Shoshana Storage, a big battery plant, wants a tax break for their new site in Matagorda County. They’re hoping for a full tax break for five years, giving the county $2 million. The project, lasting over 30 years, will help stabilize the local power grid and create 50 construction jobs. Without this tax break, the … Read more
The Matagorda County Fair and Rodeo is back, celebrating 80 years of livestock shows and scholarships. Attending the fair supports local students’ education. This year, they’re giving out 10 scholarships. There’s also live music and a barbecue cook-off. Local bands will perform on Feb. 23rd. Admission for the concert is $10.
El Campo’s northeast side lost power Tuesday due to a tripped fuse, affecting 888 homes. The issue was fixed in 30 minutes without any damage to the equipment. Meanwhile, fire crews responded to smoke reports at Coca Cola and Burger King, caused by an overheated motor and electrical issues respectively. They also attended a car … Read more
Sugar Land City Council approved a $28 million grant application for the Brazos River Riverbank Erosion Mitigation Project to the Texas Water Development Board. The council also approved a $2.7 million contract for an artificial intelligence detection system installation at all city intersections. The installation is set to begin soon.
Six men from Texas got sentenced for scamming over $20 million in COVID relief loans. They faked info to get Paycheck Protection Program loans. Three guys from Richmond got around three to one and a half years in prison. Two others from Sugar Land and Houston got two years each. They cooked up fake business … Read more
On March 2nd the Fort Bend Teen Service League is hosting its 2nd Annual Charity Fun Run at Sugar Land Memorial Park. This event, open to all ages, isn’t just a race. It’s a chance to raise money for local non-profits. The league has already donated over $5.75 million since 2001, and this run is … Read more
In Fulshear, complaints led to a four-hour meeting resulting in the firing of City Manager Jack Harper. Mayor Aaron Groff calls it a pivotal moment. Last week, Harper was put on leave after a staff complaint. More complaints followed. Despite no criminal investigation, details remain undisclosed. Harper’s replacement search begins, while the assistant manager takes … Read more
Douglas Zelkowski, a 41-year-old gym owner and Air Force veteran from Victoria, was arrested in Bishop for indecent assault at a school event. He was reported for inappropriate contact with a minor. Zelkowski, who runs “Z’s Powerhouse” gym and has trained local high school athletes, was taken to Jail. The investigation is ongoing.
In 2015, Commissioner Danny Garcia saw a need for more support for veterans. Now, in a new office at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center in Victoria, veterans get benefits, counseling, and peer support. With paid staff, they’re reducing reliance on volunteers. Director John Williams says vets from nearby counties and big cities like … Read more
Wharton schools might soon decide on schedules for the next two years. They’ll discuss it Thursday night at 7. Some want more teacher training days, others worrying about childcare for parents. Though some think these days are vital for new teachers. They’ll also talk about hiring a chaplain for student support and fixing parts of … Read more