The Office of Inspector General’s Audit and Inspections Team recently conducted an unannounced site visit to the Matagorda House Healthcare Center as part of an annual risk assessment for Texas nursing facilities. Auditors concluded that though there were areas of compliance with applicable health and safety requirements — the 120-bed facility did not meet standards … Read more
Three men have been charged with murder after the victim of a Tuesday evening shooting in a Victoria home died at the hospital. Yesterday afternoon, police identified the man who died as Malcolm Hartfield, 19, of Victoria. Police also identified three suspects charged with murder as Jordan Gandy, 20; Aiden Galarza, 19; and Nathaniel Valle, … Read more
The El Campo City Inspections Department has already sent out more than 30 letters this month warning property owners to start your mowers or get ready for the bills. City staff typically mow during off hours, costing a property owner about $100 for a residential type lot, more for larger parcels. A certified letter and … Read more
Water from the Colorado river isn’t available for the second growing season in 20-22 and it might not be available in 2023 either. The Lower Colorado River Authority dispenses water for use in agriculture from North Texas lakes Travis and Buchanan, however, if the water level drops too low, the spout is closed off. The … Read more
The Wharton County Commissioners Court postponed adoption of the 2023 budget and property tax rate for two weeks after considering a budget revision to give bigger raises to all county employees, including themselves, next year. County Judge Phillip Spenrath says he and Auditor Barbara Starling found errors that freed up more than $200,000 dollars.
El Campo ISD trustees approved a trio of contracts for special education day schools and residential placement yesterday calling it a cost saving measure. “(These schools) can provide one-to-one support for students that have significant needs, behavioral etc.,” according to Director of Special Education Amanda Anderson, adding “It’s less than a handful of students with … Read more
The nominees for El Campo high school royalty were chosen by campus clubs and organizations, and this week the student body will vote on the final four. Homecoming King will be announced at the pep rally tomorrow morning, and the Queen will be announced before the game against Wharton Friday night.
Matagorda County Commissioners approved a declaration of disaster for the county pertaining to border security during Monday’s regular meeting — In an effort to secure additional funding from the state of Texas. Precinct 4 Constable David Myles brought the item to the court after asking the court’s approval for his department to request a grant … Read more
Wharton’s oldest cemetery — also known as City Cemetery — is getting a facelift with plot owners choosing to upgrade to artificial turf, a new trend in some cemeteries. There are over 140 military veterans buried there, plus many descendants of the pioneer families who settled Wharton. The oldest know burial site dates back to … Read more
Victoria County commissioners approved the 2022-2023 county budget yesterday. The county tax rate for 2022-2023 decreased to 39.34 cents per $100 of taxable value from 39.59 cents for the budget year starting Jan. 1. Commissioners adopted a budget of just over $70 million, including $48.6 million in the general fund. The budget includes about $2.6 … Read more