Matagorda County is celebrating Texas Navy Day this Saturday, honoring the first Texas Navy established in 1835. This historic navy played a crucial role in Texas gaining independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution, consisting of ships like the Liberty, Independence, Brutus, and Invincible. Despite being lesser-known, this navy holds significant importance in Matagorda’s history. … Read more
Good news for Wharton County residents! The County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved the 2024 county budget and 2023 tax rate, bringing lower taxes and salary increases for county employees. This marks the 16th consecutive year of tax reductions, despite a generous 6% raise for county workers and a 9% raise for law enforcement officers. … Read more
The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sports Complex. You and your kids can get up close and personal with fire trucks, tractors, police cars, and more. This year, it’s at the Sports Complex due to ongoing soccer … Read more
Needville Little League earned hometown hero status for their impressive run at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. Although they fell short in the U.S. Championship game against California, their undefeated streak made Texas proud. They triumphed over teams from Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and Seattle. The boys received a celebration event at Needville Blue … Read more
The CFL game of the week featured an intense showdown between the Edna Cowboys and Refugio Bobcats, two fireball teams in our area. Edna is ranked third in class 3A, while Refugio is second in class 2A. Controversy arose during a third-down play when Edna’s incomplete pass was overturned, giving Refugio a chance. In double … Read more
The Lolita community rallied together to find Shake, a 1.5-year-old emu who escaped from Samantha Player’s “funny farm.” Shake and his partner Bake, beloved farm residents, had an unusual escape when Bake’s aggression led Shake out of their pen. The community joined the search, with many spotting Shake and providing updates. After a few days … Read more
In South Texas, a lucky Yoakum resident just scored a massive $1 million jackpot with a $10 Cash Explosion scratch-off ticket. Surprisingly, the winning ticket was bought in a small town near Victoria, at the Circle R Drive store in Lolita,. Remarkably, this marks the second top prize claimed in the game, leaving six more … Read more
Wharton Independent School District is hosting Taxpayer Tuesday events starting on today at Wharton High School. The tour runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. Join Dr. Michael O’Guin to learn about the district’s vision and initiatives. Explore classrooms to see community schools firsthand. Mark your calendar for future events on November 7th … Read more
In Wharton County, a new wave of scammers is targeting residents, pretending to represent the sheriff’s office. They claim there’s a warrant for the recipient’s arrest due to missed jury duty. The scammers even fake being deputies and know victims’ personal details. They often ask for gift cards or money transfers. While one victim fell … Read more
Some members of Kendleton City Council were surprised during Thursday’s budget workshop when they discovered a new city secretary, Dominique Spears, had been hired without their knowledge. Mayor Darryl Humphrey Sr. made this decision without council input. Christina Flores, the previous secretary, had been fired on August 23, with reasons undisclosed, though some council members … Read more