Matagorda County Commissioners and Judge Bobby Seiferman approved an audit of Allegiance Emergency Services on Monday due to public and former employee concerns over response times and procedures. County Attorney Jennifer Chau emphasized the audit will be comprehensive, covering all aspects including financials. Documents revealed delays up to 30 minutes for calls within Bay City … Read more
Rudy Machala, a respected figure in law enforcement for nearly half a century, will be honored at his funeral this Friday in El Campo. After serving as a dedicated Texas DPS Trooper for 20 years, Machala led Wharton County as sheriff from 1980 to 1992. His legacy, marked by commitment and service, will be commemorated … Read more
Matthew Tilley got a big promotion to Patrol Captain in Matagorda County, taking over for Robert “Scooter” Hearn. Hearn, with 30 years under his belt, is moving on to a new gig at the Palacios Police Department. He’s leaving because of the shake-up from the upcoming sheriff’s election. Tilley’s honored but knows he’s got some … Read more
El Campo’s emergency medical team is busier than ever, with calls set to top 3,000 this year. That’s about eight emergencies every day, a 6% jump from before. Most of these are urgent 911 calls, but they also do planned hospital trips and other jobs. And they’re doing all this even though it’s getting tough … Read more
In a touching moment at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, nurse Maya Wilkinson received the DAISY Award, a big honor for nurses who go above and beyond. Maya’s care for a 66-year-old patient, playing their favorite song as they passed away, shows her dedication. This award celebrates her compassion and the impact she has on families … Read more
The ECISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday to accept the resignation of board president James Russell, who was not present. No public comments were made, so the board immediately addressed Russell’s resignation. ECISD Superintendent Robert Callaghan confirmed the acceptance of Russell’s resignation, effective June 4th. The board opened the floor for … Read more
Bay City just unveiled its new BMX Bike Park at City Field. It’s got a 0.27-mile dirt track full of jumps and obstacles. Beginners can try the learner’s loop, and parents can stroll the perimeter track. Plus, thanks to the Bay City Lion’s Club, there’s a handy bike repair and pump station. Time to hit … Read more
In Ganado, three dedicated teachers received the Teacher of the Year award from the Ganado Education Foundation. Nominated by their peers and chosen by the Foundation, the winners are high school teacher Dr. Yusuke Yahagi, elementary teacher Leticia Rosas, and junior high teacher Shelby Graves. Congratulations to these outstanding educators.
Wharton Feed and Supply was facing a deadline to agree with nearby property owners on building drainage infrastructure. Last week, Wharton City Council gave a 90-day extension for the business to negotiate with its neighbors. The previous deal expired on May 26, and now drainage plans must be submitted by July 1. The council also … Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared six species of freshwater mussels in Central Texas as endangered and one as threatened. These mussels, crucial for filtering harmful substances from water, have declined due to population growth and habitat destruction. To protect them, 1,577 miles of rivers and creeks in the Colorado, Guadalupe, Brazos, and … Read more