Members of the Matagorda County Amateur Radio Club are gearing up for the National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise. It will take place from 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 24th, to Sunday morning near the East Pavilion in LeTulle Park, west of Bay City. This event is open to the public. Last year, over 30,000 … Read more
Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s WIC program has received a $184.5 thousand dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant aims to implement a WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project to enhance awareness, participation, and benefit redemption in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC. Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s WIC was chosen through a … Read more
The El Campo Civic Center is getting renovated, which means higher rental fees. Cosmetic upgrades and improvements to lighting, fire systems, and parking are included. The Duson Room’s audio/visual system will also be upgraded. The center is widely used by organizations and events. The proposed fee increase will be discussed in the summer and may … Read more
The El Campo Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded to a fire in a trailer park on North Liberty Street, potentially saving multiple lives on Thursday. The fire originated from an old travel trailer parked among others in the park. The cause of the recent fire is still undetermined, but it is speculated that smoking may … Read more
Wharton police have captured the third suspect in the Riverbend Apartments shooting, where a nine-year-old boy was shot in the back and 12 others were endangered. The incident occurred during a violent exchange of gunfire in a parking lot on Junior College Blvd. in June of last year. J’Kyriahn Holloway, who was 18 at the … Read more
A fire broke out on North Richmond in Wharton, causing significant damage to a building Monday morning. Multiple fire departments quickly responded to extinguish the flames. The fire initially started in a vehicle and spread to the adjacent structure, where a mechanic was working. No foul play is suspected. Firefighters successfully controlled the blaze within … Read more
Lorena Urbina-Hare, a 47-year-old fitness manager at Citizens Healthplex in Victoria, has made it to the quarterfinals of the Ms. Health and Fitness contest. She won her wild card group and is now competing for a chance to be on the cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine. If she wins, she could receive a … Read more
Matagorda County is facing dangerous heat this week. Heat advisories are in effect, and more may be issued in the coming days. It’s crucial to take precautions: limit outdoor time, check on pets, children, and elderly neighbors, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and light clothing. Heat-related illnesses are a serious threat, especially to children, infants, older … Read more
The Council didn’t ban RVs in neighborhoods Monday night, but they’re taking steps to restrict parking. An ordinance is expected in a month, regulating where RVs can be parked when not in use and prohibiting their use as permanent dwellings. RVs aren’t allowed on public streets or at businesses, except for loading and unloading. Home … Read more
Construction is happening on North Mechanic Street near West Calhoun as part of a $2.6 million water line replacement project funded by American Rescue funds. The project involves replacing a 1927 six-inch water line and doubling its size. Additionally, new fire hydrants, valves, and service lines will be installed while shifting the line to the … Read more