News Staff The state has allocated $21 million to fund scholarships for EMS training with special attention to rural areas as El Campo EMS hangs out the help wanted sign yet again. The department hopes to hire a full-time paramedic for regular ambulance rotation soon, but recognizes the challenges in doing so. The department seeks part-time workers … Read more
The Matagorda County Veterans Appreciation Parade is back for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. All veterans are welcome to ride on a float or in their vehicles. Doc Campbell of the Lions Club will be heading up this year’s parade with the help of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 2438 and volunteer veterans. … Read more
Four people were killed Sunday night when their pickup smashed into a semi-truck trailer on U.S. 59 in Hillje. The Louise semi-truck driver, 54-year-old Mark Hajovsky, was unharmed. No charges have been filed against Hajovsky, although the Department of Public Safety has yet to close its investigation into the crash. The pickup truck driver was … Read more
Seven students involved in a fight and stabbing incident Oct. 12th at Wharton High School have been expelled. Superintendent Dr. Michael O’Guin Sr says they have 10 days to decide if they want to appeal and any appeal would go directly to the school board. O’Guin was not involved in the hearings held at the … Read more
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today adopted rules prohibiting non-municipal public water and sewer utilities from disconnecting customers during extreme cold weather emergencies. The new rules mean those utilities cannot disconnect service or issue late fees for nonpayment of bills due during such emergencies, including for bills previously due. Under the new rules, … Read more
Golf carts are a topic of discussion once again, as some people are not following the law. City Manager Gary Broz says the City of Edna decided to revert back to Texas law for Edna to enforce. Texas law allows for golf carts to be driven up to five miles from the golf course, which … Read more
The first phase of the levee project designed to protect much of Wharton from flooding from the Colorado River, Caney Creek, and Peach Creek has been moved into next year. According to Andy Park, a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the discovery of two species of mussels that are about to … Read more
On October 19th Bay City Police Department’s Interim Chief Christella Rodriguez swore in two new police officers — Officer Ashley Rubio and Officer Tyler Jackson. Rubio graduated from Foster High school in 2015. Rubio went to Wharton County junior college to continue her education and received her associate degree in law enforcement. She attended the … Read more
Texas pumpkin producers experienced a second sub-par season in a row, as drought conditions led to fewer management issues, but lower yields — according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. However, lower yields were translating into higher prices and demand. Producers reported a mixed bag of results due to drought. Some who had ample … Read more
With the governor’s office and other state posts up for contention, turnout is expected to be heavy as early voting gets under way today for the November General Election. Wharton County has 25,895 registered voters, according to the Wharton County Office of Elections Administration. During the 2018 mid-term election, 12,995 Wharton County voters cast ballots … Read more