East Bernard’s newly elected mayor, Lance Rejsek, faced a significant challenge just 41 days into his term when Hurricane Beryl hit. A lifelong resident, Rejsek took office after the previous mayor, Marvin Holub, retired. Without a pre-existing debris cleanup contract, Rejsek is now focused on improving the city’s storm response. His local roots and commitment … Read more
A Bay City man, Christopher Devon King, will serve 25 years in prison for robbing two El Campo stores at gunpoint in January. Surveillance images captured King brandishing a handgun at clerks in Ritz Drive Inn No. 1 and The Shot Spot. He fled with small amounts of cash, and evidence led authorities to a … Read more
A second FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Matagorda County for residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. The new center is in Palacios at the Education Pavilion on South Bay Blvd. It operates Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bay City location remains open as well. The deadline to apply for … Read more
Matagorda County has won a 2024 County Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of Counties for its Youth Leadership program. This initiative, which began in the last school year, involved 17 high school students from across the county, introducing them to local government and community roles through field trips and discussions.The program aims to … Read more
The Wharton City Council met Monday to discuss extending a contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for continued land acquisition to expand the city’s levee and channel. The current contract had expired on June 17th. Also on the agenda were approvals for a Retro 5K Run at Guffey Park, including fee waivers and street closures, and … Read more
Farmers in Wharton County are relieved that Hurricane Beryl didn’t cause as much crop damage as feared. However, the storm’s impact on corn and cotton fields could still have lasting consequences. Some farmers faced challenges due to knocked-over corn stalks and wet fields preventing harvest. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents estimate that up to 25% … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for several Texas counties, including Fort Bend, Washington, Wharton, and Inland Matagorda. The advisory is in effect until tonight at 8, warning of a possible threat to life or property due to extreme heat. Residents should take precautions.
A woman was killed in Edna on Friday, and a man has been arrested. Police responded to a 911 call about gunshots near Kleas and Buffalo streets around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Ramon Palacios, 36, who confessed to shooting his girlfriend, Roseanne Martinez. Palacios has been charged with murder and is being held … Read more
In Victoria, Scott Sebastian was arrested at the Longhorn Bar after patrons prevented him from assaulting a woman. The woman suffered a dislocated shoulder and was taken to the hospital. Sebastian had refused to leave her vehicle, physically restraining her. Eventually, Longhorn Bar customers intervened, allowing the woman to escape. Authorities apprehended Sebastian, who now … Read more
Victoria County Commissioners postponed a public hearing regarding a tax abatement application from Portside Energy. The company aims to develop solar panels at the port. Although tax abatements for solar projects are uncommon, the county is open to this possibility due to the project’s location on port property. The proposed 150-acre solar farm, equipped with … Read more