The City of Victoria is on track with their goals for infrastructure repairs and community development. They create a new action agenda every few years to set specific goals in line with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The latest update for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 shows progress in projects like reconstructing Dairy Road … Read more
A mental health facility in Fort Bend County had to relocate one of their clients after neighbors reported the man defecating on their driveway. The incident occurred on March 17 when Aaron and Elizabeth Thomas discovered a pile on their driveway. Two days later, their front yard lights worth $1,500 were damaged, and their Ring … Read more
On the evening of April 12th, a disturbing incident took place at the Bay City Parks and Recreation City Field. A lady was assaulted by two unknown females while she had stopped at the field with her dog. The victim assumed the park would be a safe place for her to take a break, but … Read more
Shop with a Cop, an organization that helps local kids in Matagorda County, recently announced its scholarship awards. Started in 2013, the group provides school supplies and toys for kids during Christmas, and has been offering a scholarship program for the last few years. This year, the organization invested $30,000 in scholarships, distributed to all … Read more
The Ganado school board reviewed a complaint at a meeting Wednesday accusing a trustee, Jamie Bures, of being verbally abusive and intoxicated at district sports games. Ganado resident Josefina Rodriguez filed the complaint, stating that other board members were aware of Bures’ behavior but did not address it. According to documents related to the complaint, … Read more
If you’re looking to learn some new food preservation techniques – The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is hosting two workshops in Bay City on May 5th and May 12th. The first event, “Preserving the Bounty: Jams, Jellies and Pickles”, will be followed by “Preserving the Bounty: Tomatoes, Salsa and Vegetables”. Attendees will learn about water … Read more
The third annual El Maton Crawfish Cook-off is happening this Saturday at the historic El Maton National Hall. This year, the winning team will walk away with $1,500! You can enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music. Plus, there will be plenty of vendors on-site for all your shopping needs. All funds raised will go towards … Read more
If you’re a resident of El Campo or its surrounding area, here’s some good news. On April 29th, you can bring your old and unwanted tires to Rotary Park for free recycling. The event is sponsored by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and it’s all part of El Campo’s … Read more
Wharton County Commissioners Court has made a change to the personnel policy, allowing employees up to 12 weeks of accrued sick leave for maternity or bonding time under the Federal Medical Leave Act. The county judge, Phillip Spenrath, says that to be granted leave, employees need a note from a doctor. However, the county has … Read more
This Saturday, volunteers will be helping with the annual spring beach cleanup along the Texas Coast, including in Matagorda County. The cleanups will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, regardless of rain or shine, in the coastal towns of Matagorda, Sargent, and Palacios. The Texas General Land Adopt-A-Beach program has been organizing these cleanups … Read more