raking in awards. They made it to state semifinals, and now, they’re getting recognized by various associations. Edna had five players and Ganado had three on the recent All-State teams. Players like Dylan Holt, Logan Bures, and Bryce Ullman from Ganado, and Braylen Harris, … Read more
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is hosting a 5-hour Beef and Forage educational event on Feb. 26 at the Colorado County Fairgrounds HE Building in Columbus. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Don’t miss it.
This month’s Employee Spotlight is on Eddie Garza, a maintenance worker at El Campo Parks. He’s been with them for over a year now, bringing landscaping skills to the team. Known for his hard work and positive attitude, Eddie’s colleagues enjoy working with him. Outside of work, he likes gardening, reading, and puzzles.
Bay City police need your help. They’re looking for a woman and a vehicle involved in a theft at H-E-B on February 5th. Pictures of the woman and a car are posted on Bay City PD’s social media page. If you have any info, please contact Detective Jerome Estrada. Let’s help keep our community safe.